Body found during large-scale search for missing Queensland man
A body has been discovered in the search for missing 28-year-old Jayden Usher who was last seen by family on October 5.
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'It is rape': New Queensland law targets stealthing and consent
Men who "stealth" and take off condoms during sex without the other person's knowledge or consent will be charged with rape if law reforms in Queensland, which also crackdown on what constitutes consent, are passed.
sexual assault
Air quality canisters sent to schools as stench from rubbish tips remains
The stench from the waste facilities has long been an issue with residents raising concerns for years.
pollution
Dodgy black market demerit point scheme operating through social media
The points are supposedly being exchanged for cash by drivers using social media marketplaces or groups.
road safety
Queensland government reveals plans for new desalination plant
The Queensland government has revealed plans to bolster the south-east's water supply by building a new desalination plant.
Politics
Police renew appeal to find missing Kingaroy man
Jayden Usher, 28, went missing from Kingaroy almost a week ago with his family describing is disappearance as "out of character".
national
Worker bitten by crocodile at wildlife sanctuary in North Queensland
A wildlife sanctuary worker was rushed to hospital after a close call with a hungry crocodile in North Queensland.
North Queensland
Win for residents under Brisbane flight paths after noise complaints
New measures to reduce noise pollution have been announced by Brisbane Airport Corporation after an explosion in complaints from residents in eastern suburbs.
Brisbane
Machinery worth quarter of a million taken in the night
A Gold Coast construction business has been left reeling after heartless thieves swiped more than a quarter of a million dollars worth of vehicles and machinery from Molendinar.
Gold Coast
Australia's worst alleged sex offender attacked in prison
An inmate threw boiling water at Ashley Paul Griffith's face at the Wolston Correctional Centre in Brisbane on Friday.
Brisbane
Wild citizens arrest after teens allegedly steal Range Rover
The footage posted to Instagram and Facebook shows a man chasing the allegedly stolen car in Highland Reserve in Gold Coast.
Gold Coast
Brisbane man attempting row across Pacific Ocean rescued
Tom Robinson was rescued by a P&O cruise ship, who took a detour from their usual route to pick him up.
Pacific
Pilot ran illegal airline for years, flew pollies around
The unlicensed piloting offences concerned 96 flights including 61 that were completed on behalf of federal MP Bob Katter.
courts
Aussies missing out on more than $200 million in unclaimed benefits
Nearly 200,000 Queensland residents are missing out on millions of dollars in unclaimed Medicare benefits.
Brisbane
Woman charged with murdering mother at relative's Queensland home
When paramedics arrived, they found the woman's body in the garage.
crime
Police rescue woman stuck in 'waist-deep' mangrove mud in Gold Coast
Officers said the "difficult" rescue began when they received a call from campers to say their friend was lost in mangroves.
Gold Coast
Koala spotted taking a dip in river
The mammal was seen swimming through the Coombabah Lakelands, cooling off as warm weather heats up the Gold Coast.
national
Fresh inquiry launched into Queensland's problem-plagued forensic DNA lab
It is the second inquiry into the state-run DNA labs failings.
health
Three rogue cows escape from Brisbane paddock
Three rogue cows have caused a headache for police after escaping from a paddock in Brisbane's north last night.
Brisbane
Aussie woman oblivious to python coiled on toilet roll
The Doonan woman had taken to her shower, hoping to beat the spring heat. Little did she know, so had this scaly home-intruder.
snakes
Worker dies after being crushed by a bulldozer at construction site
It's understood a bulldozer rolled over and crushed the man.
Australia
Queensland wetlands turn Barbie pink for a limited time
A Queensland waterway which is usually a muddy brown colour resembles a strawberry milkshake this week.
Brisbane
New runway makes life hell in 226 suburbs
Nicky Bretherton reckons the noise is like someone starting up a lawn mower and pushing it through her lounge every few minutes.
aviation
Woman critically injured after Gold Coast motorway crash
Police investigations continue today after two people were hospitalised.
Gold Coast
Man charged after allegedly stealing, crashing police van
The 37-year-old man is expected to face a Moreton Bay court today.
crime
Boy allegedly stabbed, girl arrested at Queensland school
A 12-year-old boy was taken to hospital after the alleged attack on the Sunshine Coast, while a girl, also aged 12, was arrested and charged.
Sunshine Coast
Childcare worker charged with more than 1600 offences identified
Ashley Griffith, 45, allegedly filmed the rape and abuse of young girls and uploaded the material to the dark web. Until today, his identity could not be revealed.
A Current Affair
Former Queensland treasurer wins battle to hide corruption report
Trad launched legal action to stop the CCC releasing a report on allegations she intervened in the recruitment of a senior public servant in 2019.
courts
Queensland accused rapists, sex offenders to be named from today
The laws mean the identity of accused rapists and sex offenders can be reported.
sexual assault
Men were strangers before one was allegedly fatally thrown over balcony
A 74-year-old man was allegedly flung from a first floor balcony in Brisbane.
crime
Allegedly stolen car flips, seven teenagers arrested
A Police Air helicopter tracked the car to Waterford West before it crashed on Albert Street shortly after.
national
Fans and players set to swelter for AFL grand final
The sunny weather will be a change for both players and fans, who have been used to winter conditions.
Melbourne
Police investigate alleged triple stabbing south of Brisbane
Queensland Police said a 22-year-old suffered serious stab wounds to his led and was transported to hospital.
QLD police
When clocks change for daylight saving
The change will mean longer, lighter days as summer draws nearer, and potentially a few days of confusion if you forget to change the clock on your microwave, car radio or analogue watch in time.
Daylight savings
The states and territories getting a public holiday in October
The October long weekend is a welcome public holiday for many people around Australia – but not everyone gets to enjoy it.
national
Tribute to officers slain at Wieambilla for National Police Remembrance Day
Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold "epitomised what it meant to be a police officer", their families said.
police
Woolies, ANZ customers scramble after dual software outages
Stores resorted to handwritten signs explaining the situation.
national
NSW premier makes controversial call on NRL grand final winners
Chris Minns' own team isn't in the decider but that doesn't mean he's backing the only NSW-based team.
NRL
Warning after big croc spotted near popular tourist beach
Multiple sightings were reported to wildlife officers this week.
Crocodile
Defence force Taipan helicopters involved in fatal crash retired early
The ADF helicopters have been grounded since July when a Taipan crashed off the Queensland coast killing four airmen.
Australian Defence Force
Thousands without power, flights delayed as storms move through Queensland
Communities across Queensland's south-east and northern New South Wales have faced more wild weather, as powerful storms left homes without power and flights on the tarmac.
fires
Teenager dies after falling from construction site
Tyler Whitton, 17, suffered a serious head injury after falling from a construction site at Victoria Street in West End, Brisbane.
national
Giving a voice to victims of youth crime
We live in the greatest state of all. But, right now, far too many Queenslanders are also living in a state of fear.
crime
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queensland
Bushfires contained south of Brisbane after nervous night
Residents had been told to prepare to leave Flagstone yesterday afternoon.
bushfires
Battery fire sparks warning for residents in regional Queensland
A fire has broken out in a recently completed large-scale battery in regional Queensland, sending hazardous smoke into the air.
fire
Mother allegedly stripped of her jewellery at knifepoint
Jafa said his mother was now wishing she could return to Iraq, saying she was not the victim of crime in years there, but had been after spending seven months in Australia.
youth gangs
COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in Australia in 2022, data shows
This virus was the third leading cause of death in 2022 in a holistic overview, accounting for one in twenty deaths over the year.
COVID 19
Three men jailed for life for 'horrendous' murder of Queensland man
Three men have been convicted of murdering Michael Zanco who died in hospital after being shot in the back of the head at a rural property in 2020.
national
Runaway truck ploughs into home on the Gold Coast
A Gold Coast family has narrowly avoided a school holiday tragedy after a runaway truck ploughed into their home.
Gold Coast
