Queensland government to scrap three-strike drug diversion as doctors question lack of consultation
The Queensland state government has introduced legislation to parliament seeking to repeal Labor-era laws that gave anyone caught…
Twelve new offences added to Queensland’s ‘adult crime, adult time’ policy bringing total to 45
Offences like unlawful stalking and conspiring to murder are among the 12 to be added to the Queensland…
Man charged with hate crime after allegedly ramming Brisbane synagogue with ute
A man has been charged after allegedly ramming the gates of Brisbane’s largest synagogue with a car overnight.…
Mackay MP who crossed floor to oppose LNP ban on abortion debate defends actions
A rebel government MP has defended his decision to cross the Queensland parliament floor, defying his party and…
Queensland government will refuse to support federal gun buyback legislation, ABC understands
The Queensland government will not be participating in the federal government’s proposed gun buyback scheme, the ABC understands.…
Violence against state school teachers and staff nearly quadruples in three years, new data shows
Reported incidents of violence against Queensland state school teachers and staff have almost quadrupled in the last three…
Social media can help save lives during cyclone season, but also has a tendency to spread misinformation
The destructive remnants of Tropical Cyclone Jasper left 18 people stranded on the roof of a pub in…
QLD Premier claims LNP victory in bitterly-contested Hinchinbrook by-election
Queensland’s Liberal National Party has claimed victory in the Hinchinbrook by-election in North Queensland. With most of the…
Donald Day Jr, US conspiracy theorist connected to Wieambilla killers, formally enters plea deal
The families of police officers murdered in an ambush at Wieambilla would be “immensely” hurt to learn a…
Queensland government apologises for releasing victims of crime data which overstated drop in numbers
Queensland’s police minister has apologised for the release of bungled data that overstated a reduction in the number…