Seventeen shops smashed in an hour in Queensland spree
Seventeen shops in Queensland's south-east have been smashed in one hour, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
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'Right boot heist' ends as man charged over theft of 53 right shoes
"It's not every day you come across a case involving the theft of 53 right shoes."
nationalFijian man accused of exposing himself to two women on Jetstar flight
The 30-year-old is accused of exposing himself on a Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Brisbane on the morning of June 1.
courtsQueensland man accused of importing hundreds of guns from the US
The 34-year-old man from Joyner in Moreton Bay, was stopped at Brisbane International Airport on June 26 for an incoming passenger inspection.
nationalMan found dead in yard on Queensland coast
Police were called to the Dolphin Heads property for a welfare check yesterday afternoon.
crimeFather furious after school says he isn't allowed to throw footy around with his son
Dean and his son found a spot to throw the ball around, until a teacher approached them and said the unthinkable.
nationalMan accused over failed $555 million meth plot denied bail
One of three men accused of attempting to import more than $500 million worth of drugs into Australia inside rolls of fabric has been denied bail.
BrisbaneFive men, teen boy charged over violent jewellery store heist
Police have charged six people over a violent armed robbery at a Queensland jewellery store last month that left a man needing brain surgery.
crimeFather denied bail amid claims baby son was 'thrown in' water
Jaye Lee Walton, 42, faced Ipswich Magistrates Court today after being charged with domestic violence-related manslaughter over the death of seven-month-old Reef Hunter Walton.
BrisbaneMuch-loved man lay dead outside home for a day after interrupting alleged break-in
His entrepreneur wife was in Melbourne and contacted a neighbour when he didn't answer his phone.
nationalBanking executive accused of grooming underage girls for sex found dead
Christopher James McCann, 50, was reportedly found dead in Springbrook National Park in the Queensland's south-east yesterday afternoon.
BrisbaneAussie fined $1700 for travelling under a fake name
He was escorted off the plane before authorities discovered he was travelling under the false name.
courtsMan charged with indecent treatment of child at Brisbane childcare centre
Police allege the incident involved a four-year-old at a childcare centre in Tingalpa, Brisbane on July 10.
BrisbaneWhere your dog sits in the car could cost you thousands in fines
The penalties vary across states and territories, with some as high as $10,000.
nationalGold Coast boat manufacturer offering dozens of apprenticeships
Riviera has announced the commencement of its 2026 apprenticeship program, seeking to recruit between 30 and 50 trainees.
workplaceTeenage pedestrian killed in Brisbane car crash
A teenage boy has died after being hit by a car in the Brisbane bayside suburb of Wynnum.
Brisbane'You've got me': NRL great busted for drink driving
NRL great Steve Renouf told police "you've got me, I'm drunk" after being caught driving almost four times over the blood alcohol limit, a court has heard.
courtsMan charged with manslaughter over baby's campsite drowning to seek bail
A man accused of manslaughter over a baby's drowning at a lakeside campsite intends to apply for bail, a magistrate has heard.
nationalMan allegedly attacked with machete during Gold Coast home invasion
A man is in hospital after two intruders allegedly forced their way into his home and attacked him early this morning.
crimeMan charged with manslaughter after death of baby boy in Queensland
A man has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a seven-month-old baby boy in Gympie, Queensland.
nationalMan killed outside Sunshine Coast home may have 'disturbed home invasion'
A man has been found stabbed to death in the front yard of his home in the beachside suburb of Warana on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
crimeGold Coast hotel prices under scrutiny amid tourism boom
Tourism leaders have called for the addition of 5500 more rooms to meet current demand.
9ExPress'Remarkable day' as Army live-fires powerful weapon for first time
The largest and most sophisticated wargame exercise on Australian soil is under way in Central Queensland.
militaryGold Coast council launches real-time water quality monitoring tool
The interactive map, accessible via a QR code or the council website, offers updated information every four hours, indicating potential pollution levels.
Gold CoastCall for action after bus driver stabbed in the throat by passenger
A 44-year-old man has been charged after the 67-year-old driver was left with a "serious" stab wound at Caloundra Station in Caloundra about 11.30am on July 12.
crimePolice treating baby boy's death in Queensland lake as 'unexplained'
Detectives are investigating how the seven-month-old came to be in the water.
policeWoman riding e-bike killed in collision on Queensland's Bribie Island
A woman has died after she collided with a car while riding an e-bike on Queensland's Bribie Island.
nationalSecond Australian city becomes million-dollar housing market
After Sydney, this Aussie capital is the most expensive place in the country to buy a house.
PROPERTYLabor minister reveals she was told to bolster security over union threats
A commission of inquiry into the CFMEU will officially get under way, compelling witnesses to give evidence about abuse and violence.
UnionTeens terrorise south-east Queensland
Teenagers armed with machetes are terrorising south-east suburbs of Queensland, from Brisbane to the Gold Coast.
queenslandFire ants infest mine in Queensland as an eradication team chases them across state
The outbreak was found at the BHP Broadmeadow coal mine, 150km inland from Mackay, last week.
nationalTradie who killed pedestrian in Brisbane hit-run could be free in months
A Queensland tradie who was sentenced to five years jail for killing a Vietnam war veteran in the latest of a very long list of traffic infringements, will be able to apply for parole in November.
courtsPlant could lead to faster and cheaper burns treatment, researchers find
The discovery comes off the back of four years of research, offering a faster and cheaper to help people.
nationalQueensland flu cases soar with experts fearing worst yet to come
The state saw over 3,050 cases recorded in the past week, which is the highest number of flu cases recorded in a single week to date.
nationalHuge change coming to your supermarket aisle
The new technology will be rolled out at select stores but will change the way you shop.
nationalAlleged hit and run after altercation leaves man fighting for life
A 26-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after the incident in Ipswich, Queensland.
crimeBega shuts down peanut factories, leaving 150 workers and 90 growers in the lurch
Bega found that its peanut business was hemorrhaging between $5 million and $10 million each year.
businessDetectives baffled after man steals 53 right-footed shoes from business
The unknown man was caught on CCTV entering a shopping centre on Brookfield Road in Kenmore, Brisbane on July 7 at 7.35pm.
policeWoman attacked by lion undergoes second surgery after losing arm
NSW Teacher Jo Cabban lost her arm in a lion attack as she was standing outside an enclosure at Darling Downs Zoo in Toowoomba, at 8.23am on July 6.
nationalResearchers find nanobody in alpacas that could neutralise deadly virus
Less than a week after Australia's first fatal case of Hendra virus in three years, Queensland researchers think they've discovered an antibody fragment that could neutralise the disease.
nationalWhy pay rise for 2200 workers could be huge deal for mining sector
Unions are celebrating but industry bodies are warning a Fair Work Commission decision will put jobs at risk.
miningQueensland nurses and midwives ramp up industrial action as they reach 'breaking point'
Queensland nurses and midwives have escalated their industrial action for nation-leading wages and conditions after reaching a "breaking point" during negotiations with the Crisafulli government.
nationalWoman who lost arm in lion attack identified as zoo owner's sister-in-law
Steve Robinson said she had been visiting the zoo for more than 20 years and acted as the zoo's photographer during that time.
zooQueensland teachers sacked over COVID vaccines granted appeal
A group of teachers and small business owners have been granted an appeal to argue that a state's COVID-19 vaccination mandates were unlawful.
COVID 19Broncos PR boss admits to drink driving after crashing into parked cars
An NRL team public relations worker who guided her club through a player's drug-driving crisis has herself admitted crashing into parked cars while more than three times the alcohol limit.
courtsCold Chisel rocker cops speeding warning
The 70-year-old was nabbed by police going 115km/h in a 100km/h zone.
courtsParaglider dies after falling 20 metres from parachute
A 63-year-old man has died after falling about 20 metres while paragliding over Far North Queensland.
Far North QueenslandBendigo Bank to shut 10 branches across three states
The bank attributed the decision to a review into changing customer preferences, reduced business activity and increased costs.
banksMercedes driver allegedly rams police car in Queensland
Two police officers suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene.
crime'Tragic incident': Zoo says owner's relative lost arm in lioness attack
The woman, described by the zoo as a "member of the family" was watching keepers in the enclosure when one of the animals attacked.
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