Queensland News

Mon 1 Feb 2016

Policewoman concussed in Brisbane disturbance

Policewoman concussed in Brisbane disturbance

A POLICEWOMAN allegedly has been assaulted during a disturbance involving about 20 people at Brisbane’s South Bank Parklands cultural precinct.

Qld officer charged for allegedly murdering baby son

Qld officer charged for allegedly murdering baby son

A 38-YEAR-old Queensland police officer has been charged with murder over his baby son’s death.

Sat 30 Jan 2016

Qld police have high satisfaction, low integrity perception

Qld police have high satisfaction, low integrity perception

A REPORT has found Queenslanders are more satisfied with their police than any other state or territory, but it has one of the lowest perceptions of integrity.

Would-be soldier’s ice addiction ends in tears

Would-be soldier’s ice addiction ends in tears

A YOUNG Ipswich man’s dream of serving his country could be in tatters thanks to a $1000 a week ice addiction.

Fri 29 Jan 2016

VIDEO: How not to keep left at a busy intersection

VIDEO: How not to keep left at a busy intersection

VIDEO footage has captured another crash at the notorious Wallace and Percy St intersection in Warwick.

After allegedly biting a police officer, man out on bail

After allegedly biting a police officer, man out on bail

The alleged victim was left with a bite mark on his arm and abrasions and bruising to the head plus concussion.

Thu 28 Jan 2016

Wandoan gas worker vindicated at appeal

Wandoan gas worker vindicated at appeal

A COURT has over-ruled a magistrate’s “infected with error” guilty verdict in the case of a worker who was injured at a Wandoan gas plant.

Tue 26 Jan 2016

Child sex offender says justice system ‘ruined’ him

Child sex offender says justice system ‘ruined’ him

A FORMER Ipswich child sex offender who says the justice system “ruined” him will return to jail.

Mackay man on 96 charges when in 'stolen property' car

Mackay man on 96 charges when in 'stolen property' car

A MACKAY man who claims he fled other drug users by hopping into a car he had no idea was loaded with “stolen goods” lost his bid for bail on Monday.

Wed 13 Jan 2016

Rescued young seal finds new home at Sea Life Mooloolaba

Rescued young seal finds new home at Sea Life Mooloolaba

A YOUNG fur seal has joined the underwater family at Sea Life Mooloolaba after being rescued from Coffs Harbour in NSW.

Fri 1 Jan 2016

Qld in 1985: 'Don't you worry about that'

Qld in 1985: 'Don't you worry about that'

Queensland Government Cabinet minutes from 30 years ago reveal 1985 was more about big secrets for the premier, Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen.

Thu 31 Dec 2015

Small business calls for Palaszczuk to start governing

Small business calls for Palaszczuk to start governing

THE Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland has predicted 2016 would be a “make-or-break” year for the Palaszczuk government.

Speeding sedan clocked at 48km/h over speed limit

Speeding sedan clocked at 48km/h over speed limit

A SEDAN was clocked on Wednesday going 48kmh over the speed limit along the Bruce Hwy at Mt Ossa, north of Mackay.

Police Minister encourages people to party safely this NYE

Police Minister encourages people to party safely this NYE

QUEENSLANDERS planning to usher in the New Year with are being urged to travel and party safely this evening.

Tue 29 Dec 2015

Man charged after sixth-floor balcony fall on Gold Coast

Man charged after sixth-floor balcony fall on Gold Coast

with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm after a man fell from a sixth floor balcony on the Gold Coast.

Sun 20 Dec 2015

State Government announces SEQ public transport fare freeze

State Government announces SEQ public transport fare freeze

PUBLIC transport fares in south-east Queensland will not change for at least six months after the State Government announced a freeze.

Mon 14 Dec 2015

Police increase drug driving testing over Christmas break

Police increase drug driving testing over Christmas break

POLICE will be targeting drivers high on ice and marijuana over the Christmas holidays.

Mon 7 Dec 2015

NBN promises city network speeds to regions by 2020

NBN promises city network speeds to regions by 2020

NBNCo will announce an upgrade to its fixed-wireless network Monday – which provides wireless internet outside major centres.

Sat 5 Dec 2015

THE LATEST: Benaraby stabbing suspect arrested

THE LATEST: Benaraby stabbing suspect arrested

THE man responsible for stabbing Dean Robertson in Benaraby at the Boyne River Tourist Park appears to have been picked up by police.

Golinski fire: Christmas lights or power board 'likely cause'

Golinski fire: Christmas lights or power board 'likely cause'...

A HOUSE fire that killed the wife and three daughters of celebrity chef Matt Golinski is likely to have been started by Christmas tree lights or a power board.

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