Queensland News

Fri 27 Nov 2015

Police still hunting for man who threatened boy with knife

Police still hunting for man who threatened boy with knife

POLICE are still seeking public help to find a man who threatened a 10-year-old boy with a knife.

New Hummock Hill Island resort under fire

New Hummock Hill Island resort under fire

THE Gladstone Conservation Council has slammed the approval of a $950 million integrated resort on the World Heritage-listed Hummock Hill Island.

Unions and LNP united on Cameron Dick’s comments

Unions and LNP united on Cameron Dick’s comments

IT IS not often the LNP and the union movement find themselves on the same side.

CFMEU keeping Miller in Cabinet: LNP

CFMEU keeping Miller in Cabinet: LNP

THE LNP has not ruled out introducing a no-confidence motion to bring down embattled government minister Jo-Ann Miller.

Thu 26 Nov 2015

WATCH: Thousands of starfish stranded on Moreton Island

WATCH: Thousands of starfish stranded on Moreton Island

VIDEO has emerged of thousands of starfish dying on Moreton Island after being washed ashore.

Drug bust accused has history of producing meth

Drug bust accused has history of producing meth

A MACKAY man facing multiple charges over an alleged $160,000 ice bust in Gympie has just finished a jail sentence for methamphetamine production.

Wed 25 Nov 2015

McCulkin neighbour says husband caught up with criminals

McCulkin neighbour says husband caught up with criminals

UPDATE: BARBARA McCulkin's neighbour has told a court she was scared of speaking out against her husband Billy McCulkin.

Domestic violence leave for public servants

Domestic violence leave for public servants

QUEENSLAND public servants will be able to access “special leave” to get legal, medical and other help in dealing with domestic violence.

Tue 24 Nov 2015

Exotic albino snake from illegal collection captured

Exotic albino snake from illegal collection captured

A GYMPIE snake catcher has captured an exotic albino snake thought to have escaped from an illegal collection in or around Gympie.

Man jailed for bashing and choking his partner

Man jailed for bashing and choking his partner

BASHING and choking his partner until she lost consciousness has landed a 39-year-old man with a history of violence in prison until at least next September.

Mon 23 Nov 2015

Palaszczuk downplays poll popularity

Palaszczuk downplays poll popularity

ANNASTACIA Palaszczuk’s government may have lost the polling lead for the first time since she was elected Premier but she is not showing any signs of worry.

The Castle character at heart of defamation case

The Castle character at heart of defamation case

A MAN who referred to an Ipswich lawyer as “Dennis Denuto” – the inexperienced lawyer The Castle – is probably enjoying the serenity of winning a court case.

Queensland drivers ignore “if it’s flooded, forget it”

Queensland drivers ignore “if it’s flooded, forget it”

ALMOST a third of Queensland drivers cross floodwaters they know they should avoid.

Sun 22 Nov 2015

Woman missing from Redbank Plains found safe

Woman missing from Redbank Plains found safe

A 49-year-old woman reported missing from Redbank Plains has been located safe and well.

Sat 21 Nov 2015

Sea World evacuated as grass fire threatens Gold Coast spit

Sea World evacuated as grass fire threatens Gold Coast spit

UPDATE: Evacuations on The Spit at the Gold Coast have been cancelled with Sea World visitors and resort guests returning to the park.

Lawyer loses $250,000 Dennis Denuto defamation case

Lawyer loses $250,000 Dennis Denuto defamation case

A QUEENSLAND lawyer has lost his bid for $250,000 in damages after he was compared to Dennis Denuto, the bumbling solicitor from Australian movie, The Castle.

Hot and sunny Saturday for Queenslanders

Hot and sunny Saturday for Queenslanders

FOR many parts of Queensland, Saturday is going to be one of the hottest November days on record.

Schoolies day one: Eight non-schoolies arrested

Schoolies day one: Eight non-schoolies arrested

THOUSANDS of school leavers began arrive on the Gold Coast as the traditional Schoolies Week celebrations officially begins tonight.

Rescue mission: 36 puppies, kittens saved from death row

Rescue mission: 36 puppies, kittens saved from death row

WHEN Karina Taylor saw the eyes of 36 kittens and puppies staring up at her from Facebook, she knew she had to save them.

Driver says he was stopped at lights when 'caught speeding'

Driver says he was stopped at lights when 'caught speeding'

A MOTORIST has claimed he was flashed by a speed camera while he was parked at a set of lights.

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