A “last-minute” donation has saved a women’s legal helpline, which helped about 2000 women a year, allowing the Brisbane-based service to continue assisting victims of domestic violence.
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Gateway Mwy death: Man accused of fatal push pleads not guilty
A New Zealander accused of killing a Brisbane man by pushing him into the path of an oncoming truck during a road-rage scuffle has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.
No known threat to Queensland following NSW raids: Police Commissioner
Police Commissioner Ian Stewart says there is no known terror threat to Queensland, following raids in New South Wales at the weekend.
Tinder date slasher found guilty, but walks free
A woman who slashed her Tinder date with a kitchen knife after she found out he was already in a relationship has avoided spending time behind bars.
Qld Premier probed on watchdog's workload as corruption allegations mount
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has insisted the state’s corruption watchdog has enough resources to deal with the mounting allegations arising from local government.
Much of Queensland headed for hottest July on record
Much of Queensland looks to be headed for its hottest July on record after a warm, dry month without much cold air blowing up from the south.
Search based on tip-off finds no trace of slain Qld teen
An extensive search of bush west of Brisbane has uncovered no trace of slain teenager Tiffany Taylor.
Queensland police officer stood down amid DV allegations
A Brisbane police officer has been forced to stand down from operational duties after being accused of domestic violence allegations.
Inquest finds man waited more than an hour to call for help after girlfriend's overdose
A coroner has recommended Queensland introduce a new offence to stop people “simply standing by” when someone is dying, after an inquest found man waited more than an hour to call 000 after he found his girlfriend unconscious.
Brisbane fog delays ferries, airport spared
Brisbane’s ferries have been delayed as a fog descends on the city but the airport, already under pressure from anti-terror measures, looks to have escaped the worst of it.