Queensland News

Thu 27 Feb 2020

Community rallies for mum of boy killed in daycare tragedy

premium_icon Community rallies for mum of boy killed in daycare tragedy

The mum of the three-year-old boy killed in a hot daycare bus has received donations in just two days to help her pay funeral costs for her 'beautiful boy'.

Alleged cat killer’s bizarre court appearance

premium_icon Alleged cat killer’s bizarre court appearance

Alleged cat killer and stalker Kodie Love has made a bizarre statement outside court where he was appearing on two fresh and serious charges.

‘Menace on roads’ jailed for ice-fuelled crime spree

premium_icon ‘Menace on roads’ jailed for ice-fuelled crime spree

Greg Baker was in the ‘grip of an ice addiction’ when he sold drugs for money and sex and drove while under the influence.

Police rescue woman after suspected abduction

premium_icon Police rescue woman after suspected abduction

A woman allegedly abducted from her home today has been found after police intercepted a suspect vehicle.

$16m theft: ‘Fake prince’ to be kicked out of Queensland

premium_icon $16m theft: ‘Fake prince’ to be kicked out of Queensland

Queensland’s fake prince, who was jailed for 14 years for the “audacious” theft of $16 million, is set to be released from prison today.

Australia’s Autumn weather: What to expect

premium_icon Australia’s Autumn weather: What to expect

The Bureau of Meteorology has released its autumn outlook and says temperatures are likely to be above average for most of Australia. See their predictions.

Deb advocates for DV victims: ‘we owe it to Hannah’

premium_icon Deb advocates for DV victims: ‘we owe it to Hannah’

“I helped families escape violence as a lawyer (in Kingaroy) and I’m determined to keep helping them as a politician,” Deb Frecklington said.

Motorcyclist killed in cruel road tragedy an hour from home

premium_icon Motorcyclist killed in cruel road tragedy an hour from home

A TOOWOOMBA man was just an hour away from home when he was killed in a freak crash on the New England Highway.

Lawyer allegedly stole $427K from clients

premium_icon Lawyer allegedly stole $427K from clients

A Brisbane-based lawyer allegedly skimmed more than $427,000 from his clients over several years, a court has heard.

Councils celebrate Seniors with grants up for grabs

Councils celebrate Seniors with grants up for grabs

$100,000 up for grabs for organisations and local councils to host events and activities

Hot wheels: Teen’s high-class joy ride ends in cuffs

premium_icon Hot wheels: Teen’s high-class joy ride ends in cuffs

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly stealing a Mercedes-Benz and going on a high-class joy ride through Sunshine Coast streets.

Teenager charged with attempted murder after school incident

premium_icon Teenager charged with attempted murder after school incident

Police will allege the 14-year-old fled the school on foot but was arrested a short time later in a nearby street.

To Russia with love: Thistle pipe band’s international reach

premium_icon To Russia with love: Thistle pipe band’s international reach

Following a year of hanging with Farnsy, this 2020 step might be the biggest since the band’s inception.

HORROR VIDEO: Queensland’s cockroach invasion

premium_icon HORROR VIDEO: Queensland’s cockroach invasion

If you’ve noticed more cockroaches around your house you’re not the only one! And horrifying footage has revealed exactly where and how they’re getting in.

How to succeed in your first year of uni

premium_icon How to succeed in your first year of uni

The transition to uni can be tough but research shows that first year students are particularly susceptible to pressure and drop out. Here’s ways to avoid that.

VIDEO: Huge croc's 'death roll' wows tourists

premium_icon VIDEO: Huge croc's 'death roll' wows tourists

A BOAT of US tourists witnessed the spectacular sight this morning. Watch the incredible footage here.

'I will punch you in the belly and kill your baby'

premium_icon 'I will punch you in the belly and kill your baby'

The man pleaded guilty after threatening to punch pregnant woman

Man fights for life as brother charged for 'head kick'

premium_icon Man fights for life as brother charged for 'head kick'

A Nanango man has been charged with grievous bodily harm against his brother.

Chaos as teen hit, fence smashed by sleeping P-plater

premium_icon Chaos as teen hit, fence smashed by sleeping P-plater

A teenage boy has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a car. The ute then plowed through a fence, narrowly missing a nearby house.

FULL LIST: 630 schools to finally get airconditioning

premium_icon FULL LIST: 630 schools to finally get airconditioning

Despite failing to get airconditioning into even half the number of schools it promised by the start of Term 1, The Palaszczuk Government has made a new pledge.

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