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Queensland woman charged with alleged murder 17 months after partner’s death

Police claim the woman gave her partner a ‘double dose’ of pain medication, killing him within hours.

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Tanya Carr died suddenly from a medical episode at work.

Daughter appeals for community support after tragic death of mother

Tanya Carr’s family is calling for donations after her sudden passing while at work.

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A woman accused of torturing a four-year-old girl remains in custody after a second court hearing. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Woman accused of torturing 4yo girl seeks medical evidence

A woman accused of torturing and neglecting a four-year-old girl needs time for her solicitor to review ‘quite voluminous’ police evidence, a magistrate heard.

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Lee and Christopher Hili have spent nearly a year in custody after being found guilty of rape.

Married couple jailed for rape of teen girl after party

A 15-year-old girl was supplied alcohol and drugs at a party before she woke up to being sexually assaulted by a man and woman, a supreme court jury was told.

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A young child has been pulled lifeless from a Brisbane pool after being reported missing hours earlier. 
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A Queensland man was dramatically arrested outside a Bunnings on Sunday, accused of being a serial thief targeting who targeted unsuspecting sellers on Facebook Marketplace.

Moment serial Facebook Marketplace thief arrested by police

The 37-year-old tried to run from police but was quickly apprehended.

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A man was taken for treatment by paramedics after collapsing at the Brisbane Supreme Court.

Teenager stabbed in court before murder sentencing

An 18-year-old about to be sentenced for murder has allegedly been attacked in a courtroom by a young man believed to be a member of the victim's family.

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Ben Abio was one of 10 men given a life sentence for murdering a teenager in a park ambush. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Group of 10 men jailed over 'gutless' murder of teen in park

A judge has told a group of 10 men who murdered a 19-year-old in a park they had thrown away their own lives as well as taking a young man from his family.

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A man is missing after his car was swept into floodwaters as rain continues across the east coast. (JASON O?BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Missing driver swept away as floodwaters strand campers

Rain is easing in parts of Queensland and NSW but major flood warnings remain active as authorities search for a missing elderly man.

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Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are in election mode after the PM locked in a poll date. (Mick Tsikas, Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Major parties focus on Brisbane as campaign hits full speed

On the first full day of Federal election campaigning, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will descend on Brisbane, with Queensland becoming a key focus for early momentum for both parties.

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St. Brendan’s College in Yeppoon, where a staff member tragically passed away after a medical incident.

Beloved staff member at Queensland high school tragically passes away

The college’s principal has paid tribute and encouraged parents to speak to their children about the death.

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Gout Gout could be one of the major Australian stars at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Greenies can’t see wood through the trees for 2032 Olympics

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Building a new stadium was always the best call even if the Queensland premier didn’t want to admit it and the environmentalists are kicking up a fuss about it.

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An Arizona man allegedly told the FBI he felt responsible for two Australian police deaths. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND POLICE)

US man 'felt responsible' for Aussie cop shooting: FBI

A US man who talked to an Australian family before and after they fatally shot two police officers later allegedly told FBI agents he added ‘fuel to the fire’.

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The case of a woman accused of torturing a four-year-old girl has had its first court mention.

Woman faces 29 charges over alleged torture of little girl

WARNING: DISTRESSING: Police have alleged a woman assaulted, tortured and neglected a four-year old girl over 10 months, leaving her with bruising, burns, fractures and disfigurement.

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Shawn McQuillan has tragically passed away.

Beloved rugby league referee collapses and dies during junior match

He was rushed to hospital with the aid of four ambulances but could not be saved.

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