Queensland

Two men have been charged in the probe into the wrong-way highway crash.

Two charged as firearm seized in probe into fatal wrong-way highway crash

A 26-year-old man was killed when a stolen truck allegedly travelling the wrong way collided head-on with his car.

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The driver of a utility has been charged after the gates to Brisbane Synagogue were rammed. (AAP PHOTOS)

Attack on city synagogue renews concern over anti-Semitism

A major city synagogue has been damaged after a car rammed into its front gates, prompting a police investigation.

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A man died in a crash on the Bruce Highway.

Man killed as truck speeds head on into highway traffic

Drivers on a major highway in Queensland were forced to try and take evasive action after a horror scenario unfolded, leaving one person dead and another fighting for life.

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Gerard Baden-Clay is up for parole.

Revealed: Gerard Baden-Clay’s disturbing behaviour in prison

The convicted killer is up for parole next year for the murder of his wife with 7NEWS learning he’s refused to leave one part of his former life behind.

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Brett Pointing has been named as Queensland's new interim police chief. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND POLICE)

Ex-federal police deputy takes over as state's top cop

A former Australian Federal Police deputy will take over as interim Queensland Police Commissioner.

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Zoe Samson-Wood was allegedly stabbed 15 times by a male co-worker.

‘Powerless’: 20yo stabbed 15 times at work

The waitress was allegedly chased down and stabbed by a former colleague, who had been fired for inappropriate behaviour hours earlier.

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Police are urging Queenslanders not to drive through floodwaters after five people were rescued. (JASON O?BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Queensland cops a drenching with more rain to come

Isolated heavy downpours are continuing across an already soaked state, with forecasters predicting more rain to come.

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Stand collapse at Townsville Lavarack Barracks injures at least 40 people.

Stand collapses during army group photo, injuring 40

Soldiers tumbled metres to the ground at Australia’s largest defence base.

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A kitchenhand has been charged after allegedly stabbing three people at the Easts Leagues Club.

Kitchenhand charged after allegedly stabbing three in packed leagues club

He was sacked just hours before over ‘unwanted and unsolicited attention’ towards a woman.

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An inquest is being held into the death of a young boy after a house fire. (Patrick Hamilton/AAP PHOTOS)

Father 'weird' after son's fatal burns, coroner told

A father appeared ‘disconnected’ from his seriously injured son who had suffered soon-to-be fatal burns during a house fire, police officers have testified.

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The search for a fisherman missing off the Queensland coast has been expanded into northern NSW.

Search intensifies for missing fisherman as empty boat found

An air and sea search for a fisherman whose boat was found empty almost 40km offshore has been extended.

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Update in dog owner that allegedly left his dog to die in car.

Update reveals shocking reason Arnie the dog died in hot car

New details have emerged in court explaining how Arnie the German shepherd was abandoned in a vehicle before his tragic death.

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Search operation underway for Queensland father and husband Ash Haigh after his boat was found empty at sea.

Queensland father identified as missing fisherman

Rescuers hope the man missing for more than 24 hours was wearing a lifejacket.

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A 27-year-old man allegedly used gaming sites and social media to prey on children around the world. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Accused child predator of hundreds to remain in custody

A Queensland man accused of preying on hundreds of children using fake profiles online will remain in custody after being charged with more than 600 offences.

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