Queensland

Rugby league great Steve Renouf was caught driving almost four times over the blood alcohol limit. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

'You've got me': NRL great busted for drink driving

An NRL great has been fined and had his licence disqualified for almost a year after being busted driving almost four times over the blood alcohol limit.

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Police are investigating the stabbing death of Zdravko Bilic, whose body was discovered outside his multi-million dollar Warana property.

Skincare CEO’s partner allegedly killed in his front yard

Police are investigating the stabbing death of a man believed to be Zdravko Bilic, whose body was discovered outside his luxury Sunshine Coast property.

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A manhunt is underway after two puppies were found with tape over their mouths in regional bushland in Queensland.

Manhunt underway after ‘disturbing’ discovery in bushland

The RSPCA described the cruel scene as ‘one of the most disturbing cases of abandonment’ it had ever witnessed.

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Greg Josephson was farewelled by his family and friends at a church service in Brisbane. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Universal Store co-founder farewelled after tragedy

Mourners gathered to farewell Greg Josephson, co-founder of fashion chain Universal Store, allegedly killed during a teen party at his Brisbane home.

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The seven-month-old baby was found unresponsive at a lake in Chatsworth Park.

Update after 7-month-old baby drowns in lake

A baby’s death at a popular Queensland campsite has led to a manslaughter charge, with police confirming the accused was known to the child.

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Mr McCann (right) was extradited to Queensland following his arrest at Sydney Airport last week. Supplied

CBA exec’s bank accounts frozen amid charges

A major update has emerged in the case against a senior Commonwealth Bank executive who has been stood down and had his accounts frozen as he faces allegations of attempting to procure minors for sex.

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Two French women have been arrested and charged with attempting to smuggle 32kg of meth into Brisbane Airport. NewsWire Handout

French teens caught with $29m meth at Brisbane Airport

Two French women have been charged after 32kg of meth was found in their bags at Brisbane Airport, in what authorities say could be linked to a broader network.

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Fire ants have been detected at mining giant BHP's.

BHP site hit by invasive fire ants as authorities scramble

Biosecurity authorities are on high alert after a destructive fire ant outbreak was discovered at a BHP coal mine, nearly 800 kilometres from the known infestation zone.

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Commonwealth Bank executive Christopher James McCann has been extradited to Queensland, accused of arranging for a girl under 16 to attend a Brisbane hotel for sex.

Sydney bank executive extradited over child sex allegation

Commonwealth Bank executive Christopher James McCann has been extradited to Queensland, accused of arranging for a girl under 16 to attend a Brisbane hotel for sex.

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Joanne Cabban, left, lost her arm. Sister Stephane Robinson, right, interacts with a lion in 2023.

Ex-zoo worker reveals what led up to lion attack

A former employee of the zoo where a woman lost her arm during a lion attack has revealed what she was doing in the moments before the big cat snapped. 

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Supermarket giant Woolworths is rolling out a major change to how Aussies can shop, saving customers time and hassle.

Big change coming for in-store Woolworths shoppers

Supermarket giant Woolworths is rolling out a major change to how Aussies can shop.

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A mam has died on Monday night following a paragliding incident.

Queensland paraglider falls to death in horrific incident

A man has died in Far North Queensland after falling 20 metres in a paragliding incident.

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The woman attacked by a lion at Darling Downs Zoo in Queensland lost her arm in the incident.

Twist as Australian zoo gives update on woman who lost her arm in lion attack

The ‘much-loved’ member of the owner’s family remains in hospital as the zoo prepares to re-open.

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