Queensland News

Crime A naked man armed with a beer bottle and a pair of barbecue tongs has terrorised a street before being tasered by police.

Politics TWO government officials have come under fire for their visit to Rockhampton during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Politics Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's promised $151m State Budget surplus has disappeared due to the coronavirus crisis. She’ll also announce term two school plans.

Crime A man has been charged for allegedly spitting on a nurse at a fever clinic, after he was denied a COVID-19 test because he wasn’t exhibiting symptoms.

Offbeat Today was Jordan Bond’s 30th birthday. The only trouble is he’s stuck in quarantine at the Voco Hotel. But that wasn’t going to stop his creative family.

Politics Treasurer Jackie Trad has forecast ‘significant’ drops in revenue due to COVID-19, saying Queensland’s bottom line will take a major hit.

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News A father has lost his discrimination case against Education Queensland after claiming his son, who has autism spectrum disorder, was treated less favourably.

Business Saturday will be the final day of trading for a Kmart store – as it moves to become the state’s first online fulfilment site.

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Crime Queenslanders experiencing domestic violence will be given new rental privileges, while tenants owing rent due to COVID-19 hardship will be safe from eviction.

Crime A man has been shot by police after an apparent armed carjacking attempt near a train station, with another person also believed to have been stabbed.

Crime A sexual sadist and killer who has been behind bars for more than 36 years for killing Julie Ann Muirhead is set to be freed from prison.

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Crime The family of Michael Zanco could be waiting years before four people charged over his death face trial.

Property Landlords will not be able to evict tenants who can’t pay their rent during the coronavirus crisis under strict new state protection measures approved today.

Crime Two police officers have faced court today after being charged with perjury and assault in relation to the death of university student Charlie Robertson.

Environment Under crocodile management guidelines the animal could be targeted for removal.

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News A coronavirus vaccine developed in Australia is on its way overaseas to be tested on live samples, as hopes of a cure to the pandemic grow.

News Police have swarmed the Port of Brisbane today, turning away people heading off for an Easter island getaway.

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Crime Water Police will be out in force this Easter long weekend to enforce COVID-19 restrictions after already handing out more than $10,000 in fines.

Crime A reckless driver who dislocated a Toowoomba police officer’s shoulder by mowing him down in a stolen car has been jailed. VIDEO INSIDE.

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Motoring Bizarre scenes are unfolding at service stations across as fuel dips to prices not seen for years.

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