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NewsAustralian Associated PressMan jailed for violent Qld home invasion
After 15 schooners, Alen Kovac drove to a Brisbane residence and took part in a home invasion that forced a family to leave and never return.A dispute between neighbours escalated into a violent attack after Kovac arrived to assist his mates - Russell and his son Trent Hirst - in April 2021, Brisbane District Court was told.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMan makes bomb threat to stop IVF visit
In a bid to stop his wife attending an expensive medical appointment, a cash-strapped Queensland man made a bomb threat.Worried about the cost of his wife's IVF treatment, the man tried to prevent her from travelling to a clinic by claiming there was an explosive device on her bus route.
NewsAustralian Associated PressWinter on death row as climate warms
Winter could be a thing of the past for much of Australia without aggressive climate change action, a new predictive tool suggests.The mobile app draws on temperature records and 2050 climate projections developed by the CSIRO to demonstrate what life could be like in more than 15,000 locations across Australia.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMan on bail when he allegedly abducted mum
The Queensland man accused of abducting his own mother, who was later found dead, was on bail at the time of the alleged offending.Slade Murdok, 30, was arrested on Wednesday after his 61-year-old mother Wendy Sleeman went missing.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaMissing mum’s body found in car boot as son charged: ‘Tragic scene’
The body of a missing Queensland mother has been uncovered in the back of a car hours after her son was charged over her disappearance.
NewsAustralian Associated PressSon in custody as mum's body found in car
A privately rented garage where the two-day search for a Gold Coast mother ended in tragedy is being scoured for evidence into her suspected homicide.The body of 61-year-old Wendy Sleeman was discovered in a blue Honda jazz stored at a unit complex in Brisbane's inner north on Thursday.
NewsYahoo News Australia$16 to save 2 minutes: Furious driver slams Sydney toll roads
The driver's fury highlights Sydney's increasing problem. Find out about it here.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaSad development for young survivor of Sea World helicopter crash
Young survivor of the Gold Coast helicopter crash, Nicholas Tadros, may have to get a life-altering amputation. Read more here.
NewsAustralian Associated PressBail denied for son accused of Qld kidnap
A man accused of kidnapping has had a bail bid knocked back as police allege evidence of planning in the disappearance of his mother.Wheelchair-bound with visible marks to his head, Slade Murdok sat quietly for the majority of his bail application in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday.
BusinessAustralian Associated PressBroker jailed for stealing clients' shares
A former Queensland stockbroker who acted as a "master manipulator" to steal $1.2 million in shares from his clients has been jailed for 11 years.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaJetstar passengers stranded in airport 'with blankets and muesli bars'
Passengers have been forced to stay overnight at the airport for more than 16 hours. Find out what happened.
NewsAustralian Associated PressQld govt keen on Copperstring takeover
The Queensland premier says her government is keen to take over Copperstring, a 1000-kilometre, high voltage electricity transmission network in the northwest of the state.The project seeks to connect the North West Minerals Province, its cities of Mount Isa and Cloncurry and its significant resource deposits to the national electricity grid.
BusinessYahoo News AustraliaAustralia Day trading hours: Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Bunnings and more
No matter your plans for January 26, here's a breakdown of opening hours for major retailers in your state.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMan arrested over missing Qld woman
A man has been arrested over the disappearance of a Gold Coast woman after blood was found at her Elanora home.A crime was declared at the Elanora home after a large amount of blood was found at the scene on Tuesday, and an alert was issued for a "high-risk" missing woman, Wendy Sleeman.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCouncil blasted over 'pathetic' road job: 'Height of laziness'
A shortcut taken by one council worker didn't go unnoticed by residents, who were shocked by the 'lazy' move. Find out more.
NewsAustralian Associated PressBulk carrier stabilised off Qld coast
Tugboats remain on standby after emergency repairs stabilised a cargo ship taking on water off the Queensland coast.The Panama-flagged bulk carrier Frontier Unity reported seven metres of water in its engine room and that its pumps had stopped working, Maritime Safety Queensland general manager Kell Dillon told AAP.
NewsAustralian Associated PressQld bottom of per-capita housing spend
Queensland spends the least on social housing services nationally when measured against the size of its population.The state's net recurrent expenditure equalled just over $130 per person in 2021-22, data released by the Productivity Commission shows.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAussie man's frightening encounter while taking out the bins
A Townsville man was greeted by a surprise visitor when taking out his bin on Monday morning. Find out what happened.
NewsAustralian Associated PressAustralians big on hunting trophies
Australians who like to kill exotic species imported more than 1000 hunting trophies in the space of eight years, including those of hippos, giraffes, zebras, polar bears and lions.Official wildlife trade data, collated in a new report by the Australian chapter of the Humane Society International, shows Aussies have an enduring appetite for big-game hunting.
NewsAustralian Associated PressBulk carrier taking on water off Qld coast
A cargo ship taking on water off the Queensland coast is being escorted to safety by tugboats after sparking an emergency response.The Panama-flagged bulk carrier Frontier Unity reported seven metres of water in its engine room while heading to Hay Point near Mackay on Tuesday.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAussies lose it over motorist's 'sovereign citizen' licence plate
A home-made number plate has been roasted online. Here's why extremism experts aren't laughing.
NewsAustralian Associated PressHeart attack killed prisoner in parole bid
Less than two weeks after applying for parole, a man serving 10 years for manslaughter died of a heart attack in his prison cell, an inquest has been told.Mirko Civic, 70, was found unresponsive in bed by another prisoner at Palen Creek Correctional Centre west of Brisbane on September 16, 2018.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaBritish influencers forced to flee QLD island after one night: 'Lucky escape'
The video of the tourist's rescue from Fraser Island has been viewed over 3 million times. See what happened.
NewsAustralian Associated PressBail for doctor on choking charges
A Queensland doctor accused of serious assault and choking has been granted bail with a temporary overnight curfew and no surety required.The doctor, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with three counts of choking, suffocation or strangulation in a domestic relationship, one count of assault occasioning bodily harm and one count of assault.
NewsAustralian Associated PressConvicted axe killer seeks bail
A Queensland woman who used an axe to kill her boyfriend has sought bail on a new string of alleged offences including wounding someone.Emma Louise Ney, 41, was sentenced to 11 years and eight months in jail in March 2011 after being found guilty of the manslaughter of 52-year-old Graham Haynes in April 2007 at the couple's Acacia Ridge home south of Brisbane.
