A man is remanded in custody over a series of home invasions and car thefts during which he allegedly threatened people with a gun on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
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Common cold or serious illness? Biomarkers can tell the difference and limit antibiotic misuse
A quick and easy test that distinguishes viral from bacterial infections will be available within four years, reducing life-threatening illnesses in children and the improper use of antibiotics, researchers say.
Businessman Neill Wagner fined $1,000 for landing helicopter in Brisbane park
One of Queensland’s richest men, Neill Wagner, is handed a $1,000 fine for landing his helicopter in a Brisbane park.
Queensland locks up more under 12yos than other states, Amnesty International says
Queensland tops the country for locking up children under 12 years old, a new report finds.
Queensland MPs get 2.25 per cent pay rise
Queensland’s MPs are awarded a 2.25 per cent pay rise a year for three years, taking their base salary this year to more than $152,000.
Baden-Clay: High Court decides today whether to upgrade manslaughter conviction
After a four-year ordeal, the High Court is set to rule on whether Gerard Baden-Clay is convicted of wife Allison’s murder or manslaughter, after an appeal launched by Queensland’s Director of Public Prosecutions.
Sugar storm erupts as Wilmar and QSL fail to come to terms over new sales agreement
An impasse over the future of marketing in Australia’s $1.6 billion sugar industry looks certain to continue.
Sugar storm continues as Wilmar sheds light on stalled negotiations with QSL
Farm lobby group Canegrowers says it is disappointed negotiations between sugar miller Wilmar and Queensland Sugar Limited have broken down.
Government says bill will ease rural debt pressure but Rob Katter not convinced
The Queensland Government has introduced legislation it says will ease rural debt, but Mt Isa MP Rob Katter says it is not enough.
Women remanded over Adelaide grandfather Robert Whitwell's murder
Two young women charged with the murder of the grandfather of one of the accused briefly appear in Adelaide Magistrates Court.