Accused drug smugglers bought power tools to smash open a yacht hull to remove cocaine as part of a “sophisticated, coordinated criminal enterprise”, a Brisbane court hears.
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Bones found near Brisbane River 'believed to be human'
Police believe bones found in a bag at the foot of the Kangaroo Point cliffs are human remains, and say forensic testing is underway.
Judge brands road rage attacker 'unacceptable' then sets him free
Despite pleading guilty to a road rage attack on a woman and her father, a District Court judge hands Daniel Valusaga a suspended sentence, meaning he walks free.
Dropping off kids early to attract a fee at Logan primary school
Parents who drop off their kids before 8:30am at Burrowes State School, south of Brisbane, will soon have to pay a daily fee for before-school care — whether they like it or not.
Noosa tops Gold Coast as Queensland's 'most prestigious' property market
Noosa on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast surpasses the Gold Coast as the frontrunner in the state’s property market with the strongest growth, the REIQ says.
Milk price and drought force an end to 100 years of dairying
After almost 100 years of dairying, the combination of low farm-gate milk prices and the drought has forced a Darling Downs farmer to pull the pin.
'Full of life': Teen who died in farm accident remembered by parish priest
Days after the accidental electrocution of Angus Poggioli on a far north Queensland farm, the 15-year-old is remembered as “delightful” and “mischievous” by the local Anglican priest.
Dragons count injury toll after thumping Broncos win
A 17-minute, first half hat-trick by powerful backrower Tariq Sims propels the Dragons to an upset 30-point elimination final win over the Broncos, but it comes at a cost as James Graham, Jack de Belin and Gareth Widdop fail to complete the match.
Dead pelican found in inner Brisbane sparks curious debate
Mystery surrounds the discovery of a dead pelican on an inner Brisbane street, a long way from known roosting sites in the city and almost 30 kilometres from the ocean.
Hotel fire sparks concerns Queensland heritage protection is failing
The fire that gutted Brisbane’s historic Broadway Hotel prompts renewed concerns that Queensland’s heritage protection laws are not being properly enforced.