A man and a woman are charged after allegedly stealing two cars, threatening residents with a samurai sword and violently assaulting a man in north Queensland.
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Man accused of Spear Creek murders will fight the charges, lawyer says
Bruce John Preston is accused of murdering Karen Edwards, Tim Thomson and Gordon Twaddle, who were found shot dead in bushland near Mount Isa more than 40 years ago.
Australia's travel warnings unfair to developing nations, experts say
Diplomatic and academic experts say Australia’s travel warnings can be biased against developing nations and its advice varies “depending on the country involved, not necessarily the risk”.
From 'boys club' to gender parity: How Australian theatre put women centre stage
In 2019, women will make up 48 per cent of playwrights and 58 per cent of directors on our mainstages — a radical turn around from just a decade ago.
Poachers trap protected crayfish to 'stick them on the BBQ'
Ecologists fear protected ‘no-take’ freshwater crayfish are being poached for food or sold as aquarium pets.
Brisbane couple found guilty of forcing Fijian woman to be their servant
A jury finds Isikeli and Malavine Pulini guilty of forcing a Fijian woman to work as their servant for eight years, paying her between $150 and $250 a fortnight. Malavine Pulini was also found guilty of people trafficking.
Man charged over cold case Spear Creek murders
A man is charged with the murder of three people killed in north-west Queensland more than four decades ago.
'Saddened' gay rugby club backs Israel Folau sacking
Brisbane’s only gay and inclusive rugby club believes the impending termination of Israel Folau’s contract sends the right message to other players.
Tests for Australia's most deadly allergy are 'unreliable', researchers warn
James Cook University researchers raise serious questions about the efficacy of tests for seafood allergy, which now claims more lives in Australia than any other allergy-related cause.
Quest for the best macadamia as global demand surges
Macadamia industry hosts challenge aimed at developing new food concepts to drive demand for Australia’s native nut amid increasing global supply.