Former Queensland Supreme Court judge Roslyn Atkinson calls for reform to a century-old legal loophole that allows accused rapists to use the “mistake of fact” defence to walk free, saying it is a “hangover” from outdated attitudes to women.
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Brisbane woman 'angry' at husband, jailed for fatal stabbing
A Brisbane woman who stabbed her husband to death because she was “angry and annoyed” that he had got home late from work, is sentenced to nine years in prison for manslaughter.
Cold case murder investigation leads police to extradite man from NSW
Queensland Police arrest a New South Wales man as part of an ongoing murder investigation into the disappearance of Jay Brogden in north Queensland more than a decade ago.
Scientists uncover highly infectious bacteria as cause of ugly veins on mangoes
Scientists have worked out what causes ugly veins to appear in mangoes — a breakthrough that could save the industry millions of dollars each year.
Cyclone Trevor crosses coast as category three system, Lockhart River in lockdown
The community of Lockhart River is in lockdown as Severe Tropical Cyclone Trevor heads towards the Queensland coast as a category three storm with a “very destructive core”. The cyclone started making landfall about 4:00pm.
Cyclone Trevor strengthens as it closes in on Queensland coast
Severe Tropical Cyclone Trevor is now a category three storm with a “very destructive core”, and could intensify further before it makes landfall on the Queensland coast tonight, bringing wind gusts of up to 205kph, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
How the catch of the day could keep asthma at bay
Oily fish such as salmon and sardines have long been classed as a superfood staple, and now new research suggests they could also help prevent asthma.
After Christchurch, here's how you can be a good ally to those who feel marginalised
Grief, sadness, helplessness — there are a lot of emotions you might be feeling in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Christchurch. We spoke to a range of people for advice on how to be an effective ally to those who feel marginalised.
Being a good ally to those who feel marginalised
Grief, sadness, helplessness — there are a lot of emotions you might be feeling in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Christchurch. We spoke to a range of people for advice on how to be an effective ally to those who feel marginalised.
Man 'armed with knives' shot and killed by police at caravan park
A man has been shot and killed by police at Deception Bay, north of Brisbane, after he allegedly confronted officers armed with knives.