A former Catholic school priest is convicted of three of eight historical charges of indecent dealing with a child while working as a teacher at Villanova College in Brisbane’s east decades ago.
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Rare 'Ringo Starr' cockatoo facing extinction
A rare and beautiful cockatoo, known as the “Ringo Starr” of the bird world, could be extinct within a decade unless urgent action is taken to protect its habitat in a remote part of Queensland.
Young women explain the change they want to see in the world
They’re future leaders, readers, writers and thinkers — we ask five young women, aged 13 to 21, to describe their inspirations, their fears, and what they hope the world will become.
Jurors warned alleged abuser 'is not on trial for being a Catholic priest'
The barrister for a former Brisbane Catholic school priest accused of abusing and taking naked photographs of a student warns jurors the man is “not on trial for being a Catholic priest”.
Alleged axe-wielding carjacker arrested
A man accused of stealing a car from a mother and children while armed with an axe and a knife is arrested.
Alleged axe-wielding carjacker remanded in custody
A man accused of stealing a car from a mother and her two children while armed with an axe and a knife on Brisbane’s northside is remanded in custody after appearing in court on a string of charges.
Lehmann rules out coaching Australia again after ball-tampering scandal
Darren Lehmann says he has no desire to return to coach the Australian men’s cricket team, despite previously indicating he would “love” to take on the role again after he resigned in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal.
Father who abandoned toddler at boat ramp jailed for 12 years
A meth-using father who abandoned his baby son at a boat ramp south of Brisbane 12 years ago is sentenced to 12 years in jail. The child’s body has never been found.
These stars are shouting out women who rock their world — now it's your turn
It’s almost International Women’s Day, and we’re asking you to tell us about a woman who has made a difference in your life.
Father and son pitch in to help Indian children live their cricket dreams
Australia and India are fierce rivals on the cricket field, but the next generation of players is pitching in to help their counterparts on the subcontinent.