Six people have been charged by federal police over an alleged plot to distribute hundreds of kilograms of illicit drugs imported into Queensland. Operation Minjiang seized 178kg of cocaine and 142kg of methamphetamine.
A teenager accused of stabbing 58-year-old Greg Josephson at a Clayfield house party last year has been committed to stand trial. The accused, who was 15 at the time, remains in custody.
One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts has called for a complete ban on abortion, a stance differing from party leader Pauline Hanson's position of restricting abortions after 20 weeks. Roberts' comments emerged at a Brisbane Christian conference where anti-abortion groups discussed legislative changes and replacing politicians not aligned with their agenda.
Maree Mavis Crabtree, accused of killing her two adult children five years apart, has been acquitted of all murder charges. She was arrested in 2018 over the deaths of Jonathan Crabtree (2017) and Erin Crabtree (2012). A jury found her not guilty of murder, attempted murder, and fraud in relation to Jonathan's death. Charges for Erin's death were later discontinued.
Maree Mavis Crabtree, accused of murdering her two adult children five years apart, has been acquitted of all charges. She was arrested in 2018 over the deaths of Jonathan Crabtree in 2017 and Erin Crabtree in 2012. A jury found her not guilty of murder, attempted murder, and fraud related to Jonathan's death. Charges for Erin's death were discontinued.
Maree Mavis Crabtree, accused of murdering her two adult children five years apart, has been acquitted of all charges. Police alleged she drugged her children and staged overdoses. A jury found her not guilty of murder, attempted murder, and fraud related to her son's death, and other charges, including her daughter's murder, were discontinued.
Maree Mavis Crabtree, accused of killing her two adult children five years apart, has been acquitted of all murder charges. She was arrested in 2018 over the deaths of Jonathan Crabtree (2017) and Erin Crabtree (2012). A jury found her not guilty of murder, attempted murder, and fraud in relation to Jonathan's death. Charges for Erin's death were discontinued.
Brisbane City Council will increase property rates by 3.97%, below inflation, in its $3.9 billion austerity budget. Rising fuel costs, Middle East conflict, and natural disaster impacts are cited. The budget also includes $1.35 billion for Story Bridge repairs, with the council seeking 90% federal and state funding.
A teenager accused of planning a terror attack allegedly shifted his target from a Labour Day event to the Liberal National Party after researching their nuclear power policy. The boy, who cannot be identified, is on trial in Brisbane for acts in preparation for a terrorist act, pleading not guilty.
Former Brisbane doctor Stellios Theodoros, accused of 148 counts of rape and sexual assault, had his case mentioned in Brisbane Magistrates Court. Police have received new information following the charges.
Mark Waden, 51, has been found guilty of murdering his American partner, Priscilla Brooten, in Brisbane in 2018. Her body has never been recovered. Waden will serve at least 20 years before parole eligibility.
An investigation into the death of Baby Justin raises questions about why an inquest was never held. A One Nation official with a history of racist social media posts is revealed, and locals react to a shark attack. Cape Verde shocked Spain in the World Cup.
An investigation into the death of Baby Justin raises questions about why an inquest was never held. A One Nation official with a history of racist social media posts is revealed. Locals discuss the impact of a shark attack. Cape Verde shocked Spain in the World Cup.
Environmentalists in Brisbane's bayside express concern over continued koala habitat clearing at Ormiston College, highlighting perceived loopholes in national environment laws despite recent reforms. The school's approved development involves clearing 600 trees, with plans to replant habitat trees, but the project was not federally assessed, raising fears of setting a dangerous precedent.
John Drew, a policy development officer for One Nation in Queensland, has defended the Hitler Youth and used offensive language about Indigenous people and migrants. This comes despite One Nation's claims of a new vetting tool called Operation Obsidian.
John Drew, a policy development officer for One Nation in Queensland, has a history of making offensive and racist remarks about Aboriginal people, migrants, and ethnic minorities. He also defended the Hitler Youth and expressed admiration for the White Australia policy. This comes despite One Nation's claims of implementing new vetting processes.
A Brisbane private schoolboy, 16 at the time of his arrest in 2024, allegedly plotted terrorist attacks against the Liberal party and the Labour Day march, influenced by the Unabomber. He researched bomb-making, bought chemicals, and wrote his own manifesto.
A Brisbane private schoolboy, 16 in 2024, allegedly plotted terrorist attacks against the Liberal party and the Labour Day march, influenced by the Unabomber. He researched bomb-making, bought chemicals, and wrote a manifesto mirroring Ted Kaczynski's anti-technology and anti-capitalist ideology. He pleaded not guilty in Queensland Supreme Court.
Australian swimming star Kaylee McKeown, a five-time Olympic gold medallist, has not ruled out competing in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. The world-record holder is considering her future beyond the 2028 Los Angeles Games and seeks a "mental refresh" before deciding.
Queensland's government is selling state-owned land for housing, with three developers set to build 450 homes, an aged care facility, and affordable housing on a six-hectare Brisbane site. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie highlighted the program's speed and focus on supply to address the housing crisis.
June's streaming lineup features new Australian content including the black comedy 'Over Your Dead Body,' a documentary on Rolf Harris, and the mystery series 'The Killings at Parrish Station.' Also highlighted are Russell T Davies' drama 'Tip Toe' and the rom-com 'Two Years Later.'
The Saints narrowly defeated the Giants by one point in a thrilling match at Docklands, while the Brisbane Lions came from behind to beat Richmond by 35 points in Hobart. Key performances included Liam Ryan's three goals for St Kilda and Will Ashcroft's 38 possessions for Brisbane.
The AFL Sunday scoreboard featured two matches: St Kilda narrowly led GWS by 8 points at 3QT, with Liam Ryan and Jake Stringer prominent. Brisbane defeated Richmond by 35 points in Hobart, with Will Ashcroft and Lachie Neale starring for the Lions.
AFL Round 14 continues with two matches: Richmond vs. Brisbane Lions in Hobart and St Kilda vs. GWS at Docklands. The Brisbane Lions aim to re-enter the top six.
