Experts criticize One Nation's health policies, ATO call centre workers face a 40% pay gap, and questions linger over a Kenyan woman's death in Sydney. Plus, updates on international relations, sports, and politics.
A Guardian Australia investigation reveals systemic failures in Queensland police handling of a toddler's death, including dismissing a tip about the killer and withholding evidence from an inquest. The report suggests the system is "working as designed" to protect police from scrutiny.
Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto has described reports of an altercation with an LNP staffer at Magnetic Island as "over inflated." Queensland police are investigating the alleged assault involving the mayor and a 28-year-old man. Dametto stated he does not expect to be charged.
A Queensland police officer rescued a "snarky" Chihuahua named Candice from a house fire in Blackbutt North. The 91-year-old owner lost his home and belongings but was reunited with his "best mate" thanks to Constable Kieren Trannore's actions. No serious injuries were reported, and the fire is not considered suspicious.
Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto is under investigation by Queensland police over an alleged assault at Magnetic Island. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday afternoon between Dametto and a 28-year-old man.
An independent review found Queensland's police service defied government priorities and misallocated funds, leading to a forecast $400 million deficit. Police Commissioner Brett Pointing referred the findings to the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) and acknowledged the impact on public trust.
An independent review found Queensland's police service defied government priorities and misallocated funds, leading to a forecast $400 million deficit. Police Commissioner Brett Pointing referred the findings to the Crime and Corruption Commission, acknowledging potential impact on public trust.
Queensland counter-terrorism police have charged a 13-year-old boy with planning an attack on a regional school north of Brisbane. The teenager was arrested after allegedly making threats at a business in Maryborough while armed with a knife.
A 13-year-old boy in Queensland, Australia, has been charged with violent extremist offences after allegedly posing an "imminent threat" to a local school. Police stated the teenager was "quite well advanced" in his planning, with investigations ongoing.
Police are investigating serious head injuries sustained by a nine-week-old baby boy on the Sunshine Coast on April 24. The baby was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital and survived. Detectives are seeking information from the public.
Families of two Queensland police officers shot dead in 2022 express disappointment after the property where they were killed was sold to a private buyer
Police shot and killed a man in Narangba, north of Brisbane, after he allegedly approached officers with a firearm and made threats during a domestic violence incident. The man died at the scene, and his family was treated for shock. An investigation is underway.
Two Queensland police officers are contesting the charges that relate to a 2024 incident at a regional watch house, arguing that investigators added things to the alleged victim's statement that he never said.
The Glock pistol has been identified to have a potential fault that could cause them to fire multiple shots instead of one.
