The disappearance of Barbara McCulkin and her two daughters in Brisbane in 1974 looked suspicious to police right from the start, but it would take more than 40 years to convict their killers.
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How Vincent O'Dempsey was convicted of the McCulkin triple murder
They were the faces of innocence, the subject of a Queensland murder mystery for so long, now justice has been delivered for Barbara McCulkin and her two daughters, Vicki and Leanne.
Vincent O'Dempsey found guilty of 1974 murders of woman and daughters
After a 43-year cold case investigation, a Supreme Court jury finds 78-year-old Vincent O’Dempsey guilty of the murders of Brisbane woman Barbara McCulkin and her daughters Vicki, 13, and Leanne, 11.
'Boyd wouldn't know what a line break was': Katter slams Origin selectors over Slater snub
In a stunning outburst and showcase of his rugby league nous, Federal MP Bob Katter savages the Queensland Origin selectors for snubbing the “shafted” Billy Slater in favour of Darius Boyd.
Families left with only $15 a day to eat: Salvos report
An alarming number of disadvantaged Australian families are struggling to afford to feed their children, data from a Salvation Army report reveals.
'She called me a bitch': Lorna Jane boss responds to bullying claims
The Lorna Jane area manager accused of bullying a former store manager repeatedly denies that she ever made any hurtful remarks to or about her, a Brisbane court hears.
Thurston 'devastated' after being ruled out of Origin I
Johnathan Thurston is ruled out of State of Origin I because of his shoulder injury, with the Queensland Maroons making the call on his availability earlier than expected.
Tougher Uber laws in Queensland aim to level playing field
Ride booking services like Uber must be licensed and pay annual licence fees in Queensland now that new laws have passed through State Parliament.
Qld to introduce tougher laws to crack down on construction site dangers
The Queensland Government will today introduce new laws giving the construction watchdog stronger powers to refuse or cancel licences to builders with a poor safety record.
The two-in-one school playground that's open to all
A school playground north of Brisbane will be one of the first in the state to open its gates after hours for the public to help build a stronger sense of community.