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.
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Toddler dies after being found with serious injuries in Brisbane home
A two-year-old girl has died in hospital after paramedics found her seriously injured in a townhouse on Brisbane’s northside, with the home now declared a crime scene.
Aus Post used in major three-state drug ring, police say
A major drug trafficking syndicate used the Australian postal system to transfer thousands of kilograms cannabis across three states, police allege.
'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.
One Nation Senator's media adviser taken into police custody
Sean Black, media adviser to One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts and himself also a former Logan City councillor, is arrested and taken into custody by Queensland police.