The alleged motive behind the triple murder of the McCulkin family is “ridiculous”, with the defence lawyer of the accused instead pointing the finger at a violent husband.
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Ex-Lorna Jane staffer suing over alleged fat shaming had psychiatric history, court told
A psychologist testifies that a woman seeking almost $550,000 in damages against activewear company Lorna Jane for alleged fat shaming and bullying already had mental health issues prior to her employment.
Conservationists accuse farmers of bulldozing one million hectares of trees
Conservation groups claim more than one million hectares of trees have been bulldozed in Queensland in four years, angering farmers who say they are acting lawfully.
Omar Succarieh receives additional jail time over extortion
Omar Succarieh, currently serving time in jail for foreign incursion, is sentenced to two years and nine months for extortion of a Brisbane cafe manager.
'No royalty holiday' for Adani mine
Deputy Premier Jackie Trad says the Palaszczuk Government wants Adani to mine coal in central Queensland — but there would be no royalty holiday.
Australia's most iconic sites underwater in new climate modelling
Sydney’s Circular Quay and Botanic Gardens, Brisbane Airport, Melbourne’s Docklands and Perth’s Elizabeth Quay will all be underwater in dramatic new climate modelling predicting a sea level rise of 2 metres in just over 80 years.
Brisbane businesses badly damaged in early morning fire
At least four businesses in a Brisbane bayside industrial estate suffer significant damage after a fire breaks out early this morning.
'Snake' Ashby will bring Hanson 'down in flames', ex-candidate says
A former One Nation candidate who fell out with the party over the cost of electoral material says James Ashby is “nasty stuff” and will bring Pauline Hanson down.
Baby dugongs' return shows seagrass recovering from cyclone
An increase in the number of baby dugongs on the Great Barrier Reef suggests seagrass ecosystems are recovering well after recent flood and cyclone events.
An Origin smokescreen? Billy Moore ponders Thurston's 18th man status
Are Queensland playing tricks with naming Johnathan Thurston as 18th man in their Origin I squad? Even Maroons favourite Billy Moore isn’t sure, but he’s backing Anthony Milford’s ability.