The Queensland Law Society president writes to the Attorney-General, backing calls for a review of Queensland’s sexual consent laws sparked by a woman whose accused rapist was acquitted despite causing her shocking injuries.
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Charges dropped against teenager over death of toddler Mason Lee
One of three people charged over the death of Caboolture toddler Mason Jet Lee has had his charges dropped.
Wallabies prop Slipper suspended for cocaine use
Wallabies prop and Queensland Reds captain James Slipper says he has been suffering wellness issues for a year as he is suspended for two months after twice testing positive to cocaine.
Pianist retains passion for teaching at 83
For adult students rediscovering music later in life, can learning help them heal? This 83-year-old pianist who still has a passion for teaching thinks so.
More train service disruptions ahead as Qld Rail reveals $25m spent on buses
Queensland Rail has spent almost $25 million over two years to ferry rail passengers around on buses when there are problems on the tracks, new figures released to the ABC under Right to Information reveal.
Naked Farmer tackles mental illness with underwear range
The curator of a popular Instagram page featuring naked Australian farmers is launching an underwear line in a bid to raise funds for mental health workshops and support services.
Boy injured in rope course accident in critical but stable condition
It is believed Year 9 student Connor Petterson, from Brisbane’s Marist College, became entangled and suffered neck and facial injuries while on a school camp north of the city.
Senator supported Adani in Parliament after investing in port
An illegible page on David Leyonhjelm’s register of interests was belatedly replaced, revealing the key crossbench senator as an investor in the Adani Abbot Point coal terminal.
Brisbane alley rapists jailed for 'abhorrent and despicable' attack
Two men who raped a medical student in a dark Brisbane alley, before leaving in a “jovial and cavalier” mood, are sentenced to at least four years and three months jail.
Stargazers around Australia have sights set on world record
People all around Australia are gathering at local parks, beaches, observatories and schools in an attempt to break a Guinness World Record.