Lockdown latest | Bin victim named | Jeweller dies

Shot fired, street closed as police corner gunmen

Part of Brisbane’s inner-west remains in lockdown as police negotiate with gunmen in an apartment complex. Police confirmed a shot had been fired at officers.

Wheelie bin murder victim named

A man who was killed and dumped in a wheelie bin at a Brisbane unit complex has been named in court. Police believe he was dead for five days before his body was found. It comes after a man ...

Brisbane jeweller to the stars dies

A legendary Brisbane jewellery designer, who became famous for creating the pearl and diamond earrings worn by Renate Blauel at her wedding to pop king Elton John in 1984, has died, age 70.

No charges over cyclist’s run-in with pedestrian

A viral video of a pedestrian physically confronting a cyclist after they had passed each other in Brisbane’s CBD has yet to result in any charges.

Two words that triggered ‘senseless’ stabbing death

Two words were all that were required to provoke Michelle Reynolds’ violent partner to stab her to death in her bed. Today, the killer has told a Brisbane court what she’d said to provok...

Seibold declares ‘I’ll do things my way’ at Broncos

New Broncos coach Anthony Seibold will conduct his first training session with Brisbane players this afternoon, saying the negativity surrounding the swap with Wayne Bennett was regrettable ...

Man survives 24 hours lost in outback heatwave

A man has survived 24 hours lost in extreme heatwave conditions in outback Queensland after going for a walk over the weekend.

Luxury retreat snapped up by international operator

An international resort operator has bought one of the Gold Coast hinterland’s tourism jewels for $3.2 million, where he plans to add a suite of new glamping villas.

Private school reveals bold expansion plans

A respected Brisbane private school is expecting enrolments to expand to more than 13,000 by 2020 and has released details of a bold plan to help accommodate the influx of students and teach...

Jurassic Park rainforest retreat hits the market

If you’re a fan of the Jurassic Park franchise, this could be the property for you – the 22ha ancient rainforest retreat in southeast Queensland is on the market with a multimillion-doll...