Queensland hearings into the union and construction sector have this week probed the involvement of bikie figures in the state – and links to a major contractor.

The woman, said to be in her 20s, was walking near Moggill Creek in Brookfield at around 6.30 on Thursday morning when police said she was assaulted by a man.

Convicted murderer Lachlan Young has been found not guilty of historical sexual assault charges.

Sharks player, Toby Rudolf has fronted court after he alleged mooning incident. 

Prosecutors have rejected claims that convicted mushroom killer Erin Patterson was forced to take the stand in her own defence during her high-profile murder trial.

Matt Bruhn, father of Geelong footballer Tanner Bruhn threatened at gun point by OMCG member over alleged debts.

Israel is facing backlash for refusing to lay criminal charges over the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza.

Australia's debt has cracked a trillion dollars, triggering a political debate as to who has the best plan to pay off the nation's massive credit bill.

A man has been arrested after allegedly ramming a police car and crashing into a home while driving under the influence and with illegal weapons in his car.

Teenage bushwalker Lily Hooper has been found dead in a rugged national park south-west of Sydney.

Sponsors have pulled support for five Sydney Swans players as Victorian detectives touch down to speak to those believed to be involved in an alleged sexual assault investigation.

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Three teenagers have been charged over an alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at Campbelltown.

After more than four years in power, and despite Australia’s booming mining revenues, all Labor has to show is forecast deficits as far as the eye can see.

Licensed gun owners will be offered up to $1000 to return their firearms to the state government. The premier says that’s enough money.

Media minders are usually pretty quick to pour cold water on reporting what they consider inaccurate or misleading. So the silence from both companies on Thursday was intriguing.

A Chinese national is set to be deported from Australia after allegedly trying to bribe a public official using $20,000 cash hidden inside a teabag.

The three 17-year-old boys face more than 20 charges over the alleged attack including aggravated sexual assault in company.

Lily Hooper was found dead in dense bushland on Thursday morning. But for about 10 minutes, her family thought she was alive.

Police have arrested a 13-year-old boy over an alleged sexual assault attempt on two women who were walking their dogs in Kooyong.