Small-time author argues Indiana Jones stole her plot An author has claimed her original ideas around time travel and an ancient Greek mathematician have been used without permission for a Hollywood blockbuster. AAP · Aug 27
More time for rapist couple who preyed on sick teen A state has won its appeal against "inadequate" minimum sentences for a married couple who raped an intoxicated teenage girl. AAP · Aug 4
Supreme Court judge unveiled as state's new governor A Court of Appeal judge will become Queensland's 28th governor when Jeannette Young hands over the keys to Government House. AAP · Aug 4
Man on life sentence for stabbing murder wins appeal A man who fatally stabbed a young footballer has had his murder conviction set aside after a prosecutor asked him to rate his own level of honesty. AAP · Sep 30, 2025
Rapist appeals life sentence for 'incredible cruelty' Appeal judges have raised doubts about whether a man who abused and disfigured a woman should receive a lesser sentence for his decision to call an ambulance. AAP · Jun 18, 2025
Man who killed wife with hammer loses murder appeal A man convicted of murdering his estranged wife claimed a retrial by jury was needed to determine whether new DNA tests on a hammer could acquit him. AAP · Apr 17, 2025
Anti-vaccine doctor wins bid to resume medical practice A doctor who protested against COVID-19 vaccination on a city street, on social media and at a health conference has won the right to resume medical practice. AAP · Dec 13, 2024
Barrister remains banned from law over 'reckless' debts A judge found a barrister with 33 years of experience was "not a fit and proper person" to practise law in part over debts and unpaid taxes totalling $640,000. AAP · Dec 9, 2024
Woman accused of stabbing grandmother granted bail A young woman accused of attempting to murder her grandmother during a stabbing attack at a home in regional Queensland has been granted bail. AAP · Sep 25, 2024
Jailed drug dealer laments 'worst job he ever had' Peter John Kelso told police after his arrest on a range of drug trafficking and possession charges that dealing was a terrible business, a court was told. AAP · Sep 3, 2024
One bad decision cost son his life, says dad Parents of a 21-year-old stabbed in an alleged drug deal gone wrong say one mistake cost their son his life, while the accused murderer is denied bail. AAP · Jul 5, 2024
Kingpin accused over $683m drug plot fails in bail bid A man charged over a 900kg drug importation attempt that led to cocaine washing up on NSW beaches remains behind bars after his bid for bail was refused. AAP · Jul 4, 2024
Man accused of 'revenge' via home invasion refused bail A judge has refused bail for a man he said was accused of a highly aggressive, violent and impulsive response after an argument in a shopping centre. AAP · Dec 12, 2023
Two involved in Gleneagle drug debt killing released from custody after pleading guilty to manslaughter At the time four men and a woman - who were all known to Mr Menzel - were charged with his murder, including 25-year-old Phoenix Nugent and 32-year-old Matthew David Taylor. ABC News · Apr 24, 2023
AAP · Apr 19, 2023 Man strangled fellow inmate in bid for 'notoriety' A mentally ill Queensland prisoner told police he killed his cellmate after watching a Mad Max film prompted him to act on a long-held fantasy.
AAP · Dec 13, 2022 $10 million car crash damages appeal fails A taxi driver was awarded $200,000 after his vehicle was rear-ended but sought millions of dollars more due to a "high energy trauma" claim.
ABC News · Jul 6, 2022 Woman jailed for nine years for killing baby niece in her care after the death of her twin sister A Logan woman who killed her deceased twin sister's baby just three months after becoming the child's carer is jailed for nine years.
AAP · Jul 6, 2022 Mother's cruel actions before baby's death A woman has been sentenced over the death of her five-month-old niece from head injuries after the baby was taken to hospital with numerous broken bones.