'This wasn't a rape, we can't test you': Woman says she was denied drink spiking test at Brisbane hospital
Despite anecdotal information suggesting spiking is reasonably common, only seven people went to court charged with unlawful drink spiking in Queensland between July 2021 and May 2024.
Prison escapee behind famous meme 'a succulent Chinese meal' shares lunch with arresting officer 32 years later
More than three decades after Jack Karlson's infamous arrest at a Chinese restaurant in Brisbane captured the nation, a film crew is setting out to document his life.
Four-week-old baby missing since Sunday found 'safe and well' in Brisbane, police say
QPS released an amber alert on Friday morning, concerned the baby may be at "significant risk".
Powderfinger joins live music lovers as popular Brisbane venue closes its doors
In saying its goodbyes on Friday night, The Zoo gave a last flash of what made it so vital to the city's music scene.
Liz Henry was brutally murdered in 1998. Now police have found new evidence and offered a $500,000 reward for information on her death
Liz Henry was one of eight and a mother of six. And although she was vulnerable when she died — beaten to death and her body left by a road north-west of Brisbane — her family remembers a "mighty strong woman".
Family of murdered mother-of-six says information about her killer should not be taken to the 'grave'
The 30-year-old was last seen alive in the inner city Brisbane suburb of Fortitude Valley shortly before midnight on February 11, 1998.
Car parks worth '$100,000' to be ditched for Brisbane's inner suburb high-rises
Brisbane will move to scratch the car space minimum for select suburbs — a shift the city's mayor claims will drive down home prices.
Over 32 years, The Zoo has hosted everyone from Powderfinger to Pixies. Now it's forced to close
One of the longest-standing and most highly regarded venues in Brisbane will close its doors after 32 years in business due to increased operating costs and changes in audience spending.
Brisbane man charged with murdering his mother after body found with stab wounds
After being called for a welfare check, police force their way into an inner-Brisbane unit and discover the body of a woman with stab wounds.
Feeling overwhelmed by comedy festival season? We asked our fave comedians who we should see
We asked Australia's most-loved comedians, including Wil Anderson and Mel Buttle, to give us their picks of the comedy festival.
Sleater-Kinney have helped fans process grief for 30 years. On their new album, they process their own
Ahead of their Australian tour, we speak with Sleater-Kinney about processing trauma through music and celebrating 30 years of this era-defining band.
Man charged after Brisbane Woolworths targeted in Australia Day controversy
Police have arrested and charged a man who allegedly vandalised a Brisbane Woolworths store with graffiti, and set a flare off under the door.
Why are so many pub gaming rooms in Brisbane open long after the bars have closed?
The ABC ventures out in the hours after midnight on a Tuesday morning to the pub gaming rooms that are open all night, every night. Gambling researchers say it's when gambling harm is at its greatest.
'We can't force people to drink': As patrons tighten their belts, Australia's live music scene struggles to stay afloat
From Perth to Albury, we take a look at Australia's live music scene and how it's faring after a pandemic and during a cost of living crisis.
Domestic violence survivor says boxing gave her the confidence to stand up to a violent partner
The boxing coach left Papua New Guinea for Brisbane in search of a better life for herself and daughter. Now she uses her skills to help other domestic violence survivors.
The victim's mother Selina Finemore, with his sister and best friend outside court.
The victim's mother Selina Finemore, with his sister and best friend outside court.
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'Who would do this to my child?': Queensland duo jailed for fatal Melbourne Cup day attack
Shannon James Finemore was walking home with a friend in Fortitude Valley following a night of celebrations in 2020. But he never made it home.
Woman charged with attempted murder in Brisbane
Police say a 44-year-old man came to the Fortitude Valley Police Station on Sunday afternoon with a knife wound to his abdomen before being taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in a critical condition.
Police launch interstate search for man over Brisbane stabbings
Police are searching for Ipswich man Awan Awan in connection to a spate of stabbings in Brisbane.
Masked men wanted after spate of late-night knife attacks in Brisbane
Queensland Police are appealing for witnesses after a gang of men wearing masks and balaclavas allegedly attacked patrons leaving venues in Fortitude Valley on Saturday night.
Paramedics unable to save rider after 'serious fall' from e-scooter in Brisbane
Multiple paramedics responded to reports of a "serious fall" around 3:30am on Friday, but the man died at the scene.
Eden has been sleeping on the street for nearly all of 2023. It still feels safer than a hostel
Australia's rental vacancies are at an all-time low, but for the trans and gender diverse community, the options are even more limited.
'He was an evil man': Whistleblower says former police commissioner Terry Lewis 'perverted the job'
The first serving Australian police commissioner to be knighted was jailed in 1991 for official corruption after being named in the Fitzgerald Inquiry.
Underrated and at times suppressed, Brisbane's music scene continues to 'prove the bastards wrong'
From The Go-Betweens to Powderfinger to today's emerging bands — Brisbane's music scene has always had a unique energy.
Queensland NRL player charged with rape after off-field incident at Brisbane nightclub
A Queensland NRL player is charged with rape after an alleged off-field incident at a Brisbane nightclub during the Christmas break.