A murder trial in Brisbane's heard evidence, a man who killed a former Bundaberg butcher, gave different versions of events to police during interviews.

Image: Sharon Graham and Bruce Saunders

TC Jasper tracks towards QLD coast

QPS falls short on DV report recommendations 

And Cyclone Jasper expected to reach a category 5 strength by tomorrow, as it tracks towards Queensland.

$500,000 reward for info that leads to identity of Brisbane killer

A retired Queensland Police Superintendent believes a suspect charged over the deadly Wieambilla shooting could end up in Australia.

Breakthrough arrest could lead to extradition from the U.S

Flying insects outbreaks in South East

Cyclone Jasper likely to hit QLD

And the weather bureau reckons Tropical Cyclone Jasper will reach a category three strength by tonight. 

Man arrested in U.S.A over connection to shooting deaths of QLD cops

The bus was full of about 60 teenagers. 

BREAKING: Major delays on M1 following bus and truck crash

A man in his 20s suffered a gunshot wound to his leg. 

Crime scene declared following overnight shooting

Tropical Cyclone Jasper is expected to gain momentum and become a Category 3 system by tonight.

Anxious wait to see if Cyclone Jasper will make landfall

And the second death of a snorkeler on the Great Barrier Reef in a fortnight.

QLD coast could be impacted as Tropical Cyclone Jasper forms

Assault crimes increase in Brisbane

Cyclone forming off the QLD coast

And Australia's chances of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games are dwindling.

GC home of country music singer Adam Brand goes up in flames

Blueys World set to open in Brisbane inn August 2024 

World first Blueys World set to open in Brisbane

Brisbane Lord Mayor quits Olympic Committee 

And the school holiday rush has started early with 55K passengers travelling through Brisbane Airport's domestic terminals today. 

War of words over new home for Brisbane AFL and Cricket

Iconic Brisbane Golf club goes up in flames 

RNA to replace Gabba as sporting venue until 2030

Two year old boy fights for life in QCH after car rollover 

Two year old boy fights for life in QCH

Heatwave hits the South East

And the weather bureau has now issued a severe storm warning for parts of South East Queensland.

Pedestrian fighting for life after being struck by a bus

Demand for salvos increases in lead up to xmas 

Five people charged over GC crime spree 

Crime scene established after fire in Woodridge overnight 

Crime scene established after fire in Woodridge

South East expecting wild storms over coming days 

And an arrest warrant has been issued for bikie Saleh Atasoy following a road rage incident on the Gold Coast. 

Severe thunderstorm warning expanded to include eight regions

Brisbane airport auctions unclaimed items 

Investigations continue after a tourist died in a Teewah car rollover 

Investigations continue after Teewah car rollover

Gold Coast police are responding to a firearm incident at Mermaid Waters.

Police called following reports of shots fired at car

Shannon Fentiman has held talks with Queensland's emergency department heads today.  

Health Minister vows to increase triage nurse headcount

And a new initiative is being launched in Brisbane today to train, support and connect 500 unemployed women. 

Capacity and staffing issues at QLD youth detention centres

It follows the death of two South East Queenslanders in the past week. 

Health Minister vows to fix ambulance ramping and wait times

24 sites were impacted by the collapse yesterday. 

Health Minister blames firewall for bringing down digital database

The Gold Coast men are all expected to appear before the Southport Magistrates Court next month. 

Three men charged following child exploitation arrests

And a pre-inquest into Queensland's deadly Wieambilla shootings gets underway in Brisbane today. 

Pair in police custody after Deception Bay and Dakabin armed robberies

And investigations are underway after servos in seven Gold Coast suburbs were targeted by thieves in the early hours of this morning. 

Major IT crash at SEQ Hospitals now resolved

Crime scene established after body found in Capalaba 

QLD public servants to get Christmas bonus to help with cost of living increases 

QLD public servants to get Christmas bonus

And Mayor Tom Tate to look at ways to attract schoolies back to the GC following a drop in the number of revelers.

QAS Commissioner's apology to deceased Brisbane mum's family

Cold snap and rain to continue into the weekend 

24 yo woman charged with arson after Brisbane unit fire she will front court today 

24 yo woman charged with arson after Brisbane unit fire

And just how much we'll spend in this week's Black Friday sales. 

More than 100,000 QLD DNA samples potentially botched

And 26 arrests made as part of Schoolies celebrations on the Gold Coast. 

Health Minister admits QLD's DNA extraction method  was flawed

Lord Mayor pushes for Gympie Rd bypass tunnel 

The big wet to hit the South East with up to 200mm of rain expected this week 

The big wet to hit the South East

And a Lifesaver cleared of accused rape. 

Hail, rain for parts of the South East with warnings of more to come

The wiggles to help promote QLD free kindy under new deal with state government 

The wiggles to help promote QLD free kindy

Brisbane police stations to close to make way for a police warehouse in stones corner 

Brisbane police stations to close

The federal government looks set to slash the funding for fifty infrastructure projects as part of a major overhaul.

Queensland delegation prepares to oppose cuts in Canberra

The federal government is set to slash funding for dozens of infrastructure projects across the country as part of a major review.

The scrapped projects in the Southeast, include the Kenmore Roundabout Upgrade and the Loganlea and Beenleigh Station Commuter Car Parks.

Infrastructure projects scrapped across the Southeast

More storms on the way for the South East with humidity high 

More storms on the way for the South East

Dangerous dog owners could face jail time or fines up to 100k if their dogs injure or kill anyone 

Dangerous dog owners could face jail time

Carpark construction at the hospital could be stirring up fungal spores in the ground. 

Two of the five patients who are part of the fungal cluster have passed away in the last three months, a 45-year-old man and a 55-year-old man.

New theory on the deadly Prince Charles Hospital fungal cluster

Queensland's Chief Health Officer has declined to issue any kind of mask recommendation amid the latest wave of COVID19 cases. 

No mask mandate for Queensland

Rental affordability has worsened in the past year in every capital city according to a new report by National Shelter. 

Every suburb on the Gold Coast labeled "unaffordable"

That's the Advice from Compare the Market's Chris Ford. 

He says there are some big variations in price from servo to servo at the moment but right now is probably the cheapest fuel will be until 2024. 

SEQ drivers urged to fill up now

A 42 yo man has been charged after Brisbane CBD stabbing on Sunday 

Man charged after Brisbane CBD stabbing

Veggie prices to soar and availability to slow after wild storms hit the Lockyear Valley at the weekend 

Veggie prices to soar after wild storms

A 42-year-old man has now been charged with attempted murder after an alleged stabbing in Brisbane City.  

Police say a 48-year-old suffered multiple stab wounds and cuts to his arms and legs in an altercation at a Mary Street property at about 10:30 yesterday morning. 

Attempted murder charges after Brisbane City stabbing

That's according to a survey of school-leavers by Drug ARM. 

It's as Up to 20 thousand teenagers are expected to arrive on the Gold Coast this weekend for their 2023 Schoolies celebrations.

Schoolies are becoming more responsible

Plus, QPWS says now is the time to book your campsite ahead of Xmas.

$15M of State funding to get girls and women into sport

A cyber attack on Australia's biggest port operator has sparked fears of delivery delays 

Cyber attack on port operator delays deliveries

Specialist detectives descend on Rockhampton following the deaths of two toddlers over the weekend 

Specialist detectives descend on Rockhampton

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau said it's investigating what tech fault led a light plane to crash into the ocean off Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

Two 59 and 51-year-old pilots were on board, flying to the Soloman Islands when they reported losing an engine, before the aircraft crashed into the water.

Image: RACQ Lifeflight Rescue

ATSB investigating tech fault which led plane to crash into Qld ocean

Two men whose light plane crashed into the ocean off the Sunshine Coast, gave a thumbs up to rescuers as they clung to a sinking life raft.

Men escape light plane crash into ocean off Sunshine Coast uninjured

QLD Home schooling numbers set to rise off the back of yesterdays flexi school announcement 

QLD Home schooling numbers set to rise

New waves of gastro and covid inundating hospitals across QLD 

New wave of viruses hit QLD

The principal of Brisbane's Girl's Grammar said the school's deeply concerned about a historical sex abuse allegation from a former student.

Principal Jacinda Eular sent a letter to parents earlier this week stating a civil legal case had been brought by the former student, claiming she was abused by a staff member in the 80s.

'Deeply concerned': Former student alleges historical sex abuse at Brisbane Girl's Grammar

The Queensland Education Minister said a policy to introduce flexible school hours from next year isn't a green light for all schools and students to move to four days.

It's as the Education Department released a blueprint for public schools to change class times and shorten the school week.

Image: Education Minister Grace Grace

'Flexible school hours' not a green light for four-day-week for all

Investigations are underway at an inner Brisbane property, where a body's been located by police.

Image: Queensland Police Service

Police comb scene after body found at inner-Brisbane property

Dramatic increase in cab driver assaults across the country 

Dramatic increase in cab driver assaults

QLD government announce flexible 4 day school weeks 

QLD government announce flexible school weeks

Parents and teens are being placed on alert with a dangerous new drug,doing the rounds ahead of Schoolies. 

But Red Frogs Founder Andy Gourley hopes drugs and alcohol won't be a big problem locally - due to a sobering new trend.

Image: Queensland Police service

Red Frogs say 'sobering' Schoolies trend pointing to less drugs, alcohol issues

Mortgage holders are feeling the pinch yet again, after the RBA's 13th rate hike this cycle.

REIQ COO Dean Milton said both building approvals and home buying's down as a result.

He said it means we're not going to keep up with the state's forecast population boom, as we need to build tens-of-thousands of houses a year in the south-east alone, and we're not even close.

Image: Getty

RBA rate hikes will lead to not enough homes being built in SEQ

A retired cop died after suffering a serious head injury when he was allegedly assaulted by an elderly inpatient in a Gold Coast hospital.

Qld police investigating after man dies following alleged hospital assault

It's as the Federal Treasurer has warned road and rail projects will have to go under the knife, to deal with soaring inflation.

Acting Premier says his gov will not cop cuts to infrastructure programs

Police have charged a 32-year-old woman after she allegedly stole a car with a child on the rear seat in Spring Hill yesterday. 

32yo charged after allegedly stealing car with toddler in back seat

Three people lost their lives when the aircraft went down while mapping fires near Mount Isa on Saturday. 

Thousands raised for 22yo victim of Qld light plane crash

Moreton Council investigates dog attacks in the area after four people were hospitalized yesterday 

Moreton Council investigates dog attacks

Cooler, wetter conditions expected over many of Queensland's fire grounds

Relief for fire crews across the South East

Plus, local youngsters head to the polling booths to cast their vote for the first Cairns Youth Council.

Rex Airlines is ready to launch it's new route from Cairns to Brisbane

Emergency warnings for bushfires remain active in the Western Downs and South Burnett.

Hundreds in evacuations centres as Qld firefighters battle out of control infernos

The family of murdered Queensland man Bruce Saunders, cheered and broke down into tears in the Brisbane Supreme Court this afternoon, as his killer was found guilty, and sentenced to life in prison.

A jury found Sharon Graham guilty of counselling and procuring her fiancé, and a separate lover, to murder Bruce Saunders so she could gain his life insurance, superannuation and assets.

'Deep seeded psychopath': Sharon Graham sentenced to life for woodchipper murder of Bruce Saunders

Sharon Graham, who’s accused of orchestrating her ex-partner’s murder, has been found guilty by a Brisbane jury.

Qld grandmother guilty of orchestrating her ex-partner’s murder

Metro Sandgate crowned by RACQ as city's best value 

Brisbane's cheapest servo has been named

You Gov poll has Labor headed for defeat at next year's state election 

Worst opinion poll for Palaszczuk in a decade

The 28-year-old for former Liberal Party staffers charged with two counts of rape, alleged to have occurred in Toowoomba in 2021.

Bruce Lehrmann: high-profile man accused of rape in Toowoomba named

Former liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann was charged by police over the alleged offending dating back to October 2021, in Toowoomba.

Suppression order protecting identity of high-profile alleged rapist, lifted

A emergency warning to seek shelter immediately has been issued for Undullah. 

Thunderstorms spark new ignitions as bushfire warning is issued near Beaudesert

The figure has been revised up from five overnight 

16 homes have now been destroyed by the Western Downs fires

Median price is creeping close to $850,000 

Brisbane house prices on track to reach record high by year's end

Multiple leave immediately emergency warnings are in place in the Western Downs region due to fast-moving bushfires.

Firefighters struggling to contain infernos due to hot, dry and windy conditions

A 40-year-old man has been shot by police at Logan Central. 

Man rushed to hospital with critical injuries after being shot by police

Michelle Bullock says Reserve Bank will lift rates if inflation doesn't begin to fall 

RBA warns rate hikes remain in play.  Western Downs fires turn deadly

Victim's age, gender and identity remain unknown 

Body found as Western Downs fires turn deadly

Gold Coast City Councillors have today backed a recommendation to appoint Mayor Tom Tate in a caretaker role, as Division 7 Councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden faces lengthy legal proceedings.

GC Mayor appointed caretaker role as Cr faces lengthy legal proceedings

An emergency warning remains for bushfire threatened properties in parts of Southern Queensland.

Home

Discover

Sign up for free to listen for longer

Home

Discover

Sign up for free to listen for longer

Woodchipper Murder: Co-accused changed story in police interviews

Mark as played

Share

About the episode

View all episodes