Woman, 26, charged with attempted murder after three-month-old found with reported stab wound
A 26-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder, after a three-month-old baby was found with what police say appeared to be a stab wound to the abdomen.
Five teenagers in police custody as investigation into stabbing death of grandmother continues
Five teenagers have been arrested as police continue to investigate the stabbing death of a 70-year-old grandmother at an Ipswich shopping centre.
'Game changer' foster program being trialled in SA as child protection remains in spotlight
The foster care sector is in crisis with less carers willing to take in a growing number of vulnerable children now living in state-run homes, but a US-developed intensive therapy program is helping treat kids for their trauma and reunited with family.
Ripley region grapples with population boom
Within 25 years, nearly five and a half million people are expected to call south-east Queensland home, putting pressure on housing in suburban areas. Jemima Burt reports.
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Young families are moving to this booming Queensland area in droves — and it's costing the area its history
Tension between the need to accommodate new residents and preserve history is growing in Queensland's fastest-growing council area, Ipswich, which is set to double in population within 20 years.
Ipswich council set to trial shared e-scooter scheme
The six-month pilot will take place in Springfield Central, which has newer infrastructure and will need less investment to support an e-scooter trial.
The rare move residents hope could stop putrid smells wafting over their neighbourhood
It's a waste treatment plant that's attracted thousands of complaints from residents. Now, new action against the Queensland waste operator could put to an end years of foul smells and health concerns.
Flames jump the side of the Centenary Highway at South Ripley
A fast moving grass fire by the Centenary Highway at South Ripley on October 8, 2019.
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Going nowhere: Families opt out of great Australian dream to avoid traffic grind
As commuting times spiral in major capital cities, many families are opting for apartment living in the inner city, but satellite suburbs continue to grow — often without any public transport nearby, experts warn.
'It's a joke': Biosecurity insider slams slow response in war against fire ants
Fire ants are spreading into new areas across south-east Queensland according to a Biosecurity Queensland insider who says the war to eradicate the potential killers is all but lost, a claim vehemently denied by the man tasked with stopping the spread.
From feral to family: Why Australians are adopting camels as household pets
It might sound strange, but several Australian families have embraced the idea of camels as pets and their choice could even help struggling Aussie farmers.
Teen killed in crash on Centenary Highway, west of Brisbane
A 19-year-old teenager is killed in a fiery car crash on the Centenary Highway at Ripley, west of Brisbane, prompting a reminder from authorities about the responsibilities that come with holding a driver's licence.
Ripley development finally on the market, west of Brisbane
Landowners near the Ecco Ripley estate west of Brisbane say some elements of the development have been done without consultation.
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Fire threat eases in southern Queensland
Fire authorities in southern Queensland have contained a blaze in the Gold Coast hinterland.
Grass burns west of Brisbane
Fire crews are monitoring two large grass fires west of Brisbane.
Busy night for fire crews in south-east Queensland
Arsonists are suspected of lighting a bushfire in Brisbane's south-west yesterday afternoon.
Police find missing Ipswich woman's body
A crime scene has been established near Ipswich where police say they have found the body of missing south-east Queensland woman Jolene Mills.