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Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) •
November 06, 2026 • 01:42 AM
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The latest Queensland breaking news, comment and analysis from The Sydney Morning Herald covering Brisbane and around the State

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The jury in the trial of accused killer Robert Crawford has been shown images including a laceration caused “either by an object hitting her head, or her head hitting something”, according to a forensic pathologist.

As an outsider elected to run a council that didn’t support her, the Redlands mayor was never going to have it easy.

Across a week of speeches, the first-term premier marked halftime in the election cycle with plenty of talk. Will voters continue to like what they hear – and see?

Deciding whether to start kids’ schooling early or wait an extra year is a perennial dilemma for parents. Students such as Angelina provide an insight into how the decision plays out.

The council said about $100,000 worth of decorations, including a walk-through Santa, were damaged in the break-in.

The plan also sheds light on plans for two television broadcast sites on the mountain currently listed for sale.

The jury in the trial of accused killer Robert Crawford has been shown images including a laceration caused “either by an object hitting her head, or her head hitting something”, according to a forensic pathologist.

Emergency services were called to the Sunshine Coast address early on Thursday, and police declared a crime scene.

Anika Wells has backed the “quintessentially Australian” sport for an Olympic debut, while conceding some events may need to move interstate to cut costs.

Grants of up to $4000 will go to athletes in sports including wheelchair rugby, table tennis, climbing and taekwondo.

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