Rick Thorburn murdered his foster daughter after discovering his son had sex with the underage girl, and today, more than two years later, he will face a sentencing hearing in Brisbane.
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Have the Broncos lost faith in Wayne Bennett, and can he prove them wrong?
Richard Hinds asks: Is the Broncos’ move to contact the Storm’s Craig Bellamy wise succession planning, or has the club lost faith in Wayne Bennett’s ability to deliver that long-ish awaited premiership?
CCC widens its investigation into Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate
The Crime and Corruption Commission investigates claims Cr Tate failed to declare possible conflicts of interest during council votes on a $1.3 billion Chinese-owned development.
The extraordinary new Gabba plans you weren't meant to see yet
A top secret report outlining a major revamp for the Gabba, was inadvertently released to the ABC by mistake under a right to information request, before it was sent to Queensland Cabinet for approval.
Queensland's sexual consent laws should be reviewed, Law Society says in wake of ABC report
The Queensland Law Society president writes to the Attorney-General, backing calls for a review of Queensland’s sexual consent laws sparked by a woman whose accused rapist was acquitted despite causing her shocking injuries.
Charges dropped against teenager over death of toddler Mason Lee
One of three people charged over the death of Caboolture toddler Mason Jet Lee has had his charges dropped.
Wallabies prop Slipper suspended for cocaine use
Wallabies prop and Queensland Reds captain James Slipper says he has been suffering wellness issues for a year as he is suspended for two months after twice testing positive to cocaine.
Pianist retains passion for teaching at 83
For adult students rediscovering music later in life, can learning help them heal? This 83-year-old pianist who still has a passion for teaching thinks so.
More train service disruptions ahead as Qld Rail reveals $25m spent on buses
Queensland Rail has spent almost $25 million over two years to ferry rail passengers around on buses when there are problems on the tracks, new figures released to the ABC under Right to Information reveal.
Naked Farmer tackles mental illness with underwear range
The curator of a popular Instagram page featuring naked Australian farmers is launching an underwear line in a bid to raise funds for mental health workshops and support services.