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New Chief Justice of Federal Court sworn in

Justice Patrick Keane has been sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Australia’s Federal Court.

Patel manslaughter trial begins in Brisbane

The manslaughter trial of the former head of surgery at Bundaberg Base Hospital in southern Queensland, Jayant Patel, begins today in the Supreme Court in Brisbane.

Woman charged with perjury over murder 20 years ago

Police have charged a woman with perjury in relation to the 20-year-old unsolved murder of a Toowoomba teenager in southern Queensland.

Former Qld cricketer pleads guilty to sex offences

A former Queensland state cricketer has pleaded guilty to more than 20 sexual offences committed when he was in Canberra about two decades ago.

Campaign for more compensation for crash victims

A campaign has begun to increase the amount of compensation available to Queenslanders severely injured in motor vehicle accidents.

Shand jury discharged without verdict

The jury deliberating the corruption trial of Brisbane businessman Harold Shand has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict.