The Latest Breaking News from Peter Callaghan

A man has been jailed for 14 years over the "depraved and concerted" manslaughter of a friend of his partner.

A judge says a man returned to dealing in guns and drugs soon after being released from prison for a manslaughter he committed in similar circumstances.

A man who attempted a stabbing murder at random will face psychiatric assessment to determine if he presents a lifelong threat to the community if released.

A man who was acquitted of murder has been sentenced for manslaughter over the stabbing death of his partner's father during Christmas Day festivities.

The trial, which was expected to run for a month, was abruptly halted on Monday afternoon, with Justice Peter Callaghan telling the jurors there had been testimony given to the court which should not have.

Queensland Police have dropped a murder charge after a woman accused of killing her autistic son more than 50 years ago passed away at the age of 78.

Gold Coast man Kynan Vital has been sentenced for assaulting his ex-girlfriend but was granted parole after a charge of murdering her father was dropped.

Shelley Anne Alabaster has been released on parole after a cyclist she pursued and threatened in her 4WD asked for the 46-year-old to be shown compassion.

Mining magnate Clive Palmer has lost the latest round in his legal fight against the corporate watchdog and regulator.