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Friday, December 01

Breach of sex offender housing precinct sparks review

Housing security for Queensland sex offenders will be reviewed after a recent overhaul failed to prevent a woman from visiting a restricted precinct.

Sharron Phillips suspect claimed he had killed others, inquest told

The prime suspect in the disappearance of Queensland woman Sharron Phillips claimed to have killed more than once, a court has been told.

Sharron Phillips was last seen at a telephone box in Wacol after her car ran out of fuel in 1986. Photo: ABC

Sharron Phillips inquest: Suspect claimed attack was his 'five minutes of fame'

The prime suspect in the disappearance of Queensland woman Sharron Phillips more than 30 years ago claimed it was his “five minutes of fame”, an inquest has been told.

Children remain in lockdown during nervous wait for virus tests

Children at a Brisbane youth detention centre remain in lockdown as health authorities anxiously await coronavirus test results to determine if a staff member could be the state’s first community transmission in a month.