Ben Smee Queensland state correspondent, Author at OmegazePrime News

August 27, 2026 Ben Smee Queensland state correspondent

Queensland concedes law imposing mandatory jail on some offenders as young as 10 breaches human rights

State government says ‘breach bail, go to jail’ laws raise risk of overcrowding in jails, while one expert warns they may lead to ‘cruel outcomes’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland government’s latest law and orde…

Australia news Pregnancy Queensland Surrogacy

August 26, 2026 Ben Smee Queensland state correspondent

Queensland woman gave birth to twins with different parents after surrogacy coincides with natural pregnancy

Both children were born on same day in November 2025 in situation so rare it had not been contemplated by state surrogacy lawsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Queensland …

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August 20, 2026 Ben Smee Queensland state correspondent

Court ends case against police charged over use of Taser and pepper spray on ‘vulnerable’ First Nations man

Court finds ‘defects’ in investigation of two senior constables charged over 2024 incident at Mareeba watch house in far north QueenslandFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTw…