Seafood operators are struggling to stay afloat, with the nation's biggest wild-caught tuna and swordfish company confirming it is shutting up shop.

Robert Noel Rogers has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Raymond Scopelitis on the Sunshine Coast in 2021, with a court hearing that he was acting in self-defence.

Police allege three Romanian nationals would monitor victims, some aged between 70 and 94, as they used ATM machines or paid for groceries.

Mostly sunny, cool Easter weather is expected for much of Queensland, with only brief coastal showers, while far-north areas such as Cairns can expect heavier, more persistent rain.

The man was accused of throwing his 35-year-old roommate's body off a cliff and into an abandoned quarry in the Glass House Mountains. 

Comedy season is in full swing, with festivals across the country hosting the best acts from Australia and the world. We asked our favourites to share their recommendations.

A rising Queensland runner is drawing national attention after dominating three events — but said his dream sport lies elsewhere.