Australia's economy avoids the ignominy of contracting but only narrowly grows at a sluggish 0.3 per cent in the first three months of the year.

A fear of flying makes travelling an ordeal for many people, so a group of Brisbane students hope their idea to use virtual reality headsets on flights will really take off.

The man accused of an arson attack on the Australian Christian Lobby will plead not guilty on the grounds of mental impairment, his lawyers say.

Queensland police officer Senior Constable Brett Forte, who was shot dead by a gunman on the outskirts of Toowoomba late last month, is remembered as a hero and soul mate to wife Susie at a funeral service attended by thousands.