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Spring heatwave delivers scorching temperatures inland and thunderstorms in south-east Queensland
Thunderstorms with damaging winds, hail and heavy rainfall rumbled across south-east Queensland this afternoon, the Bureau of Meteorology...
Holly Richardson
Nov 17, 2020


Queensland's tourism operators 'waiting with bated breath' for borders to reopen
Tourism operators are fearful the ongoing uncertainty around Queensland's borders is scaring away interstate travellers from booking...
Holly Richardson
Nov 12, 2020


Catamaran crew rescued by helicopter off Bundaberg 'absolutely did all the right things'
Four men who were rescued by helicopter from a boat in waters near Bundaberg on Saturday "absolutely did all the right things", according...
Holly Richardson
Nov 8, 2020


The rise and fall of Queensland's LNP Leader Deb Frecklington
Deb Frecklington has fallen from the LNP's top job after announcing she would stand aside as Opposition Leader following a bruising...
Holly Richardson
Nov 3, 2020


Doctor recalls frantic effort to save shark attack victim off north Queensland coast
A doctor who helped treat shark attack victim, Richard Bettua, off the north Queensland coast yesterday says it was a "scary situation"...
Holly Richardson
Oct 26, 2020


Convicted wife killer John Chardon dies in a Brisbane prison from a 'medical incident'
John Chardon, who was convicted of the manslaughter of his estranged wife Novy Chardon, has died in a Brisbane prison. Live article here.
Holly Richardson
Oct 22, 2020


76yo Brisbane woman charged with murder of child from about 50 years ago
A 76-year-old woman from southern Brisbane has appeared in court charged with murder as police investigate the death of a child five...
Holly Richardson
Oct 22, 2020


Coronavirus cases in NSW may delay border opening with Queensland
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she has not ruled out pushing back the border restrictions with New South Wales past the...
Holly Richardson
Oct 8, 2020


Scarlet fever is making a comeback after being infected with a toxic virus, researchers say
Scarlet fever epidemics were deadly to children across the globe in the 1800s, but in recent decades concerns about the disease have...
Holly Richardson
Oct 8, 2020


Judge Guy Andrew's death a reminder of 'crushing and relentless' workload facing judiciary
Legal professionals say the recent death of Federal Circuit Court judge Guy Andrew is a reminder of the loneliness and stress facing the...
Holly Richardson
Sep 30, 2020


Queensland Sports Minister Mick de Brenni denies pork barrelling claims amid intervention
Queensland's Sports Minister Mick de Brenni has defended his intervention in a sports grant program and denied opposition accusations of...
Holly Richardson
Sep 30, 2020


Coronavirus and social distancing means more postal votes in the Queensland election on October 31
Up to 600,000 people are expected to apply for a postal vote at the upcoming state election after a similar number opted to do so at the...
Holly Richardson
Sep 29, 2020


Police launch new online form to curb misgendering, discrimination of Queensland's LGBTI community
Helen* had many encounters with police in her younger years and even ended up in prison, but she says she has since turned her life...
Holly Richardson
Sep 28, 2020


Coronavirus patient Richard Misior leaves hospital COVID-19 ward after six months
One of Australia's longest-hospitalised coronavirus patients has been discharged from the COVID-19 ward at the Gold Coast University...
Holly Richardson
Sep 23, 2020


Missing hiker, 73, found after three nights in bushland on Fraser Island
A 73-year-old hiker, missing in bushland on Fraser Island for three nights, has been found alive. Live article here.
Holly Richardson
Sep 20, 2020


Queensland records no new cases of coronavirus overnight as border restrictions set to be eased with
Queensland will reopen its border to Canberrans, who will be able to fly into the Sunshine State from next Friday, Health Minister Steven...
Holly Richardson
Sep 18, 2020


Outback community rush to save Simpson Desert roadhouse destroyed by blaze
A remote roadhouse in the Simpson Desert in south-west Queensland has been gutted by fire, leaving residents and travellers without...
Holly Richardson
Sep 15, 2020


Fire at Borallon prison, the second Queensland prison blaze since coronavirus lockdown
Two prison officers have been taken to hospital after inmates started a riot at the Borallon Correctional Centre, west of Brisbane, amid...
Holly Richardson
Sep 3, 2020


Coronavirus case shuts childcare centre at Fig Tree Pocket in Brisbane's west, four new cases record
A childcare centre in Brisbane's west has been closed due to a positive coronavirus case...
Holly Richardson
Aug 30, 2020


Do you want to live and work on a tropical island in the Great Barrier Reef? Now's your chance
If a tropical island, gardening and counting birds sounds like your idea of paradise and you're handy with a bit of DIY you might be one...
Holly Richardson
Aug 27, 2020
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