Man caught on CCTV filming women in Coast change rooms

Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a man alleged to have inappropriately filmed women in public change rooms at Maroochydore.

Child sex pest walks free from court

A former radio host, entertainer and child safety advocate has been released from prison after pleading guilty to charges including having sex with a 13-year-old girl.

Paramedic, Craig McCulloch’s Funeral

Secret online hub flaunts sickening school fights

In A sickening spin-off to a Queensland school yard bashing video that went viral, a secret online hub of school fighting has been uncovered flaunting distressing content for entertainment.

Vote could see Costigan banned from Whitsunday schools

Councillors unanimous in wanting to ‘protect’ students and teachers.

Ship’s crew left ‘starving’ off Queensland coast

Sailors on board a coal ship that has been berthed off the Queensland coast since January 24 say they are starving and have appealed for help amid claims BHP is blocking attempts to board the vessel.

Queensland cities’ kinky secrets exposed

Queensland’s dirty little secret has been exposed on the eve of Valentine’s Day, with four Sunshine State cities ranking among the top 10 in the country when it comes to the purchase of certain “intimate” items.

Thugs kill woman in random attack – where is the anger?

A random group of thugs beat a woman to death last week, yet there is almost no public anger about her killing. Could ageism be to blame, asks SHERELE MOODY

RSPCA investigates possum slayer’s sickening boast

A gruesome photo of a gun-toting woman posing with a friend swinging a dead possum has outraged wildlife carers, with an RSPCA investigation underway that could lead to prosecution.

FIFO worker’s wild night cost him a job

A FIFO worker who was found by police drunk, half naked and covered in vomit in a car has “little memory” of the night which will cost him his job.

The day final ‘Ace’ played: Criminal underworld exposed

A man killed in a Gold Coast street shooting may have been reaching for a gun and his killer was acting in self-defence.

Teen bashed, left unconscious at Facebook party

A TEENAGE girl threatened to “smash her head in” if she didn’t hand over her phone and purse.

Boy, 9, caught in highway joyride

Barely able to see over the steering wheel, a young boy was seen swerving over a highway in Queensland’s south in an incident that police say could easily have turned into a fatal crash.

Boat deaths: Loose gear may have trapped fishermen

Eight commercial fishermen, who died when two vessels capsized in separate incidents off the Queensland coast, may have been trapped by loose gear.

Subbie cops big losses after builder collapse

The general manager of a failed Queensland construction company that collapsed leaving debts of $52 million promised one creditor he would be paid money more than a year after the company went into liquidation.

Vicious school attack caught on camera

A graphic video showing a vicious attack on a boy at a southeast Queensland high school has invoked a heated reaction on social media.

Big Pineapple delivers monster line-up

Big Pineapple has announced its much-anticipated line-up, and there are blockbuster names on board for the May 25 musical extravaganza.

‘Disgraced’ high-flyer crashes car three times the limit

A rugby league star, turned cop, turned commercial property manager has been labelled a ‘disgrace’ after he crashed while driving three times the limit.

‘Family man’ sexually assaults couple at pub

A man has fronted court after he was caught on camera sexually assaulting a man and later that man’s girlfriend at a Queensland pub.

Crim avoids deportation after sex with child

A refugee has won the right to remain in Australia despite being convicted of having sex with a 14-year-old girl in Queensland, where he now lives.

Determined to play for Queensland in Super W

“THEY (coaches) are looking at everyone at training, even the shadow players.”

Residents claim development is ‘inappropriate’

The residents of a small southeast Queensland town are up in arms over a proposed development, saying it would create population density similar to inner-city Brisbane. 

Drunk teens take stolen horse on pub ‘joyride’

A southeast Queensland family’s frantic search for a beloved horse has ended in shock after they discovered anonymous video of a group of drunk teens riding the gelding on the verandah of a pub. SEE THE VIDEO

‘Prolonged starvation’: Newborn neglected by drug-addict parents

Severely malnourished, underweight and with extremely low blood pressure. That’s how this Queensland newborn was found after her parents spent the first 10 weeks of her life choosing drugs over her care. 

Coast suburbs expected to boom among best in nation

Bigger blocks and a beachside lifestyle are drawing in buyers to take advantage of bargain Sunshine Coast suburbs tipped to boom in the next few years.

Townsville begins the monster monsoon clean-up

As Townsville begins counting the costs of the worst natural disaster in memory, residents are returning to their homes to begin the clean-up and recovery phase. Check out all the photos from February 5, 2019.

Truckie airlifted to hospital after serious crash

A DRIVER is battling serious injuries in hospital after two trucks crashed on the outskirts of Warwick.

Elderly man gets jail term for crash that killed his wife

An elderly driver whose wife died days after she was horrifically injured in a crash he caused was today sentenced to prison over the ordeal.

First responders free truckie after serious collision

Emergency services on scene where an injured truckie was entrapped for more than an hour before being airlifted to hospital.

Vietnam veterans on a new mission to help country after war

IT TOOK 52 years to return, but they’re urging others to do the same and support their plight to make a difference in the lives of children after the conflict.

New CEO issues battle plan, declares there’s ‘no skeletons’

Ipswich’s new CEO, who has already rebuilt a council once raided by an anti-corruption commission, issued his plans for the city.

‘A plane has crashed in my garden’

When Joedee Morel heard what she thought was a delivery truck making strange noises outside her southeast Queensland home, little did she know it was a light aircraft about to crash land through her back fence and into trees. 

PHOTOS: Loving restoration sees old bank become unique B&B

GRAND 1932 bank in Bonalbo converted to a B&B includes original features including the large steel vault, and offers a unique getaway experience.

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Big W’s genius $99 laundry solution

Shoppers are excited about a simple household item being released by Big W that promises to revolutionise the way they do their laundry.

Gastro, poop and more reported at popular lagoon

From young kids not wearing nappies, to wearing regular nappies not designed for water, parents are reporting some pretty horrible things at one of southeast Queensland’s most popular public swimming spots. 

Firefighters called for horse in sticky situation

Emergency services crews were called to an unusual rescue early Tuesday after a horse found itself in an awkward position.

Ocean Guardian spear: shark protection in the hand

THE world’s first handheld electrical shark deterrent designed for diving, snorkeling and spearfishing is a step closer today.

Farewell to the man who saved Fraser Island

A Queensland man who worked tirelessly to protect the natural heritage of Fraser Island, including a bitter battle with former premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen, has died.

Monster ex-cop pleads guilty to molesting boy

A vile ex-cop who was convicted over 76 child sex abuse charges was molesting children for even longer than previously thought.

Rapist dad ‘poisoned’ daughter’s childhood

A Queensland dad who told his daughter he would “kill her if she told anyone” about the disgusting sex acts he performed on her as a young child has been jailed. WARNING: Graphic content

Stonefish warning: Three pulled from Coast waterways

Three separate stonefish have been pulled from popular Sunshine Coast waterways within metres of swimming children and pets.

Former teacher arrested over child sex charges

A northern NSW school community is in shock after a 69-year-old former teacher was arrested over accusations he offered food and money to boys in exchange for sex.

$6M BUILDER COLLAPSE: Ex-wife labels claims ‘utter rubbish’

Mismanaged funds, insolvent trading flagged as culprits for $6 million implosion of two companies.

Man shot in mouth during violent dispute on Coast

A man has suffered a gunshot wound to his mouth after a violent dispute on the Sunshine Coast.

Police hunt bus masturbator amid wild backseat sex claim

Police are hunting a man seen masturbating on a Sunshine Coast bus while there have been claims of a couple engaged in wild backseat sex on another.

Qld predators: The sick child sex monsters living among us

TRUE CRIME: The shockwaves of Daniel Morcombe’s disappearance and murder were created by more than just the horrors of the crimes Brett Peter Cowan committed.

Tributes flow for teen after sudden death

Western Downs teenager Joe Tones had the world at his feet. But just three days before his 18th birthday, he collapsed and never woke up. 

Ex-police officer jailed for $1.1m ATO fraud

A former police officer has been jailed for falsely claiming he was owed more than $1.1m in returns for business expenses including luxury cars and a $9m yacht.

Cashless welfare card could come to southeast

A major southeast Queensland city could become the fifth site in the country to trial the controversial cashless welfare debit card.