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Aisling BrennanQueensland general news reporter

Aisling Brennan is the Queensland general news reporter at NCA NewsWire with a focus on covering issues that matter to the Sunshine State, including breaking news, court and crime. Prior to joining the Wire, Aisling spent six years covering Northern NSW and south east Queensland regions.

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Actor Melissa George at Youthquake 96 with Foxtel programme director Brian Walsh. George/Actor P/

Family’s heartbreak for Aussie TV legend

A leading figure in the Australian media industry has died following an incredible career spanning four decades.

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Queensland Police have put out an urgent call for the public’s assistance in finding a ‘distraction device’ lost during a 10-hour-siege in Townsville. Picture: QPS

Cops lose ‘device’ during 10-hour siege

Police are appealing to the public in the search for a “distraction device” believed lost during a 10-hour siege in Queensland.

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Murder charge over deadly ‘disturbance’

An 18-year-old man has been charged six days after a man was found dead in a home after police were called to a disturbance.

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The heat will continue across NSW into Autumn. Picture: Supplied

Sydney set to break 165-year-old record

Sydney is set to swelter through another round of soaring temperatures and a longstanding record is under threat.

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Gregory Michael Scanlan was sentenced after pleading guilty in the Brisbane District Court to dangerous operation of a vehicle while excessively speeding at the time of the crash at Bulimba in November 2018. Picture: Russian Orthodox Male Choir of Australia

‘Silly’ driver loses licence after serious crash

The appalling traffic history of a dangerous driver includes 49 prior convictions for speeding and six licence suspensions, a court has heard.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - JANUARY 17, 2023. The Magistrates Court in Brisbane.Picture: NCA Newswire / Dan Peled

Mediation next step in Brisbane NRL sex assault case

An NRL star charged over the alleged sexual assault of a woman in Brisbane will be speaking with the complainant in an effort to take responsibility for his actions.

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Next step in NRL sexual assault case

An NRL star charged with sexual assault will be speaking with the complainant in an effort to take responsibility for his actions.

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BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 14, 2023: The wife of Constable Brett Forte (left) and Senior Constable Cath Nielsen (right) leave Brisbane Magistrates Court where the State Coroner Terry Ryan handed down his findings today. NewsWire / Sarah Marshall

Slain cop’s wife’s touching tribute

The heartbroken widow of a police officer who was killed by a gunman reveals her touching tattoo.

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A siege situation is underway in Townsville amid reports of shots fired. Queensland Police ordered residents in the suburb of Kirwan were ordered to stay inside their homes after a lockdown was declared at 9pm Sunday night. Queensland Ambulance is on standby as police try to negotiate with the shooter. Picture: 7News

Next move for residents affected by siege

Residents who were forced to stay indoors during a 10-hour fiery siege will be offered counselling following the horrific ordeal.

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Lygon St / Elgin St Carlton car crash accident- chopper stills. Supplied: 7News

Citizen’s arrest after devastating crash

Two people have been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a horror crash, as police speak to a man who was stopped by bystanders.

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