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Daniela PizziraniPolitical/Crime Reporter

Daniela Pizzirani is a QLD politics and crime reporter based in Brisbane’s CBD. After graduating from the Queensland University of Technology with Distinction, Daniela secured a position at NCA NewsWire where she has since covered both national and state stories. Her experience as a reporter and News writer at 4zzz radio has aided her ability to storytell, analyse and ignite conversation.

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Anna grills ScoMo over flood ‘equality’

The Queensland Premier has blasted the federal government over flood inequality, declaring the state’s disaster relief an ‘urgent priority’.

UPDATEDOn the Road

A multi-vehicle crash on the M1 at Coomera near Exit 54 on Friday, March 11, 2022. Photo: QAS

Seven in hospital after hellish crash

Seven people are in hospital following a horrific multi-vehicle crash on the Gold Coast on Friday morning.

Environment

Recent rainy weather combined with intensely humid weather has provided the perfect conditions for funnel web spiders to thrive. This week, the Australian Reptile Park received the BIGGEST funnel web spider they have ever had donated to the program that keepers have dubbed MEGASPIDER. Measuring in at 8cm (the average size is 1-5cm) with fangs that are almost 2cm in length, this sizable spider could bite through a human fingernail., , The Australian Reptile Park regularly encourages members of the public to SAFELY catch funnel web spiders for the Park’s antivenom program.

Hidden danger facing flood victims

A deadly creepy-crawly surge is unfolding in Queensland and NSW following torrential rain and major flooding.

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Prime Minster Scott Morrison visits Nolan Meats, Gympie, after devastating floods. Picture: Patrick Woods.

PM’s big move over Annastacia

The Prime Minister is set to make a major declaration in relation to Queensland despite a refusal from Annastacia Palaszczuk.

NewsWire

Andrew Christopher Walsh was reported missing my family in Mossman in January this year, however investigations have established the 35-year-old was last seen alive at Slacks Creek November 7, 2021.

Arrest over body ‘encased in concrete’

The body of a man has been found “encased in concrete” in Brisbane, leading to a dramatic airport arrest.

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A man has been hit by his own car after thieves rammed the stolen vehicle into him at a service station in Southport. Source: Sunrise/channel 7

Footage reveals bizarre car theft at servo

Queensland police have released CCTV footage of a man who was hit by his own car at a popular Gold Coast service station.

Environment

South-east Queensland braces for more rain amid extreme floods. Source: Bureau of Meteorology.

‘Large hail’: Storm warning for Qld coast

The weather nightmare continues in Queensland as the state braces for another round of dramatic storms.

NewsWire

GCB Dream Homes - Aerial view of Surfers Paradise on Queensland's Gold Coast with the Pacific Ocean and golden beaches in the foreground and highrise buildings in the background

Man drowns at Gold Coast resort

A man has drowned after diving into a resort pool at a high-rise apartment building on the Gold Coast.

NewsWire

Prominent Brisbane Dr Alexander Klestov has been identified as one of the 13 people who have died in the floods. Source: Facebook

‘Huge loss’: Beloved doctor dies in floods

A highly respected doctor has been identified as one of the 13 people who died in the tragic east-coast floods.

NewsWire

Police pictured the scene where the police have shot a man dead after he came at them with a knife at the McDonalds in Waterford West, Brisbane 25th of February 2022. (Image/Josh Woning)

Man allegedly chokes woman unconscious

A man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly chasing down a woman and choking her in the early hours of the morning.

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