Woman channels The Castle as wild fire ant arrest sets up landmark case
A woman who police allege was “belligerent and hostile” when she tried to block fire ant treatment officers from her property is set to face court.
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Loveable larrikin: Freak death of Aussie surfing hero
Surfing legend Kelly Slater’s original arch rival has died aged just 53 after a freak incident at his Tweed Heads home.
Come on down: Cyclone-battered Gold Coast beaches slowly reopen
Southern Gold Coast beaches are looking spectacular as they begin to reopen, but sun-seekers are advised to avoid beaches north of Surfers Paradise, that were hardest hit by TC Alfred.
Qld Magistrate’s son charged with nine child sex offences
The 22-year-old son of a Queensland magistrate has been charged with nine sex offences, including grooming, raping and filming a child.
Big beach events race the clock to avert post-Alfred wipe-out
Two of the Gold Coast’s biggest sporting events of 2025 have been given a major update in their race against the clock following cyclone carnage.
‘Disgusting’: Partner’s anger over handmade sign criticising Energex
A partner of an Energex worker has unleashed on social media after a handmade sign was left on a fallen tree and busted powerlines on the Gold Coast.
Disaster chasers: New scourge that’s ripping off storm victims
Queenslanders impacted by Cyclone Alfred have been warned of unscrupulous operators hiring themselves out for the clean-up.
Live outages map: Worst hit suburbs, when power will be restored
The man heading the mammoth operation to reconnect power to thousands of properties across SEQ has called for patience after TC Alfred’s trail of destruction. SEARCH YOUR SUBURB
No power, water or comms: Brisbane street forgotten in wake of Alfred
A southeast Queensland street of residents is feeling forgotten and abandoned in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred with no telecommunications, power or water for possibly a whole week.
WATCH: Frightening new threat in wake of Cyclone Alfred
Footage has emerged of thousands of potentially deadly fire ants “rafting” in Queensland floodwaters, sparking fears they could spread out of control.
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