Plane departs from closed runway at Brisbane Airport
An investigation has found a Virgin flight with 169 passengers took off from Brisbane from a closed section of runway after its flight crew misinterpreted or missed crucial notes.
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Trains have resumed after 11 hours of chaos caused by a trailer hitting overhead power lines. But Brisbane commuters have warned to still expect delays. WATCH THE VIDEO
Aussie shopping centre ‘overrun by junkies, homeless’
One of Australia’s oldest and most iconic department stores today resembles a ghost town, with a shop owner saying the centre is overrun with homeless and junkies.
Watch: Gustnado tears along Brisbane River
Wild footage has captured a mini-tornado, which authorities are referring to as a gustnado, sweeping down the Brisbane River at Kangaroo Point during a severe storm.
‘We can’t trust them’: Anger directed towards LNP at abortion rally
Hundreds of people have gathered in the Brisbane CBD to protest the recently elected LNP state government and the hot election issue of abortion.
Major Qld highway blocked after fuel leak
A major highway northwest of Brisbane has been blocked off due to a fuel tank leak on Friday evening.
Wild images, fresh warning after giant hail smashes parts of SEQ
Queensland’s south east has been smashed with giant hail as severe storms hit from Gympie to the border with cars and houses damaged, power out and the SES called in. And there’s a warning of more today.
Woman charged over explosive truck crash involving stolen car
A woman has been arrested and charged over a fiery crash involving an allegedly stolen luxury car and a B-double that shut down the Logan Mwy and forced homes to be evacuated.
Fire sparks evacuation at Brisbane state high school
The Gap State High School has been evacuated after a fire broke out in a building with firefighters working to contain the blaze.
‘Great Wall of China’: Mayor slams inaction on Bruce Hwy ‘car park’
The mayor of one of the state’s fastest-growing cities has slammed government inaction on the Bruce Highway, saying a “Great Wall of China” has been built around his community.
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