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Iwan Jones is a reporter for The Courier-Mail. After completing his studies at the Queensland University of Technology, Jones worked at newspapers in Toowoomba and Warwick, before transitioning into radio in 2021. Jones joined News Corp Australia with the Sunshine Coast Daily newsroom in 2023. He joined The Courier-Mail newsroom in early 2024.

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Person fighting for life after moped crash in Brisbane

A person is fighting for life following a moped crash in an inner northern suburb of Brisbane on Boxing Day.

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Another scorching Summer's day through Inland QLD today. This heat will help generate some isolated to scattered storms through Northern Inland and North West districts, along with further isolated storms across Southern & Central Inland areas. Coastal areas are cooler, but a bit muggier!This heat will push into Eastern QLD over the next few days, with parts of SEQLD nudging 40ºc tomorrow (Saturday). Image via WeatherWatch

30C at 10.40pm: Horror overnight temps as state swelters ahead of NYE storm threat

Heatwave conditions continue across Queensland with the minimum temperature remaining above 30C in one spot. It comes as the Bureau warns of a possible NYE storm threat.

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Cops probe turf war as wild footage shows vape shop brawl, explosion

Police investigating the firebombing of a Brisbane vape store are looking at potential links to organised crime and tobacconist turf wars. WATCH THE CCTV

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HOLD FOR WEEKEND PAPERS ** Long-serving Santa Mel Cross - 36 years on the job.Picture: Nigel Hallett

‘It’s so sad’: Devastating moment that broke santa’s heart

Every Christmas for 36 years Mel Cross has put on the red suit, plastered his face with a smile and prepared to delight children he’ll meet across the festive season. But it’s not always easy.

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‘I’m known to j**k off’: Kyle and Jackie O’s vulgar on-air content

The media watchdog has been accused of having “no teeth” over controversial radio stars Kyle and Jackie O, with vulgar expletive-filled commentary broadcast in a prime family-friendly timeslot.

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Aftermath of Peak Downs Highway crash outside the South Walker Creek mine which injured four people, including a woman who suffered potentially life threatening injuries on December 12, 2024. Picture: Supplied

Woman fighting for life after crash outside mine

A major mining highway was shut as first responders worked desperately to free a trapped driver who is now fighting for her life.

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Townsville man stable after serious Burdekin traffic wreck

The condition of a Townsville man who suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle accident near the Hotel Brandon pub on the Bruce Highway has stabilised.

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