Fires, floods, four cyclones: Key issue driving fears of summer weather chaos
Queenslanders should expect up to four cyclones near the coast, fires and flooding in the coming months, the state’s disaster co-ordinator has warned.
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Man, 30, killed in horror rollover on highway
A Queensland man has died after his Toyota HiLux overturned on the dirt shoulder of a rural highway.
‘Could’ve been fatal’: CFMEU’s shock claims as traffic controller fights for life
A Brisbane traffic controller was left in a life-threatening condition after being struck by a car at a Brisbane City Council worksite which the CFMEU claims was not following regulations.
Teen trio charged over alleged joy ride in stolen Jaguar
Three teenagers have been charged with multiple offences after allegedly taking a stolen vehicle for a joy ride through the Gold Coast on Monday.
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Truckie killed in horror crash that’s locked up Pacific Mwy
A truckie has been killed in a crash that has brought the Pacific Mwy northbound to a peak-hour standstill, south of Brisbane.
Motorcycle rider, 37, killed after bike crashes into tree
A 37-year-old man has died after his motorcycle left the road and crashed into a tree north of Bundaberg.
‘Lit up like a rope’: Terrifying moment lightning goes inside a house
A Queensland family has revealed the ‘explosive’ moment lightning struck then entered their home, describing it like a ‘lit up rope’ as it hit the floor. WATCH THE VIDEO
Fireys rescue pets from burning Brisbane home
Brave fire fighters have rescued two dogs from a burning house on Brisbane’s southside.
Watch: Crewperson winched to safety from bulk carrier in dramatic mercy mission
A man is in a Sunshine Coast hospital following a dramatic chopper rescue from a bulk carrier offshore from Noosa. Watch the video.
Fire destroys unit as Bruce Highway hotel evacuated
Fire has ‘totally destroyed’ a hotel room along the Bruce Highway in Mackay with one person still unaccounted for. LATEST, PHOTOS
Chopper called after man seriously hurt in highway crash horror
A driver is in a serious condition following a car crash at St Lawrence, the latest in a spate of road incidents within a horror stretch between Mackay and Rockhampton.
Man, 74, dies after crashing into tree at Applethorpe
A man has died in Stanthorpe Hospital after crashing his car into a tree, despite the efforts of paramedics and hospital staff to save him.
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