Developer’s billion-dollar pitch for game-changing Olympics ‘icon’
A major developer that capitalised on the 2000 Sydney Olympics has pitched a billion-dollar proposal for the 2032 Games which could alter the shape of southeast Queensland.
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Patient allegedly raped elderly man, attacked health staffer
A young man admitted to a general ward of a Mid-North Coast hospital allegedly raped an elderly male patient before assaulting a health worker, with the entire incident filmed by another patient.
Where $1billion in legal aid funding will be spent
A “critical” funding boost to meet the increasing demand for legal services across the state has been announced. See the FULL LIST of towns and organisations set to benefit.
South East Qld home destroyed in fiery blaze
Queensland Fire Department has responded to concerns of Somerset residents after a home was destroyed in a fiery blaze. See their response here.
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Woman facing accessory charge after alleged murder
Detectives investigating the alleged murder of a north coast man have arrested and charged a woman they allege was an accessory after the fact. Read the latest here.
Anger over sex worker’s ‘false advertising’ before landlord’s alleged murder
A 33-year-old man was angry at a sex worker for “photoshopping” images in her ad when he allegedly got into an argument which ended in a Qld holiday unit manager’s murder, a court has heard.
Criminals let ‘back onto street’ as watchhouses overflow
Under-strain police lock ups from Gold Coast to Brisbane are hitting capacity as police struggle to keep criminals off streets – and ferry offenders between them to find space.
Traffic police target speeding hotspots as school year starts
It has been a tragic start to 2025 on our roads and police will be out in force this week to protect our most vulnerable road users as they toddle off for their first day of school.
Stink heaped on proposed North Coast landfill site
A quarry is among a slew of sites a Northern Rivers council has earmarked as possible future landfill zones but some residents are kicking up a stink about the proposals. Here’s what’s happening.
Hotspots ranked: Qld in midst of sexual violence crisis
Over the past 12 months, 11,749 victims of sexual abuse and rape have come forward across Queensland as the state grapples with a sexual violence crisis.
Saleyard savants: Meet Qld’s top livestock auctioneers
From young prodigies, established leaders and esteemed stalwarts, the quality of Queensland’s livestock auctioneers is at an all time high. Meet the men driving one of our most important industries to new heights.
Dog killed, pair arrested in paddock after dramatic police chase
A dog was killed and two people arrested after they were accused of hiding from police in a paddock following a pursuit in the state’s north.
ADF men brutalised, left with amnesia in sickening mob attack
A man involved in a mob attack on two ADF men, one of whom was left unable to eat solid food for weeks, will be eligible for parole in three months.
Australia Day tragedy as family home gutted by inferno
A long-awaited night off from five kids quickly turned to tragedy for a couple when they woke to the sound of hissing gas in the early hours of Australia Day before their family home burst into flames.
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