Paraglider rescued after gum tree gaffe
A Mid-North Coast paraglider did not have this kind of home among the gum trees in mind when a joy flight went afoul after he became stuck in branches 30 metres off the ground.
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MAPPED: The 10 Qld roads we most hate driving
Queensland’s roads can be a constant challenge but the worst 10 have now been named. SEE THE LIST
Driver in triple fatal Greyhound bus horror shown for first time
The blood-soaked face of a driver emerging from a doomed Greyhound coach crash, which killed three and injured dozens near Bowen, can be revealed, unblurred in harrowing images after he appeared in court on Tuesday. *Distressing.
‘Facedown, unresponsive’: Missing 15 minutes in tiny boy’s daycare death
Still wearing his hat, a toddler was placed in what court documents claim should have been a “supervised” sleeping room. But when the lights came on, a parent’s worst nightmare began.
‘Worker’s skull exposed’: Construction company’s alleged crane fail
A catastrophic crane accident which left a Qld construction worker with gruesome head injuries has been detailed in court documents as the safety watchdog slams alleged qualification and exclusion zone breaches.
‘First step’ building in jetty revitalisation still vacant one year on
For lease: the Jetty Foreshores building on Jordan Esplanade remains vacant upstairs one year on and mayoral favourite Nikki Williams aims to work with state government to ‘negotiate a return’. Here’s why.
Arrest warrant binned: NRL star cleared of country pub antics
A St George Illawarra Dragons player has been cleared of charges police laid following an alleged incident at a pub in regional Queensland.
‘Magical’: How young rider went from brain injury to the Face of Weetwood
From as early as she could remember, Haylee Guarracino wanted to be a trackwork rider. She achieved that dream in 2017 but her career was cut short after a series of catastrophic falls, however she never let injuries keep her down.
Hit and Run: Police pounce on alleged dangerous driver
Police have charged the alleged driver involved in a frightening hit and run in the underground carpark of a Gold Coast unit block. Read what happened.
‘Real loneliness happens to all men’: How one bloke overcame it
When Ryan Tydd moved to the Coffs Coast he had suffered debilitating loneliness and battled suicidal thoughts. Now – he’s teaching others the ways mateship can motivate mental health.
‘Samples taken’: Humpback whale discovered dead, shark alert
A humpback whale has been discovered off K’gari and relocated to a “remote” island where sharks can feast in peace – as long as people avoid the area.
‘Best interest’: Mayor breaks silence after CEO sacking
The mayor of a regional Queensland council has opened up after the contract of a ‘professional and hardworking’ chief executive was terminated during a live-streamed meeting. LATEST.
The lesser-known Labor minister who deserves an E+ rating
Our state politics team have given their verdict on the Miles government’s performance, with one minister receiving an E+ for their efforts. VOTE NOW
‘We need action’: 16 everyday Queenslanders have their say on climate change
From Mackay to the South Burnett, it is the everyday people of regional Queensland who could be most impacted, and play the biggest part, in the transition to clean energy. Here’s what they had to say about the push toward net zero.
Teens in stolen car chased down by cops in wild pursuit
Two teenage boys were busted driving a stolen car and crashed it into a fence following an alleged police pursuit in northern NSW. Here’s what we know.
Dad bashes 15yo son in vile attack over school lunches
A court was told a Darling Downs man was ‘very concerned’ for his son leading up to a brutal bashing in the family kitchen, resulting in bruising and lacerations.
Woman dies in hospital after cabin fire
A woman who suffered burns to most of her body in a cabin fire at a northern NSW caravan park on Friday has died in hospital. Here’s the latest.
Former meth dealer’s drug stash found after raid on home
A couple fronted court after police raided a Toowoomba property uncovering at least $1000 of crystal meth in a leopard print bag alongside a list of names on a tick-sheet.
‘Beyond excited’: Schools back in session after flood nightmare
Years after the devastating Northern Rivers floods, three schools have finally re-opened their doors, with staff, students and parents elated.
Accused repeat rapist to face trial
Police allege a northern NSW man raped a woman seven times over a three-year period and broke into her home to choke her.
Man rammed cop car, injured officer after ‘hearing voices’
A man hearing voices who “plunged” into the back of a police car and injured an officer had his charges dismissed in court. Here’s why.
Uranium mining comeback? The big question Qld can’t ignore
A conservation group fears that uranium mining could be legalised in Queensland, citing a controversial deposit 40km from Townsville as an example of the potential risks involved.
Mum walks free on murdered child’s birthday after not guilty verdict
A woman who helped her domestically violent partner cover up the murder of her two-year-old girl will be released from prison on what should have been the child’s 10th birthday after being acquitted of the toddler’s murder and torture.
Boy suffers horror leg injury in motocross crash
A boy has been flown to the hospital after he lost control of his motocross bike and crashed into a ditch, suffering a ‘significant’ leg injury. VIDEO
Rider dies after crash on Qld motocross track
Paramedics, police and a rescue helicopter rushed to a Queensland motocross track after a rider came off his bike at speed and suffered critical injuries. Sadly, he could not be saved.
Highfields residents wake to find knife-wielding intruders in their home
Police are hunting multiple offenders after Highfields residents woke up to a terrifying incident where they were threatened with a knife, with a robbery following in Newtown.
‘Going down so fast’: Passenger tells of terror on Qantas flight
A terrified passenger on a flight to Brisbane has described the moment a Qantas flight went into emergency descent, dropping thousands of metres in a matter of minutes, after a cabin pressure issue. SEE THE VIDEO
Hit and run: Police hunt driver in Pimpama e-scooter crash
A teenager has been taken to hospital after they were knocked from their e-scooter on the Gold Coast in an alleged hit and run.
Grieving mum hails Brisbane’s stillbirth program for rural women
A grieving mother, who lost her first child to stillbirth, has found solace in a new free online help program designed to give tips on how to cope after losing a baby.
New Acland reports bumper profits on back of expansion
The owners of New Acland Coal reported a 26 per cent increase in output, leading to a net profit of almost half a billion dollars.
20 years behind: Qld students in danger over bus seatbelt lapse
Queensland’s motoring body has slammed the state’s lack of action over a safety feature on school buses, saying it is almost 20 years behind other states, as terrified parents voice their concern.
Meth mum tries to hide secret clip seal bag from genitalia in mouth
A mother of four took a clip seal bag out of her genitalia and put it into her mouth in a desperate attempt to hide it from police. What she did next got her in even more trouble.
Police fears for missing teenage girls
Police say they hold concerns for two teenage girls missing from the Ipswich area since Monday who may be trying to travel to Cairns.
‘We got inundated’: Dozens come forward in school sexual abuse claim
The law firm investigating historical child sexual abuse at a prominent Christian College in Queensland said it was blown away by the number of people who came forward after it made a public appeal for information.
Mega Gallery: 200+ photos of Festival of Food and Wine partygoers
Thousands of revellers have inundated Toowoomba’s Queens Park for the Festival of Food and Wine. CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS
Minister’s Bruce Highway fix hope amid funding row
While bickering over the funding split between state and federal governments continues, Australia’s Infrastructure Minister says she believes the Bruce Highway could be complete one day.
10 bidders: Island that inspired Chronicles of Narnia sold for amazing price
An Aussie island that inspired beloved cult classic The Chronicles of Narnia has sold at auctionwith 10 local, interstate and overseas bidders competing for the stunning retreat.
‘Cannabis clouded’: Pedo had history molesting teens
A “cannabis clouded” pedophile who molested a child has a history of similar offending but he believes he does not have a problem, a northern NSW court heard.
Named: Cop accused of misconduct fronts court
A northern NSW police officer accused of using a company computer to unlawfully access restricted data has faced a local court. Here’s the details.
Residents fear massive fire was arson but no police probe yet
Police say there are no investigations underway into the cause of a fire which torched Harriet Island in the middle of Bundaberg on Saturday night after what many believe was an act of arson.
‘Families destroyed’: Tributes for young girl fatally struck by ute
Tributes are flowing – including from a heartbroken father – for a 15-year-old girl who died in hospital after she was struck by a ute towing a trailer in northern NSW.
‘Thank you Sydney’: Clover set for 6th term; ‘protest’ vote dominates
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore will continue her reign over the Harbour City after being re-elected for a historic sixth term. It comes as a huge informal ‘protest’ vote has dominated several councils.
‘No room for political parties in council’: Williams eyes off win
Coffs mayoral hopeful Nikki Williams is likely to snag the top council job as counting continues and she has taken aim at party politics in local government, despite National Party membership.
Man arrested after allegedly threatening kids with machete
Police claim a man flew into a rage after seeing children play on the footpath outside his home.
Beach please! Far North Qld suburbs battle to be the best
One is a tourist gem and the other was voted Best Beach in the World, and now just $100k seperates their median house prices. See the Qld spots worth far less than their southern rivals.
Greens exposed as hate-peddlers, hypocrites and cowards in protests
We have seen the violent and virulent hatred of the Greens and professional protest movement laid bare, as anti-Israel protesters – parading as pacifists – viciously attacked law enforcement in a week-long campaign of antisemitism, Andrew Wallace writes.
WATCH: Porsche, Defender stolen then dumped as family slept
A group of youths in hoodies has been caught on film breaking into a Sunshine Coast home and stealing two luxury cars – with the victim saying he doubts they’ll ever be arrested for the crime. VIDEO HERE.
Red light crash deaths sparks residents’ plea as devastated mum pays tribute
A mother has remembered her teenage son who wanted to be a pilot after he tragically died in a crash on the Sunshine Coast – while the community calls for red light cameras to be installed in the area.
Gallery: Ecstatic crowd explodes with historic TRL win
The Toowoomba Sports Ground came to life as thousands of fans gathered to watch the TRL grand finals. See our gallery here.
WATCH AND ACT: Water bombers called in as fire takes hold
More than a dozen Queensland Fire Department units are being backed up by water bombers as a large scrub fire takes hold near Millmerran.
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