Boy, 5, hit by rock riding train
A five-year-old boy has been seriously injured after a rock was thrown at his head in a bizarre train incident, with detectives now investigating.
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‘Falsehoods’: Test pilot’s warning ignored
A test pilot who broke ranks to raise the alarm about his safety concerns with the MHR-90 Taipan helicopter says he knew someone would die if they weren’t addressed.
Woman’s horror act while baby slept in car
A court has been told of a woman’s horror act after a mum left her sleeping baby in a car parked inside her office car park for just moments.
Olympic kayaker’s shock drug admission
A former Olympic medallist has been accused of taking part in a bungled $200m drug import plot alongside another man.
Grim theory on outback trip disappearance
A coroner has revealed what likely happened to a man who mysteriously disappeared on an outback pig hunting trip with a large group.
Bombshell claim at Taipan crash hearing
A lead investigator into the deaths of four Defence officers believes the Army tried to “control the narrative” of the police investigation into the horror helicopter crash.
Wild twist in Olympian brother’s drug plot
A shock court twist has emerged in the case of the brother of a former Aussie Olympic kayaker accused of taking part in a bungled $200m cocaine importation plot.
KFC worker’s gross sock move
A KFC is under fire after an employee was photographed standing on the counter without shoes while cleaning equipment.
Man allegedly planned ex’s fatal hit-and-run
A man and woman are charged with the murder of a 23-year-old in an alleged love triangle hit-and-run.
210ha of town granted to Aboriginal owners
An Aboriginal group has been handed 210 hectares of freehold land in a tiny outback town, saying “words cannot describe” how important the moment is for them.
Urgent warning for popular baby cot
A popular cot has been recalled on urgent safety fears, with babies at risk of injury or death.
Photo highlights grim reality for Aussies
The picture has sparked a warning from experts as the problem only deepens in Australia.
‘Shaken up’: Star speaks after horror crash
The Aussie radio presenter has returned to work after a horror cycling accident while training left him in hospital with a serious spinal injury.
Car fraudster’s $160k Facebook swindle
A court has been told how a man “duped” motorists into buying luxury cars with their odometers wound back before pocketing thousands in profits.
Urgent search for missing 12yo girl
Police are seeking assistance from the public in finding a young Queensland girl who hasn’t been seen since Sunday.
Investigation after elderly man found dead
A woman is being questioned by police after a man in his 70s was found dead at a home near Brisbane on Monday.
Worst spot for EVs revealed
Home of fake tan, jet skis and beachfront high rises, one Australian region has been named the best for EVs in the country.
‘Idiots’: Free school lunch pledge lashed
Steven Miles has been grilled over his latest pledge to fund free school lunches – with Karl Stefanovic asking if he thought Queenslanders were “idiots”.
Pre-polling opens in big state election
With less than two weeks to go until Queenslanders go to the polls, voters have the opportunity to get their ballot in before the October 26 election date.
ScoMo lands surprise new role
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has landed a surprise new role in Australia’s budding space industry.
Chilling $118m warning on notorious pest
A notorious pest wreaking havoc across Aussie states could kill people each year if allowed to continue to spread, according to bombshell findings.
Toddler dies in pool drowning tragedy
Paramedics rushed a three-year-old boy to hospital after he was pulled unresponsive from a pool.
Aussies brace for months of wild weather
Stronger cyclones, increased storm surges, and an early fire season are all headed for Australia in the coming months, with Aussies warned to get ready now.
Aussie city smashed by $18k rent hike
A new report has revealed the insane amount of money rent has increased across Australia’s capital cities since the pandemic.
Postie and cyclist go viral after wild brawl
A postie dressed in high-vis and Lycra-clad cyclist have gone viral after the pair were captured in a wild brawl on the side of a Gold Coast street.
‘Mad hits’: Wild footage, cyclist vs postie
The heated exchanged has gone wild online, with the pair trading punches in the street.
Hat found in search for missing man
Police have located a key piece of clothing as the desperate search for the missing 27-year-old continues.
Woman loses arm in vicious dog attack
A woman has lost her arm in a horrific dog attack after the canine got “riled up” at a neighbour who was outside the woman’s house.
‘Stupid’ act in crocodile-infested creek
A group have been slammed over their “stupid” act at a notorious crocodile-infested creek and told to use their “common sense”.
Man moved body after mower ‘murder’: court
Police have outlined a new allegation in court documents against a man accused of murdering his wife following a suspected ride-on mower incident.
Major development in lawnmower death
Frances Crawford has been remembered as a ‘loving mother, beloved daughter, sister and friend’.
Mum’s drug binge as baby son left to die
A mum who left her baby son to die while she was on a days-long drug bender will be eligible for parole in less than a year. WARNING: Distressing
UK rapper touring Aus charged with rape
A UK rapper and YouTuber, known as Yung Filly, was arrested on Tuesday with police alleging he sexually assaulted a woman in his Perth hotel room.
Chilling find in search for missing man
The 27-year-old has been missing for six days, with police making an eerie find as the search for him becomes more desperate.
Warning after shock find on popular beach
A grim warning has been issued to tourists after a shock find off a popular Australian beach.
New details on chopper’s hotel crash
The 23-year-old pilot killed after crashing a helicopter into a Cairns hotel was intoxicated during the incident, an investigation has revealed.
Confusion as ‘fireball’ spotted over Aus
Hundreds of Aussies were left questioning what they’d seen in the sky after a bright “fireball” was spotted in the early morning sky.
14yo’s tragic six-word note before taking life
A Queensland schoolgirl left her family a heartbreaking six-word note before she tragically took her own life.
Retiree’s $8m win after dentist appointment
The retiree revealed the win will ‘make life so much easier’, after buying his ticket after a trip to the dentist.
Teen bitten by snake at popular tourist spot
The teenager was reportedly walking near his accommodation when he was bitten.
State braces for severe thunderstorms
Residents of one state have been warned of damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rain amid a severe weather warning.
Man accused of drug-supply murder
A man has faced court charged with the murder of two people who allegedly suffered fatal “adverse reactions” to drugs he supplied.
Teen girl hit by bus, raced to hospital
A girl is in hospital with a serious injury after reports of a bus and pedestrian colliding south of Brisbane.
Tesla driver, 48, killed in head-on crash
A Tesla and a HiLux head-on crash has claimed the life of a woman in her 40s.
Horror sight at popular tourist destination
A beachgoer is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a horror incident at a busy inner-city tourist attraction.
Tragic update after horror house fire
Police have revealed a tragic update during their investigation into a horrific fire which killed an eight-year-old girl.
Horror as camper bitten in the face by dog
A man suffered “significant” injuries after being bitten in the face by a dog while camping on a private property.
‘Started at 17’: Young tradie’s insane salary
A young Aussie has revealed her wild yearly salary after starting out working as an electrician when she was just 17 years old.
Heat blast to hit state as mercury soars
It looks like summer has hit early, with one big city set to swelter through 32C temperatures.
Surprise new role for deadly spider
The deadly venom of one of Australia’s most feared creepy-crawly critters has inspired a surprising new project.
Skydivers injured in mid-air collision
Emergency crews were called following reports two skydivers had collided mid-air, leaving one man with critical injuries.
200 new suburbs hit in house price chaos
Australia’s relentless house price growth has pushed a sweep of new suburbs into the million-dollar value club. Here are the new elite members.
Full list of what’s open this long weekend
With millions of Aussies enjoying a public holiday this coming Monday, here’s what stores are staying open in each state, and which ones are remaining closed.
‘Weak’: Truss’ swipe at Albo, west leaders
Former UK prime minister Liz Truss – who lasted just 49 days in the top job before resigning – has taken a swipe at Anthony Albanese while branding the West as “weak”.
Man’s bizarre excuse during knife bust
A man has given a bizarre excuse for why he was stopped allegedly carrying around seven knives during a police crackdown on knife crime.
Dating app shock after woman’s mower death
Police claim the husband of a woman killed in an apparent ride-on lawnmower accident was messaging multiple women around the world on dating apps before his wife died.
Major update for baby attacked with coffee
The parents of the baby who had hot coffee poured on him in a “heinous” attack have revealed an update after the suspect behind the attack was identified.
‘Absolute joke’: family’s fury over Uber killing
The family of a slain Uber driver has called for harsher punishments for the two teenagers who fatally stabbed him during their “wicked” armed robbery plot.
‘Illegal’ and ‘immoral’: Croc act blasted
A social media influencer has been slammed by authorities after she told her followers that she fed a hot chook to a crocodile in Far North Queensland.
‘You bet’: Crisafulli’s odd promise to quit
Queensland’s opposition leader David Crisafulli has made a promise to quit if he doesn’t achieve his main goal – but the timeline wasn’t as clear as the conviction.
Teen’s ‘cowardly’ act over bullying row
A woman’s “cowardly and abhorrent” acts to three teenagers and their foster mum during a violent home invasion have been revealed in court.
Tragedy as worker dies in mining incident
Paramedics were called to the scene following reports of an incident, with one worker dead and another injured.
Teens hospitalised over mushroom gummies
Two schoolboys have been rushed to hospital after reportedly ingesting mushroom gummies that have been recalled over health concerns.
Teen accused of fatal assault named
A teenager accused of assaulting a man on a night out with friends – leading to his death a week later in hospital – has fronted court for the first time.
‘Hit job’: Mayor slams takeover bid
A controversial first-term mayor has slammed Queensland political leaders’ last-ditch attempts to remove him from office.
Tradie earning $160k struggles to survive
A Brisbane tradie has taken the cost-of-living crisis to a new level, revealing he is working to survive despite earning a six-figure salary.
Premier’s 50c bus trip to kick off campaign
The residents of one state will be heading to the polls at the end of the month to cast their votes for their next leader, with the official campaign now under way.
Esteemed vet killed in tragic buggy crash
A hardworking, well-respected and personable country vet has died in his 30s on his remote cattle station.
Teen girl killed in horror e-scooter crash
A 15-year-old girl has died in a horrific e-scooter crash involving a 4WD and a motorbike in Townsville.
Teen arrested over alleged coward punch
A teenager has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a 22-year-old man (pictured) and left him for dead.
Outrage over $50 credit for cancelled cruise
Passengers who paid up to $6000 for a South Pacific cruise have voiced their outrage after they were offered a $50 on-board credit after a huge itinerary change, which effectively cancelled the trip.
Kids fighting for life after car crash
Two children have been critically injured after a car they were travelling in crashed into a power pole in an inner-city suburb.
‘Emergency’ declared after fuel tanker crash
Residents have been warned to “remain indoors” after a fuel tanker crashed on a Queensland highway, with police setting up an exclusion zone.
Update after baby attacked with coffee
The parents of the nine-month-old returned to the park for the very first time since the alleged attack, providing an update.
ACCC whacks energy giant with $14m fine
A corporate giant has copped a $14m fine for misleading customers over prices.
Major change for popular beach
Vehicles will be banned from a popular beach in a decision aimed largely at protecting a turtle nesting ground.
Son of former AFL star dies suddenly
A Queensland man in his 20s, the son of a former AFL player, has died, leaving his family “heartbroken” and “devastated”.
Huge fire engulfs major city in smoke
A man with life threatening injuries has been rushed to hospital after an inner city building was engulfed in flames, with smoke blanketing large areas.
BOM red-faced after ‘tsunami warning’
A senior BOM spokesman has fronted a video to apologise for confusion after the bureau sent out a “tsunami alert” as part of its testing of a new system.
Big change coming to roads in one state
One state has announced it will trial cameras in an attempt to deter drivers from these risky behaviours on the road.
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