‘Catastrophic’: Childcare worker preyed on kids
The victims of one of Australia’s most horrific pedophiles have shared how the former childcare worker has irrevocably eroded their trust in people as he’s sentenced.
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‘Awful’: Teen dies after freak snake bite
A Queensland boy didn’t realise he’d been bitten by a highly venomous snake until he became unwell.
Aussie state’s huge move on youth crime
One Aussie state has made a huge move in its promised crackdown on youth crime, with children facing mandatory life penalties.
Popular ute recalled over defect
An urgent recall has been issued for a top-selling ute over a manufacturing default that could cause death or injury.
Baby dies from highly contagious illness
The baby died after contracting the highly contagious infection as the country grapples with an epidemic.
Huge court move for NRL star’s mum
A major court development has emerged in the case of an NRL star’s mum, who is accused of killing three people in a horrific triple fatal crash.
Shock call on Australia’s deadliest animal
Australia’s deadliest creature has been involved in the deaths of more people than any other animal, but it is not what you would expect.
Major delays after person hit by train
Commuters can expect delays after lines were suspended following reports of a person being hit by a train at a popular train station.
Reason toddler was left in hot car
Tragic new details have emerged about the death of a two-year old girl who was found unresponsive in a car in Queensland.
‘Hot chip’ killer cops epic slapdown
‘Hot chip’ coward punch killer Ricky Lefoe has copped a sharp slapdown in his appeal against a conviction for the death of a Brazilian man in a kebab shop brawl.
2yo girl found dead in hot car on 30C day
Details have emerged about the child who died after being found unresponsive inside a car in North Queensland.
Moment boat collides with paddleboarder
A keen paddleboarder is lucky to be alive after colliding with a boat on the Gold Coast, leaving him with horrific injuries and requiring surgery.
Child found in car dies as temps near 30
Police are investigating the sudden death of child after they were found unresponsive in a vehicle.
Surfer struck by boat propeller
Paramedics rushed to a popular beach after a surfer was struck by a boat propeller.
Only weeks left to send Christmas parcels
Only a few weeks remain for people to send their Christmas parcels to reach their destination in time for the big day.
Teacher’s alleged vile Snapchat act
Lawyers have revealed the next step for a maths teacher who is facing rape and child grooming offences after allegedly posing as a girl on social media.
Child predator’s vile ‘50 Shades’ brag: court
A child predator who raped and abused vulnerable young girls made a disturbing brag to police when he was caught with a compromising video. WARNING: CONFRONTING DETAILS
Blistering statement as mayor stood down
The Queensland government has acted against the mayor of one of the state’s largest councils after months of controversy over his background.
Tragic end in search for missing teen
Authorities have revealed a heartbreaking update in the desperate search for a teenage girl reported missing on the Gold Coast.
Woman’s alleged horror act towards baby
Police are investigating a high-profile woman after it was claimed she was drugging her infant daughter while documenting the girl’s declining health on social media.
Wild moment cops confront knife-armed teen
Bodycam footage has captured the moment a teen was confronted by cops while holding a knife at a busy CBD bus stop.
Man’s escape as truck dangles off bridge
A man has made a miraculous escape after his truck smashed into a bridge on the Gold Coast and was left dangling over the edge.
Aussie-first tourism dream moves closer
A $100m plan for an Australia-first skyway and luge tourism experience is one step closer to reality after securing a key supporter.
Worrying sign for Great Barrier Reef
Climate change-driven heat and cyclones have caused a large chunk of the Great Barrier Reef to drop in health, with some areas reporting the largest coral decline in 39 years.
Court twist in Ch7 stars’ abuse case
A major twist has emerged in the case against two Channel 7 identities, who are both facing a raft of abuse-related offences.
Partner’s fatal chopper crash heartbreak
The partner of one of the four soldiers killed in the Talisman Sabre disaster has slammed defence officials for giving her what she calls “false hope”.
Teen dies after car ends up in swamp
A 15-year-old girl has died after the car she was driving crashed into a swamp.
Biggest losers from Rex collapse
As major airlines come under fire for increased domestic airfares, this group of Australians is much worse off than others.
Ex-MP’s defo payout over Star Wars slur
A former Qld Labor MP and a woman have been ordered to pay a lobby group boss thousands in damages after a judge found they defamed him in Facebook posts, with one caricature comparing him to Jabba the Hutt.
Aussies’ desperate calls amid Bali chaos
A travel command centre has revealed it has received hundreds of calls for help after the disastrous volcanic eruption in Bali.
Update after streets locked down over emergency
Police issued an emergency declaration on Friday, with nearby residents urged to stay inside and members of the public advised to avoid the area.
Woman, child injured on-board Qantas flight
A woman and a child have been taken to hospital after they were injured on-board a Qantas flight that experienced a bout of turbulence.
CFMEU members kicked out of event
Two CFMEU members have been thrown out of a building convention moments before a major plan to pause pro-union practices was announced.
Broncos star charged after car crash
Police have charged a Brisbane Broncos star with drug driving after he was allegedly involved in a car crash.
‘Qantas ain’t the spirit of Australia:’ MP
Maverick MP Bob Katter has lashed out at the airlines for charging regional Queenslanders double what they should be to fly return to Brisbane.
‘Wolf Creek’-style rapist’s court win
A man who kidnapped, drugged and raped a backpacker in an attack compared to being from the film Wolf Creek has secured a win following a protracted legal battle to keep him behind bars.
Teen, woman dead in horror highway crash
A truck crashed into the back of two utes on a Queensland highway, with two people declared dead at the scene and another two left injured.
Unresolved telco complaint cases spike
The number of complaints made to the telcos which bounce back unsolved has spiked, with one state copping the brunt of the issues.
‘Down Under Barbie’s’ wild $18k fraud spree
A would-be Instagram influencer’s massive fraud spree – where she used stolen personal information to set up lines of credit – has been revealed in court.
Senator’s big call after Trump win
Despite concerns tariffs mean higher prices at the checkout, an Australian senator wants our government to follow Trump’s economic lead.
‘Relentless stormy weather’ to hit Aussies
Wild weather is expected to hit much of the country, after a major concert was thrown into chaos after storm forced thousands to evacuate.
Aussies’ $1bn stash of loose holiday change
Aussies have more than $1b of unspent foreign currency stashed away at home, and a new initiative aims to put it to good use.
Why teen cleared of mum’s murder
A judgment has revealed the bombshell reason a teenager who took part in a fatal home invasion that resulted in a mum’s death was found not guilty of murder.
Stifling three-day heatwave arrives
Millions of Aussies are expected to continue to battle through an unrelenting heatwave, as severe thunderstorms are forecast for some areas.
Irwin family go glam for gala dinner
Robert Irwin and his mum Terri have dressed to the nines for their annual gala to celebrate the life and legacy of Australia’s most loved wildlife warrior.
Young family’s baby cancer nightmare
An Aussie family have revealed their heartbreak and horror after their two-month-old baby boy was diagnosed with a rare cancer – while still in his mother’s womb.
Family’s heartbreak after shocking crash
The family of a woman killed when a 16-year-old allegedly driving a stolen car smashed into her vehicle has been remembered for her ‘kindness and generosity’.
Temperatures to soar above 40C for millions
Millions are set to be hit by temperatures up to seven degrees above average for this time of year as a heatwave sweeps one state.
Roosters, dogs seized after alleged cockfight
Police have broken up an alleged cockfight, a controversial practice that has been banned across all Australian states and territories.
Woman killed, cops in hospital
A teenage boy is under police guard following a car crash that killed a 69-year-old woman and injured two officers.
‘Catfished’: Girl, 12, dies after ‘bullying’
A family is devastated after the Year 7 girl was found dead after being subjected to bullying at an Aussie school.
Shock phone call after alleged home invasion
A woman accused of taking part in an alleged horror home invasion was allegedly recorded making demands of the victim on prison phone calls, a court has been told.
Huge change at pizza giant announced
The popular fast food chain made a big announcement on Tuesday that could reshape the pizza maker for years to come.
Moment truck crashes into power lines
Thousands of commuters were left stranded after overhead power lines were destroyed after a truck crash.
Dire heatwave warning for this week
Maximum temperatures are set to reach the high thirties to low forties on Wednesday and Thursday.
Chaos as major city hit with train delays
Chaos has hit train services in one Australian city after a truck struck power lines, causing major delays across three train lines.
Cassius, world’s longest crocodile dies
The 5m saltwater crocodile, thought to be more than 110 years old and weighing more than a tonne, is remembered as being a “beloved mate”.
Man fined $800 over common act
A Queenslander has been stung a whopping $806 for a simple mistake pet owners make all the time.
Major threat grows for Aussie paradise
Once pitched as an isolated paradise, an island community is now without a key service that Aussies take for granted, as a fatal threat intensifies.
Sign millions of Aussies set to swelter
Temperatures could climb into the 40s for some Aussies this weekend, just days after storms and a rare weather phenomenon rocked one state.
Mum’s fury at missing son’s killers
A mother has revealed her horrifying nightmare about where her missing son’s remains might be as two of his killers learnt their fate over what happened before his death.
State’s deadline for not stuffing up Olympics
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has given himself a deadline to let the world know how he’s going to deliver a memorable 2032 Olympic Games.
Popular pram recalled over collapse risk
An urgent recall has been issued for three models of a popular pram sold nationwide over concerns a fault could seriously injure babies.
Man seriously injured in mower incident
An elderly man is fighting for his life in hospital after falling 4m while riding a ride-on mower.
Woman dead after horror crash
Police have launched an investigation into a horror two-car crash as four people were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
‘Almost criminal’: Bank’s $18k move slammed
A Brisbane woman has accused a major bank of “disgusting” behaviour after it froze access to her elderly mother’s account.
Grim reality in young Aussies’ bank accounts
New data has exposed a grim truth lurking in the bank accounts of one in four Aussies aged under 43.
Major development in alleged mower murder
A major development in the police case against a man accused of his wife’s murder – following a ride-on mower “accident” – has been detailed in court.
Business owner’s horror acts to slain men
A court has been told the horrific acts a business owner performed on two slain men – one of whom remains missing while the other was found encased in concrete.
Deadline looms for tough youth crime laws
Queensland’s new Premier has set a firm deadline for his promise to deliver tough youth crime laws after the state spoke ‘overwhelmingly’.
Woman bitten by shark off east coast
A woman has been bitten by a shark some 10 hours off the east Australian coast – with a navy vessel offering emergency assistance.
Horror as man shot in home invasion
A manhunt is underway for a group of unknown offenders who fled the scene before police arrived.
‘Blasphemy’: Aussie map proposal divides
A proposal to join two Australian jurisdictions has prompted debate on social media, amid renewed calls for Queensland to be split in two.
Sweltering heat to sweep parts of Australia
Aussies are being given their first taste of summer, as a sweltering heatwave sweeps through the country this week, with some areas tipped to exceed 40 degrees.
Gay pub kicks man out over Trump cap
The man wants an apology from the pub amid claims there was no “legitimate reason” to be asked to leave.
Horror after four crash deaths in four days
With four fatalities in four days, police officers in a regional mining hub are pleading with road users to pay attention to conditions.
‘Sadistic’ torturer’s appeal bombshell
A man jailed for life for the “sadistic” torture and sexual assault of a woman has secured funding for his appeal against his conviction – despite pleading guilty years earlier.
Corby relative stung in huge drug bust
A court has been told how two men – one of whom is linked to infamous drug mule Schapelle Corby – acted as couriers in a massive 750kg+ MDMA drug syndicate.
‘Vindication’: New premier reveals next steps
David Crisafulli has revealed what he will focus on as Queensland’s 41st premier after he was officially sworn in.
Killer’s ‘apology’ over missing man’s death
A man involved in causing the death of a missing man whose body has never been found has broken his silence in court.
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