The Editorial Team

Blake Antrobus covers Queensland courts and crime for NCA NewsWire. He began his career in journalism in 2015, migrating from Sydney’s northern beaches to southwest Queensland. He has covered politics, crime, education and general news for newspapers across the state.

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QLD Crime

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. 28 NOVEMBER 2024. A court sketch of former childcare worker Ashley Paul Griffith, named Australia's worst pedophile. Appeared at Brisbane Supreme Court today. Picture: NewsWire/ Brett Lethbridge

Inquiry launched into monster pedo

A major review has been launched into the Blue Card system to find out how monster pedo Ashley Griffith was able to work in childcare undetected for so long.

NSW / ACT Courts & Law

Teacher’s aide accused of child prostitution

A teacher’s aide has been charged over allegations he prostituted children he met online, allegedly extorting them through “fraudulent” online profiles.

NSW & ACT

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : Newswire Photos - JANUARY 15 2025; A general view of Town Hall Station as Industrial action resumes on Sydney's train network today. Picture: Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

Crucial deal could end NSW rail chaos

After an ongoing pay dispute led to transport chaos across Sydney, a crucial deal that could end the standoff between the unions and transport officials seems closer.

QLD Crime

Brisbane police have charged four teenagers in relation to multiple alleged property and stolen motor vehicle offences.

Moment cops find teens hiding in cupboards

Bizarre footage has captured the moment police pull several teenagers from their hiding spots and charge them over an alleged crime spree.

Media

Tears as Nine star signs off after 17yrs

A Channel 9 anchor has broken down on air paying tribute to her colleague – a veteran journalist and news anchor who announced his retirement after 17 years at the network.

BREAKINGNational

A second child fighting for life following a horrific house fire in Hobart has died in hospital - just days after police confirmed a toddler had died.

Second sister dead after horror house fire

Police have revealed a heartbreaking update after a baby girl died and her five-year-old sister was left fighting for life when their family home went up in flames.

QLD

The man was flown to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after falling down a cliff face in Noosa National Park. Picture: Supplied / Channel 9

Man’s horror 20m tumble down cliff

A man has been flown to safety after taking a horror tumble down a cliff while holidaying at a popular tourist destination with his family.

UPDATEDQLD Courts & Law

Morningside Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) have charged a woman with torture following extensive investigations into allegations of an infant being poisoned., , It will be alleged between August 6 to October 15, 2024, a 34-year-old Sunshine Coast woman administered several unauthorised prescription and pharmacy medicines to a one-year-old girl, who was known to her, without medical approval.

Update for celeb accused of poisoning child

A lawyer for an Australian social media influencer accused of poisoning her one-year-old daughter for online clout has flagged fears for his client’s safety in custody.

QLD

Tributes have begun to flow for Chloe Jade Mason, also known as “CJ”, who was allegedly chased and shot by two men in a suburban street in Caboolture. Picture: Facebook

Tears flow for young woman shot in street

A young woman shot and killed days before Christmas has been remembered for “unwavering compassion” as family and friends gather to farewell her.

NSW & ACT Politics

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 16, 2025: People wait for buses near Central Station on Thursday. Train services have again been cancelled and delayed amid industrial action from the Electrical Trades Union and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Threat holding Australia to ransom

The latest chaos with Sydney’s rail network has exposed a gaping flaw that allows Aussies to be held to ransom as unions pressure governments for better deals.

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