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 Courts & Law

Bikie murder accused to fight charges

Eight people have been charged with murdering a notorious Queensland bikie but the lawyer for the group says some of the charges may not stick.

QLD Crime

Antonio Sean Gatt leaves Southport Magistrates Court. Picture: Lea Emery

Wild brawl on tram tracks caught on tape

A man has avoided jail for a wild brawl with his girlfriend’s ex that spilled over onto tram tracks in the Gold Coast.

Celebrity Life

Friendlyjordies has been sued for defamation.

Friendly Jordies hits back at Barilaro

A lawyer for a popular YouTube comedian has claimed in court his comments about NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro in a controversial video are ‘substantially true’.

QLD

BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JULY 9, 2021: Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk addresses the media at a press conference after the latest Coronavirus outbreak. NCA NewsWire / Sarah Marshall

Hospital listed as new exposure site

A prominent Queensland hospital has been listed as a new exposure venue as authorities say they’re sure the covid cluster is under control.

Travel Updates

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos APRIL 15 2021: Qantas flight takes off from Melbourne Airport. Qantas will resume it flights to New Zealand on the 19th April 2021. NCA NewsWire / Sarah Matray

Fresh blow for trans-Tasman travellers

Eager New Zealand travellers in Queensland and NSW won’t be leaving anytime soon after the country’s new health announcement.

NSW & ACT

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, JULY 7, 2021.Security measures in place on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House and empty scenes as the building remains closed for Covid cleaning at the Iconic building. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Only way Sydney can end lockdown

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has revealed the only way Sydney can end its extended lockdown – and it’s going to be an uphill battle.

QLD

18-05-2021 Tasmanian Liberal candidate Adam Brooks (with hair)arrives at Redcliffe Magistrates court with his lawyer to face charges by Queensland police for being in possession of a handgun, unauthorised explosives and false driver's licences. PICTURE: Brad Fleet

Ex-MP to plead guilty to weapon charge

A former Tasmanian MP charged with possessing weapons and explosives in Queensland will plead guilty, a court has been told.

QLD Courts & Law

Harley Warren Mobbs has been charged with attempted murder.

Tradie’s alleged act ‘minced’ woman’s foot

A tradie is accused of carrying out a horror act with his car, which caused a woman’s foot to look like it was ‘minced’. WARNING: Confronting

Health & Safety

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL, 19, 2021: Signage is seen as travellers depart for New Zealand at Sydney International Airport, Sydney. Travellers between Australia and New Zealand are now allowed to enter each country without mandatory hotel quarantine as the Trans-Tasman bubble opens up. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Bianca De Marchi

Travel fears over $220 departure test

A tourism industry expert has warned a pre-departure test for Australians flying to New Zealand could turn people off future travel.

UPDATEDQLD

Fernanda Morella 's family and friends are mourning her death after the young Brazilian woman who tragically fell to her death while celebrating her birthday at the Kangaroo Point cliffs. Fernanda Morella was out celebrating her 33rd birthday when she fell in what police have described as a terrible accident. Picture Facebook

Woman who fell from cliff identified

The woman who fell to her death from cliffs in Brisbane was celebrating her birthday when the terrible accident happened.

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