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

Footage of a killer father’s baptism into his family’s fringe church congregation in the months before he caused the death of his daughter by withdrawing her lifesaving insulin has been revealed – with the congregation breaking out into a bizarre song over the act.

Moment killer dad baptised into cult

The moment a father was baptised into a fringe religious circle in the months before he caused the death of his daughter by withdrawing her insulin has been revealed.

UPDATEDQLD Courts & Law

Bombshell verdict in killer cult trial

A judge has returned a bombshell verdict in the trial of 14 members of a cult-like religious circle who were accused of killing an eight-year-old girl.

Morning Shows

Lambo guy’s shock offer for sacked Nine star

Billionaire Adrian Portelli has taken to Instagram with a vow to help an embattled Channel 9 presenter who stepped down over the fallout from a $50k payment.

QLD

State Member for Keppel Brittany Lauga Picture Instagram

Major twist after MP’s sex assault claims

Police have delivered a major update into their investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a former Labor MP – who alleged she had been drugged and assaulted during a night out.

NSW & ACT

Carer’s record fine after choking death

An NDIS provider has been hit with the highest-ever civil penalty by the Federal Court against a provider after a man choked to death.

On the Road

CarsGuide - Hyundai iMax 2010. Picture: Supplied

Major defect affecting thousands of cars

Thousands of cars made by a popular manufacturer have been recalled over a major defect – just days after a similar warning affecting thousands of other vehicles was sent out.

Wealth

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - January 21, 2025: One lucky punter could pocket $50M in the OzLotto draw on Tuesdaynight. Picture: NewsWire / David Geraghty

Oz Lotto skyrockets to $70m

The Oz Lotto draw has ballooned even further after no division one winners were announced in Tuesday night’s draw.

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.

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