GALLERY: Qld’s most amazing weather photos over the years
Queensland is known for its wild weather – we look back at the most stunning and shocking storm photos from recent years. SEE THE FULL GALLERY
Fraser Coast
‘Oh sh*t’: Moment lone contractor knew a brown snake had bit him
A 26-year-old fencing and mustering contractor has survived being bitten by a brown snake alone and 2km from help. And it isn’t his first bite.
Coroner to review jail cell death of McCulkin killer rapist
The final step before a coronial inquest into the death in custody of one of Queensland’s most notorious killers is in motion. DETAILS.
Watch: ‘I had a stroke in regional Qld – this new tech saved my life’
A Qld woman says she is alive because a new system, where strokes are diagnosed and “clot-busting” drugs given within minutes, is being piloted at her regional hospital. It comes ahead of a statewide rollout.
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Luxe Queensland rentals raking in up to $9k a night
Some of Queensland’s top Airbnb hosts have turned their short-stay accommodations into more than just a side hustle.
Watch: Inside ‘War of the Worlds’ electric storm
A powerful storm producing more than 110,000 lightning strikes left its mark on the Wide Bay where some streets were still without power on Saturday. It comes as a meteorologist explains how rainfall varied across the region.
Fraser Coast sale and auction results, week ending January 25
Maryborough proved to be a hot market last week with seven properties selling for a total value of $3.7 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
$3m upgrade set to revolutionise access to marine park
The long-awaited $3 million upgrade to Woodgate’s Walkers Point boat ramp promises improved safety for boaties.
Road blocked after head-on crash near airport
Five people are being checked by paramedics after a crash at the Hervey Bay Airport entrance while three others were hurt in rollovers on the Bruce Highway overnight.
Momentum builds for Qld school year to permanently start after Aus Day holiday
Industry leaders say delaying the school year until after Australia Day holiday permanently would be a huge boost to tourism with the new Education Minister considering it. VOTE IN OUR POLL
30+ photos: Kings Royal in Kingaroy draws crowds nationwide
Blistering heat could not dampen the enthusiasm of hundreds of speedway fans and racers as they descended on the South Burnett ahead of the 2025 Kings Royal, the biggest modified sedan speedway meet of its kind in Australia. Check out the awesome as the fans and competitors prepared to get underway:
Watch: Video of possible crocodile at Coonarr Beach
The public has been warned to be vigilant near the water after video emerged and five members of the public reported seeing a crocodile almost ‘jumping’ into the waves at Coonarr Beach near Bundaberg. Watch the video:
Labor dodges stance on inclusion of rape in ‘adult crime’ laws
As Queensland’s mainstream political parties dodge questions on strengthening sentences for teen rapists, one party is calling on the LNP to keep their promise that serious teen offenders will be held accountable.
Companies fined $160k over catastrophic worksite accident
Construction companies Widgee Engineering and Australian Crane Technology and Innovation have been fined a total of $160,000 after a 150kg beam fell on the head and chest of a worker.
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