‘I wasn’t expecting to catch one that big’
Mackay Airport has returned to normal operations, while a photo of Proserpine local posing with a one metre barra he hooked from flood waters off the Bruce Highway has gone viral. LATEST.
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Extraordinary Qld prep student who defeated two cancers
The first week of school was extra special for a Toowoomba prep student who just 18-months ago feared she may not see her next Christmas. Here’s how she triumphed.
Locals warned of ‘life-threatening flooding’, as NQ braces for cyclonic rain totals
Townsville residents are being warned to brace for possible flooding up to the second storeys of buildings, as Premier David Crisafulli sends a powerful message to North Queensland amid warnings of cyclonic rainfall levels.
‘Happiest man on Earth’: Beloved dad, newspaper identity, mourned
A Qld newspaper stalwart of more than 40 years has been remembered as a loved family man and mate after his tragic death while realising his retirement dreams.
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Where you can get married for less than $800
As weddings balloon to costing couples up to $80,000, one celebrant found a way to make them short, sweet, and 100 times cheaper — with a beautiful venue.
Police probe alleged threats after Audi crash with boy
The ugly aftermath of the controversial crash involving a Gold Coast businessman and a young boy on an electric bike has sparked a fresh police investigation. Read the latest
Huge tree down, pooch in paddy wagon as wild storm lashes city
A big tree fell across a busy Rockhampton road and a poor pooch found safety in a paddy wagon after a violent thunderstorm hit the city.
Lightning strikes, roof collapses in wild Coast storm
A Gold Coast home has reportedly been struck by lightning during a wild weekend storm. Read the latest
Fire crews rush to night-time house blaze in beachside town
Three fire crews rushed to a night-time house blaze in the beachside town of Yeppoon.
Storms batter SEQ in 100mm+ overnight drenching
Southeast Queensland has been battered by thunderstorms overnight, with more than 100mm falling in some areas as 80km/h winds also wreaked havoc.
MAPPED: Nurses, midwives reveal extent of Qld health horrors
Burnt out and exhausted nurses and midwives are being stretched to breaking point amid skyrocketing demand for care and a long-running staff shortage. SEE THE MAP
Calls for stricter vape laws to rein in dodgy tobacconists
Court penalties are being used as a last resort to rein in dodgy tobacconists prompting calls to enforce strict cigarette and vape laws.
Man charged with attempted murder after alleged shooting
Police have arrested a 45-year-old man after a convicted drug dealer survived an alleged bullet to the head.
LNP’s wind farm pause slammed as ‘slap in the face’ by Labor
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has used his extraordinary powers to temporarily put wind farm proposals on hold, as the LNP signals its intent to tighten renewable energy planning laws.
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