WATCH: Man tasered following alleged Surfers Paradise brawl
A man has allegedly jumped into a bull shark riddled river on the Gold Coast to escape police following an alleged brawl. See the video of his arrest.
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Nightclub manager, workers fired after ‘disgusting’ video post
A video showing employees from a Qld nightclub has gone viral with disturbing comments made about rape and race, with the business releasing a statement saying they are investigating the concerning footage.
Beloved pet reptile makes ‘miracle’ return home
A 1.4m cuddle-loving Lace Monitor that went missing from his Qld owners sparking a community wide search has made his way home.
Police tight lipped after swarming Qld property where shots fired
Police were tight lipped on Friday morning after surrounding a rural Qld property on Thursday evening where it was understood shots were fired. UPDATE
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Drug dealing mechanic caught with stolen war medals, electricity
A power-pinching mechanic who turned to drugs after surviving a crash which killed his best mate not only took off in a client’s car but was also traced to a number of other crimes.
Coast council draws line in the sand in dog-gone beach ban
Dog handlers argue full beach access is crucial for community wellbeing, tourism, and local businesses but councillors point to other factors.
Watch: Hooded robber wields hammer in tobacco shop holdup
Video of a terrifying armed robbery at a Qld tobacconist has emerged as police hunt the culprit. DETAILS.
Car and truck collide on major rural highway
Emergency services have been called to a crash on a regional highway southwest of Toowoomba on Thursday morning.
Insurance claims soar as residents return to flood-ravaged homes
Hundreds of homeowners across North Queensland have already filed claims for flood damage, but insurance companies say it’s only the tip of the iceberg with many yet to return home and some not likely to have insurance at all.
Six men charged over savage CBD bashing
Police will allege that one of the attackers used a metal bar to bash the victim as he lay on the pavement in the middle of the Toowoomba CBD.
Mayor’s ultimatum: Pay more or lose services despite $211m net result
A southside mayor has triggered calls to abolish elected councillors after giving ratepayers a stark choice: pay more or lose services, despite his council forecasting a $211 million net result.
Pedo films, bestiality, rape: Father’s vile sexual abuse of 4yo daughter
A former public servant who ‘deprived’ his daughter of her childhood by years of shocking sexual abuse including raping her, has been handed one of the harshest sentences possible. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT
‘Ridiculous’: Beachgoers in meltdown over ice-cream ban
Beachgoers have gone into meltdown after a bayside council banned an ice-cream truck from two popular surf beaches. | VIDEO
Calling boss a ‘c***’ doesn’t deserve sack, Qld worker watchdog rules
A Qld council worker, sacked after a “brain snap” text message where he called his boss a “rude c***” and warned he would “punch on” has his job back by court order.
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