Pop-up ‘yacht club’ defies floods yet again to rally for community
For the second time in 13 months, a notorious North Queensland pub has defied advancing floodwaters to stay open for locals battling the region’s latest wild weather event.
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‘Vehicles of interest’ damaged and dumped after crime spree
Two vehicles police believe are connected to a spate of dramatic crimes across Toowoomba in the past two days have been dumped on a suburban street.
Cafe worker mum’s crash death: Next court steps revealed
The case against a 25-year-old man, who police allege was intoxicated and driving dangerously when he killed a beloved Qld mum in a Bruce Hwy head-on, has returned to court.
‘Struggling to survive’: Floods show no mercy to tight-knit community
A woman who has lived in Ingham for 35 years says the floods currently ripping through the town were the worst she had ever seen with locals saying they are “struggling to survive”.
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Traffic police target speeding hotspots as school year starts
It has been a tragic start to 2025 on our roads and police will be out in force this week to protect our most vulnerable road users as they toddle off for their first day of school.
Hotspots ranked: Qld in midst of sexual violence crisis
Over the past 12 months, 11,749 victims of sexual abuse and rape have come forward across Queensland as the state grapples with a sexual violence crisis.
Saleyard savants: Meet Qld’s top livestock auctioneers
From young prodigies, established leaders and esteemed stalwarts, the quality of Queensland’s livestock auctioneers is at an all time high. Meet the men driving one of our most important industries to new heights.
ADF men brutalised, left with amnesia in sickening mob attack
A man involved in a mob attack on two ADF men, one of whom was left unable to eat solid food for weeks, will be eligible for parole in three months.
Aus Day hero slams RSPCA $25m animal hospital
A Queensland Australia Day Local Hero nominee has slammed a $25 million RSPCA wildlife hospital as a waste of money and is calling for resources to be redirected elsewhere. | POLL
Dog squad helps take down alleged stolen car driver
The driver of an alleged stolen car has been taken down on the Gold Coast overnight by a police dog. Read what happened.
Teen fractures leg after crashing into harvester
A LifeFlight rescue crew was called in after a ute crashed into a harvester on a rural road east of Toowoomba.
MUST WATCH: Chairs fly in Gold Coast Australia Day bust-up
Video footage has shown the moment a fight broke out in a major Gold Coast shopping centre on Australia Day, with a man smashing chairs in the food court. SEE THE VIDEO
Second child bitten by dingo at Lake McKenzie
Two children have been treated for dingo bites at Lake McKenzie on K’gari in separate incidents. It’s the fourth dingo attack recorded on the island in a matter of days.
In pictures: Gold Coast celebrates Australia Day 2025
Thousands of revellers have crowded Gold Coast beaches for Australia Day celebrations. See all the pictures.
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