Toddler, man rushed to hospital as ‘intense’ fire destroys home
A man and small boy have been taken to hospital after a home was gutted by a fierce fire.
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‘Locked out’: Why popular beachfront bar has suddenly shut
A well-known Whitsundays restaurant and bar has been shut down without public warning, despite bookings remaining open and staff allegedly left in the lurch.
Family determined to give dying child ‘end of life’ bucket list
A Queensland family has vowed to give their terminally ill boy as many adventures as possible and will do all they can to help him make it to his birthday in just a few weeks.
Businessman ‘waterboarded’, choked, drove at woman, trial told
A Qld businessman accused of “waterboarding” his former partner with a hose and attempting to run her down claims the relationship was just “dysfunctional”, not criminal.
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Inside US Navy’s largest missile sub during Brisbane visit
USS Ohio’s sailors are breathing fresh air in Brisbane after joining the Talisman Sabre military exercise, as a rare tour reveals life inside America’s most heavily-armed submarine. PICTURES
‘Illegal immigrant’ allegedly raped woman in park
A meat worker charged with the alleged rape of a woman in a park has asked for bail, despite an expired visa making him a flight risk.
Bruce Lehrmann’s latest bid to have rape case dropped
Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyer has claimed a ‘new invention’ by the complainant after viewing CCTV footage from the night of the alleged rape.
‘Saving lives’: Cops’ bold move to tackle e-scooter perils
Sunshine Coast police have launched a major crackdown on dangerous e-scooter use after several children suffered serious injuries in recent crashes.
Fluffy backlash heats up with calls for bird to become wildlife icon
Fluffy the emu has caused heated debate in a Sunshine Coast town after a rider’s petition to remove him triggered an explosive backlash. WATCH THE VIDEO
Covert police investigation nabs sparky with drugs
After being under police surveillance for months, a hardworking family man has fronted court on minor drug charges.
Construction paralysed: 77k homes, Olympic venues at risk
Productivity in Queensland’s construction industry has plummeted while the cost of projects will surge unless there are major reforms, a damning new report reveals.
VIDEO: Australia’s first rocket launches, crashes to ground
After years of setbacks, history was made with the attempted launch of the first ever Australian-built rocket, right out of North Queensland.
Cops, nurses, tradies: How Qld teacher salaries really stack up
Queensland teachers have voted overwhelmingly to strike over pay, but how do their salaries compare to nurses, police and retail workers? SEE THE WAGES
‘Please support us’: Teachers ask for parents’ help as strike looms
Parents are being asked to keep their children at home after Queensland Teachers Union members overwhelmingly vote to go on strike, leaving classrooms empty.
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