Bikie boom: Mongols’ rapid rise across SEQ ignites turf war fears
The Mongols’ aggressive expansion across the southeast is gathering pace with police on alert for tensions with rival gangs. How the gang is growing.
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Monster in the shadows: Shocking stories emerge about child porn creep
Parents have come forward after a man was sentenced for having child porn dating back 50 years, revealing he was a regular presence at dance events.
‘Bikie warfare’: Ex gang-busting cop warns of looming turf battle
A former top cop warns a resurgence of bikie gangs, fuelled by weakened laws, threatens to ignite a turf war on the Gold Coast. Read his take on why a battle looms between rival groups
‘Poke holes in you’: Axe-wielding arsonist torches Ford Ranger
A Qld man was living “rent free” on a friend’s property when he went wild while drunk, setting fire to a ute and making frightening threats.
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Community rallies after ‘nerve-racking’ crash hits vital outreach
A devastating accident has temporarily halted the outreach efforts of a Queensland not-for-profit, but the community is stepping up to help get them back on the road.
‘There’s oil in there’: Fire crews battle business blaze
A business near Rockhampton has been evacuated with fire crews battling a blaze inside the building.
Watch: See what’s happening inside old Lincraft building
This iconic building, which stands in the centre of Toowoomba’s CBD, is getting a much-needed facelift after former owner Lincraft moved out. TAKE A VIDEO TOUR
100+ faces for action packed Gargett Rodeo 2025
It was a spectacular night at the Gargett Rodeo where riders put themselves to the eight-second test. CHECK OUT THE MEGA GALLERY.
Gold Coast ‘gun’ scare: Man’s alleged threat sparks police cordon
A night out at a Gold Coast pub took a tense turn when a man allegedly brandished what appeared to be a handgun, leading to a police standoff. Read what happened.
He dragged teen girl off street, put a rope around her neck
The Supreme Court has given its reasons for not supporting an appeal against the sentence of a man who attacked a teenage girl in the middle of the night and dragged her into his car with a rope around her neck.
‘Check out properly’: Mackay councillor blasted for not showing up
After news of the exit of George Christensen, a Mackay councillor has sensationally asked one of her unnamed colleagues to step down if he won’t step up as another weighed in with a football analogy.
Police cars allegedly rammed by man evading arrest
A man is in custody after he was arrested in dramatic scenes that saw two police cars rammed in a stolen car.
Ruthless ramming: Officers hurt, ATV wrecked in shocking GC attack
A shocking attack has left two Gold Coast police officers hospitalised after their ATV was deliberately rammed. Read what happened.
Island backlash over hi-tech shark control offensive
Queensland’s $88 million shark control revamp has ignited backlash from North Stradbroke Island, where residents say the measures are damaging marine ecosystems.
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