New lifejacket laws make waves as debate set to hit Parliament
Queensland’s new lifejacket laws will be under fire in state parliament this week, with a potential debate set to flare up over the practicalities of the broad new regulations.
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‘As big as my hand’: Teen catches deadly jellyfish at popular beach
The 14-year-old was performing a routine jellyfish ‘drag’ at the North Queensland beach when he noticed the creature that would close the beach for most of the day
Watch: 10 rescues in hours as swimmers smashed by 2m tide, rips
Rough conditions have caught swimmers off guard on the Sunshine Coast amid a busy festival. It comes after a woman was pulled from the surf in a life-threatening condition further south on the Gold Coast. PHOTOS, VIDEO.
Lucky escape for men injured after car rolls on highway
Emergency crews were called out to the Warrego Highway after a car carrying two men veered off the road and flipped several times.
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Call-outs at opposite ends of state in early start to snake season
Paramedics have responded to three reports of snake bites in the state’s southeast, north and Burnett region in little more than 24 hours. DETAILS.
Squatter who attacked elderly neighbour fronts court
A court was told an ongoing neighbourhood dispute turned violent, landing a Toowoomba teenager in court, but that wasn’t the only crime she fronted a magistrate for. DETAILS.
Explained: What sparked major multi-agency river search for 26yo
When a man was reported missing in the Mary River amid a police chase, swarms of emergency crews answered the call. Now, the lead-up to the drama can be revealed.
Arrested: Drugged up mum cut free from highway wreck
Just days after a drugged-up Toowoomba mother was pulled from a wreck on the Warrego Highway after rolling her car, she was again caught behind the wheel while high, unable to talk or stay conscious.
Police sting uncovers alleged ‘cash for demerit points’ fraud scheme
A Warwick man has been charged after a police investigation uncovered an alleged fraud empire spanning three years involving a sophisticated scheme where the 26-year-old allegedly helped motorists dodge $141,000 in fines.
Labor promises to open Gracemere high school in 2028
A Gracemere high school advocacy group mum who was waiting for the Premier at his abandoned press conference about high school funding has made her own commitment – to hold both parties to account.
Revealed: The 15 Qld towns target of freehold Aboriginal land claims
The 15 Queensland towns where Aboriginal corporations want state land to be handed to them as freehold property can be revealed for the first time. SEE THE MAP
‘Broken apart’: Epic salvage job as 12m+ yacht wrecked on rocks
A flash yacht has been destroyed during wild weather along the Queensland coast, sparking a dicey salvage operation involving an excavator, winch lines, and cranes. PHOTOS.
150+ FACES: Smiles, style as hundreds turn out for Ladbrokes Mackay Cup
Bright colours, headbands, and classic suits were on trend as the crowds descended on the Mackay Turf Club for the Ladbrokes Mackay Cup on Saturday. SEE THE PHOTOS
Man faces court for arson after car allegedly set on fire following row
A man who allegedly set fire to a Ford Ranger parked in a carport following a dispute has faced court for the first time. Witnesses towed the vehicle out of the carport before the home sustained significant damage. UPDATED
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