Fraser Barton
Man shot in backyard by police responding to house fire
A man is in a critical condition after being shot by police attending a house fire. The 39-year-old was rushed to hospital...
‘Unhinged’: 4500 jobs to be slashed in ANZ restructure
The ANZ will slash thousands of jobs as it embarks on a major restructure, sparking criticism of the “unhinged” decision. ANZ –...
‘Completely unacceptable’: Katter lashed for outburst
Federal MPs have lashed colleague Bob Katter after his threatening confrontation with a TV journalist who asked him about his family background....
‘You’re a racist’: Bob Katter raises fist at reporter
Maverick federal MP Bob Katter threatened to punch a journalist after his heritage was questioned ahead of so-called pro-Australia marches planned across...
Nationals leader to shed light on coalition bust-up
Three months after their brief split, Nationals leader David Littleproud is set to explain to the party faithful why the coalition fractured....
Inmates allegedly made a meal of guinea pigs
Guinea pigs have allegedly been slaughtered and eaten by prisoners working at an animal shelter. Allegations of the acts by inmates at...
Billions locked in as deal secures Games’ future
A deal locking in billions for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been struck between Queensland and the federal government to...
Third person charged over murder of Pheobe Bishop
A third person has been charged over the disappearance and murder of teenager Pheobe Bishop. Queensland Police have charged a 30-year-old man...
Beach tragedy leaves two dead, one in hospital
A man and teenager believed to be British tourists have died after drowning at a popular Queensland beach. Three people were reportedly...
Near miss as cyclone-prone region hit again
One of Australia’s most cyclone-prone regions has been hit again, with a damaging system crossing the northwest coast. But one of the...