
Qld fire chief: Extreme events are the new normal
What was once considered an “extreme” Queensland bushfire season should now be expected every year, firefighters say. Queensland has endured an early-season...

‘Tinderbox’ Queensland urged to keep alert as wind change lowers NSW risk
Queensland remains a “tinderbox” despite favourable bushfire conditions, with Gold Coast hinterland residents on alert while firefighters work to control a blaze....

Children rebuked for starting Queensland fires
Children have ignited at least eight of the dozens of blazes which have contributed to a bushfire emergency across Queensland. Police Commissioner...

Queensland family defamed by Nine in flood report
A wealthy Queensland family awarded a record Australian defamation payout from Alan Jones and his employers for incorrect flood death accusations was...

NSW hit-run suspect stopped at Queensland airport
A British man allegedly involved in fatal hit-and-run near Tweed Heads will be extradited to face court in NSW after he was...

Ex-mayor Andrew Antoniolli avoids jail for fraud
Former Ipswich mayor Andrew Antoniolli has avoided jail for fraudulently using council money to buy charity items. Antoniolli, 48, was found guilty...

Surgical plate found in croc’s stomach might help solve cold case
An orthopaedic plate found in the stomach of a crocodile in Queensland could possibly bring closure to the family of a missing...

Ex-One Nation adviser loses rape appeal
A former One Nation media adviser jailed for the rape and assault of a woman has lost an appeal against his conviction....

Man jailed over attempted murder of former Big Brother star
Former Big Brother contestant Sam Wallace was supporting a mate when he encountered an armed man whose tendencies towards violence were inflamed...

Army man’s XXXX-rated conviction for beer bottle assault quashed
A former army officer has had his conviction overturned for violating a colleague with a beer bottle during drunken celebrations after his...