Queensland News

Wed 26 Feb 2020

Quaden’s perfect response to vile trolls

Quaden’s perfect response to vile trolls

The bullied boy, whose emotional video captivated the world last week, has cheekily hit back at the trolls who accused him of faking his age.

Blind woman to scale Kilimanjaro for Guide Dog mission

premium_icon Blind woman to scale Kilimanjaro for Guide Dog mission

ALTHOUGH she has lived most of her life without sight, Pittsworth mother Lisa McEwan says she has a vision.

Derail or fail: The risk Kate Jones just had to take

premium_icon Derail or fail: The risk Kate Jones just had to take

Her decision to scrap the Cross River Rail board and take control of the $5.4b is a massive risk, but in an era of big-budget blowouts, it’s one she had to take

Accused killer ended teenager's life over $500, court told

Accused killer ended teenager's life over $500, court told

A Queensland pensioner has faced court, charged with murder, over the death of a teenage girl after an alleged sexual liaison.

UPDATE: Car crash on country road claims driver's life

premium_icon UPDATE: Car crash on country road claims driver's life

A single-vehicle crash on an isolated road has been confirmed as fatal.

Officer sprayed with liquid during prisoner exchange

premium_icon Officer sprayed with liquid during prisoner exchange

A balloon filled with liquid at a prison near Brisbane has sparked an ugly and bizarre incident.

Morning crash leaves car on its roof, two in hospital

premium_icon Morning crash leaves car on its roof, two in hospital

TWO people have been transported to Bundaberg Hospital after a car rolled on its roof at Millbank this morning.

Coronavirus creates ‘ghost towns’ in Brisbane’s south

premium_icon Coronavirus creates ‘ghost towns’ in Brisbane’s south

No new cases of coronavirus have been detected in Queensland for two weeks, but people are still boycotting restaurants, supermarkets and events

Mum drink driving six times over with unrestrained child

premium_icon Mum drink driving six times over with unrestrained child

AN unrestrained child was climbing over car seats as their mother blew six times the legal limit in a roadside random breath test.

‘True warrior’: Family despair over Bruce Hwy deaths

premium_icon ‘True warrior’: Family despair over Bruce Hwy deaths

One of the two men killed in a horrific Bruce Hwy crash near Mackay has been remembered as a “true warrior” and a friend with “the biggest heart of pure gold”.

Man caught twice with drugs, utensils slapped with $900 fine

premium_icon Man caught twice with drugs, utensils slapped with $900 fine

The defendant was first found with drugs in his car, and on a second occasion, admitted to police he had been smoking marijuana.

‘I couldn’t die yet’: Man’s incredible story of survival

premium_icon ‘I couldn’t die yet’: Man’s incredible story of survival

A Sunshine Coast man whose life was on the line proved just how wrong statistics can be after battling a disease no person wants to face.

Tigerair shuts Brisbane base, cuts flights in $99m crash

premium_icon Tigerair shuts Brisbane base, cuts flights in $99m crash

Tigerair’s fleet will be reduced and operations cut as Virgin Australia Group records a $99m loss.

Forensic probe into claims Qld coal samples forged

premium_icon Forensic probe into claims Qld coal samples forged

A FORENSIC investigation is under way into allegations an analysis of coal samples was amended to make the product look better quality than it was.

Teens swept into Platypus Beach floodwaters rescued

premium_icon Teens swept into Platypus Beach floodwaters rescued

Strong currents pushed the teens from shore. Crews found the group clinging to logs and concrete pylons.

Last chance to enter Dogs of Oz competition

Last chance to enter Dogs of Oz competition

Dogs of Oz has been searching far and wide for Australia’s Top Dog and the entries have been coming in fast. Here’s your last chance to enter.

Hannah’s brother: 'He made them suffer'

premium_icon Hannah’s brother: 'He made them suffer'

Hannah Clarke’s brother has spoken out about the phone call that changed his life forever and told how his sister’s killer was “a selfish and sadistic person”.

Man wants to sue after spending six weeks in jail

premium_icon Man wants to sue after spending six weeks in jail

Alan Jorgensen was defending a minor fraud charge in 2018 when he was thrown in jail for six weeks without warning.

Peak fears as Balonne River rages towards 12m danger zone

premium_icon Peak fears as Balonne River rages towards 12m danger zone

Communities in Queensland’s southwest are being warned to expect floodwaters to peak as some residents are evacuated.

Cairns charity founder to appear on MAFS

premium_icon Cairns charity founder to appear on MAFS

A favourite of the Far North music scene will be looking for love on one of television’s most controversial shows next week.

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