Queensland

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An officer has been trapped after a police car and a truck collided on Queensland’s Cunningham Hwy.
Queensland
Demi Huang

Cop fighting for life after police car and truck collide on Queensland road

The officer was trapped in his vehicle and later freed, sustaining life-threatening injuries.

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Incredible footage has captured a tornado forming ovre southeast Queensland
Australia
Georgina Noack

‘Insane’ scenes as tornado forms over Queensland

It looks like something out of The Wizard of Oz, but storm chasers have captured the terrifying formation of a tornado out of a supercell of storms battering southeast Queensland.

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Police are investigating the sudden death of a two-month-old infant.
Australia
Max Corstorphan

Two-month-old baby found with serious injuries dies

A two-month-old baby has died after being found by police at a property with life-threatening injuries. 

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An urgent search is underway for a man missing in extreme heatwave conditions in Central Queensland. 
Australia
Sarah Keszler

Urgent search for man missing in severe heatwave as temperature tops 44C

The mercury is expected to soar again prompting grave concerns for the man’s welfare.

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Two measles alerts have been issued for Western Sydney and the Gold Coast on the same day.
Queensland
Demi Huang

Warning over highly infectious disease brought back by traveller

The two new alerts follow a string of warnings across the country.

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Bruce Lehrmann wants a judge-alone trial to fight rape charges in Queensland. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Queensland
Rex Martinich

Lehrmann to seek trial without jury on rape allegations

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann will seek a judge-alone trial, which is granted for complex cases or when there has been significant publicity.

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A Brisbane police officer (not pictured) has been suspended after being charged with possessing child abuse material. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
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Queensland
David Johns

Second police officer charged over child abuse material

Two Queensland police officers have been suspended after being charged with possessing child abuse material. 

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A security incident has sparked delays at Gold Coast Airport.
Queensland
Sarah Keszler

Security incident at Gold Coast Airport leads to delays

‘The safety and security of all passengers and our team is always our number one priority.’

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Severe to extreme heatwave conditions will impact large parts of Queensland from Wednesday.
Queensland
Digital Staff

Queensland told to prepare for extreme heatwave and storms

The conditions are expected to be dangerous for vulnerable members of the community.

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A toddler has been bitten on the leg by a dingo at a popular tourist destination in Queensland. 
Queensland
Sarah Keszler

Three-year-old bitten by dingo at tourist hot spot

People on a nearby yacht came to help.

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Linley Anyos remains in the Gold Coast University Hospital in a now stable condition.
Australia
Savannah Meacham

Twist after Queensland woman shot in back while moving house

The 33-year-old was seriously injured when she was shot inside a car on the Gold Coast.

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Beau Liddell, 17, who died trying to save a girl who fell from a waterfall, has been hailed a hero. 
Queensland
Sarah Keszler

Hero teenager who died trying to save girl at waterfall identified

‘You left the world a hero, and you will never be forgotten, I love you my brother.’

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Investigators say the main person of interest in a woman's shooting is being held interstate.
Queensland
Savannah Meacham

Suspect in car shooting arrested interstate

The main suspect alleged to have shot a woman in the in the back inside a car has been discovered being held interstate on unrelated weapons offences.

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A man hunt is underway after a woman was found dead on a suburban Queensland street.
Queensland
Matt Shrivell

3D printed gun found as attempted murder charges laid

Police have found a 3D printed gun during their investigations in an attempted murder case after a man was allegedly shot in the head.

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Destiny Otton-Rakuraku, 34, continues to fight for life after she was allegedly set on fire at a home in Kingston
Queensland
Sarah Keszler

‘Devastated’: Family of woman allegedly set on fire reveal heartache

‘She’s strong, so we will be strong for our girl.’

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