Queensland

Australian-Ethiopian actor Mekonnen Knife is heading to his first AACTA Awards nominated for the inaugural Rabanne Breakthrough Artist Award.

Aussie Disney star on ‘surreal’ AACTA Award nomination

A rising Aussie star, known for his role in a Disney movie, is in the running to win the inaugural Rabanne Breakthrough Artist Award at this year’s AACTA Awards.

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A 27-year-old man has been charged with nearly 600 child abuse-related offences after police allegedly found 23,000 files linked to hundreds of victims in Australia and overseas.

WATCH: Man charged with 596 child abuse offences identified

Ethan Burns-Dederer, 27, has been charged with nearly 600 child abuse-related offences after police allegedly found 23,000 files linked to hundreds of victims in Australia and overseas.

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The parents of a three-week-old baby have been charged following his death.

Aussie parents charged after three-week-old baby dies

The parents of a three-week-old baby have been charged following his death after he was rushed to a South Brisbane hospital in a critical condition.

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A house fire has left a single mother’s house destroyed and two children fighting for life.

Fire razes single mum’s home, kids fighting for life

‘She has spent her career caring for others and is now facing unimaginable heartbreak.’

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Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom has been tracked down in Queensland amid an international manhunt.

On-the-run Aussie champ explains his version of events

The former star’s whereabouts has been a ‘mystery’ since 2024 but now he’s been tracked down.

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Giant python eats pet cat as snake catcher sounds warning.

Python devours pet cat as snake catcher issues stark warning

A viral video of a giant python that swallowed a pet cat is shocking viewers and prompting renewed warnings during peak snake season.

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Yas Matbouly has been charged.
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A worker has died after a bulldozer rolled over at a cement site.

Tragedy as man killed in bulldozer rollover at worksite

Vision from the scene shows the aftermath of the heavy machine rollover.

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Concrete truck spill on Hale Sreet causes severe peak hour delays.

Concrete spill sparks major peak hour delays in Brisbane

A concrete spill has caused heavy congestion for Brisbane commuters this morning, with traffic backed up across several routes.

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Chinese investigative team will travel to Australia to assist police in searching for the man responsible to pouring hot coffee on a baby.

Major update after Aussie baby burnt with coffee

There has been a major development involving Chinese authorities after an Australian baby had a thermos of hot coffee thrown over him, causing serious injuries.

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A baby is fighting for life after being struck by a Toyota Corolla on the Gold Coast.

Baby fighting for life after pram hit by car

A baby is fighting for life, and a woman is injured after being struck by a car in Queensland.

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A man has been charged with three counts of rape and one count of alleged murder.

Police probe alleged rape, attempted murder on walking track

A man has been charged with attempted murder and rape after he allegedly assaulted a woman on a popular walking track.

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Emergency services at the scene of a light plane crash at Jacobs Well on the Gold Coast.

Tragic update after horror Gold Coast plane crash

New details have been shared after a plane crashed on the Gold Coast, confirming two men from different states have died.

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The discovery of human remains have put an end to a brutal eight-year long search for a 22-year-old man.

Heartbreaking update as grisly find ends eight-year search

The discovery of human remains have put an end to a brutal eight-year long search for a 22-year-old man.

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Emergency crews attend to multiple e-scooter and e-bike incidents across Queensland overnight.