Queensland

An elderly man has died and the hunt for a driver is underway after a car fled the scene of a crash in Queensland.
Queensland
Sarah Keszler

Man dead, woman fights for life as police question driver who fled scene

The car was driving down the wrong side of the highway, forcing the other driver to take evasive action.

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An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal fall is underway.
Queensland
Peta Rasdien

Young man fleeing police falls six storeys to his death

A young man has died after falling from the sixth storey of a building while trying to flee police. 

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The two-year-old girl reportedly suffered a significant neck injury. Stock photo
Queensland
Peta Rasdien

Toddler seriously injured in vicious dog attack

A toddler has been rushed to hospital with potentially life threatening injuries after a terrifying dog attack.

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The family of a young Queensland boy who was left fighting for life after inhaling non-edible decorating powder have given a promising update on his condition
Queensland
Sarah Keszler

‘Little warrior’: Update on toddler who inhaled cake decorating powder

Young Dustin fell critically ill in a terrifying ordeal for his parents.

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Carron Scott, 60, was driving to work when she was killed in a head-on crash involving an allegedly stolen ute.
Queensland
Katharina Loesche

Family remember ‘remarkable’ nurse killed in head-on crash horror

Carron and her husband had just celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary.

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A dramatic rooftop rescue is underway in inner-city Brisbane after a fire broke out on the top level of a multistorey building, leaving a person stranded above the blaze.
Queensland
Andrew Hedgman

Dramatic rooftop rescue as inner-city blaze breaks out

A rooftop rescue is unfolding after a fire broke out in a multistorey building, leaving emergency crews working urgently to reach a person stranded above the blaze.

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The child remains in the intensive care unit in a stable condition.
Queensland
Peta Rasdien

Woman charged with torture, neglect as child hospitalised

Charges have been laid after a 10-year-old girl was admitted to hospital with significant injuries.

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A young man is fighting for life after a motorbike crash at Redland Bay.
Queensland
Hayley Taylor

Motorcyclist fights for life after horrific intersection crash

The 28-year-old man suffered life-threatening head and internal injuries.

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Former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s partner Reza Adib has been charged.
Queensland
Demi Huang

Ex-premier’s boyfriend facing rape charges no longer accredited surgeon at hospital

He is accused of sexually assaulting a younger woman at a Gold Coast apartment.

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Police and forensic officers search the beachfront apartment of Dr Vahid Reza Adib, partner of former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, during an active investigation.
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Politics
Katharina Loesche

Crime scene declared after home of former premier’s partner raided

No charges have been laid.

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A woman has been charged with serious assault after allegedly using a pram to knock a 77-year-old woman to the ground in Maryborough’s CBD.
Queensland
Katharina Loesche

Pram attack accused hit with additional serious charges

The alleged victim, a 77-year-old woman, suffered a sprained wrist.

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Worker killed after being crushed loading stock at worksite near Toowoomba.
Queensland
Sarah Keszler

Man crushed in shocking workplace incident involving crates

Staff were moving stock when the fatal incident happened.

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A major road has been closed after two trucks crashed and caught fire near Toowoomba.
Queensland
Sarah Keszler

Man killed after trucks catch fire in crash

The Queensland road is expected to remain closed for several hours.

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Emergency crews were called after a car flipped, killing a woman and injuring her dog.
Queensland
Katharina Loesche

Tragedy as woman killed by rolled car while walking her dog

Police said a blue Honda Jazz was travelling along a bend in a 70km/h zone when disaster struck.

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The elderly woman falls to the ground after being struck by a pram in the middle of the footpath.
Queensland
Katharina Loesche

Shocking footage captures pram knocking elderly woman to the ground

Police are urging the victim to come forward.

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