Queensland

Vahid Reza Adib has been excused from facing court for the first time after being charged with rape. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Ex-premier's partner skips first rape case court date

A lawyer for the partner of a former state premier has sought for the man to be excused from appearing in court to face rape charges.

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An ammonia leak forced a mass evacuation at an Ipswich abattoir.

Five people hospitalised after dangerous factory gas leak

Almost 900 workers were evacuated from the building as emergency services were called to the scene of the dangerous chemical leak.

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The parents of a little boy who was left fighting for his life after a terrifying cake decorating mishap have provided an update from hospital.

‘Day by day’: Update after cake mishap leaves toddler in ICU

A 14-month-old boy’s parents have provided an update after a baking mishap left their son left fighting for life in the intensive care unit.

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Plans to build a Trump Tower on the Gold Coast have been pulled just months after the deal was signed. 

Trump Tower axes Gold Coast plan months after inking deal

It’s only been three months since the Trump Organisation signed the deal to bring the luxury hotel to Australian soil.

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

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.

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

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
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

Pram attack accused hit with additional serious charges

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

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