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Weather warnings have been issued as destructive winds and extreme heat lash Australia's east coast.

Deadly storms, record heat smash Australia’s east coast

Wild weather has lashed Australia’s east coast, bringing record heat, destructive winds and widespread power outages.

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A state government's ban on puberty blockers for under-18s is the subject of a landmark challenge. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Puberty blocker battle sparks landmark legal challenge

The mother of a transgender teen unable to access hormone therapy after a state ban has launched a legal challenge, sparking protests outside court.

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Rolled Army truck at the scene on Samford Road as emergency crews respond to the crash.

ADF truck involved in multi-vehicle crash, one injured

Just days after an accident claimed the life of a young Australian soldier, a second military vehicle has been involved in a crash and left one person injured.

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A US man linked to the shooting deaths of two Queensland constables has admitted a firearms charge. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND POLICE)

Plea deal for conspiracy theorist linked to Wieambilla shootings

Linked to the shocking Wieambilla shootings, a conspiracy theorist has pleaded guilty to a watered down charge under a plea deal in the United States.

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A mother has rescued three children from inside a caravan that had crashed after being stolen.

Stolen caravan with three kids on board in terrifying crash

A mother plucked three children to safety from inside a caravan that had crashed after being stolen, with a dog injured and an alleged thief to face court.

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A five-year-old left Busy Bees Early Learning Centre through an emergency exit and was missing for up to 18 minutes.

Centre ‘deeply sorry’ after child vanishes and crosses busy roads

Staff had no idea the five-year-old was missing until mum arrived to pick them up.

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Weather warnings have been issued to residents across Australia on Wednesday.

Fires rage as ‘extreme’ weather alert issued

Sweltering conditions and weeks of dry weather have officials on high alert as Australia experiences a spring heatwave that could bring catastrophic results.

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Families of triple-fatal house fire victims speak out

The families who have lost 12-year-old best mates and one of their mothers in a house fire have broken their silence.

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First Nations mayors will have direct access to state ministers on major issues under an accord. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

First Nations councils receive direct line to QLD Government

A landmark pact will allow First Nations councils to advise the state cabinet on major issues, earning comparisons with the failed Voice to Parliament proposal.

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A jury has been hearing final submissions in the trial of a man accused of murdering his landlady. (Samantha Manchee/AAP PHOTOS)

Accused killer 'washed blood off’ in victim’s swimming pool

A man was behind on rent and in the process of being evicted before he allegedly murdered his landlady and washed off her blood in a swimming pool.

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Five people have been hospitalised after ingesting rat poison in Queensland’s Metro South region.

Community on alert with five hospitalised after ‘ingesting rat poison’

There is an urgent investigation underway into the link between the group and the source.

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Hazardous substance that sent five postal workers to hospital identified.

Mystery solved after ‘hazardous substance’ puts five Australia Post workers in hospital

The leakage from the package forced an emergency evacuation of the Queensland post office.

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Measles alert issued after confirmed case linked to school

Parents are urged to stay vigilant as contact tracing continues and more students may have been exposed.

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16 month old Jaylen Troy Priest died a week after suffering a fractured skull at his home. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

'Inconsistencies' trigger appeal in toddler death probe

Information given to detectives investigating the death of a toddler has been inconsistent, police say, prompting an appeal for witnesses.

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Emergency services locked down an Australia Post facility as workers who handled a suspicious package were hospitalised.

Australia Post respond after five workers hospitalised

The workers handled a package that was leaking an unknown substance.

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