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As ex-tropical cyclone Koji continues to cause havoc in Queensland’s northeast, police have been called on to rescue an unlikely suspect.

WATCH: High steaks rescue of calf swept 70km from home

As ex-tropical cyclone Koji continues to cause havoc in Queensland’s northeast, police have been called on to rescue an unlikely suspect.

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Brisbane Airport International Terminal was evacuated, causing flight delays.

Chaos as passengers evacuated from major Aussie airport

Flights have been delayed after passengers were evacuated from a major Australian airport this morning.

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Northern Queensland towns are starting to count the cost of flooding, with more rain on the way. (HANDOUT/BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY)

Towns cut off as state counts cost of massive flooding

The wet season is off to a torrid start in the country's far north, with stock losses mounting and some communities looking at months of isolation.

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Police and SES investigating in Buccan, after the sudden death of a woman who had been reported missing from Ashgrove, Monday, January 12, 2026 - Richard Walker

Man arrested after death of missing woman

A man has been arrested in a neighbouring Aussie state following a grim update in the search for a missing Brisbane woman not seen in days.

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Wild winds and heavy rain in far north Queensland have closed many roads. (Scott Radford-Chisholm/AAP PHOTOS)

Threat not over as ex-cyclone wreaks havoc on far north

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji barrelled across the east coast, but forecasters are warning residents to brace for more rain and possible devastating floods.

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Communities are bracing for more wild weather as rain continues to hammer an already sodden state. (Scott Radford-Chisholm/AAP PHOTOS)

Thousands without power, roads cut as cyclone hits

Residents in Australia's far north are bracing for torrential rain and flooding as ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji continues its march across the state.

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Tourist dies after being caught in rip at Gold Coast beach

Tourist dies after being caught in rip

A day at the beach has ended in tragedy after a group of swimmers were swept out to sea.

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A tropical low is set to bring heavy rain to residents in Queensland's already-drenched north. (Scott Radford-Chisholm/AAP PHOTOS)

Residents hunker down as brewing cyclone eyes coast

A tropical low is threatening to develop into a cyclone as it approaches a region already reeling from heavy flooding that has isolated communities.

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Queensland Premier David Crisafulli labelled a thief a low life. NewsWire / John Gass

Premier rages as ‘low-life’ risks lives

Queensland’s premier has expressed fury at a particular act as police urge locals to take shelter from an incoming cyclone.

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Two toddlers fighting for life after horrific Sunshine Coast truck crash
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Two toddlers fighting for life after horror Sunshine Coast crash

Toddlers critical after horror crash

The little sisters are clinging to life in hospital.

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A fundraiser has been started for the family to help cover funeral and memorial costs.

Heartbroken family of missing 3yo found dead launch appeal

The grieving family of a three-year-old boy found dead in a car after being reported missing has appealed for public help.

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Convicted child abuser Shannon Norgate has died in hospital after being found unresponsive in a Queensland Correctional Centre.

‘I killed old mate’: Accused murderer of paedo admits attack

An inmate has confessed in court to fatally attacking a convicted child sex offender inside a Queensland jail.

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A man has died in hospital after being found with a head injury outside a Queensland home.

Man dies after being found with head injury outside home

A man has died in hospital after being found with a head injury outside a Queensland home.

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Convicted child abuser Shannon Norgate died following an alleged altercation in prison.

Two charged with murder over notorious paedo’s death

Two men have been charged with the murder of a notorious convicted pedophile, who died following an alleged altercation in prison.

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