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A Far North Queensland man accused of causing a fatal stolen car crash could have his charges upgraded to murder. The tragic incident has devastated the local community and sparked intense demands for action on vehicle theft.
Ipswich mother Nicole Law has been awarded the prestigious Clarke Gold Medal for bravery after shielding a teenager from a bow-and-arrow attacker. Her calm intervention successfully disarmed the assailant, saving the young girl's life during the 2020 incident.
A Townsville court has discharged the jury in the trial of former Mount Isa priest Neville Joseph Creen after they failed to reach a unanimous verdict. The 86-year-old pleaded not guilty to historical child sexual abuse charges dating back nearly 50 years.
A Brisbane-based builder has been fined $17,270 by the Gold Coast Council after dewatering from a luxury construction site turned Palm Beach canals a shocking rust-orange. Local residents are refusing to eat fish from the area, while water scientists warn the runoff could indicate harmful acid soil disturbance.
A troubling new study reveals that parental facilitation is the leading driver of underage gambling in Australia, with many parents actively enabling bets for their children. Researchers warn that this normalization is fueling a growing adolescent addiction crisis.
Queensland’s Health Minister has ordered an urgent review of fertility guidelines that forced women to seek government exemptions to use their own embryos. Legal experts and advocates have condemned the rules, calling the policy discriminatory against same-sex couples.
Queensland has officially recorded its first case of H5 bird flu, following the discovery of a dead petrel washed ashore on Moreton Island. While authorities assure the risk to human health remains low, heightened surveillance efforts are now underway across the state.
Federal prosecutors have compiled thousands of exhibits and dozens of witness statements against Gold Coast property developer David McWilliams over an alleged $10 million NDIS fraud scheme. Court proceedings revealed new details today as McWilliams faces 13 criminal charges related to misappropriated disability housing funds.
Cotton growers in northern and central Queensland are racing against time to combat a new and potentially devastating fungal disease. The mysterious Ramularia leaf spot threatens crop yields and fibre quality, prompting urgent industry-wide action.
An international traveller has been arrested at Sydney International Airport and charged with allegedly attempting to bribe a public official with $20,000 cash in Brisbane. The apprehension followed a swift multi-agency investigation triggered by the official's diligent reporting of the incident.
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