QLD Reporter — local news from Queensland

A military vehicle rollover incident in the Northern Territory that killed an Australian soldier was not the first training incident involving the six-wheel Supacat transporter. Defence has confirmed a previous incident occurred in 2020 where one of the vehicles tipped over during a driver training course.

As living costs rise, many are considering renting out a spare room to make ends meet. However, experts warn that there are several financial and non-financial factors to consider before taking on a new housemate.

A 19-year-old man has been ordered to wear an electronic monitoring device while out on bail after allegedly threatening to "blow up" a unit block in Morningside, Brisbane. The teenager, Harley Adams, was charged with hate crime offences following an alleged racist outburst.

Hospitalizations related to e-scooter and e-bike accidents are on the rise in Australia, with teenage boys being disproportionately affected. New data coding systems are expected to improve understanding of the risks surrounding e-mobility devices.

Queensland's ambulance ramping crisis has been exposed by frontline paramedics, who say they are spending entire shifts with patients stuck outside overcrowded public hospital emergency departments. The crisis has led to concerns about delayed response times and the impact on patient care.

Queensland's parliament is set to pass laws that will see repeat offenders, including children, face a minimum one-year jail sentence for committing a serious offence on bail. The laws have been met with concerns from advocates and unions, who warn they will expose more children to inhumane conditions and increase pressure on jails and courts.

The Queensland government is pushing ahead with its target to build one million homes in 20 years, despite concerns from residents and industry leaders. The plan has sparked debate about the suitability of development in certain areas and the need for more skilled workers in the construction sector.