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A tragic mid-air collision between two firefighting helicopters battling a severe blaze west of Athens has left two crew members dead and two injured. The incident highlights the severe risks emergency crews face as extreme wildfires spread across Southern Europe.
South-East Queensland residents can look forward to a brief dose of sunshine mid-week as recent coastal showers clear out. However, weather forecasters warn that gusty winds and cool temperatures are set to return just in time for Ekka week.
Residents in the small Queensland town of Texas are launching an ambitious $750,000 fundraising campaign to build a local aged care facility. The grassroots push aims to ensure elderly locals and dementia patients can remain close to their families instead of being forced to relocate.
A 50-year-old Cairns woman has been accidentally shot in the leg by police during a dramatic confrontation with an armed man in Mount Sheridan. Both the innocent bystander and the alleged offender are now in stable condition after the Saturday afternoon incident.
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.
A young Brisbane boy, Leo Slattery, finds profound inspiration in football superstar Lionel Messi, not just for his skills but for a rare health condition they both share. Diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, Leo's family highlights the vital role of Australia's healthcare system in managing his treatment.
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.
A surge of women is entering traditionally male-dominated trades across Queensland, from butchery to plumbing. Despite this positive shift, experts warn that "nasty sexism" and a lack of support for critical life stages like pregnancy continue to hinder their long-term success.
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