Region braces for further heavy rain, flash flooding
Two tropical lows continue to fuel cyclonic rainfall across coastal areas of north Queensland as residents prepare to evacuate.
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Investigation after man attacked by ‘massive’ kangaroo
Authorities have launched an investigation after a man was badly injured in an attack outside his home by a kangaroo believed to be 100kg and two metres tall.
Woman dies in raging floodwaters as deluge continues
A woman is dead after a rescue boat flipped in fast-rising floodwaters as a once-in-a-century deluge prompts evacuation alerts.
Tragic disaster memories flood back for sodden city
Floodwaters that have cut power, closed major roads and destroyed a major bridge are triggering bad memories for a rain-ravaged city.
Teenager dead in island shark attack
A teenager died in a fatal shark attack after she was bitten on the upper body while swimming.
Second death rocks region as falling floods reveal body
The body of an 82-year-old woman has been found in receding floodwaters, doubling a rain-ravaged region's death toll after days of record rain.
Probe sparks fears for trans patient’s mental health
A Queensland mum says she would have lost her daughter if she couldn't have accessed gender-affirming care as the state government hits pause on the service.
Baby’s ‘heart stopped’ after mum gave drugs, court told
A social media influencer has applied for bail after being accused of "offensive" acts, making her infant nearly fatally ill, in order to gain fame and money.
‘Catastrophic’ damage to reefs from ocean heatwaves
A marine heatwave has caused "catastrophic" damage to the Great Barrier Reef but another region is also suffering the impacts of rising ocean temperatures.
Young trans patients denied hormone therapy amid probe
Critics slam a state government's suspension of hormone therapies for young trans patients amid a probe, saying it will cause "immeasurable trauma".
System ‘failed to protect’ girl from parents, church
The system "failed to protect" a diabetic girl killed by her parents and a small religious group who withheld her medication for days, the victim's sister says.
Staff abused after sparking hormone therapy probe
A state government has defended its position after critics slammed its landmark decision to block hormone therapies for young trans patients.
Social media influencer accused of drugging baby bailed
A social media influencer accused of drugging her baby to gain game online fame by manufacturing symptoms that led to surgery has been granted bail.
Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms
A rain-hit region is on cyclone watch with multiple tropical lows looming in northern Australia after heavy showers sparked flooding and water rescues.
Cold-case murder accused remains behind bars
A man accused of killing his partner decades ago initially requested to appear via videolink in a courtroom a short drive from the alleged crime scene.
Warning to parents after dingo attacks four-year-old
Rangers are urging parents to be vigilant after a dingo attacked a four-year-old at a popular Queensland tourist destination.
Dutton adds Trump-style government efficiency role
A Trump-style "government efficiency" portfolio has been included in Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's rejigged shadow ministry.
Nine-year-old boy allegedly murdered in Townsville
Police are investigating the alleged murder of a nine-year-old boy in far north Queensland.
Two-year-old bitten in second dingo attack in two days
Two people have been bitten by dingoes in separate attacks at a popular tourist destination during the busy Australia Day long weekend.
Dead nine-year-old suffered ‘significant’ head injury
Police allege a nine-year-old boy had been in the care of a 24-year-old woman at the time of his death, as she faced court on one charge of murder.
Alleged cop shooter ‘attacked woman’ before altercation
A man allegedly assaulted a woman at a hospital before he went on to shoot a police officer in the leg, be shot twice himself and tasered during his arrest.
Inquiry launched into ‘failures’ of child protection
The failures of a state's child protection and working-with-children checks will be probed following the jailing of one of Australia's worst pedophiles.
Child killer life term could hinge on medical reports
A child killer faced court for a review of his indefinite sentence with his head now bald and black beard mostly grey after about 25 years in custody.
Knives should be locked up in retailers, union says
A union is calling for all retailers to keep knives under lock and key after a supermarket worker was allegedly stabbed by a teenager.
Gang shooting victim ‘tracked with iPhone’, judge hears
A man used an iPhone app and GPS tracker to locate a murder victim ahead of a fatal shooting linked to organised crime, a prosecutor has alleged.
Ballooning capital works blamed for budget blowout
A state will be in the red for some years as its government flags swelling infrastructure costs, as the opposition warns of the risk of potential spending cuts.
Lehrmann to seek trial without jury on rape allegations
Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann will seek a judge-alone trial, which is granted for complex cases or when there has been significant publicity.
Man strangled wife believing she stole his ID cards
A man murdered his wife during a drug-induced psychosis as he believed she had stolen his identity cards.
Warning of waterfall dangers after teen deaths
Experts are warning of the hidden dangers at waterfalls after two teens tragically died at a popular swimming spot.
Mum accused of poisoning child seeks protective custody
The lawyer for a woman accused of giving her child unauthorised medication wants her to be in protective custody due to the publicity of the case.
Man charged over tobacconist firebombing
Police allege a man assaulted and threatened a tobacconist store owner before throwing an explosive device into the shop.