Euthanised dingo underscores ‘people problem’ on K’gari
Visitors to Queensland's K'gari are approaching dingoes to take selfies in a trend that has exasperated authorities after a recent attack on a woman jogger.
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K’gari dingo attack points to trend in behaviour change
Queensland's K'gari has had more dingo attacks in the past two years than the previous decade, a mayor believes, after a pack of the animals injured a jogger.
Inquiry into ex-Richmond player’s death to begin
An inquest is set to begin into the death of ex-Richmond footballer and professional boxer Shane Tuck, after he was found to have a brain condition.
Grandmother dies as officer faces Taser assault charges
Grandmother Clare Nowland has died after being tasered at a nursing home a week ago, with a police officer facing three criminal charges over the incident.
Aged care worker receives death threat in Taser fallout
The 33-year-old NSW senior constable who tasered a great-grandmother has been suspended and a worker at the aged care facility has received a death threat.
NSW top cop will not watch tasered grandma bodycam
NSW's police commissioner will not watch video of the tasering of a 95-year-old grandmother in a nursing home, as the elderly woman's condition worsens.
Top cop admits taser footage of 95yo gran confronting
A NSW police officer has been taken off active duty after a 95-year-old woman suffering dementia and on a walking frame was tasered at a nursing home.
Police tasering of grandma sparks calls for reform
A 95-year-old woman with dementia who was tasered by officers in an aged care home has prompted advocacy groups to call for an inquiry.
Seatbelt mandate flagged after horror school bus smash
Victoria could look at mandating seat belts on all buses in response to a crash in Melbourne's west that left several children with traumatic injuries.
Australian student poisoned in Taiwan on the mend
The family of an Australian student who fell seriously ill after ingesting rat poison in Taiwan says his condition is improving.
Boy, 8, injured in Rockhampton dog attack
An eight-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being attacked by a dog at a home in Rockhampton.
Widow of AFL great calls for better concussion support
Action is needed to stop athletes taking the field when concussed, the widow of former footballer Danny Frawley has told a Senate inquiry.
Owners of dogs responsible for attacks could face jail
Queensland's dangerous dog task force will consider tougher penalties for dog owners after a spate of attacks.
Qld premier considers penalty review after dog attacks
Several young children have been taken to hospital after being bitten by dogs in separate incidents in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast.
‘Horror’ rapist fresh out of jail when jogger attacked
A woman clawed at mud trying to break free as she was dragged into a Melbourne creek and nearly drowned by a man who repeatedly raped her.
Concussion class action could be $1b headache for AFL
Margalit Injury Lawyers has launched a class action against the AFL over on behalf of players who suffered concussion-related injuries over almost 40 years.
Former AFL player Liam Picken sues over concussions
Ex-Western Bulldogs player Liam Picken has launched civil action against the club, the AFL and doctors over being sent out to play with cognitive impairments.
Aphasia patients get chance to be ‘part of life again’
A new telehealth program helping rural people with aphasia is showing early signs of success, offering patients 50 hours of speech therapy from their own homes.
Concussed AFL players launch class action
Thousands of AFL players could be eligible for up to $2 million each in concussion compensation as part of a landmark class action to be filed in Victoria.
Man survives crocodile attack in Far North Queensland
A man and his dog have been attacked by a crocodile in Queensland's far north.
Child becomes fifth jellyfish sting victim
A primary school-aged girl has become Fraser Island's fifth jellyfish sting victim in a fortnight after three young girls and a boy were also hospitalised.
Rural people more likely to die on roads
A review of 2.5 million head trauma patients shows rural people are more likely to suffer severe injuries in road crashes than their urban counterparts.
Sharp increase in dog attacks on posties
About 1000 Australia Post workers have been attacked by dogs in just five months, sparking an urgent plea for dog owners to secure their pets.
Driver flees after car hits boy in south Brisbane
A driver has allegedly fled the scene after running a red light and hitting a child when police attempted an intercept in Brisbane.
Man critical after Brisbane gym incident
A man is in a critical condition in a Queensland hospital after suffering a crush injury at a gymnasium in inner Brisbane.
Predicted 15,000 COVID deaths ‘too high’
An infectious diseases expert says more can be done to curb the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths across Australia.
Qld man to face court for attempted murder
A man will face a Gold Coast court charged with attempted murder over a stabbing attack at a public bathroom.
Qld Man critical after being shot in head
Queensland police are piecing together what happened in the lead-up to a man being shot in the head in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane.