Queensland creates public sex offender register
Queensland announces Australia's first publicly accessible sex offender register, with Daniel Morcombe's parents championing the reform and pushing for nationwide adoption to enhance child safety.
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Australian tourist found dead on Coral Expeditions cruise ship
A 75-year-old Australian man has been found dead in his cabin aboard the Coral Adventurer cruise ship during a journey to see a rare solar eclipse, prompting investigations by Queensland Police.
Woman dies on luxury cruise ship near Lizard Island
A 47-year-old woman has tragically died aboard a Coral Expeditions cruise ship while visiting the picturesque Lizard Island. Emergency services responded but were unable to save her.
Woman found dead after disappearing from cruise ship
A Queensland woman has been found deceased in mysterious circumstances after disappearing from a cruise ship near Australia's remote Lizard Island, sparking a major search operation.
Brisbane students protest 'impossible' history exam
Year 12 students in Queensland are demanding a marking review after confronting what they describe as an unfairly difficult Ancient History exam that failed to reflect their curriculum studies.
Queensland schools taught wrong Caesar topic
A significant curriculum error has been uncovered in Queensland high schools, where students studied the wrong Roman leader for months due to a major administrative oversight.
Woman dies after suspected lizard bite on Australian cruise
A dream cruise to Queensland's Lizard Island turns to tragedy as a passenger dies following a suspected lizard bite, sparking safety concerns about wildlife encounters.
Mother drowns three children in Texas mansion tragedy
A Texas mother has confessed to drowning her three children, aged 3, 5 and 7, in the family bathtub after claiming her marriage had become 'miserable'. The tragic incident unfolded in the family's upscale mansion, leaving the community in shock.
Giant hail, destructive winds batter Queensland and Victoria
Severe thunderstorms have unleashed tennis ball-sized hailstones and destructive winds across southeast Queensland and Victoria, leaving thousands without power and causing widespread damage to homes and vehicles.
Girl, 9, dies on birthday after car illness
A family celebration turns to tragedy as a nine-year-old girl passes away after becoming unwell during a car trip, with emergency services rushing to the scene in a desperate attempt to save her.
Major Queensland motorway closed after serious triple-vehicle crash
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a devastating three-vehicle collision on the Pacific Motorway between Beenleigh and Yatala, with multiple people trapped and serious injuries reported. The major route to the Gold Coast remains closed as investiga
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli: One Year On
One year into his premiership, Queensland's David Crisafulli has defied expectations with a pragmatic approach that's winning over critics and reshaping state politics. Discover how this conservative leader is tackling housing, health and economic challen
Toddler dies in Gold Coast police station crash tragedy
A two-year-old boy has tragically died after a vehicle collided with a police station on the Gold Coast. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the child in this devastating incident.
Woman fights for life after girl dies in Cotswolds tragedy
A quiet Cotswolds village has been rocked by tragedy as a 49-year-old woman fights for her life in hospital while police investigate the death of a young girl at a local property.
Woman charged with murder in Queensland house fire tragedy
A 42-year-old woman faces murder charges after a devastating house fire claimed the lives of a mother and her two young sons in Queensland, Australia, in a case that has shocked the local community.
Queensland Indigenous Voice sparks Liberal walkout
Liberal Party members stage dramatic parliamentary walkout over Queensland's proposed Indigenous advisory body, creating political chaos and raising questions about the future of the landmark proposal.
Crocodile invades luxury Queensland resort pool
A terrifying discovery at an exclusive Port Douglas resort has prompted urgent new crocodile warnings for Queensland's tropical north, as a 2.5-metre reptile was found swimming in a luxury pool.
Ben Smee wins Queensland Journalist of the Year award
Guardian Australia's acclaimed reporter Ben Smee has been crowned joint winner of the Queensland Journalist of the Year award for his outstanding investigative work exposing critical environmental and political issues across the state.
Brisbane couple charged over child exploitation material
William Wee and Liat Tan charged with multiple offences relating to child exploitation material in Brisbane court appearance. Case adjourned until October.
Queensland measles outbreak: Urgent health warning issued
Health authorities issue urgent measles alert after confirmed cases across Queensland, including Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Public health warning as infectious disease spreads.
Two young men die in separate North Queensland tragedies
Heartbreak grips North Queensland communities as two young men die in unrelated tragedies just hours apart in Townsville and Romilly Street, with authorities investigating both incidents.
Mother smothered autistic son after hearing voices
A heartbroken mother suffering from psychosis smothered her five-year-old autistic son with a pillow after hearing voices that told her he 'didn't belong in this world', as harrowing court case reveals.
ADF Soldier Dies at Townsville Barracks - Investigation Underway
Australian Defence Force launches investigation after the sudden death of a soldier at Lavarack Barracks in North Queensland, with authorities confirming no suspicious circumstances.
Five dead in suspicious Queensland house fire
Tragedy strikes Gladstone as emergency services discover five bodies in devastating house blaze, with police treating the fire as suspicious and launching major investigation.
Queensland Baby Poisoning: Police Launch Criminal Probe
Queensland police launch criminal investigation after baby suffers suspected poisoning at Townsville University Hospital. Authorities confirm deliberate contamination is being treated as potential criminal matter.
Missing boy Kealin Francisco, 12: Queensland police appeal
Urgent appeal for information as Queensland authorities and family grow increasingly concerned for 12-year-old Kealin Francisco's welfare after his disappearance from Maddison Kent.
British diver killed in Queensland shark attack
Tragic story of British expat Lee Berryman, 37, killed in shark attack while spearfishing off Queensland coast. Friends pay tribute to 'gentle giant' from Sheffield.
NSW Police: 19 arrested in child abuse network bust
A major police operation across New South Wales has resulted in 19 arrests for child abuse material offences, with victims including infants among the 14 children rescued from harm.
Brisbane mother fights to bring disabled daughter home
Louise Grant fights Queensland health authorities for permission to bring her severely disabled daughter home from hospital in emotional custody battle.
Boy suffers chemical burns from deodorant spray
A Queensland family's nightmare as their son suffers severe chemical burns from a common deodorant product, prompting urgent safety warnings from medical experts.
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