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Cairns Measles Outbreak Warning After Infectious Visit

Queensland Health sounds the alarm as a measles-infected traveller from overseas visits busy public spots in Cairns. Health officials are urgently contacting potential contacts as the highly contagious viral threat spreads.

Valerie Kneale's Chilling Final Words Revealed In Inquest

The inquest into the tragic death of Valerie Kneale on the Isle of Man takes a sinister turn as her husband reveals her haunting final words, 'we’ll meet again soon', uttered just hours before her unexplained fatal fall.

Tourists trash sacred Cape York Tip, sparking outrage

Outrage erupts as visitors to Queensland's iconic Cape York peninsula leave behind a trail of destruction, dumping tonnes of rubbish and damaging sacred Indigenous sites at the northernmost point of the Australian mainland.

Queensland trucking company collapses after 23 years

A major Queensland transport company with a 23-year history has entered liquidation, collapsing with massive debts and leaving dozens of employees without jobs in a severe blow to the region's freight industry.

Qld MPs back police powers for instant DV orders

Queensland Parliament approves controversial legislation granting police authority to issue on-the-spot domestic violence protection orders, sparking intense debate over civil liberties and victim safety.

Wieambilla Ambush: Two Police Officers and Neighbour Slain

A routine welfare check in rural Queensland turned into a deadly ambush, claiming the lives of two young police officers and an innocent neighbour. The tragic incident at a remote Wieambilla property has shocked Australia and sparked a major investigation

Daniel Morcombe's Parents Back Qld's Offender Register

Bruce and Denise Morcombe, the grieving parents of Daniel Morcombe, back Queensland's groundbreaking new public child sex offender register. Discover how 'Daniel's Law' aims to empower parents and enhance community safety.

Melbourne Stabbing Inquest: Family Demands Security Answers

A coronial inquest into the tragic 2017 stabbing death of Indian national Sham Lal at a Melbourne shopping centre has heard shocking claims of security failures and a 'preventable' attack, as his heartbroken family seeks justice.

Sunshine Coast Lockdown: Armed Police Hunt Gunman

Exclusive: Sunshine Coast residents in lockdown as specialist police, including the Critical Incident Response Team, scour bushland for an armed suspect following a dramatic shooting incident near a popular shopping precinct. Ongoing manhunt continues.

Queensland Corruption: 33% Witnessed It, 54% Silent

A damning report from Queensland's corruption watchdog reveals a deep-seated culture of silence, with 33% of public servants witnessing corruption and 54% failing to report it. Discover the alarming findings and the call for urgent reform.

Blind woman dies after being scalded by cup of tea in care home

A damning inquest reveals systemic failures at a UK care home after an 89-year-old blind resident, Jeanette Williams, suffered fatal burns from a negligently served cup of tea. The coroner issues a formal prevention of future deaths report.

Skydiver's Death Ruled 'Gross Negligence' After Harness Fail

A coroner has ruled that a series of instructor errors led to the death of Belinda Taylor, 44, who fell from 3,500ft during a skydive in Peterlee. The inquest heard how a 'catastrophic failure' to properly secure her harness was the direct cause of the fa

4-year-old dies in Waterworld pool tragedy

A heartbreaking incident at Waterworld has led to the death of a four-year-old girl, with an inquest now underway to uncover the details of the tragic event.

Inquest reveals failings in teen's mental health care

A coroner's inquest into the death of 17-year-old Ruth Szymankiewicz has uncovered serious lapses in care at Huntercombe Hospital in Taplow, raising urgent questions about mental health treatment for young people.

Neglect contributed to patient death - coroner

A coroner has ruled that neglect contributed to the death of Ruth Szymankiewicz at Huntercombe Hospital in Taplow, raising serious concerns over patient safety in mental health care.

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