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.
Health authorities issue urgent measles alert after confirmed cases across Queensland, including Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Public health warning as infectious disease spreads.
Australia faces an escalating energy emergency with blackout warnings across multiple states, soaring electricity prices, and urgent government intervention as the national grid struggles under extreme weather conditions.
Residents in Oxshott, Surrey were told to stay indoors as emergency services responded to a hazardous chemical incident involving a chlorine gas cloud at a local water treatment facility.
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.
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.
A community in shock as young girl passes away following sudden medical episode at West Sussex primary school. Emergency services rushed to scene but couldn't save her.
A major network outage during NSW's bushfire emergency exposes critical vulnerabilities in Australia's emergency communication systems, leaving rural communities dangerously isolated.
A catastrophic nationwide outage at Optus has left millions of Australians stranded without phone and internet services, with emergency calls failing and businesses facing chaos. The telecommunications giant faces scrutiny as customers demand answers.
A KLM flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles made an emergency landing in Canada after a female passenger suffered a medical emergency and died, sparking an investigation into in-flight medical incidents.
Emergency services battle massive fire in Paris city centre as Prime Minister Gabriel Attal arrives at the scene. Latest updates on evacuations and safety measures.
Police and emergency services intensify search operations for 31-year-old Tara Rawnsley, who vanished during a solo hike in challenging Queensland terrain near Jimna.
Emergency services battle devastating bushfires across Queensland as Moreton Island faces catastrophic conditions, while Sydney reels from a shocking public shooting incident in Croydon Park.
Emergency services rushed to a major migrant accommodation facility in London's Canary Wharf district after reports of a significant fire breaking out, with multiple fire engines responding to the incident.
A senior Queensland police helicopter pilot's staggering £183,000 annual salary has ignited controversy, raising questions about public sector spending and transparency in aviation operations.
Australia Post faces furious backlash after quietly implementing cashless policies across branches, leaving vulnerable customers stranded and prompting government intervention.
A major emergency response unfolded in Brisbane's CBD after a hazardous chemical leak at a CBD medical clinic. Hundreds were evacuated as specialist HAZMAT crews worked to contain the incident.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting pressure as a catastrophic Optus network failure leaves millions unable to contact emergency services, triggering a major review of Australia's telecommunications resilience.
Exclusive: A Queensland father's battle to obtain a Blue Card reveals shocking systemic failures, leaving children potentially at risk and parents in bureaucratic limbo. Investigation uncovers a child safety system in crisis.
A distressed humpback whale calf and its mother became entangled in a controversial shark net off Coolangatta, Queensland, sparking urgent rescue efforts and renewed debate over marine protection measures.
A major gas leak has triggered a large-scale emergency response in Sydney's central business district, forcing evacuations and causing significant disruption. Read the latest updates.
Mining giant BHP faces fierce backlash from Queensland's government after attributing job losses to the state's coal royalty scheme, igniting a heated debate over resource taxes and corporate responsibility.
The Queensland government has announced a controversial ban on pill testing services, drawing fierce criticism from health experts who warn it will put young lives at risk at music festivals and events.
A major gas leak at a popular Sydney restaurant forced a large-scale emergency evacuation, with multiple casualties and a significant emergency service response in Riverstone.
A terminally ill grandfather's heart-wrenching final days have sparked emotional debate as Queensland's assisted dying laws come into effect, allowing patients choice in their final moments.
A young Wooloowin hairdresser's routine sore throat escalated into a life-threatening medical nightmare, resulting in a coma and the amputation of all her limbs. Her courageous story is a stark warning about sepsis.
A Queensland driver's disastrous shortcut attempt ended with his ute stranded on active railway tracks, prompting a dramatic rescue and a stern warning from authorities.
A New Jersey town faces a public health emergency as its council votes to withdraw funding from life-saving ambulance services, leaving residents without guaranteed emergency medical response from January 1st.