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 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 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.
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.
Queensland Police have launched an investigation into wildlife conservationist Bob Irwin following a complaint. The 84-year-old father of the late Steve Irwin denies any wrongdoing.
Met Police launch urgent appeal to find missing Westminster schoolboy, Sebastian Saba, 12, last seen near Pimlico Academy. Public urged to share information.
Discover how a historic 50km rail corridor in Central Queensland is being transformed into a world-class cycling trail, promising to boost eco-tourism and breathe new life into rural communities.
The family of British backpacker Oliver Pugh makes a desperate plea for help as the massive search operation in the harsh Australian outback enters a critical phase amidst extreme heat.
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.
Suffolk Constabulary issues a public appeal for information on the whereabouts of Tyler, a vulnerable teenager missing from Ipswich since Sunday evening.
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.
A missing 10-year-old boy from South Wales was found safe after a massive 54-hour search. The resilient youngster survived by eating blackberries and drinking from a stream while lost in dense woodland.
Greater Manchester Police launch a desperate public appeal to find Levi Davis, a 19-year-old who disappeared from the Bolton area. Concerns are growing for his welfare as his disappearance is described as 'out of character'.
The heartbroken mother of 15-year-old Elsa Ogunbiyi makes an emotional public appeal for information after her daughter disappears from their Westminster home. Police are urgently investigating.
Gardai launch a major public appeal to find a 13-year-old boy last seen in the Donabate area of North Dublin. The public is urged to share information.
A desperate international search is underway for two-year-old British toddler Oliver Pugh, who vanished from a Costa Blanca resort. Spanish police are investigating a suspected parental abduction after he disappeared with his father, Ashley Pugh.
A Queensland single mother's life transformed overnight after winning £1.2 million in Bronte's lottery. Discover her emotional reaction and future plans.
Concerns are mounting for a vulnerable 13-year-old girl, Liridona Ademaj, who vanished from her Westminster home on Thursday. Metropolitan Police launch public appeal for sightings.
The miraculous discovery of a British boy, missing for six years after a family holiday to Spain turned into an abduction, stuns authorities. His grandmother and grandfather are now the focus of an international investigation.
Met Police issue desperate plea for help to find missing 13-year-old schoolgirls, Lola and Elsa, last seen in Westminster. Concerns are growing for their safety and wellbeing.
Kent Police have released new CCTV believed to show missing father Tom Phillips and one of his children, as the nationwide search enters a critical new phase.
The family of 19-year-old Jay Slater from Lancashire issues a desperate plea for help as the search enters a critical phase in the mountainous Teno Rural Park of Tenerife. Spanish authorities continue the operation.
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.
Exclusive: Chilling new witness accounts and evidence reveal the frantic final moments before Emmanuel Popo vanished in New York, as his desperate family pleads for answers.
Thames Valley Police issue desperate plea for information as 22-year-old Oxford University student Andrew Hunt remains missing for over a week. Last seen in Summertown area.
Toby John Joseph Johns, 44, from South Wales, has mysteriously disappeared from his Costa del Sol home. Spanish police and distraught family launch desperate search amid growing concerns for his safety.
Police have launched a major search operation for Sarah Mayhew, 38, who vanished after a night out in Bristol. Authorities are urgently appealing for witnesses and any information on her whereabouts.
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
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.