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.
A desperate search is underway in Wyoming for Mary, an Iowa woman who vanished after a solo hike. Authorities and volunteers scour rugged terrain as her family pleads for information.
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.
A massive police and volunteer operation is scouring Victoria's treacherous Mount Buffalo National Park for Dezi Freeman, 33, who vanished during a solo hike. Concerns are mounting as search teams battle harsh terrain and freezing overnight temperatures.
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.
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.
A group of quick-thinking Boy Scouts from Troop 681 became unlikely heroes after discovering an 80-year-old US Navy veteran, Douglas Montgomery, who had been missing for three days in the rugged Santa Cruz Mountains.
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.
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.
The desperate search for experienced hiker Tom Brown, 64, continues after he sent a final, heartbreaking text to his wife from Scotland's Ben Nevis as a fierce storm closed in. His last message: 'Terrible weather. Very windy. Love you.'
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.
The desperate final text message from missing hiker Grant Gardner has been revealed as the search in Wyoming's treacherous Bighorn Mountains turns to recovery. The 26-year-old's last known communication was a chilling 'no service' warning to his father.
A Queensland single mother's life transformed overnight after winning £1.2 million in Bronte's lottery. Discover her emotional reaction and future plans.
In a miraculous turn of events, 30-year-old Grant Gardner from Minnesota has been found alive after vanishing for ten days in Wyoming's remote Shoshone National Forest. Read the full story of survival against the odds.
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.
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.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Samuel Segal, a young British hiker from London, has died after a catastrophic 100-metre fall in Australia's Blue Mountains. His family has been notified as authorities investigate the tragic accident.
Mystery deepens in regional Victoria as experienced hiker Heather Maltman disappears on a remote bushland trail. Police and volunteers launch a massive air and land search amid growing concerns.
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.
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.
The family of Emmanuel Haro, a father who vanished after a trip to a California lake with his children, are pleading for answers as the search enters a critical phase. Authorities suspect possible foul play in his mysterious disappearance.
Queensland Police enforce a blanket ban on a planned pro-Palestine protest across Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge this Sunday, citing severe traffic and public safety concerns.
Police and local volunteers are urgently searching for missing 12-year-old Bethania in North London. The schoolgirl was last seen near her home in N15. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
The astonishing story of Kaura Taylor, a man from a remote Namibian tribe found disoriented in Glasgow, sparking a major missing person investigation and an international diplomatic effort to uncover his past.
Leanne Bearden, 33, from Texas, disappears during a walk in Scotland. Police and community launch a major search operation in the wintry conditions.