An urgent evacuation alert has been issued for residents near a fast-moving bushfire on North Stradbroke Island, Queensland. Firefighters battle the blaze as NSW counts the cost of devastating weekend fires.
Severe thunderstorms with giant hail and destructive winds have left over 138,000 without power in south-east Queensland. The Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings.
Exclusive: Queensland police face scrutiny as coroner investigates domestic violence handling after whistleblower's family tragedy. Read the shocking findings.
A Queensland father has been barred from his daughter's primary school for a year after confronting a student bully and teachers. The tribunal condemned his 'atrocious' behaviour.
Tragedy strikes Queensland as emergency services battle horrific house fire that claimed four lives in Brisbane's southern suburbs. Latest updates on the investigation.
Hundreds of native flying foxes require emergency care after unprecedented hailstones the size of cricket balls devastate their roosting sites in southern Queensland, highlighting climate change impacts on wildlife.
South-East Queensland reels from catastrophic storm damage as tennis ball-sized hail pummels suburbs, shredding vegetation and damaging property in violent weather event.
A massive air and sea search continues for two fishermen missing off Queensland's coast after their boat was found abandoned near Hinchinbrook Island. Kealin Paul and John Francisco haven't been seen since Friday.
A 31-year-old woman faces murder charges following the tragic death of an infant in Queensland, Australia, as police continue their investigation into the heartbreaking case.
Massive supercell thunderstorms are set to unleash destructive winds, giant hailstones and intense rainfall across Queensland, prompting urgent warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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.
After successfully overturning Queensland's controversial puberty blocker ban, a determined woman faces renewed battle as the LNP government reinstates the legislation, sparking fresh debates over transgender healthcare rights in Australia.
The University of Essex faces backlash after prohibiting students from wearing Mexican-themed outfits, including sombreros and ponchos, during campus events as part of its inclusivity policy.
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.
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.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical plan to ban mobile phones from classrooms across England, citing mental health and learning concerns.
A British citizen reveals his traumatic detention at Los Angeles airport after Donald Trump's controversial Muslim travel ban, highlighting the human cost of divisive immigration policies.
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.
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
Lord Strathcarron, with family ties to British American Tobacco, launches legal bid against landmark generational smoking ban, arguing it breaches constitutional rights and sets dangerous precedent.
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
Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter receives lifetime ban from NBA after investigation reveals he shared confidential information with gamblers and deliberately underperformed to manipulate betting markets.
Exclusive: Ministers consider sweeping fireworks restrictions as safety concerns grow. Find out how new rules could affect Bonfire Night celebrations across Britain.
Kenyan distance star Ruth Chepngetich, holder of the women's marathon world record, has been banned for three years after testing positive for a prohibited substance, Athletics Integrity Unit confirms.
A landmark court ruling declares Queensland's controversial puberty blocker ban unlawful, citing improper political influence and failure to consult medical experts in dramatic health policy showdown.
Fox News host Pete Hegseth's book 'The War on Warriors' faces Pentagon ban from military bases following congressional investigation into disputed service record claims.
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.
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick calls for complete ban on face veils in Britain, putting him on collision course with equalities minister Kemi Badenoch in major Conservative split.
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.
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.