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.
Hong Kong authorities charge three men and one woman for social media posts urging boycott of 'patriots-only' legislative election. Discover the legal implications.
Exclusive: Queensland police face scrutiny as coroner investigates domestic violence handling after whistleblower's family tragedy. Read the shocking findings.
Former Katter's Australian Party MP Nick Dametto claims victory in Townsville mayoral race with over 61% of vote, marking one of Australia's biggest electoral swings. Read the full story.
Tragedy strikes Queensland as emergency services battle horrific house fire that claimed four lives in Brisbane's southern suburbs. Latest updates on the investigation.
A Kentucky election official's abrupt resignation follows allegations of illegal voting in multiple states, raising questions about election integrity ahead of crucial contests.
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.
Deep in rural California, Shasta County's controversial decision to eliminate electronic voting machines has created an election administration nightmare, with counting delays and legal battles threatening democratic integrity.
Former President Donald Trump faces renewed legal pressure as Georgia officials subpoena his 2020 election records, revealing new details about efforts to overturn Biden's victory.
Ex-Trump aide Kash Patel reveals coordination with Matthew DePerno in Michigan to access voting machines in what critics call an unprecedented attempt to challenge election results.
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.
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.
Paul Biya secures another term amid opposition boycott and allegations of electoral fraud in Cameroon's latest presidential vote.
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
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
Cameroon faces international condemnation as security forces open fire on voters during tense presidential elections, leaving multiple dead and hundreds detained in what observers call a systematic crackdown.
In an unprecedented political drama, a Montreal borough council election has been decided by just one vote, triggering an automatic recount and highlighting the critical importance of every ballot in Canada's democratic process.
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.
Reform UK confronts a £19,000 legal bill after attempting to overturn a General Election result using AI-generated fake cases, raising serious questions about artificial intelligence in British elections.
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.
Health authorities issue urgent measles alert after confirmed cases across Queensland, including Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Public health warning as infectious disease spreads.
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.