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Gabba evacuated before Ashes Test after fire alarm

Media and staff evacuated from The Gabba after a fire alarm triggered on Wednesday. The incident, caused by a kitchen smoke detector, interrupted preparations for the crucial second Ashes Test. Read the latest updates.

Giant hail and storms cause chaos in Brisbane

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.

Cyclone Tino ravages Philippines and Queensland

Severe tropical cyclone Tino unleashes devastating floods and destructive winds across the Philippines and Queensland, Australia, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread damage as emergency services battle the dual-front crisis.

Queensland creates public sex offender register

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.

Search continues for missing swimmer at Callide Dam

Emergency services launch major search operation after swimmer disappears in Queensland's Callide Dam, with police divers and rescue teams combing the waters for signs of the missing individual.

Brisbane students protest 'impossible' history exam

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.

Queensland schools taught wrong Caesar topic

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.

Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK

A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.

British tourist vanishes in Australia hang gliding tragedy

A British tourist has disappeared in a terrifying hang gliding incident over Queensland's tropical rainforest. The experienced pilot was rescued, but the tourist remains missing as emergency services scour the remote terrain.

Spring Storms Ravage Victoria and Queensland

Severe spring storms have wreaked havoc across Victoria and Queensland, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and widespread flooding that has left communities reeling and emergency services stretched to their limits.

Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing

A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.

Major Queensland motorway closed after serious triple-vehicle crash

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

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli: One Year On

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

Toddler dies in Gold Coast police station crash tragedy

A two-year-old boy has tragically died after a vehicle collided with a police station on the Gold Coast. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the child in this devastating incident.

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