Worker killed, teen injured in Brisbane wall collapse
A man has died and a 19-year-old was seriously injured after a retaining wall collapsed at a West End industrial site. Emergency crews worked for over an hour to free the trapped teenager.
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Severe Storms and Hail Batter Australia's East Coast
Eastern Australia faces severe weather chaos with destructive storms and giant hail. Stay informed about emergency responses and safety measures as the crisis unfolds.
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.
One Dead, Four Critical in Queensland House Fire
A devastating house fire in Lawnton has left one person dead and four others fighting for life. Emergency services continue investigations at the scene.
Woman and toddler die in horrific Bruce Highway crash
A woman in her 20s and a toddler have died following a devastating collision between two trucks on Queensland's Bruce Highway. Emergency services continue investigations at the scene.
Police Domestic Violence Failures Revealed in Queensland
Exclusive: Queensland police face scrutiny as coroner investigates domestic violence handling after whistleblower's family tragedy. Read the shocking findings.
Queensland's Covid response lacked sense, expert says
A leading health advisor reveals Queensland's pandemic measures often lacked compassion and were driven by 'captains' calls'. Discover the inside story of the controversial lockdowns.
FEMA Funding Crisis Hits Emergency Response Capabilities
Federal disaster response agency FEMA confronts a severe financial crisis as extreme weather events escalate across multiple US states, prompting emergency declarations and political controversy.
Four dead in devastating Queensland house fire
Tragedy strikes Queensland as emergency services battle horrific house fire that claimed four lives in Brisbane's southern suburbs. Latest updates on the investigation.
LAPD Failures During Palisades Fire Revealed in Damning Report
Explosive internal review exposes multiple LAPD missteps that hampered firefighting efforts during the dangerous Palisades wildfire, raising serious questions about emergency response protocols.
Giant hail hospitalises hundreds of flying foxes in Queensland
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.
Mental Health Calls Need Medical Response, Not Police Force
Exclusive investigation reveals how sending armed police to mental health emergencies leads to preventable tragedies. Discover why experts demand medical-first response systems.
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.
Giant hailstones batter Queensland in destructive storm
South-East Queensland reels from catastrophic storm damage as tennis ball-sized hail pummels suburbs, shredding vegetation and damaging property in violent weather event.
Tornado and hail threat as severe storms hit QLD and NSW
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings as dangerous supercell storms threaten Queensland and northern NSW with destructive tornadoes, giant hail and life-threatening flash flooding.
Search for missing Queensland fishermen Kealin Paul and John Francisco
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.
Woman charged with murder of eight-month-old baby in Queensland
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.
Flash Flood Emergency Hits Brooklyn - NYC Submerged
New York City faces severe flash flooding with Brooklyn hit hardest - emergency warnings issued as streets transform into rivers and transport chaos ensues.
OAP's 48-hour ambulance wait exposes NHS crisis
A pensioner's medical emergency turned into a three-day ordeal as he waited two days for an ambulance followed by an 11-hour delay for hospital admission, exposing critical pressures within the UK's healthcare system.
Queensland supercell storms: Destructive weather warning
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 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.
Delta flight emergency after slide detaches mid-air
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles made an emergency return after an emergency slide detached from the aircraft shortly after takeoff, prompting aviation safety concerns.
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.
Hurricane Melissa: Share your storm experience
As communities across Britain begin the massive cleanup operation following Hurricane Melissa's devastating path, The Guardian invites readers affected by the storm to share their experiences and photographs.
Giant hail, destructive winds batter Queensland and Victoria
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.
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.
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