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
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The NHS launches innovative pop-up vaccination clinics across unusual venues including sports halls and bowling alleys to combat winter flu epidemic, with school-age children being key focus.
Health officials issue urgent call for eligible groups to receive COVID-19 vaccinations amid rising cases and new variant concerns across the UK.
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.
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.
Urgent appeal for information as Queensland authorities and family grow increasingly concerned for 12-year-old Kealin Francisco's welfare after his disappearance from Maddison Kent.
Police and emergency services intensify search operations for 31-year-old Tara Rawnsley, who vanished during a solo hike in challenging Queensland terrain near Jimna.
A senior Queensland police helicopter pilot's staggering £183,000 annual salary has ignited controversy, raising questions about public sector spending and transparency in aviation operations.
Queensland Health issues urgent alert after a contagious measles traveller visited busy Gold Coast locations and flew from Bali. Check your vaccination status now.
Exclusive: A Queensland father's battle to obtain a Blue Card reveals shocking systemic failures, leaving children potentially at risk and parents in bureaucratic limbo. Investigation uncovers a child safety system in crisis.
A distressed humpback whale calf and its mother became entangled in a controversial shark net off Coolangatta, Queensland, sparking urgent rescue efforts and renewed debate over marine protection measures.
Queensland Health declares public health alert after multiple measles cases confirmed in Cairns and the wider region. Urgent warnings issued for specific locations as health authorities race to contain the outbreak.
Mining giant BHP faces fierce backlash from Queensland's government after attributing job losses to the state's coal royalty scheme, igniting a heated debate over resource taxes and corporate responsibility.
The Queensland government has announced a controversial ban on pill testing services, drawing fierce criticism from health experts who warn it will put young lives at risk at music festivals and events.
Health officials launch a urgent mass vaccination campaign in the Democratic Republic of Congo's conflict-ridden North Kivu province, using a new experimental vaccine to contain a dangerous new Ebola outbreak.
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.
UK health officials issue an urgent plea for parents to check children's MMR vaccine status as measles outbreaks spread rapidly across England, with a major surge in cases in the West Midlands.
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.
Australian scientists launch a groundbreaking wild koala vaccination programme to combat a devastating chlamydia epidemic threatening the species' survival.
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.
UK Health officials issue urgent warning after confirmed measles cases attended a major sporting event, potentially exposing thousands. Symptoms and vaccination advice detailed.
A tense US Congressional hearing investigates a surge in severe neurological illnesses in children following vaccination, as lawmakers demand answers from pharmaceutical executives.
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.
Australian scientists launch a groundbreaking wild koala vaccination programme to combat a devastating chlamydia outbreak that threatens the survival of the iconic species.