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Queensland fire crews stretched as bushfires threaten homes
At least two people have died and at least four homes have been destroyed in the area.
bushfires
Man fighting for life after being shot by police south of Brisbane
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in Logan.
police
Toolbox murderer jailed by flawed evidence, court told
One of three men jailed for torturing and murdering two Queensland drug dealers whose bodies were found in a toolbox has appealed his convictions claiming the jury relied on inadmissible evidence.
Brisbane
Queensland mother killed moving bag that contained antique rifle
A young man's plan to restore his family's 100-year-old rifle led to devastating consequences after the defective firearm was left loaded and unsecured.
national
Number of drivers crashing into Queensland rail bridges on the rise
The trucking industry is working with rail authorities in urging drivers not to take shortcuts and to know the height of their heavy vehicle.
Truck
'Cowards': Man knocked out in campground by group of teens
Just before 5pm on a Thursday afternoon earlier this month, in a leafy campground in Beenleigh, a suburb of Logan, David Abbott found himself confronted by the gang.
Brisbane
Body found as bushfire continues to threaten homes in southern Queensland
A body has been found after a bushfire ripped through Tara, in Queensland's Western Downs region.
bushfires
Two men charged with assault after alleged brawl at Burleigh Waters
The alleged brawl broke out after a security guard attempted to evict two men from a venue in Burleigh Waters this morning.
national
Woman escapes amid tense stand-off between 'armed' man and police
Residents inside the Brisbane exclusion zone have been ordered indoors as specialist negotiators attempt de-escalation.
police
'Leave now': Two Queensland bushfires burning at emergency level
A bushfire in the Darling Downs region and another at Cypress Gardens and Millmerran Downs are at emergency level with locals told to evacuate immediately.
bushfires
Pressure mounts on Queensland government to act further on youth crime
Community action group, Voice for Victims, are calling for a meeting with Annastacia Palaszczuk this week, where they will present the premier with a list of demands.
national
Plea for information about murder of 'kind and caring' man at Queensland prison
Benn Schinkel was given a short prison sentence after a dangerous driving incident in which he sustained ongoing injuries.
Rockhampton
NSW fires brought under control as hundreds of firefighters tackle blazes
A bushfire burning in a rural area near the NSW town of Grafton has been brought under control.
bushfires
Cyclone Lola now not expected to reach Queensland
While the official start of cyclone season isn't until November, Tropical Cyclone Lola has formed off Fiji.
Cyclone
Body found after man jumped into croc-infested river to flee police
The 36-year-old man had allegedly been running from police when he jumped into the Fitzroy River, a known crocodile habitat.
Rockhampton
Most popular regional destinations in Australia
The number of Aussies heading to the country's regional holiday hotspots has surged compared to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, according to new data
national
Six young people hospitalised after wild house party in Brisbane
Almost 400 people attended the party, which was celebrating a 17-year-old's birthday, in Chambers Flat, about 11pm on Friday.
national
Man charged with murder after allegedly beating 75-year-old to death
The incident allegedly unfolded in front of the elderly man's wife of 40 years and their tenant along The Esplanade in Torquay, Hervey Bay.
Brisbane
Six kids hospitalised after wild Queensland house party
Six children, aged between 12 and 18, have been hospitalised after a house party got out of hand south of Brisbane.
queensland
Brisbane man, 93, fights to save home from Gabba redevelopment
Trevor Connolly has been living on his street in Coorparoo for more than 80 years but he has been told he has until Christmas to be out.
Brisbane
High chance of a tropical cyclone forming off Queensland coast
Forecasters are unsure about how the weather system will track over coming days.
Wild Weather
Man missing after jumping into croc-infested river to flee police
A search and rescue operation for the 36-year-old is restarting today in the city of Rockhampton.
Rockhampton
Queensland retiree forced to sleep in car after rental price hikes
A Queensland retiree and her dog have been forced to live in her car amidst the rising cost of living.
national
Queensland bushfire downgraded as crews gain the upper hand on blaze
Fire crews are gaining the upper hand on a blaze in Queensland's Gladstone region.
national
Costco offering discounted new cars to members
Members can buy almost anything from the budget retailer, which has just expanded its offering to include cars.
national
Pilot dies after plane crash in southern Queensland
A pilot has died in a light plane crash in Queensland's Southern Downs region.
crashes
'Early indications' cyclone could form off Queensland coast
Meteorologists are closely monitoring a storm system forming off the Queensland coast, which could develop into a tropical cyclone.
national
Grandfather attacked with axe during Toowoomba home invasion
The 68-year-old retired army officer was struck in the chest after confronting the strangers.
toowoomba
'Leave immediately': Queensland residents evacuate as firefighters tackle large blaze
A large and fast-moving fire is threatening a community in Queensland's Gladstone region where residents have been told to leave immediately.
bushfires
Glencore to close Mount Isa Mines, affecting 1200 jobs
Mount Isa's copper mine is set to close after 60 years in operation, its owners, Glenore, has announced.
national
Glencore poised to announce closure of copper mine in Mt Isa
Sources have told 9News the Mt Isa copper mining operation has reached "end of life" but the copper smelter and refinery operations will not be effected.
mining
Police search for gunmen after shots fired at Gold Coast home
"Upon arrival, police observed bullet holes in a parked car."
Gold Coast
Imran's parents were 'looking for him everywhere'. He was inside a claw machine
If determination is any indicator of future success, Queensland toddler Imran Hussein is likely to go far in life.
national
Aldi's secret expansion revealed with new Aussie store
The budget supermarket chain said it would open its doors in Townsville at 8.30am on Wednesday, November 22.
Aldi
'Never too late' to find cold case killers as police offer up huge reward
Detectives say they've 'never given up' on solving the murder of two Queenslanders killed within days of each other.
crime
Man charged after two women allegedly assaulted and held captive in Brisbane
The man allegedly met the two women out on Saturday night before the crimes occurred.
Brisbane
Gunpoint robbery sees streets locked down on Gold Coast
A man has been charged with seven offences following a two-hour long police pursuit across the Gold Coast on Saturday night.
crime
Man killed while washing car in Queensland
Police believe the man was cleaning his sedan, when it suddenly moved forward.
national
Man critical after jet-ski and boat collision in Brisbane
A man is fighting for life and a boy has been seriously injured after a boat and jet-ski collided at Chandler.
Brisbane police
Gunpoint robbery sees streets locked down on Gold Coast
A crime spree on the Gold Coast has resulted in streets being locked down, leaving residents terrified.
queensland
Car flips in collision on Gold Coast
Four people, including two children, have been injured in a car crash on the Gold Coast.
national
In pictures: Australia votes on Voice to parliament referendum
The Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum will not pass, with Australians set to vote against enshrining the body and recognising First Nations peoples in the Constitution.
The Voice
Passengers restrain allegedly 'intoxicated and abusive' woman
The captain asked crew and fellow passengers to intervene after she allegedly consumed her own alcohol on board.
Melbourne
Fire threatening properties in Queensland brought under control
Queensland firefighters have brought a major blaze under control, which had earlier been threatening homes west of the Gold Coast.
fires
High-profile rape accused's identity remains hidden despite loss
A high-profile man accused of rape has been denied a court order to keep his name suppressed but he still cannot be identified.
national
Boy, 14, critical after being hit by Tesla
A 14-year-old boy is in a critical but stable condition after being hit by a car south-east of Brisbane.
Brisbane
Waterfront apartments sold for as low as $50,000
If you've been dreaming of buying a holiday home with waterfront views in Queensland, this could be the deal for you.
national
Reward increase for murder of Queensland hitchhiker
Anthony "Tony" Jones was last seen in Hughenden, a small town west of Townsville, on November 12 in 1982.
Townsville
