Giant cane toad dubbed ‘Toadzilla’ found in north Queensland
A “toadzilla” has been discovered in north Queensland, with the cane toad’s size believed to be the largest on record.Rangers conducting track work in Conway National Park, near…
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WATCH: Excavator rescues man from car roof in rapidly rising Queensland floodwaters
A machinery operator has come to the rescue, making his way through metre-deep water to carry a man out of floodwaters in the bucket of his excavator.After rescue crews deemed the…
New details emerge after dead toddler taken to hospital
A toddler pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital in Queensland was sick in the days leading up to her death, police have revealed.Speaking on Friday, Detective Acting…
Man shot by police after siege sparks lockdown of Queensland streets
A man has been shot by police in Mackay after reports of him making threats led to an emergency lockdown.Police declared an emergency after being called to the Bridge Street home,…
Little girl twice brought back from brink of death during frantic hotel pool rescue
An eight-year-old girl was reportedly twice brought back from the brink of death during a frantic hour after she was pulled unresponsive from a Queensland holiday park pool.The…
Three babies died after inadequate care at Queensland hospital, report finds
Inadequate care at a Queensland health service contributed to the deaths of three children in the past decade, an investigation into alleged malpractice has found.Queensland Health…
Revellers witness harrowing moment knife-wielding man shot dead on QLD party strip
Officers had “no other alternative” than to shoot dead a man allegedly threatening them with a knife on a Queensland party strip, the police union says.It’s also emerged multiple…
This Queensland mum lost her newborn baby nine years ago. Now she finally has vindication
Jessica Beazley has spent nine years fighting for her son Nathan. But after she was finally vindicated, her anger persists.“My son died in their hands ... My son died and he…
Melissa awoke to learn her surgery was botched. Then she got even more sickening news
A Queensland woman claims her surgery was botched on the same day her surgeon was stood down over a spate of complaints from his other patients.Melissa Ferrier’s harrowing…
‘Filthy cheater’ exposed in brutal full-page newspaper ad: ‘Never trust a Steve’
If you’re having an off day, spare a thought for one Mackay man who’s probably feeling worse.Everyone is wondering about the identity of “Steve”, whose newly former partner Jenny…