Two people escape unharmed after their yacht erupts in flames off Moreton Island in South-East Queensland this morning.
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Victorian couple and dog escape burning yacht in waters off Moreton Island
Two people escape unharmed after their yacht erupts in flames off Moreton Island in South-East Queensland this morning.
Family fighting deportation after 11yo son deemed 'burden' to taxpayers
A family of six who have been living in southern Queensland since 2014 are facing deportation to the Philippines because their son, who has autism, has been deemed a burden on Australia’s healthcare system.
'People at the bottom get screwed': 'Loom' social media scam lures with promises of quick money
The “Loom” scheme, an international online scam targeting young people through social media that sees most participants ending up “scamming” family and friends, is circulating in Australia.
Palaszczuk questions Adani over failure to submit rail plans
With the Queensland Government facing mounting pressure by mining giant Adani to give final approvals for the proposed Carmichael mine, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk urges the company to fulfil its requirements and submit its outstanding rail plans.
Zipline plan dumped for Mount Coot-tha, Brisbane council says
The Brisbane City Council scraps its support for the controversial Mt Coot-tha zipline project, with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner saying in a statement that protecting the area is his priority going forward.
Tigers heap misery on Brisbane in 22-16 victory
Wests Tigers duo Luke Brooks and Josh Reynolds heap more misery on Brisbane after steering their side to a last-minute 22-16 win at Suncorp Stadium.
Lime launches scathing attack against rivals after being told to scoot
E-scooter provider Lime lashes out at its rivals and threatens legal action after Adelaide City Council decides to award permits to operate within the CBD to two of the company’s rivals.
'You may die in jail': Father sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing, torturing toddler son
A Sunshine Coast father who fatally threw his toddler against a wall because he would not go to sleep, and tortured him over a four-month period, is sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison.
'You may die in jail': Father sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing, torturing toddler son
A Sunshine Coast father who fatally threw his toddler against a wall because he would not go to sleep is sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison.