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Fatal crash on major highway ends in massive explosion

Fatal crash on major highway ends in massive explosion

A man has died in a fiery crash and almost 50 people were evacuated before a truck carrying chemicals exploded on a main highway.

Bone bruising for Papenhuyzen, round 27 chance

Bone bruising for Papenhuyzen, round 27 chance

Bone bruising for Papenhuyzen, round 27 chance

Bone bruising for Papenhuyzen, round 27 chance

Ryan Papenhuyzen lasted less than 15 minutes in Melbourne's loss to the Cowboys but has been cleared of serious damage to his leg.

Manslaughter verdict in man's 'broken heart' death

Manslaughter verdict in man's 'broken heart' death

Manslaughter verdict in man's 'broken heart' death

Manslaughter verdict in man's 'broken heart' death

A man who was an escort has been found guilty of manslaughter but acquitted on a murder charge over the death of his partner's friend.

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He's still out there: mum's plea over coffee attack

He's still out there: mum's plea over coffee attack

The mother of a badly burnt baby is pleading for help to identify a man she believes doused her son in hot coffee, saying she is having panic attacks.

Landowners lock the gate on mandatory fire ant baiting

Landowners lock the gate on mandatory fire ant baiting

A national program designed to stop the march of a deadly and destructive super pest is facing rising community resistance to mandatory baiting.

Fast healing powers of Haas gives Broncos finals boost

Fast healing powers of Haas gives Broncos finals boost

Payne Haas has a history of fast recovery and feats of endurance and his return early against the Dolphins has come at just the right time for Brisbane.

Man charged with murder after two people found dead

Man charged with murder after two people found dead

A man is facing murder charges after allegedly supplying two friends with drugs then failing to call triple zero when they had an adverse reaction.

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Dolphins guns return for derby, Bennett benches Katoa

Dolphins guns return for derby, Bennett benches Katoa

Dolphins guns return for derby, Bennett benches Katoa

Dolphins guns return for derby, Bennett benches Katoa

Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King and prop Tevita Pangai Jnr return to play Brisbane, as coach Wayne Bennett shuts out his own emotions about the derby.

Irankunda in strong Socceroos squad for Cup qualifiers

Irankunda in strong Socceroos squad for Cup qualifiers

Irankunda in strong Socceroos squad for Cup qualifiers

Irankunda in strong Socceroos squad for Cup qualifiers

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is excited by the return of German-based winger Nestory Irankunda as part of a strong squad for two World Cup qualifiers.

Police never needed to attend Wieambilla, families say

Police never needed to attend Wieambilla, families say

Police never needed to attend Wieambilla, families say

Police never needed to attend Wieambilla, families say

The families of two police constables killed in rural Queensland say there was no reason for the officers to attend the call-out that led to a fatal shooting.

Cotter's plea after scrappy Cowboys' Storm escape

Cotter's plea after scrappy Cowboys' Storm escape

Cotter's plea after scrappy Cowboys' Storm escape

Cotter's plea after scrappy Cowboys' Storm escape

North Queensland workhorse Reuben Cotter has demanded better from his team after they escaped with victory against an under-strength Melbourne.

Cowboys survive second-string Storm's best in try-fest

Cowboys survive second-string Storm's best in try-fest

Cowboys survive second-string Storm's best in try-fest

Cowboys survive second-string Storm's best in try-fest

North Queensland were far from the polished product as they overcame a spirited Storm team missing a host of regular NRL starters to consolidate sixth place.

Mother, US man jailed over sexual abuse of daughter

Mother, US man jailed over sexual abuse of daughter

Mother, US man jailed over sexual abuse of daughter

Mother, US man jailed over sexual abuse of daughter

A collaboration by Australian and United States authorities has sent a woman and man to jail for abusing her daughter and a string of child abuse offences.

'No excuses': families demand action over police deaths

'No excuses': families demand action over police deaths

'No excuses': families demand action over police deaths

'No excuses': families demand action over police deaths

The families of two young police constables shot dead in a rural ambush want their loved ones' legacy to be changes that protect officers in the line of duty.

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'Sick freak': police hunt for man after baby burnt

Police have released new images as they try to identify a man after a baby boy was badly burnt when a stranger allegedly poured hot coffee on him in a park.

CopperString project blowout sparks council concern

A north Queensland mayor has accused the government of playing election politics after an enormous transmission line's costs increased by $1.2 billion.

Casino precinct opens but yet to catch a falling Star

An eight year wait is finally over with the Brisbane's $3.6 billion Queen's Wharf entertainment precinct finally starting a staged opening.

'Broken heart' led to man's death, murder accused says

Jurors cannot be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that a man caused the death of a 48-year-old in a Brisbane unit, a defence barrister says.

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Dolphins boss hits back at criticism of coach Bennett

Dolphins chief executive Terry Reader has laughed off criticism of outgoing coach Wayne Bennett ahead of the side's must-win NRL derby with Brisbane.

2032 seems miles away as Olympics plans hit an election

The Queensland premier's plan to upgrade an ageing athletics stadium for the 2032 Games may not come to fruition if Labor loses at the October election.

Starcevich simmers at premiership Lions' perception

Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich reckons his perennial contenders still aren't getting the respect they're due ahead of their title defence.

'Torture': mum's horror at hot coffee thrown over baby

The mother of a baby burnt after a stranger poured hot coffee on the boy says she wishes she was the victim and keeps having flashbacks of the incident.

Education department staffer accused of grooming kids

A man employed by a state education department has been accused of grooming Filipino children online and charged with child exploitation material offences.

Indigenous businesses 'very healthy' as sector grows

Indigenous businesses are in a great position to harness opportunities presented by the 2032 Olympic Games, as the sector records "very healthy" growth.

Terrorism investigation into Wieambilla shooting 'open'

The Wieambilla shootings remain an “open terrorism investigation” in Queensland that includes a US man closely associated with the killers, a coroner has heard.

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