Queensland

Outback hurricane rips through western Queensland town’s remote campsite with winds smashing windows

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Terrifying moment violent storm rips through an Outback campsite – blowing people off their feet and shattering car windows Hurricane ripped through Adavale, in outback western Queensland Footage of the wild storm was captured from inside a vehicle stuck in the chaos  Car windows were shattered and tents strewn across the isolated campsite  By Tom … Read more

Teenage Queensland boy fighting for life and five others suffering symptoms after mystery substance

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Teenage boy is fighting for life and five others are rushed to hospital after taking a ‘mystery substance’ A teenage boy is in a critical condition after ingesting a mystery substance Five more teenagers, three girls and two boys, were also rushed to hospital Police have sealed off a home in North Mackay as a … Read more

Travellers dub Pelican Banks off Hervey Bay Australia’s answer to the Maldives

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A little-known island off the coast of Queensland has been dubbed Australia’s answer to the Maldives.  Sitting just a few kilometres from Hervey Bay, Pelican Banks is arguably one of the country’s most spectacular sights, captivating tourists and fishermen with its pure white sand and crystal clear, turquoise water. The tiny stretch in the Great … Read more

Wathumba Creek looks like Australia’s most iconic beaches – without the crowds

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Travellers have fallen in love with a little-known part of Fraser Island which has been dubbed an ‘untouched’ alternative to some of Australia’s most iconic holiday spots. Tucked away on the western side of the world’s largest sand island, Wathumba Creek is a ‘bucket list’ destination that captures the hearts of almost everyone who sees … Read more

Heartwarming twist in the case of great grandfather who lost $71,000 in one click

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Heartwarming twist in case of great grandfather who lost $71,000 in one click after mistakenly transferring the cash to a stranger Gordon Layton mistakenly sent large sum of money to wrong person on June 15 He called the banks within hours but the money had already been received The man who falsely received the cash … Read more

Mum forced to live in a SHIPPING CONTAINER after signing house over to daughter

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A heartbroken mum says she’s been left homeless and living in a ‘claustrophobic’ shipping container after gifting her house to her daughter, who then kicked her out. Varina Quinn, who lived at the property near Toowoomba in Queensland for 15 years, claims she made an agreement with her daughter Rachel to hand over ownership of … Read more

Annastacia Palaszczuk hotel quarantine painting: Questions about Qld Premier’s return from Tokyo

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Annastacia Palaszczuk appears to have accidentally revealed she is quarantining in a luxury suite with ‘heavenly’ pillows, a lavender-scented ‘superking’ bed and a rain-style shower.  The Queensland Premier is serving out her 14 day quarantine period at Brisbane’s Westin Hotel, after celebrating the city’s successful 2032 Olympic bid in Tokyo and attending the opening ceremony.  … Read more

IOC vice president John Coates clears up Tokyo Olympics demand to Annastacia Palaszczuk

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IOC vice president John Coates has hit back at allegations he was ‘mansplaining’ when he ordered Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to attend the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. Coates has insisted he is not ‘anti-women’ after making the awkward demand of Ms Palaszczuk during a press conference last Wednesday. The Queensland premier had declared … Read more

Queensland police issue urgent alert for missing Mt Louisa boy who vanished on Wednesday July 21

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Urgent alert for missing Queensland boy, 12, who vanished on WEDNESDAY and could be riding a black scooter Qld police issue alert for missing 12-year-old boy who vanished on Wednesday Last seen at 5.30 am on July 21, may be riding black scooter with blue handles  Boy described as Caucasian, 150cm tall with short light … Read more