Australia readies as cyclone veers towards eastern coast
Tropical cyclone set to hit near Brisbane on Friday, the region's first in over 50 years.
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Bryony Botha set a world record in the 4000m individual pursuit in Brisbane.
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A cruise ship worker with a serious eye injury needed urgent hospital treatment.
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The state's Premier warned of more rain and urged residents to prepare for the worst.
Chilling ‘black zone’ flood warning issued for parts of Queensland
Thousands told to shelter now as dangerous floodwaters inundate towns and cities.
Tributes as rugby talent, grandson of Māori leader, dies
He played 113 caps for Pōneke Rugby Club, scoring over 800 points.
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'I just sensed there was going to be danger when I saw him walk up the stairs.'
'Almost lifeless': Family of Kiwi woman set on fire by ex-partner horrified by violence
“No one should ever go through such a traumatising experience.”
Kiwi in Brisbane fighting for life after ex-partner sets her on fire
A GoFundMe page for her family has already raised $22,000.
‘Horrified’: Duped Kiwi couple book hotel for Xmas holiday, end up at a mall
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Australia vs India: Play abandoned on opening day of third test due to rain
Only 13.2 overs were bowled on day one of the test in Brisbane.
'I was stranded': 50th wedding anniversary trip to Australia scuppered by 1971 assault conviction
The shocked couple ended up spending their big day, one on either side of the Tasman.
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Queensland woman’s arm severed in vicious dog attack
Queensland woman has arm severed in a vicious dog attack.
Second body found after Queensland house fire, babysitter believed dead
An 8-year-old girl was found dead inside the home.
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Man who allegedly poured coffee on baby in Brisbane park named
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'A life-threatening condition': Kiwi boy, 6, fighting sepsis in Brisbane
Friends are rallying round the family, who moved from Rotorua last year.
Kiwi league player faces deportation from Australia after brutal assault on woman
Kayleb Minirapa Milne, 25, pleaded guilty in Brisbane District Court.
'Callous and cowardly': Man accused of hot coffee attack on baby flees Australia
Australian authorities are working with international partners to locate him.
'Room full of horrors': Childcare rapist unseen for years in ‘broken’ system
Brisbane childcare worker pleads guilty to more than 300 child sex offences.
$30m art bequest that Auckland Art Gallery snubbed gifted to Oz
A Sydney gallery has been gifted a multimillion-dollar Kiwi collection of Aboriginal art.
‘Broken heart’ led to man’s death, murder accused says
Lawyer for accused murderer argues the alleged victim actually died from a broken heart.
‘Sick freak’: Parents issue plea to find man who doused baby in hot coffee
The boy's mother urged anyone with information to come forward.
Man sought after pouring hot coffee on infant
A man was caught on CCTV running away after a baby was doused with hot coffee in a Brisbane park. Video / Queensland Police Service
'Worst nightmare': Kiwi skydiving instructor dies after botched landing
His dad, a Kiwi skydiver of 30 years, was with him the day of the fateful fall.
Baby doused in hot coffee in ‘callous’ Brisbane park attack
CCTV footage released of man running away from scene after pouring liquid on boy.
$100m Australian Powerball winner almost lost her ticket
A Brisbane mother won the third-biggest lottery prize in Australian history.