Award-winning journalist Matt Wordsworth will join Jessica van Vonderen on the anchor desk for ABC TV’s 7pm news program in Queensland, replacing Karina Carvalho.
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Man has bail revoked after 'ice pipe' allegedly found following Christmas Day fatal crash
A man accused of causing a double fatality after a crash in Brisbane’s bayside on Christmas Day has his bail revoked after an “ice pipe” was allegedly found in his car, a court is told.
Brothers die after inhaling fumes while cleaning tank
Two men described as “hardworking, generous, great blokes” are found dead inside a tank after being overcome by fumes, in an incident that has shocked a central Queensland community.
Teen pleads guilty after dog kicking video posted on social media
A 17-year-old woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty after footage of a dog being repeatedly kicked emerges on social media, sparking a public outcry and a joint police-RSPCA investigation.
Treated sewage used to trial biofuels, boost northern development
With about a megalitre of sewage flowing from the toilets of Cloncurry every day, the local council has built a new trial site for biofuel plants.
Teenager suffers burns to 80pc of body in house fire
A disabled teenager who was dragged from a burning home by his neighbour and carer is fighting for his life in hospital.
Woman critical after collapsing from heat stress at Gold Coast market
A woman is fighting for her life after collapsing from severe heat stress at a Gold Coast market, as much of south-east Queensland sweats through another day of high temperatures.
New Gabba curator aims for pitch perfect conditions for his first Test
January 19 heralds David Sandurski’s first appearance as the Brisbane Gabba’s curator on the international stage — for the one-dayer between Australia and England.
The cunning methods prisoners use to smuggle contraband
Snakes, bottles of alcohol and a Samsung tablet were smuggled into Queensland’s prisons last financial year, with authorities seizing nearly 3,000 contraband items.
No child under 12 should be on social media, bullying expert says
Parents must get tough about social media use after the tragic death of 14-year-old Amy ‘Dolly’ Everett, a leading Australian child psychologist says.