More than 19,000 homes across south-east Queensland lose power on Christmas night as the region is hit by severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and strong winds.
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Police search for man after officer punched in the head
An officer was repeatedly punched after finding drugs on a man, police allege — the second assault of an officer in south-east Queensland in as many days.
Parts of Australia sizzle as Church leaders reflect — and tweet
As people in some parts of Australia take to the water to beat the scorching Christmas heat, the nation’s church leaders offer messages of hope, love and generosity — with one even condensing his wishes into a single tweet.
Prawns sell out as Queenslanders brace for sweltering Christmas
Buyers who lined up from 3:00am for prawns on the Gold Coast will be glad they did with trawlers selling out by 7:30am, as Queenslanders prepare for temperatures up to 10 degrees Celsius above average for Christmas Day.
Straddie campgrounds returned to Indigenous owners
Financial and cultural control of North Stradbroke Island’s biggest tourism business is returned to its traditional owners, the Quandamooka people.
Meet the people opening their doors to strangers this Christmas
An antidote to festive season loneliness, the orphan Christmas puts Australia’s generosity on display.
'I've never had to rescue a plane': Lifesavers tow light plane after emergency beach landing
Beachgoers at Surfers Paradise are startled when an ultra-light plane glides onto the sand after its engine fails mid-flight. The pilot, who escaped injury, has joked the aircraft took an “early Christmas”.
Queensland paramedics secure pay rise of up to 30pc
Queensland Ambulance officers are set for one of the biggest pay rises in years after striking a new deal, costing the Government an extra $192 million over the next three years.
Alleged crocodile killer caught following police raid
A man alleged to have shot dead an “iconic” crocodile in Central Queensland’s Fitzroy River is facing fines of up to $28,000.
New rules for telcos aim for better service for consumers when moving to the NBN
Telecommunication companies will have to follow new rules when consumers are moving to the National Broadband Network.