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Olympian and brother sentenced over failed $200m drug plot
An Olympic silver medallist and his brother are eligible for parole after being sentenced over a failed attempt to import cocaine worth about $200 million.
courtsDozen murder accused plead not guilty to Brisbane park killing
A dozen men accused of murdering a teenager and injuring 10 other people during a violent incident in a park have denied all charges at the start of their five-week trial.
nationalMajor train delays in Brisbane after truck becomes tangled in powerlines
Commuters are warned to expect delays up to 60 minutes and to explore other travel options.
queenslandYoung girl found safe after disappearing near Queensland home
Police confirmed she was found safe this morning.
queenslandClean up underway after gustnado ripped through Brisbane
Clean up efforts are underway after a gustnado ripped through Brisbane River.
BrisbaneIncredible moment gustnado rips through Brisbane River during wild storm
Those in the open were forced to seek shelter as the vortex skimmed across the Brisbane River.
queenslandBrawl at popular Brisbane park sprawls onto major road
A quarrel between two men then turned into a chase in the path of oncoming traffic.
queenslandGrieving husband slams teen's murder acquittal as 'joke'
A teenager has been found not guilty of the murder or manslaughter of Brisbane mum Emma Lovell.
courtsMan shot by intruder not known to him after group storm Brisbane home
A man is recovering from a gunshot wound after he was allegedly shot by an intruder not known to him during a break-in at his Brisbane home overnight.
queenslandMan jailed for five years over 'vicious' attack on e-scooter rider
A man who bashed a stranger unconscious during an attempt to steal his e-scooter has been jailed.
queenslandParents consider pulling kids out of school after nearby asbestos discovery
Parents and guardians are calling for more information to ensure their kids are protected.
queensland'That's not a gun': Man accused of woman's shooting murder denied bail
A man accused of a woman's shooting murder has been denied bail after claiming he'd been threatened with a stabbing if he didn't bring drugs into prison.
courtsThree in hospital after two trucks and car collide on Queensland highway
A man is fighting for life after two trucks and a car collided on a busy Queensland motorway, causing delays for motorists.
queenslandDo cars have to give way to e-bikes on crossings?
Do cars have to give way to e-bikes on crossings?
road safetyMillions of people will be tracking this one flight to Brisbane
The inaugural Flight AA7 will make its historic takeoff from the Texas airport on Monday and is now the longest flight by distance in the American Airlines network.
aviationQantas engineers at every major Australian airport strike at peak time
Peak hour flights across Australia are at risk of being disrupted as hundreds of Qantas engineers at major airports are downing tools for the second time in three days.
QantasHousehold medicine used by millions to have fewer pills per packet as reforms roll out
Packs of Panadol, sold in supermarkets and convenience stores across the country, have started shrinking from 20 tablets per pack to 16.
nationalCyclist died due to 'stark' blind spots and traffic light flaw, coroner finds
Max McDowall died at a Brisbane intersection after he was hit by a bus turning left as he crossed the road on a bike path.
crashesQueensland police facing $116 million budget black hole
9News can exclusively reveal that the Queensland Police budget is facing a black hole of $116 million, with senior police told to find ways to save money to fix it.
policeHighly venomous snake captured in the middle of lunch
Snake catchers are urging people to be alert for snakes seeking refuge from the heat after an early start to the season.
snakesBrisbane cyclist pleads guilty to keying cars in acts of 'revenge'
A magistrate said a Brisbane man who pleaded guilty to eight counts of damaging cars was an avid cyclist taking revenge against drivers.
queenslandUber driver involved in Ezra Mam crash speaks out
He recalled the moment he rescued his four-year-old passenger from the back seat.
queenslandFour injured in ambulance rollover in Brisbane
Four people were taken to a Brisbane hospital this morning after a car collided with an ambulance that was responding to a high-priority call.
nationalRaft of charges for man shot by police after six-hour pursuit, stand-off
The 32-year-old Crestmead man's alleged actions last Friday sent a neighbourhood into lockdown and sparked a massive six-hour police operation.
crimeTeen accused of murdering Brisbane mother-of-two saw companion's knife, judge told
The youth, who was aged 17 at the time of the alleged offences, today in the Brisbane Supreme Court pleaded not guilty to the murder of Emma Lovell at her North Lakes home, north of Brisbane, after midnight on December 27, 2022.
crimeBrisbane council orders dog that killed two pet cats be euthanised
A dangerous dog that has killed two family pets in Brisbane will be euthanised.
DOG ATTACK'Deplorable': Retired Brisbane teacher charged with abusing dozens of children
A former Brisbane teacher has been charged with historical child sex offences against 19 alleged victims aged under 13 after already being charged with offences against another 19 children aged under 10.
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Two killed in head-on crash near Brisbane, man arrested
Two people have been killed and another is fighting for life after a head-on collision near Brisbane.
Brisbane policeStar Broncos player allegedly returns positive drug test after crash
No one was seriously hurt in the crash, however, the 21-year-old was made to take a roadside drug test, which has allegedly returned a positive result.
nationalTeenager guilty of manslaughter over man's stabbing death
A jury has found a teenager guilty of manslaughter after he claimed to have acted in self-defence when he fatally stabbed a man in the chest using a knife with a 26-centimetre blade.
courtsYoung father inside car with baby when thieves attempt to break in
Despite being chased away, the thieves would continue to return to the car and attempt to steal it.
queenslandStudents at Queensland Christian college investigated over reported 'rape list'
Police are investigating the incident which allegedly involved students enrolled at Mueller College in Moreton Bay, Brisbane.
schoolOlympic medallist pleads guilty to $200m cocaine import attempt
Nathan Baggaley admitted to the bungled effort to smuggle $200 million worth of cocaine days before he and his brother would stand trial.
courtsMan who vanished in outback Queensland 'likely victim' of foul play, coroner finds
Despite "incriminating behaviour" from the man's friends, there was not enough evidence to bring criminal charges.
courtsSeries of Brisbane businesses on same street broken into with axe
Several places were broken into and vandalised in north Brisbane between October 13 and 16 and police believe the incidents may be linked.
crimeTraffic stop leads police to seize $1 million in cash from Brisbane home
Queensland Police allege the discovery came about when they stopped a car as part of a drug trafficking operation last week.
AustraliaCombination flu and COVID jab being trialled at Aussie hospital
Brisbane woman Frances Nilson, 74, agreed to be part of the trial because of her passion for science and the real-world success of vaccinations.
COVID 19Murder accused allegedly moved wife's body near ride-on lawn mower
Air force pilot Robert John Crawford, 46, was not required to appear in person at Ipswich Magistrates Court on Friday.
courtsLNP candidate for Waterford struggles explaining private business dealings in awkward interview
A Queensland LNP candidate has had trouble answering questions about his private business amid his contest for the Labor-held seat of Waterford.
queensland electionHigh-profile UK YouTuber accused of raping woman in Perth granted bail
Yung Filly has been granted bail on the condition he remains in Western Australia and reports to police daily.
courtsBizarre items from airport lost property go under the hammer
One of Australia's busiest airports has launched its lost property auction for 2024, featuring the surprising items left behind by 22.6 million passengers. Click through to view some of the items up for grabs
AirportCar leaves home moments before fire claims the lives of young girl, babysitter
The white SUV left the home three minutes before smoke was seen billowing from the home and then returned just four minutes later.
queenslandPolice investigate deadly motorcycle crash
The 41-year-old rider was found dead at the scene by emergency services.
queenslandTributes to little girl and babysitter killed in Brisbane fire
Loved ones of an eight-year-old girl and her 31-year-old babysitter killed in a fire in Brisbane have paid tribute to the pair.
queenslandSummer comes early several states with heat blast
Temperatures are set to hit a sunny high of 32 degrees in one capital today as summer makes an early appearance.
WeatherIt's the international benchmark no Aussie city meets. But should we?
Imagine if you could work, get an education and access medical care, shops, sports and entertainment all within a 15 minute stroll from your front door.
housingCanadian man charged after allegedly importing $5 million in meth
The 59-year-old man allegedly hid several bags of methamphetamine inside the lining of a suitcase and two backpacks.
nationalMercedes, motorbike burn up in deadly Brisbane crash
A man is dead after a crash left a car and a motorbike on fire in Brisbane overnight.
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