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The humpback whale breached right night to the boat.

'Playful' humpback breaches right next to Aussie whale watchers

But the very close encounter did not stop there as the "whale highway" is in full swing.

national10:32am Jul 19, 2023

'They started mauling her in the surf': New dingo details emerge

Visitors to K'gari in Queensland have been warned to carry sticks as a council worker recovers from up to 30 cuts.

Kgari11:24pm Jul 18, 2023

Some of the toughest penalties on record could be on the way for irresponsible dog owners on the Gold Coast. The city council's governance committee on Tuesday backed reforms of animal laws, including introducing a $619 fine for owners who fail to keep a dog under control.

Gold Coast wants big fines to crack down on dangerous dogs

The city council's governance committee backed reforms of animal laws, including introducing a $619 fine for owners who fail to keep a dog under control.

Gold Coast9:55pm Jul 18, 2023

Years later his son Raghe Abdi was shot dead by police on a highway south of Brisbane in what was described as a "terrorism event".

Inquest hears shot terror suspect fixated with 'going into hellfire'

Attacked by a terrorist in Somalia, Mohammed Abdi sought protection and relocated to Australia. Years later his son Raghe Abdi was shot dead by police on a highway south of Brisbane in what was described as a "terrorism event".

courts7:21pm Jul 18, 2023

Woman charged with murder after man stabbed to death in Townsville

A 32-year-old woman has been charged with murder over the fatal stabbing of an Aurukun man in Railway Estate on July 12.

Townsville3:53pm Jul 18, 2023

The 'big' sea snake washed up on Sunshine Beach, in Noosa.

Aussie beachgoer stumbles across highly venomous sea snake

The "big and thick" reptile, has sparked a warning.

national3:08pm Jul 18, 2023

Man charged after weekend siege in Brisbane

A 32-year-old Zillmere man will face court today.

crime6:19am Jul 18, 2023

Multiple states issue measles alert after man flies while infectious

Queensland and Victoria have issued a measles alert after a man travelled from Jakarta while infectious with the disease.

Australia10:08pm Jul 17, 2023

A new flu vaccine could soon prove to be a game changer as cases continue to rise in the lead-up to winter.

Free flu jabs for all Queenslanders

Premier Annastacia Palaezczuk announced influenza vaccinations will be free for all ages starting from Saturday until the end of August.

flu9:48pm Jul 17, 2023

Woman chased into ocean and attacked by dingoes on K'gari

Queensland Parks and Wildlife are investigating the dingoes responsible and will increase patrols of Orchid Beach.

wildlife9:41pm Jul 17, 2023

Nurse allegedly told mental health patient to 'die at home', recordings reveal

An investigation has been launched into a Queensland hospital after recordings emerged of a nurse allegedly telling a mental health patient to "die at home".

health8:53pm Jul 17, 2023

Resident who fled high-rise fire over balcony explains split-second decision

A man who fled his burning apartment via the balcony said he tried to extinguish the fire before taking the desperate measures to get out.

fires5:54pm Jul 17, 2023

(From left) Wayne Ganter, Mark Rawlings, Wayne Brischke, Henry Roebig.

'Enormous suffering' from plane crash that killed five

The final moments of a flight in far north Queensland were "unexceptional and quite normal" before the aircraft ploughed into a sand dune claiming the lives of all five people on board.

courts4:05pm Jul 17, 2023

Calls for safer knife laws as Queensland stabbing crisis heightens

There are renewed calls for safer knife laws in Queensland after armed teenagers allegedly carried out two stabbing attacks in the state's south-east over the weekend.

crime7:08am Jul 17, 2023

Man surrenders to police after hours-long siege in Brisbane

Police said the man was wanted over "a number of weapons and criminal offences".

Brisbane police12:39am Jul 17, 2023

Federal Labor has dismissed the result of the by-election in the Queensland seat of Fadden, even as Opposition Leader Peter Dutton works to frame it as a symbol of discontent with the government.LNP candidate Cameron Caldwell claimed victory in the seat, which had been held by retiring Coalition MP Stuart Robert, one of the former ministers caught up in the Robodebt scandal.

Labor plays down concerns over by-election loss

The Coalition, meanwhile, wants to link its win to broader discontent within the electorate.

federal politics7:12pm Jul 16, 2023

A man has been filmed scaling a building after a fire broke out inside a high-rise unit.

Flames 'blowing into his face' as man scales high-rise balcony

About 82 people were treated at the scene by paramedics, some for smoke inhalation.

police5:57pm Jul 16, 2023

Ute flips on its roof after smashing into home in Brisbane

Two people have been rushed to hospital after ute smashed into a house in Brisbane's north.

Brisbane10:25am Jul 16, 2023

Queensland pizza delivery driver allegedly stabbed by group of teens

Four teenage boys have been arrested over the stabbing and robbery of a pizza delivery driver in Queensland yesterday evening.

Ipswich7:27am Jul 16, 2023

Liberal candidate Cameron Caldwell at the pre-polling booth at Helensvale on the Gold Coast ahead of this Saturday's by-election for the Federal seat of Fadden. Thursday 13 July 2023

Labor concedes, LNP predicted to win in Fadden by-election

The Coalition has easily retained the federal seat, with Cameron Caldwell projected to safely win the Gold Coast constituency.

federal politics9:29pm Jul 15, 2023

Xavier Doer, 22, left Port Lincoln earlier this week on board a prawn trawler to try and locate his boat.

Sailor's boat found week after rescue in Great Australian Bight

Xavier Doerr, 22, left Port Lincoln earlier this week on board a prawn trawler to try and locate his boat.

Adelaide4:37pm Jul 15, 2023

Peter Dutton is hoping for a good LNP performance in Queensland.

LNP spends big to save Dutton's leadership in Fadden by-election

The opposition has spent a reported $600,000 on a by-election to retain a Gold Coast seat that has never been won by Labor.

federal politics11:33am Jul 15, 2023

'Armed, dangerous': Police plea to public to track down wanted man

The 33-year-old is wanted by detectives in relation to a number of weapon offences and and suspected criminal activity.

crime10:21am Jul 15, 2023

Heidi Riding was killed in a crash in Newtown, Toowoomba

'One of a kind' teen girl killed in alleged stolen car crash

The driver of the car Heidi Riding was in allegedly lost control before veering off the road and crashing into trees.

crashes7:55pm Jul 14, 2023

Nationals MP Anne Webster has made a harassment claim.

Man accused of sending death threats to MP to stay in custody

Raymond was charged with two counts of using a carriage service to make a threat to kill and five counts of using carriage service to menace.

courts4:23pm Jul 14, 2023

Sydney man caught allegedly selling fake gold on Sunshine Coast

Police say the man, 33, first listed the phoney gold online on social media, attempting to attract buyers and lure them to meet in person to make the sale.

Gold6:19am Jul 14, 2023

A Queensland man died after he was allegedly assaulted on this footpath in Innisfail.

Teen's charge upgraded to murder after alleged victim dies

A 17-year-old Queensland boy has been charged with murder weeks after a man he is alleged to have assaulted died.

North Queensland6:17am Jul 14, 2023

The family of an 11-year-old girl who has died from the flu in Queensland has been "torn apart" by her death.Emma Schwarb from Noosa on the Sunshine Coast died yesterday with influenza.

'Uncharted territory': Severe influenza outbreak claims life of teen

Emma Schwab, from Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, died last Thursday after contracting influenza B.

flu8:13pm Jul 13, 2023

Human remains found after townhouse explodes

Four 9kg gas bottles were in the living room of the Murrumba Downs townhouse.

national8:12pm Jul 13, 2023

A man and woman withdraw money from a Commonwealth Bank ATM

Warning over scam duping Aussies into handing over cash at home

Police said "several" victims were told the bank worker would collect the cash from their home, claiming they would safeguard it from being stolen.

scam6:18pm Jul 13, 2023

Azarliah Jones (bottom left) and her parents Simon and Alana on two-year wait for appointment over ear condition requiring surgery

Gold Coast girl set to regain hearing after club's helping hand

Azarliah Jones, five, has a condition commonly known as "glue ear" - fluid stuck behind her eardrum, impeding her hearing.

health6:15pm Jul 13, 2023

School holiday dates in each state and territory for 2023 and 2024

See a full list of holiday dates for each state and territory's government schools here.

school4:24pm Jul 13, 2023

A man has been charged with the alleged rape and assault of nine women he met on dating websites in Western Australia.

Man charged for sending online deaths threats to federal MP

A man has been charged and held in custody after he allegedly repeatedly harassed and sent death threats to a federal MP online.

crime11:06am Jul 13, 2023

Labor victory in Fadden by-election would be an 'earthquake'

Labor will be hoping to claw more ground from the LNP when voters go to the polls for the Fadden by-election on Saturday but both sides believe an upset like Labor's surprise victory in Aston is unlikely.

Politics9:03am Jul 13, 2023

'Huge bang': One person missing after 'suspicious' house explosion

Residents reported a "huge bang" on Nambucca Close in Murrumba Downs just before 1pm.

emergencies10:30pm Jul 12, 2023

Redland City Council's mayor Karen Williams crashed her car in June last year directly after a zoom call with families of drink driving victims. Photos obtained by 9News under the right to information act has shown the aftermath of the crash and the extent of the damage to council Lexus.

Damage bill from Queensland mayor's crash revealed

She crashed her council car in June last year shortly after a Zoom call with families of drink driving victims.

council8:30pm Jul 12, 2023

Money argument could have led to fatal Queensland stabbing

"There has been some sort of altercation between them (the residents) and the victim."

Townsville4:28pm Jul 12, 2023

Three people have been charged for allegedly supplying cocaine in Wagga Wagga.

'Disturbing' trends emerge as over half of nation's wastewater studied

Australia's insatiable appetite for narcotics has showed no signs of slowing in the last year, with the nation's wastewater analysis revealing "disturbing" trends of increased drug use.

drugs12:37pm Jul 12, 2023

Man killed as Landcruiser collides with coal train in Bowen

A man is dead and another has serious injuries after a 4WD and a coal train collided in Bowen in Queensland's Whitsundays region overnight.

police11:26am Jul 12, 2023

Asp caterpillar venom could deliver lifesaving drugs. University of Queensland research.

Researchers find potential medical treatment for caterpillar venom

The venom of asp caterpillars can "punch holes" in cells which could help in delivering drugs more effectively.

Research12:35am Jul 12, 2023

Sharyn Washington, from Far North Queensland wants to move on from her cancer journey.

Health minister pledges change over breast reconstruction wait

A breast cancer survivor is hoping for change after meeting with the Health Minister over surgery delays.

health9:48pm Jul 11, 2023

Angus died after a knife was thrust 14cm into his chest in a fight with the two teenagers at Redcliffe north of Brisbane in March 2020.

Judges reveal why they threw out convictions for teen's murder

An alleged hand slap and other moments following Queensland teen Angus Beaumont's stabbing have been highlighted in the legal reasoning behind his accused killers' successful appeal.

courts9:47pm Jul 11, 2023

Rented in Queensland since 1990? You could be owed hundreds

Queenslanders are being urged to check if they could be owed hundreds of dollars from the last time they moved house.

rent2:19pm Jul 11, 2023

The dog became trapped under concrete after crawling below the house.

Delicate rescue to save pet dog trapped under concrete

A delicate rescue mission unfolded in Queensland this week as firefighters attempted to rescue a pet dog from a hollow under concrete.

animals1:54pm Jul 11, 2023

Alleged car thief jumps from moving car south of Brisbane

A man has been filmed jumping from an allegedly stolen car to escape police in a dangerous car chase south of Brisbane.

Brisbane7:06pm Jul 10, 2023

Cocaine now detected in state's random roadside drug testing

The announcement comes after the number of serious crashes involving drivers testing positive for cocaine has increased over the last five years.

national12:19pm Jul 10, 2023

'No joke': Two charged after teen rode baggage carousel into restricted area

A man and a 14-year-old have been charged by federal police after the teenager was filmed riding a baggage carousel into a restricted baggage area at Canberra Airport.

Airport11:08am Jul 10, 2023