Heavy rain associated with ex-tropical Cyclone Nora causes flooding and landslides on Queensland’s north tropical coast.
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Cyclone Nora crosses Queensland's coast menacing gulf communities
Cyclone Nora hits the western coast of Cape York as a category three system, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain that is set to cause flash flooding across much of far north Queensland.
Cyclone Nora expected to cross Queensland coast tomorrow
Authorities now believe Severe Tropical Cyclone Nora will cross the Queensland coast early on Sunday afternoon as a category three system.
Three people die in Queensland house fire
A man and two children are dead after a house fire in Kingaroy, in Queensland’s South Burnett, police say.
Western Bulldogs beat Brisbane Lions to win AFLW grand final
The Western Bulldogs ignore the controversy of Katie Brennan’s suspension to claim the AFWL premiership with a one-goal victory over Brisbane in the grand final at Princes Park in Melbourne.
Bodies found washed up on beach north of Brisbane
A passer-by has found the bodies of a man and a woman that washed up on a remote section of beach on Bribie Island, north of Brisbane, police say.
Why customers are ordering their morning coffee with sign language
A far north Queensland cafe owner is setting her customers a challenge — order coffee with sign language. It’s sending a signal of support to the cafe’s hearing impaired staff as they take their first steps in the workforce.
Shield final rainout an embarrassment, says Bulls coach
Queensland coach Wade Seccombe admits it’s not a good look for the state, with day one of the Sheffield Shield final against Tasmania abandoned.
Tree clearing changes could put green energy future in jeopardy, Qld Govt warned
The Queensland Government is warned it may struggle to meet its renewable energy target if it pushes ahead with its controversial proposal to tighten tree clearing laws.
'Incredibly loud, patronising' Comm Games messages on QR trains to be turned down
Train announcements about the upcoming Commonwealth Games, described on social media as “jaunty, patronising, and incredibly loud”, will be turned down after feedback from commuters, Queensland Rail says.