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Dashcam captures police smashing windscreen, pulling man free from burning car
Two police officers and a member of the public risk life and limb to free a man trapped in a burning car north of Brisbane. Dashcam footage shows the officers smashing in the windscreen as flames spring up from the car.
Clive Palmer says Queensland Nickel refinery in Townsville set to reopen
Embattled Queensland businessman Clive Palmer says QNI Resources has approved plans to reopen the Queensland Nickel refinery in Townsville, following its financial collapse in 2016.
Billion-dollar wind farm approved in central Queensland
A 195-turbine wind farm approved by the Queensland Government will be one of the largest in Australia, and is predicted to generate 3 per cent of the state’s electricity needs.
Sunbaking crocodiles descend on north Queensland swimming holes
Queensland’s Environment Department confirms it is investigating crocodile sightings near two popular swimming spots in the state’s north.
Qld Premier promised not to fund Adani, but documents reveal it's still on table
The Palaszczuk Government is still considering covering the estimated $100 million upfront cost of road access for Adani’s Queensland mine, documents obtained under right to information laws show.
It's Queensland's birthday! Celebrate by taking on the 'Quiz-lander'
Today marks 159 years since Queensland officially separated from New South Wales and became an independent colony. To celebrate we’ve got a 10-question quiz to put even the most loyal Queenslander to the test.
Queensland woman charged with drink driving on horseback
A woman who allegedly rode a horse to the local bottle shop while she was more than four times over the legal alcohol limit, will face court on a rather unique drink-driving charge.
Bundaberg escaped prisoner captured after three-hour search
A man who escaped custody in Bundaberg this morning, sparking a three-hour search and forcing streets in lockdown, is captured by police.
Coaching gambles shape State of Origin I as a journey into the unknown
Blues coach Brad Fittler’s punt on untried State of Origin tyros and the blooding of new faces by Maroons counterpart Kevin Walters make it anyone’s guess as to who will come out on top in game one at the MCG.