A Mount Isa man trying to kill cockroaches causes a “vicious” explosion by using an aerosol can like a flamethrower, injuring himself and blowing out windows in his house.
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Six cows killed by lightning strike
A south-east Queensland cattle producer counts the cost of the recent wet weather, after six of his cows are killed by lightning strike.
Why was Queensland's ban on women drinking in public bars lifted?
Up until 1970 women in Queensland were prohibited from being served alcohol in public bars. So why did that all change? Curious Brisbane investigates.
Mining town jumps at golden chance to be part of Melbourne Cup
A small mining community west of Bundaberg is celebrating after discovering it produced the gold for next year’s coveted Melbourne Cup trophy.
Rain records tumble as Queensland's big wet continues
Pouring rain has smashed daily records as it saturated Queensland’s north and west over the past week, cutting roads but bringing some much needed relief. And it’s not over yet.
Pauline Hanson's pilot has been flying her around without a proper licence
Pauline Hanson’s chief of staff, James Ashby, is under investigation for flying his boss around Queensland without the proper pilot’s licence.
Forget message in a bottle, an entire shipping container just washed up in Queensland
An entire shipping container spotted bobbing up and down in waters off the Queensland coast finally washes ashore. However its contents (or lack thereof) may disappoint.
Bullets, guns found at rural property as police close in on murder suspects
Police raid a property on Queensland’s Darling Downs, saying they have found items of interest which could be linked to the suspected murder of Brisbane man Sam Price-Purcell.
Doughnut Time's retail empire crumbles — what went wrong?
Dessert chain Doughnut Time sacks most of its staff, shuts down more than 75 per cent of its stores, and is hit with legal action at Fair Work Australia.
Man charged over Donna Steel's murder allegedly attacked in prison
A 25-year-old man accused of murdering a mother-of-two in far north Queensland is allegedly attacked by prisoners in a “pre-planned” incident on his first day in jail.