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Category: ABC Brisbane News Updates
Worst Queensland flu season in years 'yet to peak'
Queensland Health declares the worst flu season in the past five years, as the number of cases doubles in two weeks and experts warn that number could continue to grow.
Wallabies scrum half Genia signs two-year deal with Rebels
Super rugby survival franchise Melbourne Rebels secure the signature of Wallabies scrum half Will Genia on a two-year deal.
'There is no feud': Gold Coast Titans coach denies Hayne fallout
Gold Coast Titans coach Neil Henry wants to remain at the club beyond this season, denying there is a feud with star full-back Jarryd Hayne.
Train passengers stuck for three hours 'should have been freed'
Queensland Rail chief Nick Easy admits passengers stuck in the dark on a service between two Brisbane stations for nearly three hours on Friday night should have been released from their carriage onto the tracks when safe to do so.
Railway CCTV shows near misses, as QR warns against risky behaviour
Hundreds of impatient pedestrians and motorists are risking injury and death each year at level crossings, Queensland Rail’s chief says, while releasing alarming footage of some the worst near misses with trains.
Mum and son stabbing could be linked to fatal crash
A mother and son are stabbed during a dispute in Brisbane’s south-west, with police investigating if it is linked to a man who died in a car crash about 15 minutes later.
World watches in awe as Jason Day implodes at PGA Championship
Jason Day implodes during the third round of the US PGA Championship to give away a solid chance at a second career major, as Twitter reacts in amazement.
Uber driver held woman in car against her will, police say
Ride-booking service Uber is at the centre of another controversy after a Brisbane driver is charged will deprivation of liberty for allegedly refusing to let a passenger out of his vehicle for more than an hour.
Brilliant second round has Day in contention at PGA Championship
World number seven Jason Day has continues his march up the PGA Championship leaderboard after it was halted by bad weather midway through the second round.