Queensland has sweltered through days of above-average temperatures, smashing records. Reprieve from the heat is coming, but not until next week.
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Dolphins spotted in the Brisbane River
A pod of dolphins has been swimming up and down the Brisbane River, but it is unlikely they will hang around much longer.
Severe thunderstorm warning cancelled for south-east
Hail the size of golf balls has fallen near Gatton and more hail and damaging winds hit south-east.
Jailed Billabong boss loses appeal bid
Jailed former Billabong boss and fraudster Matthew Perrin has had a bid to appeal over his sentence in the High Court knocked back.
Burglar caught inside Brisbane home by grandma
An accused Brisbane burglar caught trying to steal children’s money tins from their grandmother’s home is in custody after a citizen’s arrest.
Police union rejects claim shot Ipswich teenager was unarmed
The claim contradicts a police statement that the officers shot Jai Hunt, 16, after he threatened two officers with a knife.
Palmer to 'enjoy' millions, not reopen Queensland Nickel if assets frozen
The mining magnate said he would not spend the money needed to reopen his failed nickel plant if liquidators win a bid to freeze his assets.
'I’d like to come home': Barnaby Joyce's open letter to New Zealand PM
Congratulations on your pregnancy. I envy the response your country has had to your news. Mine has not been quite so celebratory.
Internal probe into police shooting of 16-year-old boy Jai Hunt
Jai Hunt, 16, was shot in Springfield on Wednesday afternoon, prompting an Ethical Standards Command investigation.
Drivers fined $26,000 during Brisbane International tennis
More than 400 parking infringements were issued during the Brisbane International, but the council claim to have made parking signs easier to understand.