The Latest Breaking News from Brian Cassey

'Not out of danger': hundreds flee as mega storm nears

Authorities warn northern Australia remains under threat from Cyclone Narelle as it moves west after crossing the coast, unleashing heavy rain and gales.

AAP · Mar 19

From inconvenience to crisis, islands battle king tides

Low-lying islands in the Torres Strait have been inundated after another frightening king tide season as locals continue the legal fight for climate justice.

AAP · Feb 6

Far north braces for drenching as monsoon closes in

Residents are bracing for widespread rain as a monsoon trough inches across the far north with fears of isolated rainfall totals of up to 700mm.

AAP · Dec 28, 2025

A 'sweetheart': Cassius the record-breaking croc dies

Cassius the saltwater crocodile has died at the age of 121, or thereabouts, after spending 37 years in captivity being cared for by his capturer and keeper.

AAP · Nov 2, 2024

Diamonds netball star offering more than physicality

Jamie-Lee Price says a reputation as a physical player has come at a cost as the Diamonds prepare for their Constellation Cup netball series with New Zealand.

AAP · Oct 18, 2024

Pilot 'heavily intoxicated' before fatal hotel crash

A drunk pilot's decision to take a helicopter from a Queensland airport hangar and fly it around a tourist spot before fatally crashing remains a mystery.

AAP · Oct 9, 2024

Airport scrutiny follows 'inside job' helicopter crash

Security of airports remains in focus after a "misappropriated" chopper crashed into a CBD hotel, with one aviation expert saying a review would be worthwhile.

AAP · Aug 14, 2024

Farewell party before pilot crashed chopper into hotel

A pilot who fatally crashed a helicopter into a hotel was a ground crew employee who earlier attended a farewell party, a charter company says.

AAP · Aug 12, 2024

'Life-threatening' flood warning as rain soaks country

Thunderstorms across Australia's eastern seaboard including Sydney's outskirts may bring flash flooding as some rural residents remain isolated by floodwater.

AAP · Jan 16, 2024

Two dead, four missing as storms lash southeast Qld

A young girl is one of two people found dead while four others are reported missing following severe storms in southeast Queensland.

AAP · Dec 25, 2023