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British pair among four killed in helicopter collision in Australia

Queensland Police said the 57-year-old woman and 65-year-old man were travelling from the UK.

The Independent UK

Two UK citizens among four killed in mid-air helicopter crash in Australia

The crash occurred around 2pm local time in Main Beach, Queensland Police said in a statement.

The Independent UK

How this stockbroker became a much-loved maths teacher in central Queensland

Nahroon Nazim emigrated to Australia from the Pacific nation of Fiji and became a stockbroker. Then the global financial crisis hit and a new career called.

ABC News

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Mum horrified after woman throws poo and boiling water on her car in furious parking row

A mother from Queensland in Australia was horrified as she filmed a shocking moment where a woman threw a bucket of faeces on her car after a blazing row over parking

Daily Mirror

Australian housing values were down 5.3 per cent in 2022. Here's what's happening in your area

Australian housing prices were down 5.3 per cent over 2022, marking the first time housing values have fallen over the calendar year since 2018. Here's how your region fared.

ABC News

Officials hunt New Year's Eve revellers who threw beer cans towards horses during race

Officials in Queensland, Australia, have condemned the "abhorrent" behaviour after a few cans landed on the track and have appealed for any footage that can identify the culprits

Daily Mirror

Four dead after helicopters collide on Australia’s Gold Coast

Two helicopters have collided at a tourist hotspot on Australia’s Gold Coast, killing four passengers and critically injuring three others. One helicopter appeared to have been taking off and the other landing when they collided near the Sea World theme park at Main Beach, Queensland police said. One helicopter landed…

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Gold Coast helicopter crash: Four killed and three critical after collision near Sea World

Two helicopters collided at an Australian tourist hotspot in Queensland, with witnesses watching the crash from a theme park nearby

The Independent UK

Four dead after two helicopters collide near Sea World on the Gold Coast

Three more people are in a critical condition in hospital, with 13 patients overall assessed at the scene, emergency services said.

ABC News

Record death toll sparks road safety talks

Queensland will hold a road safety summit after almost 300 people were killed on the state's roads last year, with the toll set to be the nation's highest.

AAP

Off-grid living with solar power on Curtis Island saves Qld couple thousands on energy bill

With the cost of living soaring, a Queensland couple says there has never been a better time to live off-grid. But there are calls for more affordable and sustainable energy storage solutions.

ABC News

Qld road toll surges to worst in 13 years

Queensland has recorded its highest road death toll in 13 years as the number of people killed on Tasmanian roads surges and Victoria's count also rises.

AAP

Queensland records 'horrific' road toll for 2022, surpassing Victoria and NSW

Queensland's road toll last year was the highest since 2009 and included 70 motorcyclists, 29 pedestrians and 12 people who died in floodwaters.

ABC News

Hat passed around for Qld rodeo rider

A novice bull rider from NSW has died from his injuries in hospital after falling from an animal at a rodeo event in southern Queensland on New Year's Eve.

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Voluntary assisted dying laws come into effect today in Queensland, so how does it work?

Voluntary assisted dying is now legal in Queensland — the fourth state to have a scheme in operation – 15 months after laws passed state parliament.

ABC News

How the Broadway Hotel helped strengthen heritage law in Queensland

Two fires and more than a decade of dry taps at the hotel raised strong debate in Brisbane, and it's became a catalyst for the state to review 30-year-old heritage protection laws.

AAP

Queenslanders now have the right to die

Queenslanders suffering a disease, illness or medical condition that is advanced, progressive and terminal can now ask for medically-assisted death.

ABC News

Soldiers Hill man charged with attempted murder in 'domestic violence offence' at Mt Isa

A north-west Queensland man is charged with several offences in what police describe as a "domestic violence offence" after two people suffer multiple stab wounds in Mt Isa on Friday night.

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Qld man tried to kill partner, police say

A 23-year-old Queensland man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his partner multiple times and then attacking a man in a home.

ABC News

Urandangi, north-west Queensland, evacuated ahead of biggest flooding since 2009

The biggest flooding event in more than 10 years has swamped an outback Queensland town leading dozens of people to be evacuated. Emergency services are on alert as a monsoon brings more rainfall over the New Year weekend.

AAP

Three dead, one injured in Qld crash

Three family members are dead and another was injured after two cars collided moments after Queensland Police tried to stop the driver of one of the vehicles.

ABC News

In 2022, Australia smashed rain records while floods caused record insurance payouts

Records fell up and down Australia’s east coast as rains, floods and insurance payouts all hit new peaks. As we welcome back the sun to our lives in 2023, what should we do to prepare for the next big wet?

ABC News

The 15 biggest stories of 2022, as decided by ABC News readers

From Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, 2022 was filled with attention-grabbing headlines. Here's your top 15.

AAP

Qld urged to bring in New Year's legally

The government has told Queenslanders to enjoy the more than 130 licensed fireworks displays planned for New Year's Eve rather than risk injuries or fines.

ABC News

Police investigating death of two-year-old girl in North Mackay

Queensland police say the child was taken to the Mackay Base Hospital by her mother and tests are being conducted to determine her cause of death.

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