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Car ploughs into home in Brisbane's north

Car ploughs into home in Brisbane's north

When emergency services arrived they found the driver had already fled the scene in his car.

  • by Toby Crockford

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Almost 100,000 people hit Queensland beaches, but only one rescue for lifesavers

Almost 100,000 people hit Queensland beaches, but only one rescue for lifesavers

The hotspots for the day were Noosa, Mooloolaba Spit, Burleigh Heads and Moreton Island.

  • by Toby Crockford
Man of the moment: Usman Khawaja takes in the feat of a century on his old home ground.

Day to remember for Khawaja as Australia inflict more pain on England

They came to see Smith emulate Bradman, instead it was Khawaja who turned the SCG into his field of dreams.

  • by Andrew Wu
Brisbane police seize slippery suspect in home raid

Brisbane police seize slippery suspect in home raid

Officers carried a 15kg piece of evidence from an East Brisbane residence, which they raided after an anonymous tip off.

  • by Toby Crockford
Former cricketer, now Pakistan's Opposition Leader Imran Khan, centre, said Trump was "ignorant and ungrateful" after the US leader accused Pakistan of harbouring terrorists.

Pakistan's Imran Khan calls for retaliation after Trump's 'ignorant' insults

Imran Khan has called for a 'delink' and worsening ties with the US may push Pakistan further into the arms of China.

  • by Drazen Jorgic and Mubasher Bukhari

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