shark, Queensland

Teenage girl killed in shark attack off Queensland beach
On 2 January, surfer Lance Appleby was killed by a shark at Granites Beach in South Australia. Just days earlier, on 28 December, 40-year-old chaplain Luke Walford was fatally bitten while spearfishing near the Keppel Bay Islands in Queensland.
Shark attack kills teenage girl in Australia
A teenage girl was killed Monday in a shark attack in Queensland, Australia. The 17-year-old suffered a "serious shark bite" at Woorim Beach, just north of Brisbane, while swimming approximately 100 yards from shore.
Loved ones of teen girl killed by shark in Queensland gather at Bribie Island
Loved ones of a 17-year-old girl killed in a shark attack on Monday have gathered on the beach at Bribie Island, Queensland, where the incident unfolded.
Teen girl killed by shark at popular Aussie tourist beach
A 17-year-old girl was killed by a shark at a popular tourist beach in Australia on Monday — marking the third fatal shark attack Down Under in less than six weeks. The Queensland Ambulance Services responded to a “serious shark bite incident” involving the unidentified teen girl at the popular Woorim Beach north of Brisbane around 4:45 p.
Horror as teen girl mauled to death by shark at popular Bribie Island beach in Australia
The horrifying attack unfolded in Queensland, Australia, and left the young victim with "catastrophic injuries", which she sadly did not recover from

floods, Australia and Queensland

Federal government 'surprised and disappointed' by Queensland decision to end support for hydrogen project
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says he has been left "surprised and disappointed" by a Queensland government move to dump ...
Watch: BBC reports from site of Queensland flooding
BBC Australia reporter Simon Atkinson visits Townsville, which was hit by severe rainfall over the weekend. Dozens more USAID ...
Queensland faces ongoing flood emergency as record rainfall delivers devastating impact
The Bureau of Meteorology warned that Tuesday could bring heavy rainfall between Cairns and Townsville with a severe weather ...
Inquiry to probe claims of violence and menacing conduct in Queensland's construction industry
Led by CFMEU administrator Mark Irving KC, the inquiry will work with construction union staff and stakeholders to stamp out ...
CFMEU administrator launches ‘culture of violence’ probe in Queensland
CFMEU state officials will be forced to co-operate with an inquiry into violence and menacing conduct that was allegedly ...
Wish You Were Here: Adventures in Queensland and Zimbabwe
Bay Area readers have traveled near and far this last year and experienced all sorts of adventures. They’ve hiked England’s ...
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Conservatives applaud Queensland’s pause on puberty blockers
The Queensland government has suspended puberty blockers for those under 18 due to concerns raised about state-wide ...
North Queensland farmers assess flood damage as 'wall of water' smashes banana crops
Growers rushed to pick, pack and truck their bananas out before the rain started, but say it will be difficult to restock ...