30 years ago a diner was hauled from a Chinese restaurant and delivered a monologue so memorable it became a meme. Today that man was finally able to finish his succulent meal alongside one of the officers involved in his arrest |
@PipSheehan
Scott Morrison is being asked to apologise after running ads claiming that free Rapid Antigen Tests are available at public testing clinics when the tests have not yet been delivered by his Government.
"To run these ads now, knowing this, is just... absolutely appalling"
#AusPol
Fiona Simpson was driving in Kingaroy with her baby and her grandmother when the tornado hit. The hail -- some reportedly the size of tennis balls -- became so heavy that it smashed through the car window.
#qldstorm
A North Queensland resident, and quite possibly the most Australian man of all time, has summed up the She'll Be Right attitude flood affected residents have been gamely carrying with them though the disaster.
In a moment captured on film that's already garnering widespread
A widower, described by police as frail and living alone south of the Gold Coast, could be charged after fatally stabbing a burglar who broke into his home. He was attacked with an axe and almost had his arm severed, before fighting back with a knife |
@matt_10johnston
Protesters from the Extinction Rebellion group have dumped manure outside the News Corp office in Bowen Hills this morning, before gluing themselves to the ground in front of the building entry.
#Breaking
: Qld's Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young has told the NRL it cannot have any more quarantine breaches, or the entire competition will be kicked out of the state.
Dr Young made the ultimatum this morning, after another breach was revealed.
#NRL
#COVID19QLD
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has finally responded to Graham Arnold's request to give every Socceroos fan the day off after their stunning World Cup qualification.
"If someone's having a little kip in the corner, that's understandable," the PM said.
#AUSvPER
|
@10footballau
Legendary rock band, Queen was at their best last night, kicking off their Australian tour in front of 40,000 very soaked fans at Suncorp Stadium, but it was guitarist Brian May who tore up the Rock and Roll rule book to embrace his own kind of magic this morning.
Sports stars, are sometimes in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, but not tonight.
Lions Captain Dayne Zorko, has shown he has a heart of gold, granting a life long fan's final wish. |
@JohnpaulGonzo
Breaking: The two officers who were fatally shot yesterday when attending a rural property in Wieambilla have been identified as 26-year-old Constable Rachel McCrow and 29-year-old Constable Matthew Arnold.
Television viewers were 'creeped out' by a ghostly whisper during live coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession.
A female voice can be heard saying "The death is irreversible...the fact that she's trapped..." during the British broadcasters' live coverage.
Queensland doctors are calling for face masks to be worn in public gatherings, hospitals, and on planes as case numbers of COVID-19 surge across the state.
Six people in Australia have been quarantined and are undergoing testing over fears they have contracted the deadly and highly contagious
#coronavirus
.
@tegangeorge
The young mother who refused Scott Morrison's handshake during his visit to Cobargo says she was heartbroken by his response to her pleas for help.
#BREAKING
: A Brisbane quarantine hotel cleaner who tested positive to COVID-19 is now confirmed to have the highly contagious UK strain.
Health Authorities are expected to announce new restrictions for hospitals and aged care settings.
Tonight is a special bulletin for 10 News First Queensland, the last for Georgie, and for many more incredible people who work behind the scenes.
Thank you for the irreplaceable role you played every night
Australian motorists who are returning to the road after traumatic experiences can now order an 'R' plate to signal to other drivers they require extra patience on roads.
Similar to an 'L' or 'Baby On Board' plate, these signs signify the driver needs extra care and support.
The Brisbane Bullets will look to end a 12 year title drought when they open the NBL season on Thursday against the New Zealand Breakers.
#TenNews
@McJoshmclean
Thousands have taken part in Brisbane's Invasion Day Rally despite rain falling through much of the morning.
Protesters chanted "Change the date" and "Always was, always will be Aboriginal land" as they marched from Brisbane City to Musgrave Park.
.
@cairns_airport
has shared CCTV footage of the extraordinary moment a meteor crashed into northern Queensland last night.
"We witnessed some pretty incredible activity across our skies last night!" the airport said on social media.
LIGHTNING STRIKE | Terrifying footage captures the moment lightning struck the back deck of a Toowoomba home as young children stood barely meters away.
Two weeks after firefighter Geoffrey Keaton died while battling blazes south of Sydney, his heartbroken young son bravely stood in his father's place to receive a medal in his honour.
Heavy rain on the east coast has turned the taps on at Sherrard Falls, on the aptly named Waterfall Way just out of Dorrigo in northern NSW. The traffic isn't flowing, but the views certainly are!
Prime Minister
@ScottMorrisonMP
has hit out at
@StevenJMiles
saying the deputy premier "needs to grow up" after Miles claimed the PM had taken a week off running the country to run the LNP's campaign.
More tonight with
@SammyButler_
on 10 News First at 5
#qldpol
#qldvotes
Twenty-two children killed in Thailand yesterday have arrived at a morgue ahead of their autopsies.
Police officials have identified the gunman as a former policeman who burst into the childcare centre while the children were napping - shooting and stabbing those inside.
Bruce Lehrmann has been named as the man accused of rape in Toowoomba, with a Queensland court today lifting orders that previously suppressed his identity from being made public.
A mob of kangaroos has given amateur golfer Wendy Powick the quintessential Queensland experience.
Powick was ready to tee off at the Arundel Hills Country Club on the Gold Coast when the mob charged forward to have a closer look.
Only in Queensland does one of the deadliest snakes in the world also go on smoko...
A video captured by Harrison's Gold Coast and Brisbane Snake Catcher shows the moment a large eastern brown snake joins an employee during their break.
Harrowing footage shows the moment a
@QldPolice
officer was assaulted during an arrest on the Gold Coast around 5:30am on Wednesday.
Police were called to Greenacre Drive in Parkwood after someone saw a damaged black Lexus with two men asleep inside.
As the officers approached
After a big show at Suncorp Stadium last night, Queen guitarist, Brian May has spent his morning helping out at
@RSPCAQld
Wildlife Hospital in Brisbane's west. He explained to reporters why he finds working with wild animals so important.
More tonight at 5 on 10 News First
WATCH: Russian delegate punched after removing Ukrainian flag.
A physical altercation broke out after a Russian delegate removed a Ukrainian flag from a stand during a summit in Türkiye.
Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Marikovski was filmed hurling punches at the Russian delegate after
"I think a national leader should have been able to bring all of the states and territories together"
Premier
@AnnastaciaMP
has launched a blunt attack on
@ScottMorrisonMP
for singling out Queensland over the state's decision to keep their border closed.
Customers who cough, spit or sneeze on staff at venues required to turn away unvaccinated patrons will cop hefty fines or jail time when the mandate kicks in next week.
“Cut migration” - This demand comes from an unusual source: a Labor Premier. Steven Miles claims a reduction will ease the strain on the housing supply, but some experts say the catch-up surge from Covid-19 is already over |
@brendanjsmith10
RAW VISION: Australia's largest wind farm, between Dalby and Kingaroy, began generating electricity today. Check out the size of those blades! More details from 5pm on 10 News First |
@aglenergy
Parents of students at Brisbane's Citipointe Christian College have been forced to sign a contract that would allow the school to terminate their enrolment if they come out as transgender, or don't identify as heterosexual.
Former QPR striker Charlie Austin has joined
@brisbaneroar
ahead of the 2022/23
@aleaguemen
season.
Austin joins the Roar with 111 appearances at Premier League level, notching 34 goals. |
@10footballau
Priya Nadesalingam has spoken after her family touched down in Biloela, after three years away from their Queensland home.
She thanked the town's community and all who have helped her family "start a new life".
#HomeToBilo
"You've Got Me Quite Upset" Young Responds To Questions About Motives
Queensland’s CHO Dr Jeannette Young has defended her response to the
#covid19au
pandemic and vaccine rollout.
HEARTWARMING | Terminally ill 6-year-old Travis Heery has been sworn in as an honorary police officer, spending a day experiencing life in his dream job.
Travis has pontine gliomas (DIPG), an aggressive and incurable tumour that grows in the brainstem.
Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young is rushing through a mandate so that no Queensland nurse can treat COVID-positive patients until they have received at least their first vaccine. It comes after a Brisbane nurse tested positive to coronavirus.
#10NewsFirst
#Breaking
: QUEENSLAND HAS DONE IT! 🏉
The Maroons, down to 15 men since the opening exchanges and without Cameron Munster, have beaten the NSW Blues 22-12 and claim this year’s State Of Origin in Brisbane.
#Origin
#Queenslander
John Senden has seen it all in his 30-year professional golf career. His life was turned upside down in 2017 when his son was diagnosed with brain cancer, but in an incredible turnaround, his boy has beaten it and is now by his side as a caddy |
@JohnSendenGolf
@McJoshmclean
Federal Opposition Leader
@AlboMP
has suggested an "LNP/Greens coalition" was to blame for Former Deputy Premier
@jackietrad
being voted out of her South Brisbane seat in the Queensland state election
#QldVotes
#QldPol
A new poll indicates the Miles government will suffer electoral annihilation at the October state election. Its current status among voters is roughly equal to that of the minor parties and independents |
#Qldpol
#BREAKING
: Only three members of the Tamil
#biloela
family have been granted 12-month bridging visas. Father, Nades, mother Priya and their oldest daughter, Kopika were granted the extension, but it was withheld for their youngest, Tharnicaa. More to come.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles says he "might have stuttered while speaking" at today's Labour Day March in Brisbane after appearing to use an offensive word. He added that whatever he thinks of Scott Morrison he'd never use language like that.
Listen from 18sec.
#AusPol
If you think you've had a bad day, spare a thought for this Auslan interpreter.
Mikey Webb, who translates Queensland Government press conferences for the deaf community, was the unfortunate target of a passing bird this morning.
Anti-lockdown protesters have gathered in Brisbane's Botanic Gardens for a 'Freedom Rally'.
This is despite Queensland not being in lockdown, with few restrictions placed on residents.
A major homicide investigation is underway after police were called to a Gold Coast home before 7 this morning where Kelly Wilkinson's body was found tied and burnt. Three children under 9 were inside the home.
Roar defender Scott Neville's achieved a lot in the game from winning an A-League title with Perth Glory, to even playing in India. But now his latest venture is a different type of daily grind |
@McJoshmclean
Slain officer Rachel McCrow's loyal blue heeler, Archibald, was in the front row at the Queensland Police State Memorial, standing guard for his owner one final time just metres away from her casket.
#BREAKING
: Greater Brisbane will go into lockdown from 4pm today after 6 local cases were recorded in Queensland.
The 11 LGAs which already had mask wearing requirements will be required to lockdown.
#Exclusive
: Roar midfielder
@joe_knowlesy
has always done things the hard way. After stints in Perth, Scotland and Melbourne, Knowles, 26, and his partner packed the car for Brisbane for a no-guarantee trial, a risk that paid off, almost immediately |
@brisbaneroar
#Breaking
: Bowie, the blind Australian Shepherd stolen from a Gold Coast home, has been found safe and well in New South Wales.
A man, who police allege is Bowie's abductor, was arrested this morning at Nambucca Heads - more than 4 hours away from Southport - in Northern NSW.
The conspiracy theory group 'Birds Aren't Real' held rallies across the United States this weekend in protest of birds, which they say are government drones used to spy on the public.
According to the Gen-Z-fueled movement, all birds have been replaced by drone replicas.
An American TV show is being accused of ripping off Brisbane's runaway hit, Bluey. Chip Chilla tells the story of a family of rodents and there are striking similarities between these copy rats and our favourite heelers |
@OfficialBlueyTV
@BrittanyCLane
CLIMATE PROTESTS | Thousands of people have begun gathering in King George Square ahead of a planned march through Brisbane's CBD streets this evening |
@JohnpaulGonzo
10 News First understands Richmond premiership player Daniel Rioli has visited the Gold Coast and it wasn’t just for a holiday.
Rioli is known to have a close relationship with Suns coach Damien Hardwick, with the running defender spending the first two years of his AFL career
Video has emerged of a man stopping traffic to help a koala cross a busy highway in Burleigh Heads, Queensland.
Dubbed a "hero," the man successfully escorted the koala to safety.
A homeless family of four has been evicted from their emergency accommodation in one of Brisbane's most expensive suburbs. A resident went around letterbox dropping the streets of Hamilton, claiming the family posed a safety threat |
@matt_10johnston
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared a message of thanks to show support for Australia’s Inaugural Thank a First Responder Day.
June 2 is dedicated to showing appreciation to local police, firefighters, paramedics and other responders.
Constable Rachel McCrow's loyal blue heeler, Archibald, walked in today's motorcade in a mark of respect for the slain officers shot and killed in Wieambilla last week.
A nursing unit manager at a Brisbane Hospital has openly told staff to "prioritise tasks, take extra breaks" and "cry" if they need to as the surge in Omicron cases pushes them to breaking point |
@Chris_Campey
An emergency alert is in place on the Gold Coast with low lying properties in Currumbin, Mudgeeraba and Tallebudgera catchments likely to be impacted by floodwater in coming hours as heavy rains continue to fall.
A severe storm warning for heavy rain is in active for Noosa to GC
#Breaking
: The Nadesalingam family has officially touched down in Biloela in Central Queensland after spending more than 1,000 days in detention on Christmas Island and in Perth.
#HomeToBilo
#Breaking
A major emergency is unfolding in Brisbane's CBD with police urgently evacuating Howard Smith Wharves and the Riverside Walkway after a crane broke loose of its moorings.
Diamonds and Firebirds goal shooter Gretel Bueta returned to the court today, just 7 weeks after giving birth. While she's promising to take it slow -- there's already a focus on not only making it back for round 1 but eyeing off a return to the green and gold. |
@McJoshmclean
A manhunt is underway after three people - including two police officers - were shot dead on a rural Queensland property.
A 29-year-old male officer and a 26-year-old female officer were killed while attending to a missing persons report at Wains Road in Wieambilla.
Queen, fronted by Adam Lambert, has performed the iconic 1985 Live Aid set for the first time at the Fire Fight Australia Bushfire Relief concert.
#FireFightAustralia