Bureau of Meteorology data shows maximum temperatures were nearly 1.5 degrees above the long-term average over the last 12 months.
Category: Latest News from ABC Brisbane
Drivers horrified as melting bitumen captures cars like 'insects in a spider's web'
Drivers will be compensated after their vehicles were caught “sinking” into a melting far north Queensland road, destroying their tyres and leaving them with hefty repair bills.
Scammers recruit unwitting 'mules' on dating sites to rip off schools and businesses
Thieves have gouged more than $500,000 out of Australian businesses and schools since March alone by using dating websites to find unwitting accomplices.
US soldier charged with assaulting woman, 60, at Brisbane army barracks
Queensland police charge a US Marine with the assault of a 60-year-old woman in the carpark of Brisbane’s Gallipoli Barracks. The Marine also allegedly assaulted a police officer.
Gold Coast recycler aims to turn old tyres into new building products
China’s move to halt imports of most recycled waste prompts a Gold Coast auto recycler to look at a new way to deal with the nation’s growing stockpile of old car tyres.
Allan Langer statue plan unexpectedly revealed as Premier defends Mackenroth stand at Lang Park
“Alfie” Langer is unexpectedly revealed as being next in line for a statue at Lang Park — which will have a section of one stand named after late deputy premier Terry Mackenroth.
'Unable to function': The alarming number of women traumatised by childbirth
Bree Hicks says years after giving birth, she still has anxiety attacks about her ordeal — and she is not alone. A new study reveals alarming numbers of mothers who suffer ongoing health problems after enduring traumatic births.
Six hours in the slammer: A look behind the razor wire at Borallon
An ABC News reporter is cuffed and locked up in prison. But he did nothing wrong — it was all part of a look at one of Queensland’s improved correctional centres.
Cat thrown over fence into wall in viral video seeks 'furever' home
Marcello the cat, who was filmed being thrown by a man over a fence and into a house, is fully recovered from the ordeal and on the look out for a new home, the RSPCA says.
Viagra for mothers: Little blue pill reducing fetal distress during childbirth
Viagra, which is commonly used for erectile dysfunction, is being tested on birthing mothers to reduce fetal distress — and researchers say the results are encouraging.