David Chen

1 week ago | abc.net.au | David Chen

Cameron Hunt is accused of his wife's murder after human remains were found after a fire at a rural property at Geham. He faced court in Toowoomba on Wednesday. His case will return to court in July. A 45-year-old man charged with the murder of his wife at a property in southern Queensland has had his case mentioned in court. Cameron Robert Hunt was on Tuesday charged with one count each of murder domestic violence offence and arson.

Dec 17, 2024 | abc.net.au | Owen Jacques |David Chen

Two people have been rescued from floodwaters and a caravan park resident has narrowly avoided being washed away as wet weather continues in Queensland. Almost 3,000 people across the state remain without power. Forecasters say more rain is expected on Wednesday and is then set to ease for parts of the state. Two people have been rescued from rising floodwaters as Queensland faces the threat of further storms and flooding rains.

Dec 13, 2024 | abc.net.au | David Chen

Queensland researchers have used an Indigenous bush remedy to develop a healing gel that could replace expensive wound dressings and have a "life-changing" impact on chronic wound sufferers. The gel uses lemon myrtle oil and has been tested by University of Southern Queensland researchers. They looked at its effectiveness against bacteria such as golden staph, which can cause serious infections such as blood poisoning and pneumonia.

Oct 26, 2024 | abc.net.au | David Chen |Nicholas Mcelroy

Ultimately, law and order ruled and regional Queenslanders have delivered the LNP into government with a tough-on-crime mandate. Needing 12 seats to take a majority, the LNP won 11 electorates in regional centres with some double-digit swings, while another handful are still too close to call as voting continues. LNP leader David Crisafulli claimed victory late on Saturday night.

Oct 26, 2024 | abc.net.au | David Chen

Nestled on the banks of Barmbah Creek in Queensland's South Burnett, Ficks Crossing was meant to be the spot for a boys' getaway for Jack McLennan. But the picturesque area is now the focus of an "unusual" missing persons case, with fears Mr McLennan, 27, has been the victim of foul play. The personal trainer, who had been working in Kingaroy, was last seen with a friend on October 4 at Ficks Crossing, near the town of Murgon, three hours north-west of Brisbane.