James Taylor

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Johanna Marie |Lucy Loram |James Taylor

Tributes are flowing for a Queensland toddler who was allegedly stabbed to death by her mother. Three-year-old Sophia Rose was described as a "beautiful little girl … always dressed in these beautiful dresses and bows in her hair" by her pastor, Joey Ryan. Sophia's mother Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32, has been charged with murder after the girl was found unresponsive at a home in Moore Park Beach, north of Bundaberg, just before 5pm on Monday.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | James Taylor |Russell Varley

Three women have been assessed by paramedics after being bitten by dingoes on K'gari just days before the Easter school holidays begin. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson said the women, aged in their 20s, were on a tour of the heritage-listed island when they were attacked at around 2:30pm on Tuesday. The spokesperson was unable to confirm the exact number of dingoes involved in the incident or the precise location of where it occurred.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Josh Dye |Lucy Loram |James Taylor |Emily Dobson

Flood warnings remain in place for large parts of Queensland after widespread rain over the weekend with the weather bureau forecasting more falls to come. A severe thunderstorm warning is expected to be issued Monday for coastal and inland communities from Rockhampton north to Cairns. Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Jonathan How said the area saw scattered falls between 50 to 100 millimetres on Sunday, which may continue throughout Monday.

Feb 8, 2025 | abc.net.au | Holly Richardson |James Taylor |Adam Stephen |Chris Calcino

Townsville has recorded its highest monthly rainfall for February, with 991.8mm recorded in the first seven days of the month. Other communities including Rollingstone, Cardwell and Halifax recorded their highest monthly rainfall for any month with totals between 1,277mm and 1,549mm. Localised heavy falls are forecast to increase before easing on Wednesday.

Jan 6, 2025 | rnz.co.nz | James Taylor

By James TaylorA Queensland girl has sustained significant burns after wind blew sparks onto a jumper purchased from Temu, which ignited "in a split second". Temu recalled the jumper for failing to meet mandatory safety standards. CHOICE is calling for more proactive protections for Australian consumers, in line with international legislation. When Daniella Jacobs-Herd turned eight, a long fluffy glow-in-the-dark unicorn hoodie was the perfect birthday present from her grandmother.