The Queensland bulletin begins with a developing weather emergency as record-breaking rainfall and severe flood alerts lash North and Northwest Queensland, isolating communities and threatening livestock. We take you live to our weather experts for the latest forecasts and travel to the front lines where emergency services are bracing for further wild weather across the Carpenteria Shire.
Beyond the weather, we cover significant local developments including the successful removal of a damaged crane at Southport and a high-level investigation into the Queensland Police Commissioner. On the national stage, we bring you the thrilling conclusion of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race as Comanche claims line honours, alongside the fallout from the controversial two-day Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Finally, our international coverage tracks the escalating conflict in Ukraine as President Zelenskyy prepares for pivotal talks in the United States, as well as the immediate aftermath of a powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan.
CHAPTERS:
0:18 – North Queensland Flood Emergency
3:35 – Crane Removal at Southport Broadwater Tourist Park
5:17 – Cruise Ship Coral Adventurer Stranded off PNG
5:45 – Sydney to Hobart: Comanche Claims Line Honours
8:55 – QLD Police Commissioner Under Investigation
9:30 – ACCC Urges Australians to Switch Energy Providers
11:50 – Police Crackdown on E-Mobility Device Safety
12:19 – Massive Russian Missile and Drone Strike on Kyiv
13:39 – Mango Hill Backyard Blaze Sparks Exclusion Zone
14:08 – Italy Arrests Over Hamas Fundraising Investigation
14:26 – West Bank Raid Follows Deadly Attacks
15:00 – MCG Curator Responds to Two-Day Test Criticism
15:08 – 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Taiwan
16:12 – Australian Cricket Team Hosts Fan Day at MCG
17:22 – Preview: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Preparations
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