With only 285 flying hours behind him, Zac Cox pulled off an emergency landing without the front wheel of his light aircraft, later being told that his textbook descent had basically validated his commercial pilot’s licence.
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Boy found safe after being taken from Brisbane hospital
A sick four-year-old boy, taken by his parents from a Brisbane hospital, is located safe and well after a major police search across Queensland and New South Wales.
Possum killer 'a danger to the community' but avoids jail again
A Brisbane teenager who tortured a possum and posted a video of his actions on Snapchat is given another suspended sentence after breaching probation on the animal cruelty charges.
Desperate search for boy continues with father on the run
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Old-school advertising revived in Fortitude Valley
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NRL star Joe Ofahengaue guilty of casino cheating
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NRL bunker stands behind Panthers' no try against Broncos
The Penrith Panthers were controversially stripped of a try in their 32-18 loss to Brisbane, but the bunker has backed its decision.
Broncos lose Roberts to injury in win over Panthers
The sight of New South Wales State of Origin hopeful James Roberts being carried off the field sours Brisbane’s 32-18 win over Penrith at Lang Park.
Suspended whistleblower sues Queensland for $1.3m
A Gold Coast Sergeant is suing the Queensland Government for $1.3 million in damages for alleged whistleblower reprisal, claiming loss of reputation, professional damage and humiliation.
Light plane skids to halt after emergency landing
The man who guided a trainee pilot through a successful emergency landing in a light plane at Archerfield Airport in Brisbane’s west says he could not have hoped for a better outcome.