Several super-cell storms are expected to sweep in from the west tomorrow, bringing ‘giant hail’, larger than five centimetres.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that south east Queensland now faces a new destructive weather system, that will be slow moving but bring various thunderstorms this October. 

This comes as a relief to some, as on Sunday there were rising concerns around southern coastal Queensland's severe rainfall deficiency. During September, the region received an unpredicted below average rainfall.

Energex and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are urging locals to use caution around electricity network infrastructure when conducting controlled burns on their property. 

Energex Area Manager Matt Hilder says damage to power poles is their biggest concern, due to the potential risk of falling power lines injuring or killing people and livestock. 

The Redcliffe-based dolphins have officially been announced as the NRL’s newest franchise. The club will enter the league in 2023. 

The Dolphin’s recent bid was preferred over ones put forward by rival’s Firehawks and the Jets. 

This will be Brisbane’s second national based team, adding to a total of four teams in the NRL from Queensland.

A content warning for this next story:

Domestic Violence charity DV Safe Phone is calling for Australians to donate old mobile phones to people in need. 

Throughout October, the charity hopes to receive over 1,000 working mobile phones to distribute to people in dangerous domestic situations as part of their one phone one life campaign

Melbourne’s busy tram stops could soon be made from kerbside rubbish. 

Monash University’s Institute of Railway Technology has received $300,000 in Victorian government funding to conduct research with Yarra Trams and Integrated Recycling and Advanced Circular Polymer.

Using roadside recycled plastic, the materials will be tested in a laboratory and then used to form a modular tram stop inspired design.

Those involved in the project have assured that this will be easily installed without a significant distribution to traffic and existing tram stops. 

Police have clashed with crowds of Hungary supporters at Wembley Stadium during the World Cup Qualifier against England.

Disruption started early on as fans booed players for kneeling during the national anthem, which led to further unrest amongst the crowd and led to the police’s arrival.

Tensions escalated as many fans scaled the barrier onto the fields, leading to heavy resistance from the police, however the disorder was quickly resolved and no further issues occurred.

The first turtle has arrived at one of the world’s most important nesting sites, almost a month earlier than anticipated. 

The Flatback Turtle arrived at Mon Repos On Saturday night, its arrival heralded by the ringing of bells at St Peter’s Anglican Church in Bagara at 2pm yesterday afternoon. 

Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith welcomed the early start to nesting season, and hopes more turtles will help give the region’s tourism industry a much needed boost.

Queensland Academic Peter Ridd has lost a High Court battle over his sacking for his criticism towards colleagues working on the impact of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef.

Ridd’s disparaging commentary was over work at Townsville’s James Cook University, which aimed at linking climate change and polluted water to coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. 

Dr Ridd had argued his sacking was illegal because it breached the employment agreement which he said protected academic freedom. 

The university’s lawyers told the High Court his claims were flawed.

Queensland’s largest multi-commodity port in Gladstone is planning to develop a large scale hydrogen production facility for international distribution. 

Renewable energy generator CleanCo has signed an agreement to join the project, which will further assist in the development of the Queensland renewable Hydrogen Ecosystem, securing jobs for locals. 

Minister for Energy, Renewables, and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni says the agreement is one step further to ensuring Queensland is running on 50% renewable energy by 2030