UPDATE 2:30PM WEDNESDAY: Both the Tingha and Tabulam blazes remain at EMERGENCY level. Linton upgraded to WATCH AND ACT. Here’s the latest update from the Rural Fire Service: TINGHA The fire is spreading quickly under strong and gusty winds. The fire is spreading in multiple directions and there is an immediate threat to lives and properties. The fire has crossed Howell Road is a moving in a southerly direction. The fire has also crossed Old Mill Road and is moving in an easterly direction towards Guyra Road. Emergency Alert telephone warning messages are being sent to telephones in the area. Be aware that telephone coverage may be affected by the fire activity. Tingha Township – If you are in the area of Tingha township, including in the areas of Hospital Flat Road, Copes Creek Road and to the north-east of Tingha, …

On the pitch, he’s known as ‘Super Sim-ich’ – a high-flying international footballer – but today he wound up facing a Sydney court. The Croatian has been forced to surrender his passport, as he faces charges of indecently touching a woman aboard a flight from Bali… on his way to Australia for a game against the Newcastle Jets.

Exclusive vision has emerged, of a young hoon driving at reckless speeds, putting dozens of lives at risk on the Gold Coast. Egged on by crowds of cheering people, he says he did it for fame on social media.

Titans skipper and Blues hopeful Ryan James has revealed his playing career could have taken a completely different path. He was twice approached by Wigan to play in the UK Super League- the club’s first offer was made when James was still in the Junior ranks. James says the interest made him believe he could do anything in the NRL. Meanwhile, another Titans player has welcomed their first baby- Dale Copley sharing this photo of daughter Amari Willow. (VISION ONLY)

We all knew our banking sector wasn’t perfect, but over the last year, the sheer scale of bad behaviour within the industry has emerged. On Monday, a long-awaited report was handed down, with the Banking Royal Commission recommending 76 changes and urging the corporate watchdog to consider criminal charges.

Tributes for fallen police officer, Timothy Proctor. A man facing charges over a bomb hoax, at Brisbane Airport. Rain still falling as floodwater inundates more Far North Queensland communities. Indian airport workers caring for a baby leopard, found inside a passenger’s hand luggage. And the Mariners blow an early lead – losing to Melbourne 3-2.

Ben Barba sacked by the Cowboys after assaulting his partner outside a Townsville Casino. More evacuations underway in Townsville as the flood crisis grips north Queensland. An elderly man trapped in his car after it rolled several times near Woolgoolga on the north coast. All Darren Weir trained horses scratched from today’s racing as a stewards continue investigations. And Qatar causes a major upset in the Asia Cup final, beating Japan 3-1.

Defence Force officials have admitted Australian jets were involved in an airstrike, which killed civilians in Iraq. But after a year-long investigation, it’s not been possible to work out how many people died or if an Australian missile was responsible.

The Australian Defence Force admits up to 18 civilians were killed in an airstrike in Mosul, they’re yet to determine whether they were allied of Australian missiles. A man missing and a disaster zone declared in Townsville as monsoon rains continue to cause chaos. A Melbourne school principal stood down after pictures emerge of him dragging a student across a playground. And John Morris gets down to work with the Sharks.

Updating NBN News… Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir has been arrested, during early morning raids on his Victorian stables. The body of a missing Indian man has been found by police divers, at Sydney’s Wattamolla Beach. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has promised millions for infrastructure upgrades in key Queensland seats. And piles of rubbish have gone up in flames, outside a Sydney hoarders’ house.