Gemma Ferguson
Gemma Ferguson is an experienced writer with a keen news sense. She has worked across a number of independent and commercial news outlets, covering a range of topics in both print and digital. You can reach her via email at ferguson.gemma@abc.net.au or on LinkedIn.
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Faulty scooter battery possible cause of fire that destroyed Brisbane home
Fire investigators are working to establish the cause of a blaze that damaged a Brisbane home overnight, which a witness said may have been sparked by an e-scooter battery.
Noticed wood shavings in your home or garden? It could be a sign of borers
As wet weather continues to pummel Queensland, a variety of timber-loving pests are making their way into drenched homes and gardens.
Power poles 'snapped in half', network 'obliterated': Thousands still in the dark in Queensland's south-east
More than 6,000 homes and businesses are still without power more than a week after powerful Christmas holiday storms ripped through Queensland's south-east.
Forget the myths, lightning strikes more often and more fiercely than you realise
South-east Queensland has been hit by more than 3.5 million lightning strikes in the past three weeks, compared to just 38,000 strikes at the same time last year.
Allegedly drunk skipper one of '620 idiots' police caught drunk behind the wheel
Police allege a skipper blew almost three times the legal limit while more than 100 passengers were on-board celebrating New Year's Eve.
Queensland man charged over alleged robbery and kidnapping of two children on Christmas Day
Police allege the man stole a car with two young children seated in the back on Christmas Day.
Volunteer woodworkers labour like Santa's elves to make toys for kids in need
The volunteers from the Woodturners Society of Queensland work all year to handcraft wooden toys to give to children in need during the festive season.
Steven Miles reshuffles Queensland cabinet with fresh faces and no dedicated Olympics portfolio
Days after he became premier, Steven Miles's first cabinet has been sworn in today with five fresh faces joining the frontbench and three Palaszczuk ministers heading to the backbench. Follow live.
A 10-year-old Sunshine Coast girl is in hospital after being struck by lightning
A child is in a critical condition as Queensland continues to battle wild weather.
Damaging winds for parts of north Queensland expected today as Cyclone Jasper approaches
Tropical Cyclone Jasper has been re-upgraded to a category two system, with the "worst impacts" to be felt from tomorrow.
'Everyone is suffering': How families are making the most of the festive season despite cost-of-living pressures
The Spurgeon family will be making their own Christmas gifts, buying in bulk and sticking to a tight budget this year as the cost-of-living crisis bites — but there's still plenty to celebrate.
Disaster coordinators prepare for Tropical Cyclone Jasper to make landfall as system intensifies to category four
Cyclone Jasper intensifies to a category four system, continuing its gradual march towards the north Queensland coast.
Tropical Cyclone Jasper expected to intensify to category four tomorrow as it tracks towards Queensland coast
A category two cyclone off the Queensland coast is expected to intensify to a category four by tomorrow as it moves closer to the Queensland coast.
'Never been done before': This audio search engine can identify Australian wildlife by the sounds they make
Australian researchers and Google have launched a first-of-its-kind search engine that analyses and identifies wildlife sounds.
Baby Thea died not long after birth. Her parents say 'things could've been different' if health professionals listened
While she was waiting to be stitched up post-birth, Meg had to yell across the room to doctors to ask what was going on with her baby girl Thea, who passed away just hours later.
Government invests millions to bring 3,700 new housing lots to life
By improving infrastructure in three Queensland suburbs, thousands of new housing lots can be created and hundreds more residents will be able to find a place to live.
Wayne died while waiting in an ambulance. His family had to find out through the media
A foster carer has died in a Queensland hospital after being left waiting three hours in one of 13 ambulances lined up at the emergency department.
Home damaged, two women injured in storms as south-east Queensland faces 'warm and unstable' days ahead
Storms sweeping across parts of Queensland have left two women with minor injuries, after a piece of corrugated iron was picked up by strong winds and pierced the roof of a home near Kilcoy.
Toddler's body found in footwell of car, another found in back seat
A two and three-year-old were found dead in a car while their family members were inside a nearby house.
Organisers release 20-year blueprint revealing plans for 2032 Olympic Games legacy
Improvements to accessibility and sustainability, creating new housing, establishing a First Nations cultural centre, and identifying the country's sporting talent are some of the key points in the 2032 Games legacy.
'Saving lives': Jack's Law see 350 weapons seized in six months, more legislation introduced
New laws will see Queensland lead the national fight on knife crime following advocacy from the parents of Jack Beasley, a Gold Coast teen who was fatally stabbed in 2019.
Crew lost in fatal crash near Cloncurry had travelled from a number of eastern states
Specialist police are on their way out to remote Queensland and four aircraft have been grounded after three people died in a plane crash while fighting fires.
Two arrested as ute with family pet inside found by police
Phoenix, the merle border collie who was inside a ute when his owners were allegedly attacked and the vehicle stolen, has been found safe and sound.
Duo on scooters allegedly assaulted strangers before stealing their dog and vehicle
Police say two people have been assaulted before having their ute — with a beloved family dog inside — stolen in a seemingly unprovoked attack in north-east Queensland.
Premier labels police union boss's comments 'divisive' after his criticism of Path to Treaty legislation
Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers has come under fire after claiming the state's Path to Treaty would change the youth justice system to "favour" First Nations people.