Melanie Vujkovic
Melanie Vujkovic began her career as a journalist on Queensland's Sunshine Coast in 2011. She has since worked in television in Mackay and Toowoomba, joining the ABC's Ipswich bureau in 2017. She is now working as an ABC News journalist in Brisbane. Contact Melanie on Twitter at @MelanieVujkovic.
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Police seize car after stabbing death of grandmother at Queensland shopping centre
Queensland police will investigate "around the clock" until they arrest the man responsible for the "abhorrent" killing of a grandmother at a shopping centre west of Brisbane.
BOM keeping 'close eye' on new Coral Sea low, as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues destructive path out west
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is continuing to dump heavy rain on north-west Queensland, while the chance of another tropical cyclone forming off the coast increases.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily expected to do a U-turn, with 'days of rainfall' to continue for Queensland
Damage assessments will be carried out today in parts of southern and south-east Queensland, after days of torrential rain.
Man charged after Brisbane Woolworths targeted in Australia Day controversy
Police have arrested and charged a man who allegedly vandalised a Brisbane Woolworths store with graffiti, and set a flare off under the door.
Storm-ravaged homes to take years to rebuild in Queensland after back-to-back natural disasters
The Queensland government says it will take years to get homes repaired, after wild storms and flooding lashed the south-east over the Christmas holidays.
ADF deployed to Queensland as threat of rainfall and flash flooding moves north
The wet weather is moving north to the Sunshine Coast, but the severe weather warning has been cancelled this afternoon.
Man arrested in connection with Wieambilla terror attack seeks to have charges dismissed on basis of free speech
A US man connected to religious extremists who killed three people in Queensland's Western Downs last year is seeking to have charges against him dismissed.
More storms, heatwaves inbound for south-east Queensland after region cops destructive tornado
More intense storms are forecast to hit south-east Queensland on the weekend, just days after the region endured several deadly weather systems, including a "mini cyclone".
'One of the best': Victims remembered as seven killed in south-east Queensland storms
Family and friends are mourning the loss of seven people who have lost their lives during intense Christmas holiday storms in south-east Queensland.
Tenth man confirmed dead following violent storms across country's east coast
Severe storms across Australia's east coast have now claimed the lives of ten people as the clean-up continues across several states.
Concrete powerlines taken down for the first time in unprecedented south-east Queensland 'mini cyclone'
A woman has been killed after severe storms ripped through parts of south-east Queensland last night, with more storms forecast to hit the state this week.
Grave concerns for missing man in Far North Queensland as flooding threat turns to Cape York
Police say the man's house in Degarra has been "washed away" with no sign of him since Sunday, as emergency crews still managing recovery on the north tropical coast evacuate residents from Cape York.
Far North Queensland flood assistance payments announced, first Wujal Wujal evacuees land on higher ground
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced applications for disaster recovery will open on Wednesday, as Wujal Wujal residents are evacuated.
'Intense rainfall' to ease as defence force deployed to rescue stranded residents in flooded Far North Queensland — as it happened
The Bureau of Meteorology says rainfall has been easing around Cairns but the emergency continues for already-waterlogged areas of Queensland's Far North.
Authorities postpone evacuation of flooded Wujal Wujal, Cairns Airport runway cleared but flights yet to resume
Premier Steven Miles says rain and cloud in Far North Queensland has hampered efforts to airlift residents of Wujal Wujal to an evacuation centre, but another attempt will be made on Tuesday morning.
Tropical Cyclone Jasper expected to weaken overnight, but damaging winds and heavy rainfall remain — as it happened
The cyclone is expected to take several hours to fully cross the coast due to its size, with authorities warning of potentially life-threatening flash flooding. Look back on Wednesday's updates.
Tropical Cyclone Jasper crosses the coast north of Cairns
Tropical Cyclone Jasper has made landfall, bringing large swells, storms and the risk of life-threatening flash flooding.
BOM issues first tropical cyclone warning with impacts from Jasper expected within 24 hours
North Queensland residents as far south as Mackay are being warned to brace for damaging winds as Cyclone Jasper continues to track toward the coast.
'It's been a great honour': Queensland premier announces shock resignation
In a shock announcement, an emotional Annastacia Palaszczuk said it was the "right time" to move on.
Police allege fourth man charged over murder of Levi Johnson stabbed him six times
The last of the four men allegedly involved in the attack on the 23-year-old is arrested in Warwick.
Do you leave a device connected to the charger even when the battery's full? That could be a fire risk
Firefighters are concerned the number of residential blazes being triggered by lithium-ion batteries will "increase considerably" over coming years, as devices like electric scooters become more popular.
It took Kelly 11 years to tell her mum she was sexually abused by her uncle. This is her advice to parents
Kelly Humphries was just eight years old when her uncle sexually abused her. But when her mum asked her about it, she denied it was happening. This is her advice to parents concerned about child sexual abuse.
Queensland government's social housing plan 'a drop in the ocean' to help 50,000 needing a home
A Queensland government announcement that up to 1,200 new social and affordable homes will be built, won't see any additional homes beyond what has previously been announced.
Yes, there's been a spike in cars being stolen and unlawful entries in southern Queensland
Juvenile crime is making a worrying return in Queensland, with police saying a small group of offenders is responsible for nearly half the crime occurring.
96yo Jean used virtual reality to rekindle memories of her trip across Europe in an old black taxi
Virtual reality is helping residents escape the four walls of their rooms, step back in time to revisit old memories, and tick off bucket list items.