A Brisbane mother who is the forgotten victim of the devastating crash that killed a young pregnant couple on Australia Day has spoken of her "constant pain" nearly three years on.

Matthew Field, Kate Leadbetter and their unborn son Miles were killed when they were struck by a stolen car that sped through a red light while the couple was walking dogs in Alexandra Hills on January 26, 2021.

The car was driven by a 17-year-old boy who was sentenced to a maximum of 10 years behind bars after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter and several other charges.

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A car being driven by the other victim, who wishes to remain anonymous, was also struck by the stolen four-wheel-drive, with the impact causing permanent and debilitating pain.

"I went from being a happy, pretty healthy mum, being very hands-on … to not being able to pick up my child anymore, to dropping things, forgetting things," the 35-year-old told 9News in an exclusive interview.

"I was stationary in my car and was hit head-on by the stolen vehicle.

"From what I understand, if I'd been a couple of centimetres further up the road I wouldn't have survived, just from the velocity of the impact."

She said her injuries had been completely life-altering.

"There's constant pain.

"I have nerve damage through the right side of my body and damage to my spine in three places.

"It's almost been three years and I'm up to surgery number four on my back."

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The victim spoke to 9News the day after her latest surgery, where doctors implanted a device that sends little electric pulses into the spinal cord, to intercept pain signals before they reach her brain. 

It won't fix the damage and is purely to manage the pain – and there are no guarantees it will work. 

"It is really unfair and I hate to say that because in comparison to families that lose their children … that's not fair," she said.

"I've had times where I've had to call my boss the morning before I've had to go to work and just say I can't come in today.

"I just can't physically or mentally and that's really hard."

She believes between the loss of wages, leave and medical bills, the crash has cost her at least $40,000.

Richard Pusey, who was previously jailed for sending offensive pictures of the Eastern Freeway crash that killed four police officers, is wanted by police.

Victoria Police said the 45-year-old was wanted on two outstanding warrants for contravening a court order.

Police are appealing for help from the public to help locate Pusey, who is known to travel across the state by both vehicle and public transport.

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"Pusey is Caucasian in appearance, about 190cm tall with short brown hair, however, is known to make changes to his appearance," Victoria Police said in a statement.

"Investigators have released two images of Pusey in the hope someone may be able to provide information on his current whereabouts."

Pusey, who uses they/them pronouns, was jailed last year for 10 months for using a carriage service to cause offence over the use of the offensive pictures.

Two more Australians have been able to escape war-torn Gaza after being allowed into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing overnight.

On Wednesday, 23 Australians – 20 citizens, one permanent resident and two family members – made it out of the enclave when the Rafah crossing opened for the first time since the war between Israel and Hamas escalated on October 7.

That number has now grown to 25 after two more – one citizen and a permanent resident – made it into Egypt overnight.

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"Twenty-five individuals supported by the Australian government have now departed Gaza," a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) spokesperson said.

"The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is assisting 64 individuals in Gaza, composed of Australians and their families, who have requested our help to depart."

The duo is currently being provided with accommodation in Cairo before flying home.

DFAT also confirmed four citizens and a family member were able to leave the other Palestinian territory of the West Bank overnight for Jordan, and said it was working to help the remaining 64 Australians trapped in Gaza leave.

"We continue to engage closely with partners in the region to ensure the remaining Australians in Gaza who wish to leave are able to do so as soon as possible," the spokesperson said.

"Departures depend on a range of factors, and the situation in Gaza remains challenging and can change rapidly."

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When the first cohort of foreign nationals was able to pass through the Rafah crossing on Wednesday, retired Australian teacher Abdullah Dahlan remained behind because, while he was permitted passage, his wife was not.

Dahlan's wife, Samah, is not an Australian passport holder, but does have a visa.

It is not known if the couple were the two Australians allowed through the border overnight, but Dahlan's son, Shaher, told Today this morning that his father is "in an extremely perilous situation".

The toilet block at a Sydney elite school where water polo coach Lilie James was murdered is being demolished.

James, 21, was found dead in the St Andrew's Cathedral School gym bathroom late last Wednesday, October 25.

Police said she had suffered severe head wounds, and it is believed she was attacked with a hammer.

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In an email to alumni, the head of the school Julie McGonigle confirmed the staff toilet area at the Sports Centre where James was found is being demolished.

McGonigle also revealed James' family had visited the school to see the floral tributes, cards and gifts left in memory of the 21-year-old.

"As with every time I have spoken to them, they showed deep concern and compassion for how our students are coping at this time," the email read.

"That in itself, is testament to the calibre of this family.

"Please continue to uphold them in your prayers."

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A body believed to be that of fellow school employee, 24-year-old Paul Thijssen, was pulled from the waters off Vaucluse after her death.

Police continue to investigate James' death but no one else is being sought.

A notorious koala known for breaking into a nursery and feasting on eucalypt seedlings has returned to his life of crime but this time with accomplices.

Claude the koala is a repeat offender of breaking into the Eastern Forest Nursery near Lismore in the NSW Northern Rivers region, where he eats the eucalypt seedlings which are grown for koala habitation restoration projects.

But now, Claude has brought along partners in crime – a mother carrying a joey – on four different nights in September and October to feast on the seedlings.

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He was caught on a sensor camera set up by the World Wide Fund (WWF).

"I think Claude has introduced his partner and joey to the all-you-can-eat buffet, now that she's eating for two," nursery owner Humphrey Herington said.

Claude has become even more brazen in his crimes, breaking in during the daylight of a Saturday afternoon when no workers were around.

He was caught munching on seedlings for 45 minutes.

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Even though Claude's antics may be entertaining, his presence indicates more needs to be done to protect koala habitats.

"There's a big problem behind his behaviour," Herington said.

"We have a desperate need for more koala food trees. South Gundurimba where my nursery is located was heavily cleared in the past."

WWF is working to plant seedlings around the nursery to help feed the koalas in the area.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is travelling to China in a bid to lift the remaining trade restrictions imposed by the country.

After years of diplomatic chill and trade retaliation, relations are on an upward trajectory after China reversed restrictions on barley and coal and is currently reviewing wine tariffs.

Albanese's visit comes half a century after Labor predecessor Gough Whitlam's historic trip to China, Nine's national affairs editor Andrew Probyn said.

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He added Albanese will be the first prime minister in seven years to visit China, a sign of improving relations.

"While expectations of a major breakthrough on trade are low, the fact the visit is happening at all confirms the relationship is at least stabilising," Probyn said.

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Authorities have warned rain will only provide temporary relief as more than 40 fires continue to burn across Queensland.

The wet weather has allowed crews across the Southern Downs region to contain some blazes and strengthen containment lines on others after a marathon two weeks fighting more than 1000 bushfires.

This morning fire authorities told people in Carnarvon Gorge, Buckland, Consuelo and Rawan to prepare to leave as conditions could worsen quickly with multiple fires burning in the Carnarvon National Park and Bandana State Forest.

The situation can change rapidly. Get the most up-to-date information on the QFES website.

Many other fires have been downgraded to advice level but residents have been told to stay up to date with the latest information from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and local authorities.

"Fire grounds are still a dangerous place to be," Rural Fire Service Chief Superintendent Tony Johnstone said.

"The storms that we're seeing today have allowed some fires to be quelled but potential of lightning strikes may see others occur over the next few days."

The work of local crews is being bolstered by 130 firefighters from Victoria as well as crews from New Zealand.

"I'd like to acknowledge the incredible work that's been done on the ground from the rural volunteers to our Fire and Rescue colleagues to the local governments to those doing resilience and recovery to the community members," Johnstone said.

"It's been a massive effort by everyone and this is the strength of Queenslanders."

Authorities said 60 houses, 50 sheds and 11 caravans have been lost so far after more than 600 damage assessments were carried out.

"Sadly some of our own people have been affected by these property losses," Johnstone said.

Fire bans remain in parts of the state due to excessively dry conditions.

As smoke is expected to remain across the region in the coming days, people are being asked to take the necessary health precautions.

The fires have proven to be unpredicted over the last few days, with one in particular flaring up on the New England Highway shortly after the road had re-opened on Thursday.

The last two weeks have been nerve-wracking for residents, some of which have been forced to evacuate their homes or remain on alert for evacuation orders.

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Wyberba Anthony Rice was among the residents told to prepare to leave for his home overnight.

Fire authorities have since downgraded the warning to watch and act.

"We saw a wall of fire coming up over that ridge there," Rice told 9News.

"That was pretty unsettling."

A low-pressure trough is set to bring rain and thunderstorms daily to eastern Australia from today until potentially late next week.

Projected falls of up to 20mm to 40mm could happen over southern Queensland and northern NSW.

Rural Fire Service regional manager Wayne Waltisbuhl said firefighters have battled bushfires for months and he believes the worst of it "is not over yet".

"We've not seen fire behaviour like this before," Waltisbuhl said.

"Complacency is not something we want to talk about right now.

"The other day our deputy commissioner said we're in this for a marathon and there's a couple of sprints in between.

"Well, we're just going for a fast walk now while this bit of rain is around and we'll see what happens."

Waltisbuhl said the Dalveen area in particular will need at least 50 mm of rain to get the fires "well under control".

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