David Dowsett

A fuel tanker caught fire on the Bruce Highway at Glenorchy, south of Maryborough, about 2am on Friday. The driver, a man in his 30s, has been taken to hospital with minor injuries. The highway is expected to remain closed for several hours, with diversions in place. The Bruce Highway is expected to remain closed for a number of hours after a B-double fuel tanker rolled and caught fire south of Maryborough this morning.

Authorities have searched eight tobacconists in North Queensland, uncovering nearly 133,000 illegal cigarettes and nearly 40 kilograms of loose tobacco. The search also uncovered 1620 illegal vapes, ice pipes and bongs. Five stores have been ordered to temporarily close as investigations continue. North Queensland authorities have seized nearly 133,000 illegal cigarettes and almost 40 kilograms of "chop chop" tobacco in raids as new laws and harsher penalties take effect.

Ash Barky stole our hearts as a puppy on Muster Dogs, and now Queensland's famous working dog is tackling a new job. The adorable border collie, who appeared with North Burnett grazier Cilla Pershouse in season two of the hit TV series, has become a mum, welcoming two male puppies last week. Ash — named after fellow Queensland icon, tennis champion Ash Barty — and Cilla appeared on Muster Dogs earlier this year, a program that follows puppies as they learn what it takes to become working dogs.