The family of domestic violence victim Hannah Clarke has described their daughter and sister as a brave and caring woman who fought to protect her children until the very end.

A train that crashed north of Melbourne, killing two people, was reportedly speeding before it derailed on a notorious section that had caused trouble for drivers in the past.

A detective has removed himself from the investigation into the murder of Brisbane mother Hannah Clarke and her children after intense criticism over comments he made about their case.

Scott Morrison has been urged to follow former prime minister Bob Hawke's lead and focus on the country's most needy after data revealed one in eight Australian adults and one in six children are living in poverty.

The RAAF Base Tindal will become northern Australia's most important strategic air force base with the Morrison government investing $1.6 billion for upgrades that boost military ties with the United States.

Hundreds of people have rallied outside Parliament House in Brisbane calling for more action to curb domestic violence.

Residents in Queensland's Gulf Country are bracing for a cyclone which could form over the weekend.

South Sydney head coach Wayne Bennett will be replaced by his current assistant Jason Demetriou in time for the 2022 NRL campaign.

Victoria's Secret, which once defined sexy with its leggy supermodels prancing around in their bras and oversized angel wings, is being sold, its fortunes diminished as women increasingly look for styles that more realistically fit their body types.

He is yet to make his long awaited NRL return but North Queensland know exactly what to expect from Valentine Holmes in Saturday's trial against Brisbane in Cairns.