Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalAn injured hiker has been rescued after spending 16 hours stuck on a cliff face in Queensland.Updated August 9, 2026 — 6:42pm,first published 6:39pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:55Man hurt in one-punch attack caught on cameraVideo icon1:44Woman arrested as man fights for life after alleged bashingVideo icon9:32NRL Highlights: Dragons v Sharks - Round 23Video icon2:50Plan to slash student and family visas_2026-08-09T08-28-10.mp4AdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Hurt hiker rescued after 16 hours on Queensland mountain
An injured hiker has been rescued after spending 16 hours stuck on a cliff face in Queensland.










