With a leg broken in 28 places and an agonising 90-minute effort to get into an ambulance, this young Brisbane father may have felt he’d endured the worst after a rooftop fall. Then he woke in the middle of surgery … WARNING: GRAPHIC
Kip Wightman opens up on rebuilding his life after hitting rock bottom, and feeling the ratings pressure after one of Australia’s biggest radio personalities.
Brisbane City Council bus drivers will walk off the job for a second time in two weeks next week, as pay negotiations stall, but this time commuters will feel the pain in the afternoon peak hour.
The Matildas have crashed to their worst loss against fierce Asian rival Japan, failing to have a shot on target in a horror start to the SheBelieves Cup.
Jackie Trad could be hauled before the Queensland Parliament to explain why she “inappropriately interfered” with an independent recruitment panel, despite previously saying she had not.
A whistleblower has sensationally claimed that Queensland’s biggest hospital is so overrun that patients have been treated in the gym while exercise sessions are held.
After a battle with infertility left her two best friends feeling broken, Victorian mum Jaide made the “ultimate” offer to see their baby dreams come true. Then the unexpected happened.
If you’re short on time, then these are some exercises you can do at home to feel healthier and fitter. See what you can achieve in just 10 minutes.
For seven years this dad was desperate for a good night’s sleep due to a problem that’s becoming more common in family households. This is how he changed it.
I made a lifestyle change to help my mental health. What I didn’t anticipate was significant weight loss.
Nothing seems to last any more, certainly not our patience or our sanity, and I’ve had enough of it, writes Sharyn Ghidella.
Concerns have been raised for the future of a once thriving shopping centre which has been hit by business closures and high rent costs. WATCH THE VIDEO
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Once paired with Cam Smith, Ryan Peake was a promising amateur golfer. Then he joined a bikie gang, went to prison and won a competition on day release. This is his remarkable story.
A tropical low that has a high chance of forming into a cyclone in coming days, with a number of different possible scenarios for its predicted path triggering a warning to Queenslanders to stay up-to-date with warnings.
Australia is exporting the coal and gas we used to use for energy, then buying back the things China makes with our coal, writes Matt Canavan.
An Australian sports star has won the praise of Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House with the president describing him as “something very special”.
Move aside Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler, these two Queensland based speedsters are staking their own campaign to be named Australia’s true sporting power couple.
Kay Henderson was committed to having a final swim in the ocean on Thursday, feeling the salt and cool water on her skin, then lying in her bed today for last cuddles before closing her eyes for good. Read her incredible journey.
At first our leaders ignored what was happening, then hoped it would go away, but now they are seeing the depth of the problem — if anti-Semitism is left unchecked, the wall that keeps the mob at bay will come crumbling down.
An experienced public servant did the wrong thing simply because he was scared of a bollocking – the very opposite of the qualities they should posses, writes The Editor.
Israel’s military says the youngest hostages taken by Hamas, Kfir and Ariel, were among the four bodies handed over in a cruel ceremony but their mother Shiri was not among them.
A Gold Coast real estate agent claims she suffered permanent disability from injuries to her hip and shoulder following her alleged fall. The grocer where it is said to have occurred is yet to file a defence.
For decades, Australians have believed an international boarding pass is also a one-way ticket to a super-cheap shopping spree, but experts have revealed the sinister truth. SEE THE LIST
In the black and white business of wins and losses, few NRL teams are as reliable as Melbourne and Penrith. But the tables could turn in 2025 as PAMELA WHALEY analyses every club’s odds.
The Wiggles have added yet another major international collaboration to their list. And it doesn’t get much bigger than the Queen of Country music.
A controversial $240m lease deal that the Queensland Police Service signed on an empty Stones Corner building is costing taxpayers up to $16,000 a day.
An ARIA winner-turned-filmmaker who co-stars in global star show Bluey has revealed she’s leaving the hometown she shares with the hit animated series.
Sick of paying through the roof for mobile plans at Telstra? Chief executive Vicki Brady says you can get a better deal. Here are the options.
Pensioners, renters and students will receive a big income boost next month. Here’s what you need to know.
From homewares and technology to beauty products and fashion — there are heaps of bargains up for grabs across a range of popular brands. See the week’s top deals.
The tech behemoth has released a new entry-level iPhone, which costs $400 less than the standard model. Here’s what the new features are.
The boss of North Stradbroke Island’s indigenous governing body has stepped down, as the corporation’s financial woes mount and its $16 million cultural centre remains stuck in limbo.
A council’s new CEO has been forced to issue an apology a day into her new job after photos of her at a staff farewell party caused a ‘Sh*t Show’.
Louise Rusan has been appointed Redland City’s new CEO while Mayor Jos Mitchell is on leave following a 10-day Olympic fact-finding trip.
A major war game will be held outside of Australia for the first time, in a defence agreement with a close ally allowing a key military exercise to be held in Papua New Guinea.
A 22-year-old man accused of raping a person in a well-known beachside Sunshine Coast suburb has found out his next steps in court.
A 19-year-old Central Qld man has been charged after he allegedly threatened two children with a replica firearm.
A man targeted his stepdaughter’s group of friends in “despicable” breaches of trust which included naked massages and “forced” shaving.
The former fiance of a ‘wellness warrior’ who died of cancer and inspired a character in a Netflix hit show is an award-winning Noosa real estate agent who has found love again.
A man has faced a Brisbane court charged with displaying a swastika on his bag which he claims is a Buddhist symbol and not associated to the Nazis.
A Queensland medical team revolutionising heart transplants around the world is now using its technology expand the pool of donors by repairing organs.
A Brisbane lawyer caught behind the wheel while more than three times the legal alcohol limit after a night out drinking told police that he “thought he was okay” to drive, a court has heard.
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The Albanese government is facing increased pressure to meet the demands of Australia’s building sector if the country is to have any hope of easing its housing crisis.
With Treasurer Jim Chalmers adamant Labor will deliver a budget next month, Aussie experts have revealed the “dumb” policies that need to be fixed in addressing the bottom-line decline.
Disturbing details are emerging about five bombs placed on buses in different locations in Tel Aviv, which police are treating as a “suspected terrorist attack”.
Ukraine says a Trump envoy pulled out of a joint press conference with Volodymyr Zelensky as the Ukrainian leader again came under fire from the White House.
If the Federal Government is handing out bailouts, Mt Isa has put it hands up, calling for a $2bn investment fund to revive the struggling outback Queensland city.
The Queensland government’s 50c public transport fares has sparked the fastest return of office workers to the Brisbane CBD over any other capital city.
Nine, Domain assessing CoStar’s $2.65bn buyout bid. Mayne’s $672m takeover by US-based Cosette backed by major investors. RBA too slow to hike rates: Bullock. GYG down on ‘soft’ US sales. QBE soars on profit beat.
Inspired by a couple’s passion for alpine beauty and riverfront serenity, ‘Bellara’ is where mountain charm embraces coastal soul. TAKE A TOUR
Australians who are keen for another rate cut straight away can look at these 16 banks now for another slash.
A leading design team is committed to addressing the state’s housing affordability crisis, one residential development at a time.
A historic property with massive development potential is up for grabs — and it is all for a good cause.
Singer Grimes has issued a desperate plea to her ex Elon Musk regarding one of their children, in a since-deleted tweet.
An unpublished interview with Justin Baldoni suggests Taylor Swift’s involvement in It Ends With Us was larger than previously thought.
Guy Pearce described Kevin Spacey as “handsy” and “difficult” in an interview that’s resurfaced in the wake of his recent allegations.
Peter Dutton has slammed Donald Trump over his controversial comments on the Russia-Ukraine war in rare criticism of the US President.
Alarm bells are ringing for the Matildas after their embarrassing display against Japan. Is the coaching uncertainty to blame or are there deeper issues? Here’s what we learned from the 4-0 defeat.
The Joe Schmidt saga is set for another swerve, plus the contract call that has dashed any chance of Joey Manu making a swift return to the Roosters. That, and more, in RUGBY CONFIDENTIAL.
Whether it’s the Olympics or an off-Broadway qualifier in the Victorian town of Traralgon, Australia’s Mr Boomer, Nick Kay will be giving his all for the Green and Gold writes MICHAEL RANDALL.
Tim Tszyu will head down to his local TAB to place the first bet he’s made in a decade on a lightning quick greyhound named in his honour – Tim Zoo.
Learning the tricks of the trade from a former All Blacks strongman and NRL great is a luxury few rugby rookies can boast. Coaching gems handed down from Brad Thorn and Shane Walker will be put to good use this year when an aspiring 16-year-old attending one of Queensland’s great rugby nurseries lets rip in both codes.
Some of the biggest names in NRL media will go to head-to-head for ratings across a stacked season in 2025. See all the broadcaster’s star-studded line-ups here.
Socceroos great Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde unpack what’s next for the A-Leagues after the departure of commissioner Nick Garcia, a big club’s lack of ambition, and the NZ derby.
Straight from the oven to adoring fans, baked goods are hot property in the food world right now, with cult bakeries bucking industry trends to open second, and third, outposts.
Make life – and dinner – easier with these traybake recipes that throw all your ingredients together in the one pan. From classics like lasagne and moussaka to chicken, sausage and salmon creations, these are the one-pan dinners that will save your night.
A 21-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly hit a young father on an unregistered trail bike on Tuesday, leaving him in a coma.
A terrified Qld mum, controlled down to every drink of water, hid in a bush for days from her sadistic partner who masterfully disguised his brutality and murderous threats- until now.
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The Brisbane Entertainment Centre played host to the All Elite Wrestling Grand Slam Australia event on Saturday. Check out the photos.
The Brisbane Broncos have hit the red carpet ahead of what is hoped will be a drought-breaking premiership season.
A scandalous EV brand famous for a fraudster boss and fake announcements has declared bankruptcy.
Shock dashcam footage has captured the moment a young father was left lying in the middle of a busy road after he was struck by a motorbike.
With pristine beaches, a tropical climate, incredible Japanese food and a currency where the Aussie dollar goes a long way, there’s a lot to like about this island paradise.
Forget Byron Bay: Aussies have fallen madly in love with a brand new town, in an unlikely part of the country.
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