‘Befriended rock stars, royalty and criminals’: Touching farewell for Beatty
A who’s who of Queensland television turned out to farewell their charismatic mate Michael Beatty at a celebration of life event on Sunday.
Blueprint to beating Broncos exposed by simple game plan
Just when it looked like Michael Maguire’s men had shed an unwanted reputation of having a soft underbelly, Jason Ryles’ Eels exposed them yet again, deploying a clear tactic which highlighted problems at the Broncos. THE TACKLE.
Qld’s most expensive car seized in traffic debt crackdown
Queensland motorists accumulated nearly $1 billion in debt as a record number of vehicles were seized in a crackdown, including high-end sports cars.
Terrifying scenes as at least 11 people stabbed at US Walmart
Two shoppers, including one armed, have helped to stop a knife-wielding man who randomly attacked shoppers in a Michigan Walmart. See the video.
‘A blazer and expensive hat don’t make you a better human’
Does the school you attended point to your intelligence, value system, or success? Is Brisbane too fixated on schooling history? Our readers seem divided. Here’s what you said.
Kaden Groves claims first Tour de France stage win
Australia’s Kaden Groves has completed his set of grand tour stage wins after thriving on the slippery roads to Pontarlier on the penultimate day of the Tour de France.
US nuclear attack submarine arrives in Qld
A nuclear submarine has joined the USS Frank Cable in Brisbane. Find out why it was some submariners first stop and take a peek inside the sub repair ship with our exclusive first look.
‘Sydney, you had your turn’: Outrage over Opera House idea for Brisbane 2032
The world could be beamed images of Sydney rather than Brisbane to promote the 2032 Games in a move which has been slammed by Queensland’s leaders.
PM’s boozy birthday bash: ‘He had another, and another’
A new book on the late Bob Hawke reveals how he broke his 13-year drinking ban.
‘Send nudes or I’ll hurt myself’: Rapist’s alleged Snapchat threat
A convicted Qld rapist faces fresh rape and child grooming charges after recent alleged chats online which police say escalated to physical abuse.
‘We want answers’: Young dancer dies hours after hospital release
Layla-Maria Grubb’s devastated family are trying to piece together exactly what happened in the last few hours of her life, after she was tragically found unresponsive at home last Saturday afternoon.
Tiny town’s incredible effort to save girl from rare cancer
A tiny Victorian town of just 1500 people has rallied to try and save a young Brisbane girl who is battling to beat a rare form of liver cancer. How she captured their hearts.
Shock stat reveals biggest Aus’ transplant issue
The nation’s waitlist for an organ transplant has climbed back to its highest level in years, as thousands more patients living on dialysis hoping of a second lease on life.
How ‘fire family’ and friends saved me during PTSD battle
As a volunteer firefighter, Elle Pookapund Goh was always the one saving others. But after the Black Summer bushfires and years of trauma, she faced her own mental health crisis.
News Shorts
Passengers forced to evacuate American Airlines flight
Breaking down controversial Wallabies-Lions non-penalty
Accused Fortitude Valley stabber Jackson Martin granted bail
Inside the life of an alleged Bali hit man
‘Greatly missed’: Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan dies
Passenger Plane Crashes in Russia’s Far East
Court grants 12-year-old girl permission for abortion
David Crisafulli says ‘mighty Fitzroy River’ good enough for Olympics
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Furious Wallabies slam non-call as great explodes at Lions robbery
The Wallabies will demand an explanation from World Rugby as a former star explodes on the controversial decision that cost Australia Test victory over the British & Irish Lions.
‘Cowards’: Pauline Hanson’s push to flush out Coalition on net zero
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson will move an urgency motion calling for an end to net zero, declaring that any Coalition Senator who abstains from the vote should be labelled a “coward”.
Nudgee? Somerville? Churchie? Why no one cares where you went to school
It’s the question that divides Brisbane’s elite, but going to a good school is not a golden ticket to wealth and social status as it might have been in the dark ages, writes Madonna King.
PM accuses Israel of breaching international law
Anthony Albanese said the government would not recognise a Palestinian state “imminently”, as Israel said it would allow food to be airdropped to Gaza amid the threat of famine.
Holy Mollie: Swimmer’s epic response to question about Thorpey’s record
She’s already Australian swimming’s golden girl, but Mollie O’Callaghan is now on the cusp of becoming the country’s most successful and judging by this response – the most modest.
The Sunday Quiz: Which town was the Royal Flying Doctor Service born?
Vietnam is east of Thailand, true or false? Giannis Antetokounmpo plays for which US basketball team? Put your knowledge of trivia to the test with The Sunday Quiz.
Credlin: Productivity summit? It’s Albo’s tax-and-spend festival of waffle
We need to see the Albanese government’s so-called productivity summit for what it really is – Labor’s Tax and Spend summit – and drop the pretence, writes Peta Credlin.
My TV is dead and so am I on the inside
Is there anything more infuriating than when technology breaks and you have to deal with a human who essentially asks you the generic ‘have you tried turning it on and off again?’
Five to try: The best hot chips in SEQ
Whether it’s fish and chips on the beach or an entree, we’ve listed five of the best places to enjoy hot chips across the southeast.
230 needles, $70k fertility treatment: How I finally had a kid at 39
A Channel 9 identity Dominique Loudon and her husband – an NRL legend Martin Lang – have revealed the “expensive science experiment” behind their miracle baby.
Battered Tszyu’s telling admission amid Gold Coast escape
Tim Tszyu’s doctor has praised the star’s “preservation over valour” mentality and has declared he’ll be back with a vengeance.
Grave fears for man after car ploughs into tree
There are grave fears for a man after a car crashed into a tree in Ipswich Sunday morning.
‘Would sign him tomorrow’: Broncos star in bombshell NFL talks
Brisbane star Ben Te Kura is weighing up a bombshell move to the NFL, after secretly talking with the Detroit Lions and New York Jets earlier this season.
I don’t care what anyone says, my Aussie playlist is the best
Nothing can bring us back to our youth like music can and that’s why the Triple J Hottest 100 Aussie songs of all-time is a pointless debate, writes Fran Whiting.
Back to the future as Big Brother’s filming location confirmed
After months of speculation and calls from diehard fans for a nostalgic full-circle moment, Big Brother will return to its spiritual home.
Shock reason why Aussies are getting rejected on jobs
Aussie job seekers are being knocked back for an unexpected reason, with new research revealing exactly what is costing you the role you want. See how to avoid it.
Aussie tax warning: ‘Prepare for the worst’
Australia is on the verge of a major shift to a tax system that would do least economic damage, but experts warn it may get worse before it gets better.
Australia’s luckiest Lotto postcodes revealed
One state has again taken out the top spot for the most division one Lotto prizes in Australia, claiming 152 wins worth $312.8 million. See if you live in a lucky postcode.
What’s robbing Aussies of six-figure jobs as top salaries revealed
Aussie jobseekers trying to land top jobs, but it’s backfiring badly. See where the top salaries are by state and how you can make your CV stand out.
GPS First XV rugby: Boilover on the Village Green; BBC win thriller
GPS First XV rugby featured a mid-winter boilover as TGS toppled TSS away from home, while IGS made it two wins in a row and BBC survived a gutsy Terrace revival in a bumper round 2 of action. More here.
‘Do something now’: Fire ants blamed for river banks collapse
Logan River residents want the state to investigate possible links between deadly fire ants and accelerating river bank erosion as property owners live in fear of landslips.
Southside study reveals real cost of ignoring mental health
Taxpayers could save $482 million over the next decade if governments tackle root causes of mental distress in Brisbane’s southern suburbs and Logan, a groundbreaking study has found.
Colts 1 club rugby: Easts, Souths snare crucial wins nearing finals
Colts 1 club rugby: Easts and Souths have snared crucial wins ahead of the finals while Wests warmed its engines with an eight-try barrage against GPS. More here on how round 16 unfolded.
Regional
‘He’ll ride until he dies’: How simple symptom led to MND diagnosis
A Hervey Bay father-of-three facing a terminal diagnosis has committed to raising awareness of the disease and living every moment with his family to the full.
Man fights for life after single-car crash on hinterland road
A man was rushed to hospital in a potentially life-threatening injury after his car smashed into a tree on a Sunshine Coast hinterland road.
Deranged, drugged and destroying a CBD: Inside plan to take back city
Bone-chilling screams and drug-addled drifters taking over. Now even the Premier can’t unsee the scary scenes unfolding daily in a city determined to reclaim its streets. VIDEO.
VIDEO: All-in brawl forces local footy match to be called off
A wild brawl in an FNQRL reserves clash has seen the ref call the game off. SEE THE FOOTAGE
New data shows impact of Qld’s youth crime crackdown
Six months after the introduction of the state government’s tough new laws for serious youth offenders, the results are in.
European beach clubs could transform Queensland’s Coast
The Gold Coast should be home to Queensland’s first beach bars according to leaders and industry experts, which hotel giants could latch onto.
Qld venues where ID scanners are set to disappear
Premier David Crisafulli wants to slash red tape for small Queensland bars, but says ID scanners will continue to be compulsory at some venues.
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Shark Quiz: Test yourself now
Try your hand at the Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale daily quiz challenge.
Alleged drug kingpin busted in AFP plot
A notorious international gangster who allegedly attempted to flood Australia with hundreds of kilos of ice and cocaine has been brought down in a dramatic covert operation.
WATCH: 3D view of how deadly Bali ambush took place
New details can be revealed about how the Aussie suspects in Bali’s deadly shooting almost ran into their targets beforehand, and where everyone was during the ambush. SEE THE VIDEO.
‘Stop Trump’: Anger grows as protesters rally across Scotland
Thousands of anti-Trump protesters have gathered in Scotland’s major cities to voice their anger at the US President’s visit to the UK.
Russia strikes as Ukraine fires back with drone attack
Russia struck several regions of Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelensky’s nation launched a drone attack.
Hacking ‘nuclear bomb’: How AI is stealing your money
Powerful AI tools are taking your money and inflicting mass chaos on companies. And when criminals lose control of their robots, the impact will be ‘unquantifiable’.
State government gives tick of approval for $250m cancer centre
The state government has given its tick of approval for a leading not-for-profit’s development of a $250m cancer and day surgery centre at an inner city private hospital.
Kardashian scratches itch for Aussie wellness company
A wellness brand that caught global attention has sold more than 100 million products – and it all began with a simple parenting dilemma. Here’s how they did it
‘Creepy’: Family splurges millions on haunted Aus house
A ‘creepy’ haunted house in a richlist suburb has sold to a family for millions, more than 30 years after its owners mysteriously abandoned it.
Revealed: Qld suburbs where home prices have doubled
New analysis has revealed the shocking impact of the Covid boom on house and unit markets across the state.
Gen-Y dad flips $270k shack for luxe waterfront home
The 32-year-old investor pulled off the ultimate Covid upgrade, swapping his first home in Ipswich for a $4.2m waterfront property on the Gold Coast.
Surprise fortune Hulk Hogan left behind
The tragic death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan sees the 71-year-old leave behind a surprise fortune.
Sunrise star reveals huge personal news
A popular breakfast television star has announced some huge personal news, just nine months after he tied the knot in an intimate ceremony.
Rare look inside Jodhi Meares’ new life
After years in the spotlight, fashion designer Jodhi Meares explains why she left Sydney for Byron – and the reason she is ‘not really a party person’.
TV star’s health message to Australian women
Today Extra presenter Shelly Horton reveals the dark truth about perimenopause, as she admits it ‘almost broke me’ – and empowers women to take control of their health.
‘Wit, intelligence’: Star puts Kyle to shame
While Kyle Sandilands takes most of the oxygen out of the radio industry, another veteran of the airwaves has put him to shame.
Mocked by UK press, Wallabies must move on or risk humiliation
Still livid at the contentious last-minute ruling that cost them victory in the second Test, the Wallabies are facing the threat of total humiliation if they don’t quickly move on.
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Incredible Maxwell circus act helps Aussies to 4-0 series lead
‘We would never bench David’: Walker brothers pledge to fix Fifita
Vixens’ fourth-quarter miracle seals grand final spot
Piastri sheds light on Norris rivalry after qualifying blow
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri opened up on the inter-team rivalry fuelling both of their world title charges after another one-two finish at qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Roman’s empire: Hoops prodigy who snubbed NBL, rugby
Roman Siulepa had the sporting world at his feet — he could have played rugby or in the NBL. Instead, he’s off to Pittsburgh to play college basketball. Matt Logue finds out why.
Wallabies shattered as late drama overshadows record night
The British & Irish Lions have broken Australian hearts in the final minute at the MCG, with the final try shrouded in controversy.
The brutal loss Australian rugby couldn’t afford
All the money in the world won’t be enough to account for the despair and frustration Australian rugby supporters will be feeling after the Wallabies lost their highly anticipated series to the British & Irish Lions in straight sets.
Ratings: The man ‘worth two players’ in Wallabies’ fightback
The Wallabies stood up when it counted before it was snatched by a British & Irish Lions last-minute miracle. And there was one Wallabies player worth two men in the fight. FULL RATINGS
Knights boss fears Newcastle face battle to keep Kalyn
Newcastle boss Peter Parr has conceded the Knights face a battle to retain Maroons star Kalyn Ponga, as the Bears prepare a potential poaching raid to make him the face of Perth rugby league.
Chardonnay is the greatest white grape variety on the planet. Just ask Mike Bennie
Boost your immunity with these restorative soups
From classic chicken noodle soups to rich and fragrant Asian broths, these super immunity-boosting soups are packed with nutrients, and will help you stay warm and healthy throughout the winter months. Wonderfully nourishing and endlessly satisfying, these easy and healthy soup recipes are also great for batch cooking, so you can always have a wholesome meal ready to go.
100 easy desserts for cold nights (and yes, there’s pudding)
Dessert doesn’t need to take all day with these 100 easy winter desserts. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just craving something sweet post-dinner, there’s nothing a good treat can’t solve. From bread and butter pudding to crumbles and pies, these are the desserts made for cold winter nights.
Qld’s overcrowded prisons to get some relief with new jail set to open
Teen accused of stabbing Good Samaritan in Fortitude Valley bailed
A teenager who allegedly stabbed a French tourist that was breaking up a violent fight in Fortitude Valley and allegedly fled on foot has been granted bail.
Who was Lauren Ingrid Flanigan? What happens next? Everything we know about death of Sophia
The death of three-year-old Sophia Rose in her front yard in May shocked Queensland. This is everything we know in the case that rocked the state.
US podcaster takes on Trump’s daughter
Surprising new wine region stunning the world
Move over France – England’s wine is on the rise and this green and pleasant land is producing sparkling to rival Champagne.
Could Esther Perel’s new Hinge prompts change the way we date?
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Photos: Wallabies vs Lions at Suncorp
More than 50,000 fans packed Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane for the sold-out match between Australia and the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. Were you spotted?
Creative Generation explodes on stage for first of four performances
Creative Generation 2025 has taken over the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre with the first performance wowing crowds with colour, song and dance.
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RAV4 hybrid contender
A new hybrid enters the Australian market, but is it worth the transition?
Old-school technology that defies the electric age … 1000km on a tank
Audi’s Q8 proves the diesel engine can still hold its ground against the electric revolution.
Tiny Aussie town ‘straight out of Nepal’
They destroyed my hotel while I was in it
Bingin, a boho enclave in Bali famous among surfers, is currently being sledgehammered in controversial circumstances. And one Aussie was in the thick of it.
‘Naked flying’ is the new ‘raw-dogging’
Just when we thought we’d seen the back of the raw-dogging trend, a new trend called “naked flying” takes plane travel to a whole new level.
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