Girl, 12, granted Supreme Court approval to have abortion
A 12-year-old Queensland girl has been granted permission by the Supreme Court to have a surgical abortion after her mother was prevented from approving it on her behalf.
‘Not doing enough’: Experts’ call on state’s latest teen tragedy
The latest tragedy to rock a Queensland school has sparked a chorus of experts demanding tougher action against social media giants.
‘Shocking thing’: Fully clothed woman’s body found in Gold Coast creek
Neighbours have shared their horror after a woman’s body was found floating in a Gold Coast creek on Wednesday afternoon. LATEST UPDATES
Who owns Qld’s farms: Biggest investors, landholders named
Meet the farmers, families and funds who own Queensland’s finest farms, from cropping gems in the south to sprawling stations in the north. SEE THE FULL LIST
Life-saving act that led to child safety worker being investigated
The man leading the inquiry into Queensland’s child safety system has highlighted the case of a support worker investigated after preventing a suicide.
Trump ‘was told he was named in Epstein files’
New allegations have emerged about Donald Trump’s name appearing in the Epstein files, after a judge denies a request for grand jury transcripts to be unsealed.
Boxing legend slams underground ‘fight clubs’
An Aussie boxing legend has slammed an underground fight club operating in NSW, which claims it is putting on bouts for the benefit of “boys that struggle” with mental health.
Disgraced charity founder accused of strangling women granted bail
The founder of a bullying charity has been granted bail after spending nearly 100 days on remand charged with new domestic violence offences against two different women.
Nats warn against ‘sacrificing’ farmers as PM lifts US beef ban
Bridget McKenzie has warned Australia’s $11bn beef export industry may pay the price for Anthony Albanese’s diplomatic “deficiencies”.
Hutchies boss says unions are ‘pain in the ass’, but there’s worse
It’s not peace and love yet with the CFMEU but Hutchies’ boss Scott Hutchinson is hopeful a continued thaw in relations will help improve chances of meeting Olympic opening ceremony deadline.
‘Burnout’: Bachelor couple’s secret struggle
Locky and Irena fell in love on The Bachelor, but as their love story was airing things weren’t running so smoothly behind the scenes.
Revealed: How many close confidants Aussies have
The number of people Australians feel they can open up to about their mental health has been revealed.
Michael ignored this mishap while cutting his toe nail and lost his leg
One moment he was trimming his toenails and the next he was in ICU fighting for life before undergoing lifesaving surgery to remove his leg.
‘Miracle’ set of events that brought mum-of-two back from the dead
A young single mum was getting ready for a date when her heart suddenly stopped beating. What happened next was nothing short of a miracle.
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Prestigious college’s plan to bulldoze koala habitat for pool, sporting fields
Ormiston College’s ambitious expansion has sparked community fears over the loss of koalas and 650 trees with the school insisting its plans will protect wildlife long-term.
On-set naps, MAFS, bandages: What really goes on at MasterChef HQ
So much of what goes on in the MasterChef kitchen never makes it to air. We lift the cloche on the stuff you don’t normally get to see.
Paralympic champ dives into dance music debut
An Aussie champion has traded the pool for the studio, releasing her debut dance single as she channels her recovery from a near-fatal 2021 accident into a surprising new musical career.
Damage, flights chaos as southeast smashed by intense storms
South East Queensland has been lashed by short but intense storms that caused damage to property and forced multiple flights to be cancelled, with warnings of more heavy rain to come.
Anything they can spare: Minister’s stadium-sized begging bowl
The government is rattling the tin for sporting codes to contribute as much cash and content as possible for Queensland’s multibillion-dollar Olympic venues.
‘Dine like a celebrity’: Hack to beat high prices at revamped A-list hotspot
It’s the restaurant loved by celebrities, with a price tag to match, but we’ve found the ultimate hack to eat at this James St venue for less.
‘Monumental disaster’: Debate explodes over ‘Egolympics’ cost blowout
Building Brisbane’s National Aquatic Centre will cost $1.2bn – sparking rage and debate. WHAT YOU SAID
For the sake of our children, PM must deliver on promise
It is critical the Albanese government sticks to its social media age limit timeframe, and does not blink, despite campaigning from the tech giants, writes the editor.
Future is now: Young guns that eliminated teams must let play
With seven rounds left in the regular season, there are seven clubs who are either out, or almost out, of the finals race. These are the players who should be getting time in first grade before the end of the season.
Bizarre identity twist after man charged with multiple counts of fraud
A man is in custody charged with six counts of fraud, forgery and possessing false travel documents, but Queensland police is calling for help to identify who he actually is.
Oh what a peeling: Customer in a flap over shocking Toyota paint job
A Queensland Corolla owner is taking on Toyota and backing a major class action, after the carmaker admitted to a paint defect but refuses to respray his peeling vehicle.
Woman fights to keep $3.3m home … 18 months after selling
She signed a contract to sell the luxury Sunshine Coast waterfront home, but 18 months on she doesn’t want to hand over the keys.
Brisbane man sues state over alleged historic child sex abuse
A Brisbane man who alleges he was sexually abused – as a 10-year-old at home – by a nurse who worked at the former Royal Children’s Hospital is suing for compensation.
Man left with life-threatening head injuries after domestic incident
A man in his 40s has been left fighting for life and a crime scene has been declared after an alleged domestic disturbance south of Brisbane.
‘I’m not a person without him’: Crash victim’s mother speaks out
After the sudden and tragic loss of her only son, a Qld mother opens up about the close bond they shared and speaks out about the heartbreaking incident.
Top lucky Lotto hotspots as Aussies chase $30m jackpot
With Lotto’s $30 Million Megadraw on Saturday, data reveals the postcodes across the country which have welcomed more division one prizes than others. SEE IF YOU LIVE IN ONE.
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.
Spending surges on RBA rate cut hopes
Australian shoppers spent an astonishing amount online, with end of financial year sales and rate cut hopes driving customer demand.
AFP warns of bizarre money mule crime wave
Australians have been given a bizarre warning with police urging people to stop renting out their bank accounts to criminals.
This is Australia’s fastest growing city – but there’s a catch
One Aussie city has has begun overtaking Sydney and Melbourne as the place to be, but there’s a catch.
Broncos boy wonder headlines GPS First XV rugby Team of Week
GPS First XV rugby Team of the Week: After a dramatic opening which saw a draw, a stunning TGS win and a hattrick hero, we reveal the Best of the Best from round 1.
Gun-toting eshay’s bullet-blazing pub hold-ups caught on CCTV
He stormed the pubs, terrorised security and let his gun do the talking – but he didn’t end up stealing anything “simply due to incompetence”.
‘You f***ing dog’: Man’s fiery email over mum’s ashes
A bayside man has avoided a conviction being recorded after breaching a domestic violence order by sending an abusive email to his ex during a bitter fight over his mother’s ashes.
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$120k a year mine guard’s sick offer to see niece naked
A security guard has been told he would not even get a job at McDonald’s after he bought a pack of cigarettes for his 15-year-old niece in exchange for seeing her naked.
Man accused of knife threats before BWS bottle bashing
Disturbing CCTV footage has been shown in court of the alleged feverish seconds two people were attacked in a bottle shop and threatened with a knife after a minor car crash.
‘Irreplaceable’: Fourth victim in crash which killed dad, kids, mourned
The fourth victim tragically killed in a crash which claimed a dad and two children is being remembered as someone who “brought light and joy” to many.
Terrifying moment tables, chairs thrown across Guzman y Gomez
Police were forced to taser a man in a regional city besieged by unruly behaviour when he went on a rampage at a family restaurant and tried to force his way into a woman’s car.
$700k compo claim over alleged bullying in ex-Labor MP’s office thrown out
A woman’s $726,542 negligence claim seeking damages for bullying and harassment in the electorate office of ex-Labor MP Jim Madden has been thrown out of court.
‘Bloody hell, there’s a croc!’: No evidence of crocodile despite multiple reported sightings
Authorities have revealed after extensive searches, there is no evidence of a crocodile having been in the Noosa River area, despite multiple reports of sightings.
Tate says Gold Coast should be 2032 Games ‘plan B’ amid $550m blowout
Mayor Tom Tate said has slammed revelations that a 2032 Games aquatic centre has already blown out to $1.2 billion and backed the Gold Coast to serve as a viable Plan B.
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Shark Quiz: Test yourself now
Try your hand at the Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale daily quiz challenge.
Backpacker’s health update after Aussie outback ordeal
German tourist Carolina Wilga, who disappeared for 12 days in the remote outback, has had a major development after returning home.
‘Popping veins’: Hotel maid’s gruesome find where murder suspect died
The chief suspect in the murder of an Aussie woman was found by a hotel maid, whose shock discovery also revealed new details about his final act before he died. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.
‘More TV projects coming’ from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s A$152 million Netflix deal may be coming to an end, but they won’t be disappearing from TV screens with a raft of new shows in the works.
Trump administration to unveil approach to AI ‘race’
President Donald Trump’s administration has unveiled an aggressive, low-regulation strategy boosting big tech’s race to stay ahead of China in artificial intelligence.
Little-known law helps Qld mum win $16k long service leave battle
A North Queensland mum has won a fight with her former employer to be paid her long service leave entitlements two years early, under a little-known law.
NAB boss slept through 3am board hook-up about his behaviour
NAB boss Andrew Irvine says a week of media scrutiny over his behaviour has been challenging. It started with remarks about him drinking and evolved into a public discourse about his leadership style.
ASIC flags reforms after Shield, First Guardian collapses
The corporate cop says it will work with Treasury and the government on options for reform in the wake of the First Guardian and Shield fund failures.
The best new architecture in Queensland
An epic new build on the Sunshine Coast, a $93.5m Brisbane university hub, and a trio of modular beach houses have been named finalists in the country’s most prestigious architecture awards. SEE THE FULL LIST
Stench scare: ‘Rotten egg’ mystery grips coast, and it’s not sewers
Residents along Australia’s stunning coastline fear it was burst sewer mains or pipes, but the truth behind a mystery gag-inducing stench is even more bizarre.
Ultimate rev head home has 16-car garage, full mech pit
Mustang? Tesla? Commodore? You can park them all in this insane Brisbane mega home’s 16-car garage with full workshop and mechanic’s pit.
‘Tense’ auction at Qld riverfront mansion
A “tense” auction played out at a luxury riverfront property in southeast Queensland, with the estate selling under the hammer for a mega price.
Star’s Oz tryst with mystery man revealed
The truth about lifestyle guru Martha Stewart’s sexy tryst at an iconic Sydney hotspot with a mystery man has been revealed.
Star of hit TV show now cleaning kitchens
One of the stars of Euphoria has seemingly revealed she wasn’t invited back for the third season, sharing a video of herself in her unlikely new job.
Ozzy’s secret children emerge after death
As tributes continue to pour in for late rocker Ozzy Osbourne, two children many wouldn’t know he had have also stepped forward.
‘Midlife crisis’: Star is suddenly ripped at 53
From Borat to buff? Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen has clearly been working on himself since his split from Aussie actress Isla Fisher.
Titans owner caught in Des Hasler crossfire breaks silence
Titans owner Rebecca Frizelle had a front-row seat to Des Hasler’s savage dressing-room tirade. Speaking for the first time since the incident, the boss has defended the coach’s epic spray, while also addressing the current state of the club.
How Gaze’s Moscow defiance spurred iconic Boomers era
NFL Academy poaches 15-year-old, 132kg rugby league giant
Watch replays: Brave Ipswich survive in bruising Cup clash
Key forward rejects two-year Broncos offer to sign one-year deal
Walters Cup weapons: Best players from round 5 named
2025 Walters Cup Players of the Day from round 5: Dolphins junior signing plays the house down, while a Canterbury addition shines in the Year 10 competition.
‘He’ll die for the jersey’: The bolter who can tame Lions brutes
The Wallabies have been urged to select a player who will “die for the jersey” as they try to salvage their Test series against the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne.
‘We’ve been played’: Kyrgios roasts Sinner over doping saga reunion
Nick Kyrgios has slammed a move from Jannik Sinner to reunite with the fitness coach he sacked in 2024 after it was revealed that the Italian had tested positive for doping.
Finals-bound generals: Shock results from NRL’s halfback rater
Halfbacks win premierships and with the NRL finals race looming large, we look at which playmakers are on track for premiership glory and who is facing an uphill battle.
Top 50 ASSRL schoolboys re-ranked: 11 new entries in seismic shake-up
There has been a seismic shift following the completion of the ASSRL schoolboy rugby league carnival, with a new No.1 and multiple new entries in our top 50 list. See the new-look rankings.
Mundine: Bare-knuckle ‘phenomenon’ can rival UFC
Anthony Mundine was an NRL and boxing legend. Now ‘The Man’ is leading a bare-knuckle fighting revolution in Australia — and says it can be just as big as UFC.
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65 beef mince recipes for a quick and easy dinner
Versatile, economical and easy to prepare, beef mince is a great ingredient to have on hand at all times. Whether it’s meatballs, stir-fries, pasta bakes or burgers, the options are endless. So make dinner the easiest thing you do all day with these 65 easy mince recipes.
20 flourless cakes (and they’re not all chocolate)
Can’t get your hands on flour? No problem. These fudgy flour-free cakes will do the job.
Woman suffers stab wounds near Bundaberg hotspot
Two charged over alleged Bruce Hwy drive-by shooting
Two people have been charged after shots were allegedly fired from a moving vehicle on the Bruce Hwy north of Brisbane on Wednesday afternoon.
Young mum accused of stashing meth in bra after chaotic Airbnb party
A getaway at a Sunshine Coast Airbnb has led to criminal charges for a woman after a large amount of meth was allegedly found in her lingerie during a bender.
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The vital skill Aussies need – and most of us are failing
A new book looks at how the system is failing some children, and how parents can help.
Revealed: Top five ways to protect your teen from cyber bullying
As Australians face a generational mental health crisis, experts have weighed in on how we can best protect our young people.
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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.
US giant’s bold move for Australia
Huge ask for Australia’s most valuable car
One of the rarest supercars ever built has surfaced in Australia, and it’s expected to fetch a jaw-dropping sum.
Musk faces massive new drama
Tesla’s latest earnings update has investors watching closely as questions mount over Elon Musk’s next move.
Italy announces $583 ‘walk of shame’ fine
‘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.
‘A joke’: Traveller slams Qantas ‘slop’
A vegetarian meal on a recent Qantas business class flight has one passenger declaring the meal “looks like something out of a compost bin”.
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