IOC supremo backs 2032 vision, fires Rockhampton warning shot
International Olympic Committee boss Thomas Bach has thrown his weight behind the state government’s bold Olympic plan and urged the nation to “stay united” ahead of the historic event.
‘He deserved it’: Teen accused of stabbing mum’s boyfriend 35 times
A Sunshine Coast teen facing trial for murder after allegedly slashing and stabbing his mum’s partner 35 times, killing him, was heard saying “he deserved it” moments after, a jury has heard.
Gollschewski opens up on cancer battle, gives career hint
Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski has spoken about his treatment for cancer following his shock diagnosis earlier this year, and has given the first hint about his future plans.
Qlder Mary Fowler’s bombshell defection to NSW Blues
Mary Fowler was born and raised in Cairns but the Matildas star is ditching Queensland ahead of the Origin series, with boyfriend and Blues champion, Nathan Cleary, confirming the defection.
Libs stare down Nats’ demands
The Liberals are resisting a push by the Nationals to lock in support for nuclear energy, powers to break up big supermarkets and a $20 billion regional fund as part of a new Coalition agreement.
Victim’s mum slams ‘cowardly’ driver’s actions at scene of fatal crash
A former elite BMX racer who took photos of his crumpled car with his dead “best friend” still in the back seat following a crash has been sentenced over the former professional motocross rider’s death.
Qld’s pub barons: Meet the people behind our favourite venues
From emerging stars to long-established millionaires and billionaires, a diverse group of people operate the best-known local watering holes in Queensland. SEE THE LIST
Boy, 13, charged over wild 130kmh chase had 40 bail breaches
A 13-year-old boy who was one of six young teens charged over a wild police chase in Brisbane and Ipswich on the weekend is a serial bail breacher who was last sentenced just two weeks ago, a court has heard.
5000 bookings before $35m northside hot spot even opens
Flame-kissed steaks, a kids’ arcade, half-court basketball and wall-to-wall sport. The northside’s newest pub venue opens this week after a booking frenzy.
Former Broncos star guilty of multiple violent DV attacks
A former NRL player has pleaded guilty to a raft of domestic violence charges before the higher courts in Toowoomba.
Just two days eating these foods causes ‘hidden’ gut health issues
Just two days of this type of diet is enough to start causing “hidden” damage to our gut health. But the good news is it can be changed through eating these foods.
How I discovered I had dementia in my 40s
Natalie Ive was boiling eggs before everything suddenly stopped one summer day. Doctors initially put the mother’s symptoms down to anxiety. She never imagined dementia in her 40s.
Full list of Qld medical experts banned from working
They’re meant to be our most trusted members of society – but even health practitioners make bad decisions. SEE THE LIST
Moments that ‘trigger’ Matt Golinski 14 years since horror fire
Matt Golinski has shed light on his darkest days since his wife and three daughters were killed in a house fire.
News Shorts
International Olympic Committee president on Brisbane games
Tall ship slams into iconic NYC landmark
One dead in Californian car bomb attack
Cassie Ventura’s gruelling last day on Diddy Combs case
A new class of travel has touched down in Brisbane
Annastacia Palaszczuk on life after politics
Trump says Ukraine peace deal won’t be made until he and Putin ‘get together’
Community faces eviction for council’s land project
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Heritage-listed shopping centre on the market
A landmark retail, entertainment and office precinct is up for sale, with some saying it could achieve a nine-figure sum.
Qld camp chaos: Maroons star trapped in NSW
NSW has landed an early blow on Queensland, with the state’s wild weather delaying the arrival of a superstar Maroon. WATCH Billy Slater unveil his 2025 Maroons squad.
Erin Patterson’s phone pinged near death cap sites in months before deadly lunch
A digital forensic expert has told the jury the alleged murderer’s phone was detected near two known sites of toxic death cap mushrooms in the days after their locations were posted online.
Pelicans in the outback: Incredible sights you need to head west to see
Western Queensland’s Channel Country has been transformed by unprecedented flooding, with tourists urged to witness the spectacle before it’s too late. SEE THE VIDEO
‘Shots fired’ in Ipswich, police lock down neighbourhood
An emergency situation has been declared in Ipswich after reports of shots fired.
Why Origin series will be making of Walsh at Broncos
If pressure makes diamonds then it’s time for Reece Walsh to shine – Brisbane’s season is depending on it during a horror run through the State of Origin period. THE TACKLE
Hildebrand: Insider reveals Labor’s red-hot hate for Greens
For those still in doubt about the genuine contempt Labor has for the Greens, here’s what one insider sent to Joe Hildebrand. The ALP member declares “the Greens can’t create anything, but they sure can kill things”. Read it here.
Time to end this added burden we put on victims of sexual crime
We hope both sides of politics can put aside egos and work together to ensure sensible changes, writes the editor.
Named: Husband, brother charged with murder after young mum found dead
Two men charged with murder after a 23-year-old mother was found dead at a home west of Brisbane on Friday have been identified.
Law and Order star’s shocking family secret
TV star Mariska Hargitay has made a bombshell revelation in a new documentary about her mother, the late Hollywood sex symbol Jayne Mansfield.
‘I completely lost myself’: Home and Away star’s candid revelation
On the latest episode of the Mental As Anyone podcast, Aussie actress Emily Weir has opened up about life in the public eye and how her pursuit of fame led to a breakdown.
‘Change for years’: Minister defends hefty cost of Child Safety inquiry
Queenslanders will pay more than $40,000 a day for an in-depth inquiry into the state’s child safety system, but Child Safety Minister Amanda Camm is certain it’s a cost worth bearing.
Top 6 islands for sale: Tropical paradises on the market right now
Fancy a lush tropical island off the Queensland coast? Here are six of the best up for sale right now, and how much you’ll need to make it yours.
‘Berated’: Why Queen had to intervene in Meghan clash
The late Queen Elizabeth was forced to step in when Meghan Markle had a huge pre-wedding meltdown, it has been claimed.
Man’s jaw broken during wild work party fight at Topgolf
A man has been charged after allegedly hitting a colleague with a golf club, breaking their jaw, during a work party at a Gold Coast attraction.
‘My kids can’t afford a bus fare for school’: Unpaid NDIS workers’ fury
Hardworking Cocoon SDA staff such as Stephen Cooper are struggling to pay their home loans, with the father-of-three unable to pay childcare fees or send his kids to school.
Barefoot Investor: Why 5 per cent home deposits a ‘stupid idea’
Five per cent home deposits set to come into force next year will only push property prices higher.
NDIS streets of misery: Where investors’ homes are blacklisted
Investors were promised a huge return by now suspended disability provider Cocoon SDA Care. Instead, there are scores of empty NDIS houses. See where and latest advice for Aussies.
‘Shameless grab’: Labor’s super tax hike slammed
Jim Chalmers defended Labor’s plan to increase the concessional tax rate on super earnings over $3m, as the Coalition likened it to a “robin hood style tax on aspiration”.
Second CEO in six months leaves council investment arm
The acting CEO of a large council investment arm has quit her job, leaving the corporation to hunt for its third replacement in a year, prompting calls for a governance review.
AIC rugby’s team of the week features Aussie water polo teen
AIC First XV schoolboy rugby: See who made the latest team of the week here following wins to Ashgrove, Iona, Padua and St Laurence’s.
QRSS league champs: Day 3 Players of the Day include Cowboys rookie
VIDEO: See why the Cowboys signed another schoolboy superstar fullback after his sensational try at the QRSS rugby league championships. The day three players of the day named here.
League’s top 50: Form guide ahead of the NRL Schoolgirls Cup
NRL Schoolgirls Cup top 50 form guide: How leading players from the expanded rugby league competition are shaping up ahead of the season.
Regional
‘Beautiful inside and out’: Racing fraternity shocked by tragic death
A beloved horse racing identity who was a key player in the success of Black Caviar has died following a tragic incident in Gympie.
Mine worker dies on site
The resource industry’s health and safety watchdog has given control of a Central Queensland mine site back to the owners following a sudden early-morning death.
Desperate land, sea search underway for missing woman
Police are searching Noosa National Park for a 76-year-old woman after her family raised the alarm. WATCH THE VIDEO.
‘Clean good s–t’: Nightclub drug deal uncovered after man falls ill
A labourer was detained by police in a nightclub after a man he sold drugs to was found face down in a garden bed in a safe night precinct.
Nightmares of burning flesh: Family left in the dark as killer gets parole
A man who strangled and stabbed his wife to death before burning her body has been released, with her family left to find out through the community ‘grapevine’.
30k cases: Grim new statistic of state’s child safety system in crisis
Vulnerable children in care are being put at risk by a shortage of Queensland child safety officers who can’t keep up with the number of child harm investigations in the “failing” system.
I was 28 when I felt a lump. Now I’m in the fight of my life
At 28, Tianah was thriving – healthy, happy, and chasing her modelling dreams. Now, she’s fighting one of the rarest and most aggressive forms of breast cancer.
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Shark Quiz: Test yourself now
Try your hand at the Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale daily quiz challenge.
New hope for EU-Australia trade deal over feta, prosecco
Dropping name rights claims to products such as feta and prosecco would be a major concession from the EU, but a hopeful Albanese government has argued it’s critical to securing a free-trade agreement.
Buying Aussie-made products: Why it matters
Olympic golden girl Ariarne Titmus is calling on Australians to buy locally made products. Here’s why it’s important and how shoppers can make a huge difference.
Trump, Obama react to Biden’s cancer diagnosis
Donald Trump and Barack Obama have sent heartfelt messages after former US president Joe Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
Brooklyn Bridge tall ship disaster: Victims revealed
The young Mexican navy cadets who were on the masts of a tall ship when it collided with the Brooklyn Bridge have been identified.
Liquidators in $70m collapse put major sites on the block
Liquidators are continuing a sell-off of dairy assets run by failed ASX-listed Beston Global Food, with a surprise buyer found for a high-profile factory.
Award-winning health provider collapses
A highly respected Darling Downs health business will be liquidated after it was placed in administration.
ASX Trader: Why this overlooked asset may be next major bull market
While most investors have been focused on gold hitting record highs, another precious metal is quietly preparing for a major move.
Gen Y investor resigns at 28 with $6m empire
From juggling two jobs to buying 11 properties in four years, a 28-year-old investor reveals how he made it work.
What interest rate cuts would mean for QLD homeowner
Homeowner Amber Warke is hoping for some relief this month in the form of an interest rate cut after watching her mortgage repayments mostly go up since she bought her home.
How this family got on the property ladder
This Queensland couple has gone from shelling out thousands of dollars in rent a week during Covid to owning their own home by moving to an area that matched their budget.
‘Supersized’ May rate cut to save average borrower $2400
Finance guru David Koch reveals three simple tricks to turn a small rate cut saving into $60k-plus.
Hugely popular influencer’s son, 3, dies
The three-year-old son of a TikTok influencer with more than 3 million followers has died in a tragic accident.
King Charles shares huge health update
King Charles has shared a crucial update on his cancer battle during one of his latest royal engagements.
Miley’s sister confirms romance with Aussie
Another Australian has infiltrated the famous Cyrus clan with news Miley Cyrus’ older sister, Brandi, has been quitely dating a Queenslander.
Aussie star’s shock new role
After a decade in Hollywood, Maddison Brown has returned to Australia joining the cast of one of the country’s most-watched series.
Wallabies legend given historic Lions coaching job
A familiar face is returning to take on the Lions, while the Wallabies coach in waiting gets two cracks at the tourists.
Blues relief as key enforcer cleared of injury
Analysis: The 10 primed candidates for Vixens’ top job
Silent Blues: Two NSW stars enforce Origin media bans
NRL clubs robbed by archaic State of Origin rule
How ‘Rugby League for Dummies’ is killing the Broncos
Anthony Seibold was allegedly too sophisticated. Kevin Walters too soft. Michael Maguire too hard. At what point do we accept Broncos players are the product of a life which cushions their every move?
Leaks, traps, dodgy dealings: Buzz’s 50 years of agents’ secrets
Most player agents are decent and honourable. But after 50 years of covering rugby league, Phil “Buzz” Rothfield reveals a small group of shonky operators are a cancer on the game with their dirty dealings.
Early Mail: Origin, injuries wreak havoc on NRL teams
Some NRL sides will be barely recognisable this weekend as State of Origin and injuries shake-up teams, not to mention the byes. Full predicted team changes
No heart for the battle: Broncos in full-blown form crisis
No spirit. No organisation. No commitment. The Broncos have descended into a full-blown form crisis after the Dragons ruthlessly exposed their soft underbelly in front of a stunned Suncorp Stadium.
Piastri rues ‘tough day’ after botched start, pit stop error
A split-second mistake cost Oscar Piastri, who was also left to rue an ill-advised pit stop strategy — but the Australian star still held on for a podium finish on a “tough day” at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Billy’s bolters: Slater calls on three debutants for Maroons
Queensland coach Billy Slater has dropped a selection bombshell by blooding three debutants, while Patrick Carrigan will consult a plastic surgeon in a bid to be cleared for Game I.
Here’s what the cardinals will be eating during this conclave
35 traybakes for when you don’t feel like washing up
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.
Give in to your cravings with these 35 chocolate cake recipes
Go on, treat yourself to one of these incredible chocolate cake recipes.
Tragic new details about young dad-to-be killed in BMW crash
Shock twist as sex offender golf coach faces new charges
A former elite golf coach turned convicted child sex offender has been hit with fresh criminal charges.
Underwear stash, bathrooms: Camp leader charged with child sexual offences
A man has been charged after he allegedly looked into bathrooms, stole underwear and committed sexual offences against children at Sunshine Coast camps in past years.
Lorde opens up about break-up with partner 17 years her senior: ‘It was so painful’
Prevention vs cure – how to beat or treat a cold
And the home remedies you should ignore
Ipswich Show Day, 2025 in pictures
Crowds were out in force on Friday for the 152nd Ipswich Show Day. Were you there? SEE THE GALLERY
Thousands head to the Doomben races
Brisbane mums celebrate Mother’s Day in style
On Sunday families came together from far and wide to celebrate the mums in their lives, including at two beautiful functions at The Emporium and Newstead House.
60+ pictures: Gracie Abrams entertains Brisbane fans
Grace Abrams fans flocked to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Wednesday night as she brought The Secret of Us tour to Queensland.
Staggering loss proves Cybertruck is dead
New ‘Temu’ Mercedes is the real deal
This monster off-roader might be written off as a cheap rip-off of the Mercedes G-Wagen, but it’s a technological masterpiece in its own right.
Powerful new e-bike ‘set to thrive’ in Aus
A powerful new e-bike ever has just arrived in Australia and it’s going to make a lot of people very happy.
Canadian slams beloved Aussie meal
42c item that is ‘Bunnings’ best buy’
Think the sausages are Bunnings’ best value buy? Think again. This frequent flyer says it’s an absolute steal when it comes to travel essentials.
Grim sight spotted at Maccas
Travellers have spotted a glaring difference at this McDonald’s found in a slightly controversial destination.
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