Husband, brother charged with murder after young mum found dead
The husband of a young mother, and his brother, have been charged with murder after she was found dead at the family home west of Brisbane overnight.
$500m has torn us apart: Ex-INXS manager’s family fortune battle
The inner ructions of an uber-wealthy Sydney family have spilt in an international court battle over its $500 million fortune.
Hwy reopening time confirmed after wind turbine crash
Westbound lanes of the Warrego Hwy will reopen tomorrow night with a lengthy detour, after the wind turbine that blocked the highway has been cleared.
Couple with newborn due in days face being deported from Qld
An expat couple who have been living in Queensland for a decade face being deported back to the UK after their pleas went unanswered despite spending $40k on visas.
Brisbane radio star and wife reveal all in chaotic podcast
Forget couple’s therapy, a Brisbane radio host and his wife have found a new way to work through their marital mayhem: launching a podcast. WE’VE GOT THE SCOOP
Broncos coach breaks silence on Taupau departure
Broncos coach Michael Maguire has addressed veteran prop Martin Taupau’s sudden exit from the club, with both parties agreeing to part ways immediately following the fallout from a social media post.
Trump slams Springsteen and calls Comey a ‘dirty cop’
Donald Trump slammed Bruce Springsteen on social media calling him a ‘dried out prune of a rocker’, labelled ex-FBI chief James Comey ‘a dirty cop’ and claimed he is why Taylor Swift is MIA.
‘Worthless, dirty’: Cassie breaks down describing depraved acts
The former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and star prosecution witness in his sex trafficking trial Cassie Ventura has finally cracked after a week of giving stoic testimony.
Five to try: Where to find the best Bahn Mi in SEQ
The healthier and tastier alternative to fast food, we’ve done you a favour and listed five of the best places to grab a Bahn Mi across southeast Queensland.
AFL world rocked by sudden death of Adam Selwood
West Coast premiership player Adam Selwood has tragically died aged 41, just months after his twin brother Troy passed away.
‘She had no other option’: Dad’s plea after daughter bullied to death
Lacie was kind, outgoing and bubbly, but relentless bullying deteriorated her mental health to breaking point. Now, in her honour, her father is on a mission to attack it head-on in a bid to save others.
Losing use of my legs 6 weeks ago won’t stop me starring on stage
Polly Mok lost use of her legs six weeks ago – but she has set herself the goal to be back on her feet next month to perform.
Full List: Blacklisted postcodes where NDIS homes sit empty
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.
The NDIS is not just flawed but utterly broken
Shocking allegations of providers owing $10m to tax authorities, unpaid staff and neglect show the NDIS is a sorry state of affairs, and Aussies deserve better, writes Julie Cross.
News Shorts
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
Cassie Ventura continues testimony about abusive Combs relationship
Trump set to lift “brutal and crippling” Assad-era sanctions on Syria
‘Freak offs’ made Combs’ ex feel dirty, worthless, court hears
Kim Kardashian: ‘I Thought I’d Be Raped and Shot’
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Sussan Ley’s mother dies days after her historic win as Liberal leader
Newly minted opposition leader Sussan Ley has tragically lost her mother Angela just days after her historic win as the first female Liberal leader.
‘He’s lucky it wasn’t worse’: Lockyer on Mam, Madge and Reynolds
Broncos legend Darren Lockyer has opened up on Ezra Mam’s controversial return, the mounting pressure on coach Michael Maguire, and the long-term future of Adam Reynolds.
Family ‘flare ups’ at centre of outback Qld city’s street violence
Police say family feuds are fuelling a “flare up” of violent brawls in Mount Isa, with kids as young as 11 and 12 charged after the outback town’s latest street fight.
SEQ lashed with unrelenting rain as storm threat looms
South East Queensland residents have woken to another wet Saturday, with the chance of isolated storms, in a frustrating pattern of weather for the region. SEE THE FIGURES
‘He was unbelievable’: The one leader Palaszczuk wouldn’t want to take on
Annastacia Palaszczuk says former Prime Minister Paul Keating was the best political performer during Question Time she has come across.
What your star sign would be if you were a dog: Nikki Osborne
Astrology can provide many pointers in life so I’m going to tell you what your star sign would be if you were a canine, writes Nikki Osborne
Credlin: Why didn’t the Libs call out Labor’s super tax?
The Liberals should have fought tooth and nail against Labor’s coming tax on unrealised capital gains, writes Peta Credlin.
Line in the sand: Where did all the Straddie millions go?
There’s been little to show for the $39.4m taxpayer-funded economic rescue package delivered to North Stradbroke Island, writes Des Houghton, and now there are calls for a fresh inquiry into where the money was spent.
Murder-accused pilot’s chilling triple-0 call
Major allegations against an air force pilot accused of murdering his wife and making it look like a ride-on mower accident have been detailed in court documents.
$114k discount: Where home listing prices are falling
Sellers in these Queensland suburbs have begun discounting home prices by as much as $114k. SEE WHERE
‘Cutlery, paperclips, gone’: Labor accused of cleaning out tower of power
Premier David Crisafulli has let fly at Steven Miles, claiming that someone at Labor had taken items, including cutlery, out of 1 William St as the party left office. THIS IS GEORGE ST BEAT
Named: Qld’s worst tourist drives for motorcyclist fatalities
Motorcyclist deaths are up to 90 per cent more frequent than other motorists on some of Queensland’s most popular tourist drives, with horrifying statistics exposing the worst places for fatal and serious injury crash rates.
Teacher banned for misconduct after sexting former student
A Queensland teacher who sent explicit messages and images to a former student has been banned from reapplying for registration until 2026 after a tribunal ruling.
No peace in sight as Ukraine-Russia talks turn into chaos
Planned Ukraine peace talks in Turkey have spiralled into confusion, with Russian and Ukrainian delegates landing in different cities and casting doubt on whether they’ll meet at all.
Israel’s new ‘extensive strikes’ on Gaza to defeat Hamas
The Israeli military said it had launched “extensive strikes” as part of a fresh offensive in Gaza to beat Hamas as the Arab League meets for crisis talks.
‘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”.
Aussies stranded by travel company collapse: What it means
Australian families have lost thousands of dollars, had their holiday plans dashed and some have been stranded overseas after the collapse of a major travel company. This is what we know.
Listing salary on resumes? Experts warn it could backfire
More jobseekers are listing their salary upfront to avoid lowball offers — but could naming your price cost you the job? See what experts say.
600,000 Aussies hit: New AusPost text message scam
A sophisticated phishing scam impersonating Australia Post is hitting customers with fake delivery alerts — and experts warn it’s increasingly difficult to detect. See if you’re affected.
Why 20k new residents will pour into these three southside ’burbs
Up to 20,000 more people will move into three emerging inner-south suburbs after council signed off on a plan dogged by years of bitter fighting.
Young woman charged after man dies in two-car crash
A 22-year-old woman has been charged over a two-vehicle crash which claimed the life of a 59-year-old man. DETAILS
Ipswich mourns beloved GP after sudden death
Riverview’s longest-serving doctor and a beloved figure in Ipswich, Dr Harry Ratnam OAM, has died suddenly at 74, leaving a legacy of care and compassion.
AIC First XV rugby’s round 2 Team of the Week
AIC First XV rugby round 2 Team of the Week: See who caught the eye as Padua, St Laurence’s and Ashgrove make their premiership aspirations clear.
Regional
WATCH: Wild footage captures car smashing into parked vehicles
A resident has described how his house ‘shook’ when a car crashed into parked vehicles on a busy Sunshine Coast road.
Next steps for lawyer accused of smuggling Sayet Akca to Phuket
New details have emerged in the case against Qld lawyer and sailor, Sean Ryan, who allegedly smuggled a suspected ‘terror plot mastermind’ out of the country. VIDEO
‘Give me your f—ing keys’: Man’s frightening demand in bungled theft
A woman has screamed for help after being confronted by a man who tried to steal her car keys.
Worker seriously injured as pair suffers chemical burns at job site
Two workers have been rushed to hospital after suffering chemical burns at a Sunshine Coast construction site.
Gable Tostee’s explosive gender discrimination claim against casino
A man acquitted of the high-rise murder of his Tinder date now says he has suffered socially and psychologically by being refused entry to Star casinos.
WATCH: Youths stomp, kick in wild street brawl at Qld crime capital
Footage has emerged of an out of control street fight with multiple kids involved. SEE THE VIDEO
Father-of-five’s traumatic brain injury after freak e-scooter fall
A father-of-five who was expecting to get married within months is fighting for life after a fall from an e-scooter.
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Shark Quiz: Test yourself now
Try your hand at the Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale daily quiz challenge.
WATCH: Aussie couple released from Bali jail after brothel scandal
An Australian couple originally from Melbourne, who charged up to $360 for sex at their Bali brothel were released from jail, as more details were revealed. SEE THE PHOTOS, VIDEO
WATCH: New photos, video of murder suspect emerge
New photos and footage have emerged of Kevin Steven Correll – the main suspect in the 24-year-old murder of Rachelle Childs. See the video.
All the celebs mentioned in the Diddy trial
Hollywood nice guys are among the surprising number of A-listers name-dropped during the first explosive week of the Sean “Diddy” Combs court case.
WATCH: What it’s like to be in a driverless car
The global rise of automated cars has been rapid, and they’re on the way to Australia, and despite one hair-raising moment, this experience shows us why they are the way of the future. See video.
Strip clubs, drinking, drugs: What really happens on work trips
A new global survey has lifted the lid on what Aussies really get up to on work trips – and what it could cost them.
Well-earned makeover for 120-year-old pub
The owners of a heritage-listed, 120-year-old pub have kicked off an extensive but gentle makeover.
Beloved booze stash held hostage in collapse of Aussie giant
Booze from a popular New South Wales distillery is being held hostage by a logistics company which is owed thousands from a collapsed Australian spirits giant.
Gen Y investor swaps 50-hour weeks for $6m rent empire
From juggling two jobs to buying 11 properties in four years, a 28-year-old investor reveals how he made it work.
‘Tangible relief’: rate cut imminent
Struggling Aussie homeowners and buyers are set to see ‘tangible relief’ with 88pc of experts backing RBA to slash interest rates.
$31.5m: Castle, beachfront mansion sold in twin mega deals
Twin mega deals have ignited the Gold Coast’s prestige market, with local buyers spending more than $30m across two landmark sites.
Andrew Winter: ‘Don’t wait to buy’
Get into the market now before home prices surge again on the back of a series of predicted rate cuts, writes Andrew Winter.
‘Wild and crazy’: Kidman’s creative spark with new co-star
He’s Australia’s newest A-lister and she’s topped the Hollywood box office for decades. Nicole Kidman has backed her new co-star as “beautiful, beautiful actor” she can’t wait to work with again. WATCH their interview.
Band fires member of iconic 90s band
One of the members of legendary rock band the Foo Fighters has been fired from the group.
Sickening new Diddy claim involving son
A horrifying new claim has emerged in the high profile Diddy trial, this time involving the disgraced rapper’s own son.
US pop star’s Perth gig raises big question
Gracie Abrams performed to a sellout crowd in Perth on Friday night, but does she have what it takes to stick around?
Origin I teams: Bolters emerge as Dolphins star suffers injury blow
The Maroons have suffered an injury blow ahead of Origin I, with a Dolphins star in doubt after picking up an injury in their loss to the Warriors. But two replacements have emerged.
Kevin Walters linked with NRL expansion coaching job
‘I’ve been in this position before’: Madge holds nerve amid Broncos unrest
‘Hell of a fright’: J-Mac digs deep to deny local hero in Doomben 10,000
Booming Broncos on track for $100m NRL record
NBL set to introduce mid-season tournament
The NBL is set to follow in the NBA’s footsteps and introduce a mid-season tournament with big prize money on the line, while clubs circle Boomers legend Patty Mills.
‘Biggest middle finger’: Ange on cusp of English football history
Tottenham is having their worst ever Premier League season, but with coach Ange Postecoglou almost certain to be sacked, if he pulls off the improbable and scores a Europa League trophy, it’s an epic response to the naysayers.
Consistency and poise lead Piastri to fastest practice lap at Imola
McLaren has picked up where they left off at Imola with Aussie Oscar Piastri recording the fastest time in practice ahead of his teammate Lando Norris.
AIC First XV rugby: Villa scare Padua, Laurie’s, Ash remain unbeaten
AIC First XV rugby round 3: Padua College received a big scare from Villanova while Ashgrove got up on Old Boys Day. More here.
Carey set for Lord’s Test return after infamous Ashes stumping
Alex Carey will return to Lord’s for a Test the first time since the infamous Jonny Bairstow stumping without fear or regret and living proof that what does not kill you makes you stronger.
‘I’ll only sign if I play in the No.10’: Bizarre player agent requests revealed
From hundreds of NRL tickets, to sending players groceries and odd superstitions. We reveal the strangest and most bizarre requests received by some of the game’s most influential agents.
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.
Identity of man killed in horror Gympie crash revealed
Child sex offender back in community despite ‘stalking’ teen girl
A convicted child sexual offender who failed to report repeated contact with a 17-year-old girl while working as a DoorDash driver has walked free from court after being sentenced to parole.
Truck carrying groceries rolls on Bruce Hwy
A truck driver has had a lucky escape after he rolled his B-double truck crashed on the Bruce Hwy.
Review: The Tamborine Boutique Hotel
‘Likeablility labour’ is holding women back in their careers
More unpaid labour
I lost my wedding ring, but the adventures were worth it
Dan Slater’s marriage is going strong. Sadly, the same can’t be said for his ring.
Brisbane mums celebrate Mother’s Day in style
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.
PHOTOS: Fans spark magic weekend of footy to life
Thousands of footy fans have had the weekend of a lifetime at Brisbane’s Magic Round. SEE THE PHOTOS
‘Fake’: Shocking finds inside Aussie cars
State’s new ‘revenue-raising’ move slammed
One state’s move to snatch cash from Aussie motorists has been slammed ahead of plans to drastically expand the program.
New EV that won’t give you the sh*ts
This all-new SUV competes with a host of models from China, which offer frustrating features that can grow tiresome, but this is a different kind of machine.
Dark past of ‘most cursed place on earth’
Grim sight spotted at Maccas
Travellers have spotted a glaring difference at this McDonald’s found in a slightly controversial destination.
Hilarious map of Europe goes viral
A map is sparking mirth all around the world as it reveals a hilarious difference in how northern and southern Europeans think about sex.
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