Tech to enforce under-16s social media ban gets thumbs up
Technology which will underpin the world-leading under-16s social media ban has been given the thumbs up, following a groundbreaking trial.
Reeling Israel’s sinister threat to Iran after hospital strike
Terror is sweeping the streets as Israel says Iran’s leader can ‘no longer be allowed to exist’ for launching a fresh wave of missiles that struck a hospital and left civilians dead. Follow live updates.
‘My heart breaks for Billy’: Green reveals emotional Slater call
The widow of former Queensland coach Paul Green has praised Billy Slater’s “courageous” character after revealing the Maroons coach called her on Origin game-day to apologise for comments mistakenly linked to her husband’s death.
‘Menace to society’: Hembrow half brother’s sickening DV acts disclosed
A woman who feared she would die at the hands of the fitness influencer half brother of Tammy Hembrow has bravely stared him down in court, detailing the horrors he inflicted on her for wanting a cuddle.
New twist in backpacker fire killer’s latest bid for freedom
Survivors of the deadly Childers backpacker fire have been granted a new opportunity in their bid to keep the man responsible for the deaths of 15 people behind bars.
Bombshell report: Pilots knew of deadly fault months before triple-fatal crash
A Queensland plane that crashed in 2023, killing all three on board, had a pressurisation fault so bad company pilots flew for months at low altitudes to avoid blacking out, a damning report has found.
Unmasking Qld’s cocaine dealers and their fallen empires
Cocaine continues to plague Queensland, but some empires have already crumbled. SEE THE LIST
Jailbird public housing tenant to be evicted under govt crackdown
A Queensland criminal who has lived in the state’s public housing for almost 30 years, will be forcibly evicted next month, days after the government announced a crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
Shocking question asked by dad accused of torturing baby son
A young dad accused of carrying out a “sustained pattern of abuse” against his infant son after the baby was found with burns and 19 fractures has stunned a judge with a request made to a Brisbane court.
Future Broncos No.7 proves the difference as Qld claim U19s Origin
Coby Black is viewed as Adam Reynolds’ successor at Brisbane and it was the halfback’s snap decision to slot a field goal that handed Queensland glory in the men’s under-19s Origin.
If you’re asking people to repeat things you need to do this
A third of hearing loss cases are preventable – and experts are worried that 77 per cent of Aussies aren’t doing this one check up every year.
I quit my job at 30 to care for my mum after her dementia diagnosis
I had hoped that being with mum in person would make things easier. But instead, I spent much of my time navigating a complex healthcare system.
IVF pregnancy dangers exposed: study
IVF pregnancies can carry a higher risk of exposing the foetus to potentially dangerous medicines, a landmark study has shown.
One little-known way you can reduce risk of a heart attack
New research has found these extremely common infections are linked to potentially deadly heart attacks and strokes. But this is the very simple thing you can do to prevent them.
News Shorts
Air India boss accused of plagiarising condolence message
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Mount Lewotobi Erupts in Indonesia
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Fire destroys campers, trailers on Sunshine Coast
Top Iran commander Ali Shadmani killed by Israel strike
Baby in car attacked with fire extinguisher
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‘An affront’: Qld teachers slam latest pay offer, as new action looms
The Queensland Teachers’ Union has rejected a new pay offer it says is an “affront to teachers and school leaders across the state”, as the deadline for a deal to be struck approaches.
Ultimate list: Qld’s 17 best restaurant dishes you must try right now
From bold, savoury flavours to beautifully crafted plates, these are the standout Queensland restaurant dishes you’ll want to savour right now.
From acne scars to ER: ‘Reckless’ doctor deregistered over surgery
A patient who underwent a facelift for acne scars at an unregistered clinic ended up being rushed to hospital with “significant complications”. Now, the doctor responsible has had his registration cancelled.
‘Worst I’ve seen’: Blues sooking goes nuclear over ‘biased’ Qld victory
We’re headed for an Origin decider – but you could be mistaken for thinking the Blues had already lost the series. HAVE YOUR SAY
NRL Late Mail: Haas setback, Munster boost
State of Origin 2 was as brutal as it was entertaining. We reveal the key injury and suspension concerns from the game and rate the back-up chances of every Origin player.
Gout Gout sparks $500k TV frenzy as rival swoops on world titles
Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout has sparked a $500,000 TV war with an unprecedented two Australian networks now planning to cover the world athletics championships in Tokyo.
Public hissy fit proves CFMEU is beyond a joke. Shut it down now
The result of years of snap strikes is that a generation of Queenslanders cannot afford to buy a first home any more.But the CFMEU doesn’t care about the rest of us, writes The Editor.
‘Pull your heads in’: Fury over Mt Coot-tha’s ‘nightmare’ Games plan
Brisbane’s latest Olympic Games transformation – a Mt Coot-tha redevelopment – has divided opinion. HAVE YOUR SAY
Influencer slammed over shock baby death photo
A Queensland influencer has found herself in hot water over her decision to upload a photo of her deceased infant son to her Instagram story, but now she’s clapped back at her online detractors.
Paine to quit radio for significant Cricket Australia job
Cricket Australia has made a significant structural change in its coaching ranks and former Australian Test captain Tim Paine is set to be the beneficiary.
‘Get back to work’: Defiant CFMEU warns of days of strikes, CBD chaos
Members of the militant CFMEU who shut down the Brisbane CBD with pop-up protests have been told to return to work amid fears strike plans could last days.
‘Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels’: Shock contender for PNG’s NRL team name
As the NRL begins the laborious task of constructing an NRL team in Papua New Guinea, the other key consideration is the name of the PNG team – and one has already caught Peter V’landys’ eye.
Brisbane Labor leader’s council budget own goal over protest call
Labor’s leader in Brisbane City Council, Jared Cassidy, has kicked a spectacular own goal after denying, then admitting, that he had invited protesters to the Lord Mayor’s post-budget speech.
Candyman Travers Beynon sued by stepdad in $55m family feud
Notorious Gold Coast playboy Travers ‘Candyman’ Beynon is embroiled in a $55m legal stoush with his elderly stepfather in a dramatic blow-up which has torn the family apart.
Every pick: Pakistan superstar joins BBL’s most lethal attack
Pakistan quick Shaheen Shah Afridi is heading to Brisbane after being snapped up with the first pick in this year’s BBL Draft. See every pick as it happened here.
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‘Avoid these scumbags’: Barefoot Investor’s advice on credit repair
The Barefoot Investor has advice for a reader weighed down by debt and another with a bad credit file – and wonders if his job is at risk of being taken by AI.
Man critical after being hit by car near Brisbane
A man is in a critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle on a suburban street north of Brisbane.
Colts 1 rugby inside scoop: Coaches name opposition dangers
The Colts 1 club rugby coaches have peered over the back fence to reveal which opposition player they rate as dangermen. See who the red alert players of every team are here ahead of round 12.
Langer Reserves’ Rd 3 top guns named as Keebra flex premiership muscle
Langer Reserves Best and Fairest from round three can be revealed as Keebra Park SHS flex its premiership muscle with a rampaging victory.
Qld Schoolgirls Cup Rd 3 best named as best in the land power on
2025 QLD Schoolgirls Cup round 3 special: Stretton State College snared a historic win while Keebra Park SHS and Ipswich SHS also enjoyed victories. More here on those matches.
Regional
NAMED: Tradie accused of torching rest area camps
A Sunshine Coast powder coater who has been charged with setting fire to camping equipment in an alleged rest stop arson attack has been named in court for the first time.
Probe into FIFO worker’s mysterious Bali death continues on home soil
A Sunshine Coast FIFO worker’s funeral details have been revealed as the Queensland Coroner confirms the investigation into his Bali death will continue here.
‘Digging yourself a hole’: Cops dramatically drop drug dealing case
A Qld man who was facing two dozen charges of supplying drugs is “breathing easy” after the police case against him fell apart in a spectacular court exchange.
‘Bloodied, blindfolded, manhandled’: Details revealed in alleged teen kidnapping
A teenager was allegedly kidnapped for two days, tortured and forced to write apology notes, because she had sex with a woman’s former partner, a court has heard.
Top Brisbane restaurant to shut after chef’s shock departure
One of Brisbane’s most celebrated restaurants will close after the team behind it split unexpectedly.
Busted: Qld’s street-level drug dealers and their crimes
Street level drug dealers continue to be a burden on communities, as these cases prove. SEE THE LIST
‘We’re going to deliver’: Premier vows Olympic rowing will be held in Rocky
Premier David Crisafulli has vowed to keep his promise to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing in Rockhampton, despite the outcome of a global assessment on the Fitzroy River.
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Shark Quiz: Test yourself now
Try your hand at the Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale daily quiz challenge.
Australia seeks talks with Indo over Bali accused
Penny Wong revealed the government was seeking a briefing from the Indonesian authorities with the men at risk of the death penalty if found guilty of the premeditated murder of Zivan Radmanovic.
‘Explosive evidence’ could blow open cold case murder investigation
New phone analysis casts doubt over the alibi of the chief suspect in one of Australia’s biggest cold cases. See the video and listen to the podcast.
‘Catastrophic failure’: Musk’s SpaceX ship explodes
One of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starships has exploded in Texas during its tenth test flight. See the video and photos.
‘Direct hit’: Israeli hospital bombed in missile strike
A hospital in Israel’s south has been hit in the latest Iranian missile strikes, with reports of “extensive damage” in some areas and injuries. Follow updates.
Ranked: Which high flyer raised the most $$$ at CEO sleepout?
They came with beanies, sleeping bags and above average salaries – but their hearts and wallets were in the right place. Here’s who raised the most in this year’s Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Lite n’ Easy sacks scores of staff, closes two major call centres
Ready-made meal giant Lite n’ Easy has sacked or redeployed more than 60 staff after closing two major call centres in Melbourne and Brisbane.
Revealed: CEO mega pay and the five bosses who couldn’t score a bonus
Only five ASX 200 chiefs didn’t get a bonus, the highest paid was a minnow and pay packets like Greg Goodman’s $135m and Chris Ellison’s $15m mean top CEOs now earn 55 times the average worker | SEE THE LIST
Brutal honesty sends 46-year Aus family home viral
An Aussie homeowner’s jawdropping confession about his beloved family house sent property hunters into a frenzy, with it becoming the most viewed home in Australia in a single week.
Renowned architects list own home of 70 years
On the market for the first time in 70 years, a groundbreaking architect-designed home is testament to the fact that great design is truly timeless.
Business listed for sale complete with a camel called Sandy
A unique business opportunity is for sale in Queensland, and it comes complete with a camel called Sandy. Oh, and a pig called Dorothy. Check it out!
‘Iconic’ pink house hits the market
A quirky house popular with movie producers is causing quite the stir with its all-pink exterior. TAKE A TOUR
Shock new Depp, Heard marriage claims
“Red flags”: Insiders have spilled never-before-shared details about the pair’s doomed relationship and its eventual breakdown.
‘Refuses’: Sign Harry has become ‘desperate’
A royal insider has revealed the heartbreaking motive behind Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent change of heart.
Delta flashes curves in bold beach attire
Delta Goodrem was all smiles as she stepped onto a beach in Malta clearly still glowing from her wedding just days earlier.
Rock star reveals health battles that inspired new album
Bed-bound and dosed to the eyeballs with pain medication, Shirley Manson wrote her way out of hell for her new Garbage album.
Inside the 9-0 penalty count: Were the Blues actually robbed?
The lopsided penalty count against NSW was a huge talking point to come out of State of Origin II, but were the Blues actually hard done by? We have put every penalty under the microscope — watch now!
Four careers over: Schmidt takes on Wallabies’ burning questions
Rookie’s 77th minute adjustment which saved Maroons’ series
Smith fitness to delay McSweeney Test recall bid
Socceroos get new naming sponsor, Aus football receives financial boost
Clearest sign yet Swimming Australia’s ‘boys club’ is ending
There is just one female coach on the swim team for next month’s world titles, but the gender imbalance is slowly changing despite Swimming Australia killing off a quota proposal for women.
Magic Maroons send State of Origin to series decider
Cameron Munster and Tom Dearden delivered a sublime one-two punch to floor NSW and keep the series alive with a nerve-jangling 26-24 victory in Origin II in Perth.
Men’s Netball World Cup coming with shake-up confirmed
A major change to the Netball World Cup has been confirmed, and the game’s governing body has announced the introduction of a men’s tournament.
The unlikely Olympic inspiration that powered Maroons’ epic upset
An Olympic gold medal won two decades ago shapes as the unlikely source of inspiration for Cameron Munster and the Maroons, as fellow Rockhampton product Jamie Dwyer paved a path to glory.
Twist in Seibold’s ‘crisis’ meetings with Manly players revealed
Manly’s season has been on tilt amid reports of crisis meetings between Anthony Seibold and his players. However, it has been revealed that these talks were planned well before the club’s current form slump. SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
Warnie can honour cricket legend with consolation victory
A horse named after the great Shane Warne can go a long way towards earning himself a shot at a Melbourne spring carnival Group 1 by winning the Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich.
18 towns in regional Australia that are simply magic during winter
72 pudding recipes that are nothing short of magic
Nothing warms the soul during the colder months more than a steaming bowl of pudding.
50 slow-cook casseroles for a cosy night on the couch
Get out the crockpot and slow-cook your way to comfort and deliciousness.
‘Everyone remembers where they were’ day deadly fire changed Childers
‘Sort it out’: Frustration over Anuisha Bone murder case delays
A Qld Magistrate has expressed frustration at the latest delays in the case of two charged over a high-profile shooting murder, warning of consequences for continued absences.
Man stabbed after road rage incident culminates in driveway showdown
An alleged road rage incident near Bundaberg spiralled out of control mid-week, leaving one man with stab wounds and two others needing hospitalisation, as police call for witnesses.
Same hours, better sleep: The experts’ guide to quality Zs
Why new parents shouldn’t be afraid of the ‘F’ word
There’s enough to stress about as is
I’ve been to 119 countries, and counting
Once you start counting countries visited it’s difficult to stop, especially when you’ve cracked a century.
60+ photos: Katy Perry fans’ night of a Lifetime
Photos: Punters pack Eagle Farm for Stradbroke Day
Eagle Farm Racecourse looked like a fashion parade when punters glammed up for The Star Stradbroke Day on Saturday. See the photos.
Flashback gallery: Did you party at the Tivoli in the 90s, early 2000s?
The Tivoli has been a Brisbane institution for more than a century, take a trip down memory lane with photos from some of the big nights at the venue in the nineties and noughties.
‘Paranoid’: Driver not guilty of fatal crash
Aussie rite of passage ‘dying out’
What was once a key part of growing up for Aussies across the country looks to be sadly dying out.
Changes for millions of Aussies from July 1
The age pension is among the sweeping changes being made to how Australians earn, save, and invest their money – and they kick in within weeks.
Spain is training poodles as lifeguards
Premium Economy that smashes Business
From the seats, to the service and the food – this Premium Economy gets full marks. It’s so good, in fact, many mistake it for Business Class.
Hilarious US bathroom sign goes viral
From funny to clever to downright wrong, these are the world’s most hilarious bathroom signs, including one from Texas that went viral on Reddit.
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