Labor MP: No bullying here, just a very demanding workplace
A Labor MP accused of bullying her staffers and treating them erratically and menacingly has dismissed the allegations as a by-product of a “very demanding” workplace.
Jail for killer mum who ‘chose drugs’ over baby boy
An Ipswich mother who “chose to nourish her drug habit over her infant” had only had the boy returned to her care days before he died of severe dehydrated and malnourished.
The explosive, emotive issue that just made Crisafulli a bigger target
David Crisafulli’s carefully crafted small-target campaign has been blown open by a crossbench hand grenade, writes Paul Williams.
Hurricane carnage: Multiple dead, three million without power
Hurricane Milton has left behind a shocking trail of death of destruction as it hammered Florida. See photos and video.
Carrigan ends five years of Haas dominance at Broncos ball
Broncos ironman Pat Carrigan has dethroned Payne Haas by taking out Brisbane’s top individual award, ending his teammate’s five-year streak of taking out the honour. See the full awards and pictures from the Broncos presentation.
Queensland, we have a problem: Cops equate journalists with criminals
It is a disgrace Queensland police are unrepentant about lumping journalists in with criminal and extremist elements for staff to avoid, writes the editor.
Campaign Trail
Kate Jones’ texts to Premier as DG’s $400k handshake saga blew up
Former Labor Minister Kate Jones gave unsolicited advice to Premier Steven Miles to deal with a political storm following the termination of director general Rachel Hunter, texts have revealed.
One Nation dumps nude model over attempted murder charge
One Nation has disendorsed a candidate who was accused of attempted murder where a man was shot in the stomach allegedly over a $1000 drug debt 13 years ago. The charge was later dropped.
LNP pledge $21.5m to fix DNA labs mess
A high profile murder victim’s mother has backed a plan which would see millions of dollars pumped into fixing Queensland’s forensic DNA lab crisis.
Premier issues ‘please explain’ to Crisafulli over ‘uncosted promises’
Premier Steven Miles has accused David Crisafulli of hiding and challenged the LNP to release its costings before early voting begins in just a few days in response to a reader question.
News Shorts
Two men brave the eye of Hurricane Milton
Premier on reader question about Labor’s spending
Pesto the king penguin chick waddles into Higson Lane
Miranda Kerr Reveals Six-Year Health Battle
Hail deluge as storms smash Scenic Rim, Qld
Reader question for Miles on Olympic stadium
Crisafulli avoids explaining plan for conscience vote
Miles does TikTok behind the scenes
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8yo Aussie kids’ eating disorders triggered by social media
Experts have revealed how social media is contributing to an increasing number of kids and adolescents struggling with life threatening conditions such as anorexia.
Goodwin fires Socceroos home to kick off Popovic era with win
The Socceroos have kicked off the Tony Popovic era with a win after China’s counter strike put the Australians on the back foot early in their World Cup qualifier.
Ristretto is a style of what beverage?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
‘I’m sorry, I love you’: Teen’s tragic cry for help goes unanswered
The death of a 14-year-old girl who took her own life after years of bullying has rocked an entire community, with her devastated family blaming a lack of support services. SEE THE VIDEO
Ranked: The top 10 NRL Schoolboys tries of the season
From grand final-winning grabs to stunning solo runs – this NRL National Schoolboy Cup season had it all and we’ve ranked the top 10 tries. Watch every highlight here.
Queensland chef’s ‘fire dining’ sparks global demand
Swapping fine dining for ‘fire dining’ in an effort to connect with people has resulted in unexpected opportunities on a global scale for a Queensland-based chef.
Bond: Right no better than left in pathetic Albo outrage
We’re meant to be the ones who stand up against political correctness and the incessant policing of language, writes Caleb Bond.
Bullying claims cast a shambolic whiff over government
A ‘last days of Rome’ vibe hanging around the Albanese government has been made worse after claims of a “bullying” environment in Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles’ office, writes James Morrow.
Sport Confidential: Why Kevvie skipped the Broncos ball
Kevin Walters has declined an invitation to attend the Brisbane Broncos ball, while new coach Michael Maguire has drawn a line in the sand regarding off-season fitness at the club. That and more in Sport Confidential.
Tennis icon Rafael Nadal reveals retirement plan
Tennis icon Rafael Nadal has revealed his plan to retire, with the 22-time championship winner and Olympic gold medallist set to end his career by Christmas.
Heartbreaking family statement as pilot charged with murdering mum
Police have charged an air force pilot with murder after his wife’s body was found at the bottom of a retaining wall in an apparent accident with a ride-on mower.
How to view Qld’s brightest comet in more than a decade
Queensland is set to have front row seats for the best comet in more than 10 years. Where it can be seen from and the times you can see it explained.
Roosters coach Robinson airlifted to hospital after gas explosion
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson and his wife Sandra have been airlifted to hospital following a gas explosion accident in the Hunter Valley.
‘Nothing to do with me’: Former Callide power boss makes shock claim
A Labor veteran who was in charge at Callide power station when an explosion cut power to 500,000 Queenslanders says he has no plans to read damning report into the disaster.
‘We’ll never know’: Fatal chopper pilot’s phallic flight path revealed
The boss of Nautilus Aviation has responded to the ATSB’s investigation into a fatal hotel chopper crash in Cairns, as he opened up on the possibility of uncovering the pilot’s motive.
Is this Australia’s cheapest metro home?
It comes with access to a swimming pool, kids’ playground and a mini golf course. But loan repayments on this home would cost less than the average weekly grocery bill.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Top overall deals
Amazon’s Big Deal Days has started offering great savings across a range of products, including Apple, Dyson and ECOVACS. See the top deals up for grabs.
Huge warning to Aussies over major banks move
Australia’s major banks have announced a series of changes, with experts warning homeowners to be careful how they respond.
Web of expenses: how to cut your internet costs
Making a smart connection to your internet expenses can save you hundreds of dollars a year, without any impact on speed.
Man dead, woman critical after multi-vehicle crash
A 35-year-old man has died in a horror three-vehicle crash south of Brisbane on Thursday morning.
DoorDash driver threatened in brutal knifepoint carjacking
A Gold Coast food delivery driver, carjacked at knifepoint, is pushing for workplace safeguards after being left jobless, traumatised and unable to afford to replace his stolen vehicle.
From courtroom to cabaret: Logan lawyer takes to stage as Billy Joel
By day he’s a mild-mannered lawyer but next week, Logan’s William Boyd will take the cabaret world by storm as piano man Billy Joel in a Footlight Theatre’s latest production.
‘Wicked’, destructive acts: Qld’s drug traffickers unmasked
The greedy and desperate acts of Queensland’s latest traffickers have been exposed, as they faced courts for peddling “wicked” and “highly destructive” drugs that wreak havoc on our state’s communities.
Regional
‘Hardly a punishment’: Victim left with lifelong scars while offender walks free
While Caitlin Williamson spent 13 days in a coma, the man whose drunk driving left her with lifelong brain injuries didn’t spend a single day behind bars. Following the shocking sentence, she says it doesn’t feel like justice.
‘Not going to cop it’: Plasterer’s actions leading up to ‘king hit’ examined
A jury has heard what a plasterer had to say to police the day after he punched a man who ended up in critical condition due to what he claims was self defence.
Bikie gang picking up fresh blood in tourist hotspot
Court documents have revealed the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang have ramped up recruitment through feeder clubs on the Sunshine Coast, following the arrest of three men tied to a brutal alleged bashing.
Carnage as caravan, fireball car close road for hours
A multi-vehicle crash where a car is on fire and a caravan has been jammed against a bridge is causing massive delays between Maryborough and Hervey Bay, with the road expected to be close for hours.
Woman attacked, dog mauled to death by ‘ferocious’ Staffies
A routine early morning walk has ended in disaster after a woman aged in her 70s was attacked while walking pet dogs, leaving one dead and her neighbour’s seriously injured.
‘Volatile, tornado-type hailstorm’: Farmer devastated as $250k crop decimated
A Queensland farmer has lost an uninsured 500-acre crop worth $250,000 after it was torn to shreds by an intense storm he claims was about 3km wide.
In pictures: Brisbane Broncos awards night
Brisbane Broncos players and loved ones have hit the red carpet at the new Star casino for the club’s annual awards night.
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Shark Quiz: Test yourself now
Try your hand at the Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale daily quiz challenge.
Deadline set for Aussie Lebanon SOS flights
Australians remaining in Lebanon have been told they will have just days to leave the conflict zone, with people being warned “do not wait”.
China reveals big move on Aussie lobster ban
A major trade hurdle between China and Australia has been overcome following a meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
‘Armageddon’: Aussies caught up in Milton
A Sydney man is among Aussies caught up in “the storm of the century”, who have revealed what it’s like as Hurricane Milton wreaks havoc on Florida.
Peacekeepers wounded by Israeli strikes in Lebanon as tensions rise
The Israeli military “repeatedly” fired at UNIFIL headquarters and positions in Lebanon, injuring two members of the peacekeeping force, the UN has claimed. See photos, video.
ASX to open lower: US CPI rocky, Wall St declines
Domestic sharemarket set to lose steam as Wall Street retreats. US inflation stickier than expected as jobless claims grow. Oil and gold prices push higher.
Property richlister e-scooters in style
Warren ‘The Property Whisperer’ Ebert has been spotted around the Brisbane CBD riding an e-scooter wearing his customary three-piece business suit. How many other CEOs use e-scooters?
Super Retail deleted emails, court told
A former co-company secretary of Super Retail Group has made a string of sensational claims about an alleged cover-up at the retailer over an illicit affair between the CEO and HR boss, plus abuse of corporate governance rules.
Inside Sea World head vet Claire Madden’s luxury Gold Coast home
Sea World head veterinarian and TV star Claire Madden and her partner Ash Moore are selling their Palm Springs-inspired home on the Gold Coast.
Luxury Hinterland pole home could set a suburb record
A jaw-dropping Hinterland pole home in Bonogin on the Gold Coast could soon be crowned the suburb’s most expensive house. TAKE A TOUR
Townsville rent prices continue to soar
Townsville rents have shot up more than 12 per cent in the past year, new data has shown, with local tenants forking out just $125 less than their Brisbane counterparts on average.
Uproar as team member naps, leaving partner in the lurch
One controversial contestant finds stamina when there’s a party, but takes to her bed when there’s hard work to be done, leaving her husband defeated and near breaking point.
Harry, Meghan’s ‘dilemma’ amid ‘separate lives’ claim
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could face a difficult decision around their Christmas plans this year amid speculation the couple are spending more time apart.
Diddy’s lawyers’ wild government claims
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers have made some shocking claims about the government in a bid for the star’s freedom.
Iconic 00s rocker spills on fling with Paris
“Her top came off, it was getting intense”: Sum 41 rocker Deryck Whibley has lifted the lid on his wild fling with Paris Hilton.
Rodrigo fans’ tickets ‘resold’ by scammers
Fans of Olivia Rodrigo have been left devastated after the tickets in their Ticketek accounts were “sold from under them” without permission.
‘Deceived into $35m loss’: Rugby’s civil war goes nuclear
Rugby Australia has hit back in a stunning counter-claim against the Melbourne Rebels in the legal case that has rocked the game, claiming they’ve been duped out of $35m.
‘Another level’: Why Supercars rivals will fear Toyota in 2025
Analysis: Popovic needs to turn Socceroos’ spark into fire
Join NRL for free: Shock move that killed Western Bears’ bid
Cook’s appeal for Hunt to not walk out on Dragons
‘I’d love to’: All-rounder makes case as surgery looms for Green
Australia’s plans for the summer have been blown to bits by the news they will likely be without all-rounder Cameron Green for their series against India, but a Shield gun has put his hand up to replace the star.
Johnson to come out of retirement to answer Kiwis SOS
Two weeks after knocking back an invitation to help New Zealand at the Pacific Championships, Shaun Johnson has accepted a call-up to the injury-ravaged Kiwis side and is set to come out of retirement.
‘You can’t go back there’: Broncos godfather’s Olympic venue warning
The Broncos happily called QSAC Stadium home for a decade but the man behind the move has a different view on the Olympics.
Market Watch: Broncos part ways with club legend
Red Hill cult hero Corey Oates’ time with the Brisbane Broncos has come to an end with the Biloela product set to be formally honoured at the annual club ball on Thursday night.
How ‘footy’s greatest rort’ will be curbed after Lions’ heist
From next season, major changes to the draft will force clubs to pay a steeper price to match bids. JON RALPH unpacks what the Lions should be paying – and how they’re the last club to heist the draft.
Inside the Eels meeting that sent Gutherson to the open market
It took a few hours over a breakfast between Eels power-brokers and Clint Gutherson for the decision to be made that the club captain could test the open market. Here’s what it means the star and the club going forward.
Druggie’s crappy excuse for trying to wipe faeces on police
Major peak-hour congestion after car rolls on motorway
Emergency crews have rushed to the Sunshine Mwy after a vehicle crashed into a barricade and rolled, causing delays for peak-hour traffic.
‘Out of control’: Teens’ dangerous e-bike stunts spark crackdown
Sunshine Coast residents fear someone will be killed or seriously injured as brazen youths run rampant with dangerous, illegal e-bike stunts on busy roads. VIDEO, DETAILS.
‘I cheated on my wife, what should I do?’
I went to city’s newest show and was seconds from a panic attack
A night at one of Brisbane’s newest attractions had me questioning what was real and what was just an illusion, writes Danica Clayton.
Flex Mami wants us to speak up about our periods – here’s why
Nothing is off-limits
70 pics: Clowning around at Brisbane Joker premiere
In pictures: Brisbane Lions awards night
Brisbane’s AFL premiership heroes have hit the red carpet with their WAGs for the club’s annual best and fairest awards.
Photos: Ne-Yo hits Brisbane
Three-time Grammy-winning R&B hitmaker Ne-Yo played at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Wednesday. Check out the pics.
‘Impossible’ Raptor tested off-road
Major Aussie car brand issues huge safety recall
A major Australian car brand has issued recalls for more than 100,000 vehicles due to a defect that could cause fires. Are you affected?
‘Irreplaceable’ car stolen
Nissan’s historic GT-R, worth more than $250,000 has been stolen from the company.
’C-word’ you should never say Down Under
Doctor warns: Never do this on a plane
It may be comfortable, but there’s a scary reason you should avoid this cosy sleeping position on a long haul flight.
I tried those bargain $584 flights to London
It’s the 8th ranked airline in the world, but hardly any Aussies have heard of it. But these super cheap flights to Europe might change all that.
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