BREAKING
Exile blows Broncos’ No.9 battle wide open in Titans demolition
The forgotten man in the race to wear the No.9 jersey starred in the Broncos’ demolition of the Titans, with Michael Maguire’s DNA all over the impressive victory. PETER BADEL’s full analysis.
Grim discovery as police find body of missing woman
The search for a missing woman has reached a tragic end, with her body being found at an isolated crash site.
New ‘woke’ rules for sport clubs, community groups slammed
New changes to eligibility have been blasted as “ridiculous” as sport club owners and community groups are left in the dark over what they can receive federal funding for.
Pressure cooker: The pollies under the most heat to deliver in 2025
From the man tasked with mission impossible, an attack dog who loves a brawl and a minister off to an absolute stinker, these are the politicians who need to fire, and quickly, in 2025.
‘In the dark’: Council boots rugby club out weeks before season sign-ons
A South East Queensland rugby union club has been blindsided after the local council evicted it from its homeground site while it spends more than $30 million cleaning up the area.
Snake bite leaves man fighting for life
A man has suffered “potentially life-threatening injuries” after being bitten by a snake at a property north of Brisbane.
Health
My Nonna deserved to die with dignity in aged care
When memories of my Nonna come flooding back, I am still astonished by her courage. She truly did deserve so much better.
Why I was dumbstruck when I found out I was pregnant
After ticking off an overseas holiday and a friends’ wedding, we were ready to become parents. But when I found out I was pregant I was a little dumbstruck. This is why.
10-minute hack to healthy meals that will save you money
One of Australia’s leading nutritionists has shared how to make healthier meals that keep weight off, and will help you save money in the long run.
‘I’ve lost my home’: New aged crisis as waitlists explode
John Martin OAM is 90 and has nowhere to go after his aged care home shuts. He’s one of thousands who are in limbo as waitlists of elderly people needing care explode. See the video.
Twist of fate that changed Dannii Minogue’s life
As she gives a rare insight into the ‘very private’ Minogue family, Dannii Minogue tells how sister Kylie’s cancer battle forever altered her perspective on ageing.
‘Such a blur’: Influencer on Block controversy
Nearly three years after dramatically exiting The Block, fashion influencer Elle Ferguson explains the fallout – and why “we weren’t even in our bodies”.
News Shorts
‘We can win’: Peter Dutton on becoming PM
US author claims she is the mother of Musk’s 13th child
I have no girls left
Russian drone hits Chernobyl reactor
NASA’s stranded astronauts set to come home
Whale swallows kayaker whole before spitting him out
Kanye West and Bianca Censori head for divorce
ABC spending questioned as 4 in 10 switch off
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Buzz’s highlights, lowlights: NRL replaces referees’ boss on eve of season
There has been a major shake up to the NRL’s football department just two weeks out from the round 1 Las Vegas spectacle. Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield reveals his highlights and lowlights.
‘My husband told me he had a brain tumour, and he would die through lethal medicine’
A Brisbane woman has recalled the way her husband took control of his death through voluntary assisted dying that allowed him to “peacefully” slip away in his own bed surrounded by family. WATCH THE VIDEO
Labor bites back as LNP hails crime stats
The LNP has been accused of “cherry picking” data and “sloganeering” after comments made over a drop in the number of certain crimes reported over the Christmas-New Year period.
Indigenous guru on Native title, the Voice and THAT date
You may not know his name, but Selwyn Button’s journey from a childhood playing footy in Cherbourg to the halls of Harvard University is fascinating and inspires his next role helping Indigenous Australians. WELCOME TO HIGH STEAKS
Man dies after car hits tree in Brisbane’s south
A man has died after his car struck a tree in Brisbane’s south on Sunday.
Haas bombshell: Bronco confirms dad’s life-saving death penalty win
In an emotionally-charged interview, Broncos superstar Payne Haas provides a telling update on his father’s fight to avoid the death penalty after being arrested on alleged drug trafficking charges in the Philippines.
Campbell: Government’s bias reveals real gender gap
Given the health outcomes for the two sexes, that women’s relationship with the healthcare system should be front and centre of the government’s priorities, is, well, weird.
Australia First: How Dutton should deal with Trump
After weeks of criticising Kevin Rudd, Peter Dutton pivoted to back Anthony Albanese in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs. Tom Minear argues he changed tack for an important reason.
The Tackle: Bulldogs’ ‘Dearden-like’ No.7 could usurp Sexton
While Mitchell Woods is considered Canterbury’s future long-term halfback, Joseph O’Neill could bridge the first-grade gap in 2025 and beyond with Toby Sexton remaining unsigned. FATIMA KDOUH’s likes and dislikes from teh Pre-Season Challenge.
Does Australia need a leader like Donald Trump who just gets things done?
Whatever you think of America’s 47th president, his determination to make change, from day one, offers a new political leadership landscape, writes Madonna King. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Stars stunned after shock G-string scenes air
Sex-fuelled scenes aired in prime-time on Channel 9 this week, leaving viewers — and stars — stunned. Now, those involved tell James Weir of their shock.
Two arrested after shots fired in Brisbane’s north
Two men are in custody after reports of shots being fired in Brisbane’s north on Sunday.
New poll: Coalition in striking distance in 20 key marginal seats
A new poll, which is an Australian first, has revealed how Peter Dutton is gaining ground but still has a fight on his hands to beat Anthony Albanese. See the results, video and have your say.
‘Visionary’ Gold Coast surfing great remembered after death
The Australian surfing community is mourning the death of a giant of the sport, who had a close connection with Kelly Slater.
Inside Dutton’s $25k-a-head Brisbane fundraising soiree
Peter Dutton’s election fighting fund was boosted by more than $320,000 after a $25,000-a-head fundraiser at the home of a billionaire Brisbane businessman. SEE WHO ATTENDED
New childcare subsidy: Who’s eligible and what you’ll get
The three-day childcare guarantee – Labor’s signature policy ahead of the federal election – will replace the activity test. See details and if you qualify.
‘Brag’: How women with side hustles can earn more
The gender pay gap is even bigger in Australia’s gig economy than it is for traditional workers. Find out how women with side hustles can boost their earnings.
Revealed: The top schools to nab $100k+ STEM jobs straight out of uni
Want to set up your child’s future? Here’s the top thing they should study – and the best schools in the nation for teaching it.
Apple TV+ finally comes to Android phones
Apple has finally released its streaming platform on rival Android devices, and is offering users a seven-day free trial amid pressure to open up its tightly-controlled systems.
Ex-Cleveland High student makes TV debut in Aussie miniseries
Former Cleveland High student Caelan McCarthy stars in The Narrow Road to the Deep North, debuting at the prestigious Berlinale film festival this week before it hits TV screens in April.
In photos: AEW Grand Slam Australia
The Brisbane Entertainment Centre played host to the All Elite Wrestling Grand Slam Australia event on Saturday. Check out the photos.
Brisbane 2032 Olympics: Sneak peek at 50 athletes you could be watching
Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games sneak peek: Here’s 50 cream of the crop Queensland athletes from 16 sports you could be watching at the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympics. And yes, Gout Gout is one of them.
Meninga Cup, Connell and Harvey Norman girls: How your club went in round one
Meninga Cup, Connell and Harvey Norman U17 and 19 rugby league round one coverage: How your club went in the junior representative clashes.
Regional
Warnings after deadly shark caught in Maroochy River
Multiple sightings of sharks have been reported after a bull shark was hooked and released at the Maroochy River mouth.
Teenager bitten by dingo at K’gari
A teenage boy has become the latest person to be bitten by a dingo on the heritage island, with several others already reported since the start of 2025.
‘As big as my hand’: Teen catches deadly jellyfish at popular beach
The 14-year-old was performing a routine jellyfish ‘drag’ at the North Queensland beach when he noticed the creature that would close the beach for most of the day
WATCH: Boat destroyed in fire at hidden Central Qld beach
Firefighters and police trudged through treacherous terrain to the scene of a suspicious boat fire on an isolated beach in Zilzie.
‘Incredibly supportive’: Cody Simpson opens up on split rumours
Cody Simpson has addressed rumours about his relationship with Olympic gold-medallist Emma McKeon. WE’VE GOT THE SCOOP
Qld woman’s amazing recovery after horror spinal injury
Queensland pro surfer Sophie McCulloch once feared she might never walk again after breaking her back in a terrifying wipe-out.
How’s this? Powderfinger frontman like you’ve never seen him
He may prefer to stay out of the limelight these days but singer Bernard Fanning is happy to come out swinging when it’s for a good cause.
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Shark Quiz: Test yourself now
Try your hand at the Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale daily quiz challenge.
Labor cuts deal with Nauru over convicted criminals
The small Pacific nation of Nauru will make a major move over criminals who have been released into the Australian community after a stunning ruling.
‘A fail is a fail’: What polling reveals about Albo and Dutton
Voters think Anthony Albanese has been away with the fairies. But he’s still in with a chance, and Peter Dutton still has more work to do to close the gap at the polls, argues James Campbell.
‘Never accept deals behind our backs’: Ukraine rejects US deal
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the creation of an “armed forces of Europe”, as he reacted to Donald Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin and rejected a new US deal for security.
‘Grinning’ attacker stabs boy in fatal knife rampage
A Syrian asylum seeker has been arrested after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death and five others wounded in Austria, just days after a deadly car-ramming attack in Germany.
Defence technology fund fires up amid Trump demands
Tech entrepreneur Steve Baxter says Donald Trump’s push for Western countries to spend more on their militaries will be a boon for his specialist defence venture capital fund Beaten Zone.
Stocks set to fall as investors wait on rate call
The Australian stockmarket is expected to start the week in the red as nervous investors wonder whether the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates for the first time since 2020.
Fewer RBA rate cuts will boost Aussie dollar: UBS
UBS is tipping the Aussie dollar to hit US68c by the end of the year on the back of fewer interest rate cuts from the Reserve Bank than have been anticipated.
Suburbs where an interest rate cut is most needed
Close to one million Queensland households are living in mortgage or rental stress ahead of this week’s rates meeting. Here are the suburbs struggling the most.
Split forces single mum into Brisbane’s rental Hunger Games
A heartbreaking relationship breakdown saw this young mum forced to give up home ownership and re-enter the rental market on a single income. Here’s how she survived.
Rent crisis: 66 red zones where prices are set to surge
Tenants have been warned to brace for big rent hikes in red zones across the state with higher rental turnover and a lack of homes available to rent. SEARCH EVERY SUBURB
Why Gold Coast is renters’ new London
Securing a rental home was the biggest challenge of making the move from overseas for this couple.
‘Abrupt’ end as I’m A Celeb winner revealed
Three celebs were left, but who has emerged triumphant as the winner of I’m A Celeb, season 11? Warning: Spoilers.
‘Up his arse’: Dutton’s Trump defence
Peter Dutton has brushed off claims he’s “right up Donald Trump’s arse” in a 60 Minutes interview, pointing to one huge problem.
Bad sex after MAFS wife busted with co-star
A MAFS husband lives his worst nightmare as his bad sex is detailed on-air, followed by the revelation of his wife’s antics. James Weir recaps.
Kylie tears up as she wows in Perth
Kylie Minogue became visibly emotional as she commanded the stage while opening up about her career over the last four decades.
Crosscourt: Every NBL player’s contract status revealed
Who’s locked in? Who could be on the move? MICHAEL RANDALL and MATT LOGUE analyse every NBL team’s player roster in CROSSCOURT.
‘Crazy’: Five-year LIV deal shocks Smith
Bargains, bolters, busts: SuperCoach trial scores and scouting notes
Strip his title: Sinner farce a stain on ‘clean sport’
The Tackle: Alarm bells at Adelaide, Melbourne clubs need to lift
Shock if GOAT’s WNBL MVP pick doesn’t salute
When Lauren Jackson says there’s only one MVP in the WNBL this season — and players are almost unanimous — the pressure gets dialled up on award voters to get it right. SEE EVERY WNBL AWARD FINALIST.
Police escort, Aussie icon: Champ’s Supercars title defence underway
Supercars launched its 2025 season with defending champion Will Brown leading a Gen3 fleet of cars with a spectacular drive over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Now he’s ready to go back-to-back.
‘Sad day for tennis’: Kyrgios takes aim after Sinner doping ban
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has accepted an immediate three-month doping ban, but outspoken Australian star Nick Kyrgios has slammed the outcome.
What’s the Buzz: Channel 9 leaves NRL Vegas commentary team at home
It was one of the most watched NRL season-openers in recent memory. But the NRL’s free-to-air broadcaster has decided to not call the highly-anticipated games from Las Vegas.
‘Probably move there’: Walters’ huge Ben Hunt admission
Billy Walters concedes his status as Brisbane’s top hooker will most likely have a short shelf life in 2025, revealing the club’s positional plans for prized recruit Ben Hunt.
Gagai the late hero as Maori hold out Indigenous All Stars
A blade of grass has denied the Indigenous All Stars their third win in a row as the Maori side held on for a memorable win in a match that roared to life in the final few minutes.
Ottolenghi’s mint and pistachio fridge cake is cool, crunchy, and kind of genius
31 fried rice recipes that are way better than takeaway
Forget shuffling menus and delivery wait times, these quick and easy fried rice recipes are the sure-fire answer to what’s for dinner tonight.
Over toast? These banana bread recipes are here to save breakfast
Nothing says good morning like a classic, buttered slice of banana bread, and you can make your favourite loaves, muffins and cakes from home.
Lucky escape for men injured after car rolls on highway
Motorcyclist hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after crash
A motorcyclist in his 20s was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a serious crash in Brisbane on Saturday night.
Watch: Three charged after allegedly stealing firearms from Brisbane home
Three men have been charged after allegedly stealing firearms and a military-style bayonet from a home in Brisbane’s north.
Toilet surprise at real-life White Lotus hotel
Meet international model and diabetes advocate, Bambi Northwood-Blythe
She’s a force
Why ‘solo-ish’ holidays are the new way to travel
Stop waiting for other people and get on that plane
In pictures: Broncos 2025 season launch at The Star Brisbane
IN PHOTOS: Tragic toll of NQ floods as clean-up begins
As Queensland starts to clean up following days of flooding, we have been there to cover the drama. SEE THE GALLERY
Photos: Tears as mourners gather on Bribie Island
There were tears, hugs and a fence lined with flowers and candles as hundreds gathered at a vigil for Bribie Island shark attack victim Charlize Zmuda.
Luxe SUV challenges for ’holy grail’
Why Nissan’s break-up is not heartbreaking
A failed merger between two of Japan’s iconic car brands will allow each company to pursue their own identity.
‘Unacceptable’: $95bn car merger scrapped
Months after two of the largest car makers announced they were joining forces, an “unacceptable” disagreement has seen the deal called off.
Thing you never noticed about country towns
‘Aussie Maldives’ 3h from Sydney
This babe of a bay has blinding white sand, shallow emerald waters and friendly rays you can swim with. No wonder tourists are calling it the Maldives of Australia.
Controversial change to famous Bali beach
A contentious change to a world-famous Bali beach has Aussie tourists up in arms. But some say it’s all our own fault so we have no right to complain…
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