Mum charged with three counts of murder over horror house fire
A mother has been charged with three counts of murder over the death of three young children in a horror house fire in Toowoomba.
Sussan Ley wins Liberal leadership
Sussan Ley has become the first female leader of the Liberal Party, defeating Angus Taylor. Jacinta Price pulled out of the deputy vote, with Ted O’Brien getting the role. Take our poll.
Man found guilty of murdering flatmate left to rot in toolbox
A man who killed his Brisbane flatmate, posed as her online and extracted hundreds of thousands of dollars as the woman’s body was kept in a toolbox for months has been found guilty of murder.
Bindi reveals surgery twist after Las Vegas emergency
Just hours after coming out of surgery in Las Vegas, Bindi Irwin has told how what started out as an emergency appendectomy ended up with a much more complicated procedure.
Moses boycott threat: Journalist pulled from Nine’s 100% Footy
A senior NRL journalist was pulled off Channel 9’s 100% Footy show at the request of Mitchell Moses and his manager Isaac Moses.
Man in custody, gel blaster found after stand-off shuts down streets
A man is in custody after police shut down streets and declared an emergency declaration in a suburb in Brisbane’s north this morning.
Bondi killer’s psych’s devastating admission
The psychiatrist who treated Joel Cauchi has apologised at an inquest to the families of those affected by the Westfield Bondi attack.
Unmasking the faceless men who hold the power at every NRL club
Rugby league player agents are the kings of NRL contracts, holding $200 million worth of player talent in their hands – but who controls the influence at your club? We reveal the big players at every club.
Unliveable city cottage sold sight unseen for seven figures
An unliveable cottage in a major Aussie city has sold sight unseen for seven figures, complete with caution tape across its entrance. See inside!
$519 return flights: Qantas overseas airfares sale drops
Qantas is offering 100,000 discounted flights across nine popular holiday destinations, as Australia’s airline price wars heat up. See the full list of deals.
I spent $45k to pick the gender of my baby
Caitlin already has two sons and a daughter. But to balance her family, she joined the thousands of Australians that have flocked to the US for IVF sex selection.
We should stop using narcissist as a catch-all insult
The term “narcissist” has gone mainstream and is now freely applied to people within social networks and workplaces, writes psychiatrist Patrick McGorry.
I caught a rare bacterial infection in Bali that sat in my gut for weeks
A Melbourne local footy star reveals the physical and mental toll of a life-threatening infection, picked up in Bali, which ate through his hip, left him hospitalised for weeks and unable to walk for months.
Partner’s tribute to mum who championed home births
A father in mourning has shared a heartfelt tribute to his partner after she died giving birth to their third child.
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Officers help deliver baby in police station car park
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Furious Bleijie demands answers over axed MP, calls for by-election
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has sensationally called for ousted Stafford MP Jimmy Sullivan to leave parliament and for there to be a by-election.
Toll, levy threat as Story Bridge’s shock state of disrepair exposed
Queensland’s Story Bridge is disintegrating so badly it could soon be turned back into a toll bridge or Brisbane ratepayers slugged a levy to pay for repairs to save it from demolition. VOTE IN OUR POLL
‘Game-changer’: New Trump executive order to hit Aussies
A new executive order by Donald Trump could have the most significant impact on Australians of any of the moves made by the US President since he came back into office.
Body found after car plunges into Brisbane River
A body has been found following a massive search after a car plunged into the Brisbane River in the city’s southwest overnight.
So much for resilience as lazy parents spawn a generation of quitters
What chance do you have in life when your automatic reaction to the slightest adversity is to quit, wonders Mike O’Connor. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Brisbane man sues cops for $1bn over car scratch
It started with an arrest over an alleged car scratching and ended with a $1bn lawsuit claiming police conspiracy. But this Brisbane man learned not everything works out in court.
Knock it down or refurb? Your say on what happens next to Story Bridge
Knock it down? Complete refurbishment? Or time for tolls? Apparently all options are on the table for this Qld icon. HAVE YOUR SAY
The inner-city opportunity Brisbane can’t afford to pass up
The world is indeed our oyster when it comes to redeveloping this massive slice of inner-city riverside land, writes the editor.
‘NOT FUN!’: Emma Sheppard’s Mexican wedding shock
Donkeys, surprise songs and one particularly nasty bug to iron out … musician Emma Sheppard takes us inside her Mexican wedding.
Alleged poisoner quizzed on mushrooms
A doctor tasked with interviewing Erin Patterson about the fatal mushroom lunch has detailed how the alleged poisoner told her she used “the entire lot”.
‘Horrific act’: Australia demands justice after ruling on MH17 tragedy
Australia has called on Russia to face accountability following a landmark ruling over one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent history, which killed 298 people, including 38 Australians.
Treasurer tells NSW what to do with $105m Covid quarantine bill
Queensland has rejected NSW’s latest request for reimbursement for hotel quarantine services during the pandemic. VOTE IN OUR POLL
George Clooney gained fame playing Dr Doug Ross on which TV medical drama?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
Zelensky reveals details of phone call with Pope Leo XIV
In his first-known call with a foreign leader, Pope Leo XIV has spoken with Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president said. Find out what they discussed.
Ezra SOS: Broncos make desperate Mam selection call
Ezra Mam’s NRL exile is over with coach Michael Maguire to rush the controversial five-eighth back for Brisbane’s must-win clash against the Dragons.
3 things Warren Buffett taught me that changed everything: Barefoot
He’s known as the greatest investor of all time. And there’s three things Warren Buffett taught me that made me rethink everything, writes Scott Pape.
High-paying jobs that don’t require a uni degree
Employers are increasingly ditching degrees as prerequisites to jobs – including some paying almost $100,000. Find out the surprise roles you don’t need to go to uni to get.
Big bank’s major rates call ahead of RBA
Aussies have had a massive upswing in property confidence, as one of Australia’s biggest banks tips a return to pandemic era rates.
NAB expects mortgage relief as rates cut, house prices rise
NAB boss CEO Andrew Irvine says Australians should be optimistic for the year ahead as it maintains predictions for interest rates to get to as low as 2.6 per cent by early 2026.
Ex-MP warns Olympic law threatens historic SEQ precinct
Former MP Don Brown has condemned a proposed Olympic planning law, warning it enables irreversible damage to heritage sites without community input or environmental scrutiny.
Court locks in plea hearing for Andrew Laming case
Former Bowman MP Andrew Laming will return to Cleveland court in July to enter a plea over electoral charges linked to his 2024 mayoral campaign.
Colts 1 club rugby’s Rd 6 team of the week
The Colts 1 round 6 team of the week features one of Queensland’s most underrated forwards, the scheming Brothers scrumhalf, an emerging Wests hooker and a weapon from Easts. More here.
QAFL colts footy: Meet the Mr Versatile from your club
QAFL colts footy: Meet the Mr Versatile players your club simply cannot do without this season as the competition starts to take shape.
Regional
WATCH: Shoppers swiping vibrators, blow up dolls caught on camera
A woman allegedly swiped a $200 vibrator. A man made off with a blow-up doll. Now, a Queensland adult store is turning stolen pleasure into public shame. SEE THE VIDEO
Driver charged with killing motorcyclist identified
A man from Sydney has been charged with causing the crash death of a motorcyclist on the Sunshine Coast.
Teen jailed for five attempted carjackings in 32 minutes
A southeast Queensland teenager was in a stolen car with two co-offenders when, suspecting a police chopper was tracking them, they attempted to carjack five motorists on the Gold Coast, a court has heard.
82yo woman falls victim to brazen pokies room thief
A 20-year-old man who had just completed a suspended jail sentence stole an 82-year-old woman’s wallet in a Central Queensland club’s pokies room – and that was just the start of what he did with it.
‘Coward, liar’, but man who hid dead friend in box for 10 months ‘not a killer’
Lawyers defending a man who allegedly strangled his Brisbane flatmate to death and hid her in a box say while he may be a selfish liar and a coward, he is not a killer.
Suspicious fire outside tobacco shop, probe into ‘ramming’
An SUV has gone up in flames outside a Logan Tobacco shop, with police treating it as suspicious.
‘In trouble’: Radio stars in dog house over Mother’s Day fails
Brisbane radio hosts Corey Oates and Kip Wightman have revealed how Mother’s Day in their homes went so very wrong.
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Shark Quiz: Test yourself now
Try your hand at the Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale daily quiz challenge.
Why CEO left embattled NDIS provider in less than a week
A former CEO employed by embattled NDIS provider Cocoon SDA Care, claims she raised the alarm about the company but it was allowed to continue to operate.
Bindi Irwin gives health update from hospital bed
TV personality Bindi Irwin has revealed a surprise twist that unfolded during her emergency appendix surgery that sidelined her from attending the Steve Irwin Gala.
British PM’s London house ‘firebombed’
Counter-terrorism police are leading an investigation into a “suspicious” fire at British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s house in north London.
‘You’re out!’ Freed Hamas hostage reunites with family, thanks Trump
The last surviving US-Israeli hostage being held in Gaza has been freed after 584 days, thanking US President Donald Trump for his release and holding an emotional reunion with his family.
Wealth managers poach trio from rival firm
A growing wealth management company has recruited three experienced brokers from an investment giant to its Brisbane office.
Eye-watering insurance bill after Qld smashed by cyclone, floods
Insured losses have soared to $1.5bn from almost 130,000 claims after Queensland was battered by two major weather events this year.
‘Absolutely gutted’: Developer stings buyers for extra millions
Buyers in a massive beachfront apartment tower have been told they will need to pay nearly 40 per cent above their original purchase price, leaving some scrambling to find an extra $2m just to move in.
Oroton heirs’ stunning $30m payday
The heirs of the Oroton fashion empire have sold a luxury equine estate for ten times what they bought it for.
Inside new Liberal leader’s property portfolio
The newly elected leader and first woman to head the Liberal Party of Australia Sussan Ley is a keen property investor and landlord.
Why Aussie families are fleeing Sydney, Melbourne
The great migration to regional Queensland continues, with new research showing that for every family moving out, 2.48 are moving in. And it is bad news for the bigger cities.
Buyer of $12m mansion plans to give it away
One of the country’s most well-known mansions will be given away in a shock twist. THE DETAILS
Diddy’s new look could ‘influence’ jury
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has appeared in court with a different look, as an expert claims the rapper’s physical transformation is a deliberate move.
Cops’ ‘failure’ before strip search: court
A breakdown in training and supervision in a state’s police force led to a woman’s “humiliating” strip search, a court has been told.
‘Robbed’: TV star lets rip after award loss
The TV presenter has launched into a huge rant after she failed to secure a BAFTA award, saying she was “not handling it very well.”
‘14 new lesions’: Bindi’s heartbreaking update
A visibly worse-for-wear Bindi Irwin has given fans a health update, only an hour after undergoing major surgery.
Listed: Every NRL player at every club and the agent behind them
In a CODE Sports exclusive, the ultimate list of every player agent can be revealed: the master negotiators behind the NRL’s biggest contract stories this season are finally uncovered. SEE THE FULL LIST
NRL Early Mail: Cowboys’ teen star set for shock move into halves
‘The scariest part…’: Inside Aussie stars’ ‘terrifying’ Indian escape
‘It’s not OK’: Brigginshaw takes heat for Maroons demolition
Aussie stars caught in scheduling squeeze from relaunched IPL
Schoolboy league’s top 60: Form guide ahead of the Langer Trophy
Langer Trophy’s top 60 sneak peak form guide: How key players from your school side were looking entering the elite schoolboy rugby league competition.
Power List: 11 most influential player agents in rugby league
From groundbreaking $10 million deals to stables of NRL rich listers – these are the silent influencers brokering the biggest and most important deals in rugby league.
‘Serious consideration’: Meninga a shock contender to coach Perth
The Perth Bears’ coaching job may not be all Brad Arthur’s with Mal Meninga saying he’d give ‘serious consideration’ towards throwing his hat in the ring.
State of Origin team picker: Will you stick true to incumbents?
An injury and form crisis has swept through the Queensland side in the lead up to Origin, while in Blues-land, there is an embarrassment of riches to choose from. Pick your teams as we count down to Game 1 of the series.
Farewell Virat: Showman, scrapper and streetfighter extraordinaire
Test cricket will miss Virat Kohli for many reasons. The showman, the artist and street fighter all rolled into one irresistible package, writes Robert Craddock.
‘Faster, stronger’: Maroons set to make mass changes
Queensland is set to make a slew of changes to their team from last year, with a former coach encouraging a changing of the guard if they’re going to trouble the Blues in Game 1 of the series.
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Give in to your cravings with these 35 chocolate cake recipes
Go on, treat yourself to one of these incredible chocolate cake recipes.
Murder-accused’s chilling three words moments after decomposing corpse found
‘Funny and loving’ father chased to his death by teen, court hears
A father was trying to buy a few drinks for a gathering at his home when he was set upon by a “pack of cowards”, chased, knocked to the ground, and struck by a car seconds later, a court has been told.
‘It’s not what it looks like’: Married man’s gross act with dog
A man has claimed there’s more to the story after he was seen masturbating in public while patting another person’s dog.
This popular dinner may increase your chances of dying
Qantas drops $599 return flights to Bali for one week only
Can you hear the Bintangs clink and the Birkenstocks clop? Qantas just launched a big Asia flight sale, and there’s something for everyone.
Don’t wait – now is the time to boost your immunity for winter
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60+ pictures: Gracie Abrams entertains Brisbane fans
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
60+ photos: Thousands gather for Anzac Day services
Thouands of people have braved the rain to gather in Brisbane for Anzac Day services. Picture: Grace Kessels
‘Temporary’: Experts pan Tesla, Musk surge
Breakthrough on e-scooter law change
E-scooters could soon be allowed on paths and suburban roads in one Aussie state for the first time under long-awaited reforms.
Single reason Shaq ditched two Teslas
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has had enough of Elon Musk and his EV giant Tesla and is doing something about it.
Dumb mistake Aussies make in Indonesia
Big mistake I made moving to the USA
A writer who has been living in the USA for half a decade now warns her fellow Aussies that there is a simple act that could land you in hot water.
Surprise location: First new Disney in 15ys
The first new Disneyland in 15 years will open in a destination that is “fabulously convenient” for Aussies.
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