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Skyhooks legend Bob Starkie dies aged 73

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Queensland Labor Leader Steven Miles Queensland Labor Leader Steven Miles and Deputy Leader Cameron Dick hold a press conference at Parliament House. Monday September 1, 2025. Picture, John Gass

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Miles admits Labor ‘failed’, vows to scrap and rebuild party for 2028

Steven Miles has announced Labor will completely rebuild its policy platform after suffering a crushing 7 per cent swing at the state election, declaring the party can return to government by 2028.

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Millions of residents in South East Queensland are in the firing line for severe storms today following a minor repreive from wild weather on Friday.

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Huge rain bomb descends on Brisbane, SEQ

Millions of South East Queensland residents are bracing for another dose of severe thunderstorms bringing large hail, heavy rain and damaging winds.

Explained: Why so many hailstorms

Emergency services were called to Oriel Rd, Clayfield about 9.30pm on Friday following reports of a âdisturbanceâ.

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Cops called to wild party with 80 teens in affluent suburb after boy wounded

A 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after suffering a large gash to his back after being wounded at a house party involving 80 teenagers in an affluent Brisbane suburb.

Comedian Christopher Widdows, aka Steady Eddy Eddy, is returning to the stage for a new show. Picture: Josh Woning

’90s Aussie icon unrecognisable after ‘entire years’ lost to drugs, alcohol

He was a fixture of ’90s Aussie television who charmed the nation, but behind the laughter lay a spiralling battle with “free drugs” and alcohol.

A Jetstar Airlines Airbus A320 plane (L) lines up with other aircraft on the runway at Sydney International Airport on a windy day in Sydney on June 25, 2025. According to local media, Airservices Australia has ordered Sydney Airport to shut two of its three runways, leading to a number of flight delays and cancellations due to high winds. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

Jetstar flights axed amid major Airbus recall: What you need to know

Half of Airbus’s global fleet faces urgent software fixes after a solar storm incident left passengers injured during a mid-flight altitude plunge.

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A look into Ghislaine's prison life reveals a staggering truth. Picture: Supplied

World stunned at Ghislaine’s life in jail

After being sentenced to 20 years in prison for sex trafficking, shocking new details have emerged about Ghislaine Maxwell’s life in jail.

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How to retire with $1m: Simple strategy revealed

Financial expert Noel Whittaker reveals four Christmas book picks that could transform recipients’ wealth and wellbeing, including his new guide to superannuation secrets.

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Hot new Italian dining destination hiding in Rosalie

A hidden Italian restaurant has opened in Brisbane’s inner-west, transforming the dining scene with upscale fare from a Puglia-born owner. Read our review.

Paramedics protesting at the Cairns courthouse as the French backpacker is sentenced after assaulting Paramedic Natalie Fitzgerald. Paramedic Natalie Fitzgerald and QAS media liaison Michael Augustus. Picture: Josh Woning.

Suspended QAS media boss accused of leaking information

A respected Queensland Ambulance Service communications chief remains suspended on full pay after more than a year as health bosses refuse to reveal the cost of their secretive investigation.

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Broncos legend’s tribute jersey creates record-breaking interest

Inspired by club icon Cyril Connell, the Broncos’ new blue away strip has proved to be one of the most popular jerseys in team history.

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(FILES) Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends a Requiem Mass, a Catholic funeral service, for the late Katharine, Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral in London on September 16, 2025. King Charles III will strip his younger brother Andrew of his royal titles and oust him from his long-term residence on the Windsor estate, the palace said on October 30, 2025, the latest fallout to hit the scandal-plagued royal over the Jeffrey Epstein affair. (Photo by Aaron Chown / POOL / AFP)

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Andrew struggling to downsize from 98-acre home after eviction

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Celebrity splits mirror real-life rise of grey divorce

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‘Ask questions’: Guide to chatting with kids about social media ban

Tens of thousands of teens are about to lose access to the thing they love the most – so how can you help them handle it?

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First symptoms Aussie teens will see under social media ban

Aussie families are being warned to prepare as teens face withdrawal-like symptoms when the under-16 social media ban begins.

DAILY TELEGRAPH NOVEMBER 27, 2025. NO NEWS.COM.AU OR THE AUSTRALIAN. Trevor Deem can't walk and needs 24/7 care, pictured with his sister and guardian Brenda Gillett at Coledale Hospital. Picture: Jonathan Ng

‘Horrible truth’: My brother suffers as you pollies squabble

A brother with dementia trapped in hospital exemplifies an extraordinary political fight that could determine whether patients live or die while waiting for care.

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‘Can you get off the loo?’: New NDIS funding test sparks fury

In a big shake-up of the NDIS, Aussies face personal questions from unqualified assessors in a new tool being tested. SEE THE VIDEO AND 28 QUESTIONS THE NDIA WON’T ANSWER

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‘Made my daughter cry’: How to help young people become resilient

Angela Mollard says parents can do three things to ensure their children don’t become NEETs – young people who are neither in education or employment.

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Real talk about teens’ social media ban

Bans don’t solve everything – kids will find a way around it. The truth is, screens are a natural part of their lives now, so here’s what to do.

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Unprecedented court ruling stops school expelling boy with ADHD

Disability advocates are praising the Federal Court for stopping a high school from expelling a student with ADHD and alleged behavioural issues. Here’s why.

Sadie Sink, Noah Schnapp, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard and Caleb McLaughlin in a scene from season three of Stranger Things. Supplied by Netflix.

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Stranger Things 101: Uni turns Netflix binge into a legit course

No, we’re not in the Upside Down. Binge-watching Stranger Things has become coursework with an Australian university making the Netflix phenomenon mandatory study material.

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Weight loss was my first sign of bowel cancer. This gives me hope

Shauna’s first symptom of bowel cancer in her early 30s was unexplained weight loss at a time she was undergoing IVF. Now, a new discovery may revolutionise treatment.

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Baby kaboom: Storm theory reborn amid flood of deliveries

Brisbane’s catastrophic storm has triggered an extraordinary baby boom, with doctors confirming the weather phenomenon can cause waters to break and labour to begin unexpectedly.

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Dad’s honest confession: ‘The moment I hated my newborn son’

Charlie Townsin Coy opens up about how he found it hard to adjust to the life of being a dad and discovered he was suffering from PNDA, something that can affect fathers, too.

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Tammy Hembrow’s ex husband reveals toll of social media trolling

Matt Zukowski has detailed what it was like being targeted on social media amid his marriage breakdown with Tammy Hembrow, as he throws his support behind the incoming ban for teens.

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IN FLIGHT - NOVEMBER 25: President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One on November 25, 2025 in flight en route to Florida. The Trumps are traveling to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida for the Thanksgiving holiday. Pete Marovich/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Pete Marovich / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

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Trump finds loophole to ‘terminate’ documents signed by Biden

Trump has declared certain documents signed by Biden “terminated” while unleashing a furious tirade calling Minnesota Governor Tim Walz “seriously retarded”.

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*HOLDING FOR WEEKEND PAPERS* Queen Street Mall in Brisbane, Sunday, November 16, 2025 - Picture: Richard Walker

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Brisbane CBD being slowly ‘killed’ by ‘brutal parking costs, WFH’

Expensive parking and working from home culture has been blamed for Brisbane CBD’s transformation into a retail ghost town. WHAT YOU SAID

Queensland Police are losing staff almost as quickly as they're recruiting.

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‘Burnt out and defeated’: Qld cops leave in droves

Police are abandoning careers at unprecedented rates as Queensland faces its worst officer exodus in five years, leaving nearly 1400 positions unfilled across the state.

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Help, I’ve become everything I hate in a man

Since swapping roles with my husband, I’ve caught myself asking “What did you do all day?”. I’m starting to realise I might be the problem, writes Nikki Osborne.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. NOVEMBER 25, 2025: Senator Pauline Hanson in the Senate Courtyard at Parliament House in Canberra with Senator Sean Bell Picture: NewsWire / David Beach

Gloriously mischievous Pauline proves she is nobody’s moron

Pauline Hanson has sparked fresh controversy after wearing a burka to protest migration assimilation policies, writes Des Houghton.

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70 jobs gone as another Qld coal mine shuttered

Dozens of Queensland mine workers have lost their jobs just weeks before Christmas as low prices and high production costs are blamed for shutting down a Bowen Basin operation.

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‘Loss’: 46yo slams Australia, sells up, moves to Bali

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$100bn ghost city’s shocking reality exposed

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Editor’s view: It’s no wonder cops are quitting

In the 21st century being a police officer is so much more than fighting crime which is creating problems, writes the editor.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Tony Abbott, former Australian PM attends a panel discussion with Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Priti Patel, on day three of the Conservative party conference Manchester Central Convention Complex on October 07, 2025 in Manchester, England. Kemi Badenoch goes into her first conference as party leader with current polling putting the Conservative Party in fourth place behind Reform, Labour and the Liberal Democrats. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Former PM drops Aussie truth bombs we all need to hear

Aussies are used to seeing on the horrible side of our nation’s history but there is much to celebrate, argues Des Houghton.

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Brisbane-born comedian Nikki Osborne steps in as the new co-host alongside Ash Bradnam and David

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‘Not my choice’: Truth behind radio king’s shock exit revealed

Nova 106.9 breakfast host Ash Bradnam has confirmed his departure from the top-rating Ash, Luttsy and Nikki breakfast show – announced live on-air on Friday – was “not his choice”.

Wild legacy: From radio king to very public battles

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The Qld suburbs where every single renter struggles to survive

Almost half a million households cannot afford basic living costs after paying rent, with new data showing three in four renters statewide now in financial stress. SEARCH YOUR SUBURB

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The Brisbane Lions AFLW team has a chance to complete a rare sporting triumph for the River City.

‘All the cups’: Brisbane’s push to be undisputed sporting capital

The Lions AFLW grand final represents the final piece in Brisbane’s quest for an incredible sporting quadruple that’s already triggered membership booms.

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R360 threat over after prospective NRL rival delays debut season

Despite fears that many of the NRL’s top talent would jump ship for the rival competition, R360’s threat of poaching looks to be over after interested players were informed of the delay.

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The death toll from the Hong Kong apartment tower fire has hit at least 94, as relatives make desperate searches at hospitals across the city for their missing loved ones.

Eight more arrests made after Hong Kong fire kills 128 in tower blocks

Authorities have arrested 11 people in connection to a deadly inferno, which ripped through multiple apartment towers in Hong Kong, killing 128 people and leaving hundreds still missing.

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Australian influencer Lily Brown and Ironman Jett Kenny are engaged. The pair shared the news to Instagram on Sunday, celebrating in Italy. Instagram , , https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO2z5tqiL6Z/?igsh=MWMxa3BleDdjd2gxdg==,

‘Shocked’: Star couple break silence on engagement

Ironman Jett Kenny and influencer Lily Brown have revealed the reality behind THAT engagement announcement, and why the bride-to-be was in a state of shock.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Travelers walk by airplanes with Southwest Airlines on the tarmac at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on November 26, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. Airlines expect up to 31 million travelers to fly during the Thanksgiving holiday between November 21 and December 1. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Brisbane travel giant in $162m sorry mess

What started as a routine audit change has exposed Corporate Travel Management as potentially having “more cockroaches in the kitchen” than any company analysts monitor.

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‘Failed the Aussies who built this nation’: Top CEO sounds housing alarm

GemLife boss Adrian Puljich, who turned his migrant family’s over-50s resort business into a $1.9bn listed behemoth, warns Australia is “failing” its seniors amid a growing housing crisis.

AF Training Studios director Ashley Faithfull. The luxury gym is rolling out a new 16-week program for executives, priced at $8900 per person.

Luxe gym to roll out $8900 program for ‘newly-promoted’ execs

A boutique gym in Melbourne is charging $550 a week to help executives sleep, eat and destress better. Would you pay that much for a gym? Take our poll

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Shoppers set to drop $6.8bn in four days

Pre-Christmas sales will kick into high gear today, with retailers pinning their hopes on a record spending splurge over the weekend following a challenging year.

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Award-winning luxury national home builder in liquidation

A high-end South East Queensland national residential building franchisor has collapsed into liquidation owing $1.19m to creditors and leaving franchisees across Australia in limbo.

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Cost of Living

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Get up to $700 off Dyson vacuums in Black Friday sales

Major Aussie vacuum brands have dropped their prices for one of the biggest sales events of the year. See all the top bargains.

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Koala drops 30% off sale, extra $100 off mattresses

Awarded Aussie mattress brand Koala has launched a major Black Friday sale, with top-rated mattresses and sofa beds dropping in price, and a one-day-only bonus.

Australians are demanding to know how much their co-workers get paid, with many threatening to quit their jobs if they discover they are outearned by less competent colleagues.

‘Can of worms’: One thing Aussie workers demand to know

Many Aussies are wanting transparency on a key issue at work, with some threatening to quit their jobs if they don’t like the outcome.

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Get 60% off Dyson, Shark, robot vacuums

Australia’s favourite vacuum brands have dropped their prices early ahead of major Black Friday sales.

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AIC rugby, rugby league lost files: 140+ images of Iona this decade

AIC Firsts rugby, rugby league lost files: See 143 images of Iona College in action across both codes this decade, including the premiership-winning teams of 2024 and 2025, plus past schoolboy rugby weapons.

Premier rugby grade Colts between Brothers and GPS. Saturday July 6, 2024. Picture, John Gass

Club rugby lost files: 175 pics of Brothers this decade

Queensland Premier Rugby lost files: See 175 images of Brothers Rugby Club in action this decade, including the premiership-winning Hospital Cup teams, past Colts sensations and the improving Premier Women.

Colts 1 Norths v Sunnybank Saturday July 8, 2023. Picture, John Gass

Club rugby lost files: 170 pics of the Sunnybank Dragons this decade

Queensland Premier Rugby lost files: See 170 fabulous photos of this decade’s Sunnybank Dragons in action, including the superb 2023 Premier Women’s team and past and present Colts flyers.

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50+ names: A to Z guide on top performers in Qld Prem Cricket

Here’s our A to Z guide featuring more than 100 club cricket stars from the men’s and women’s first grade competitions. See who is firing with bat and ball inside.

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Regional

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Fears for young boy after ‘horrible’ scenes at shopping centre

A primary school-aged boy has been rushed to hospital in a life-threatening condition after collapsing at a busy Queensland shopping centre.

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Truckie, teen injured after bricks thrown from major overpass

Police have launched an investigation after a group threw bricks from a Sunshine Coast overpass, hitting vehicles below.

Bail granted for teen accused of shocking IGA owner group bashing

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Bail granted for teen accused of shocking IGA owner group bashing

A 15-year-old boy has been granted bail after he allegedly helped bash an IGA owner unconscious in a group attack, despite racking up several charges for similar assaults in the months before the attack.

Generic picture of a Queensland Fire Department truck, taken at Point Arkwright during a rescue. Photo: Jorina Maureschat

House destroyed after fire breaks out in bedroom

A Qld man has been taken to hospital after a fire started in a bedroom and tore through the whole house.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - SEPTEMBER 29, 2020. A Bank of Queensland branch in central Brisbane. In a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange on Tuesday morning, the regional bank said it had provisioned for a $175 million loan impairment expense that would bruise its profit for the 2020 financial year. Picture: NewsWire / Dan Peled

Bank customers lash out as app upgrade knocks out service

Bank of Queensland customers have unleashed fury over a botched app migration that has left them unable to access credit card accounts for days.

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Veteran Gold Coast cop Todd Anthony Miller leaving Brisbane Magistrates Court. Picture: Liam Kidston

Police & Courts

Cop fined over illegal search to help traumatised colleagues

A veteran Gold Coast policeman has been fined $3000 for accessing confidential police databases, in a move he said was to help support struggling colleagues.

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Qlders get this very wrong when it comes to our beaches

A spate of drownings on Qld beaches has prompted fresh warnings as officials fear more tragedies could follow.

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Shark Quiz: Test yourself now

Try your hand at the Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale daily quiz challenge.

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Surprise punishment for $1.1m NDIS money launderer

A woman who moved $1 million in brown paper bags for an NDIS rort saw her low IQ take centre stage in court as the judge handed down their decision.

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Mormon church fights TV ‘swinger’ image with new Aussie tactic

Mormons are fighting back against the damaging portrayal from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives a new recruitment tactic linked to Australia. SEE THE VIDEO

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KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - JUNE 8: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Image has been reviewed by Israeli Defense Forces prior to transmission) A tunnel, where the Israeli army believes to be Hamas leaders underground infrastructure near the Gaza European Hospital near Khan Yunis on June 8, 2025 in Khan Yunis, Gaza. According to the Israeli military, it struck Hamas

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Israel says nine more militants killed in Hamas tunnels

Israel said it had found the bodies of nine more militants who had hidden in tunnels while around 80 terrorists are believed to have fled into the labyrinth beneath Gaza.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, next to Ukraine's Presidential Office Chief of staff (not pictured), holds a press conference following their closed-door talks on a US plan to end the war in Ukraine at the US Mission in Geneva, on November 23, 2025. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Geneva on November 23, 2025 morning for discussions on a US plan to end the Ukraine war, after Washington signalled room for negotiation on the controversial proposal. Ukrainian, European and Canadian officials were also gathering in the Swiss city. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

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Rubio expected to skip NATO talks next week amid peace plan fears

Marco Rubio’s absence from crucial NATO talks threatens to deepen tensions over Trump’s Ukraine strategy as Russia launches massive drone assault.

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Real Estate

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Qld rent crisis: 250 suburbs to top $1k a week

Queensland’s rental crisis will persist well beyond the 2032 Olympics, with new analysis showing catastrophic rent increases across hundreds of markets statewide.

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Celeb builder sells knockdown for record $25m

A Brisbane riverfront knockdown has sold for a record-breaking $25 million after the celebrity builder owner’s luxury apartment dreams were crushed by council.

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From $93k to $4.75m: Departing radio stars’ property empires

From $93,500 starter units to $4.75m dream homes, departing radio stars have built multi-million dollar safety nets on Queensland’s boom.

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‘It’s ours now’: Locals snap up Crocodile Dundee pub

The iconic Crocodile Dundee pub in outback Queensland has been snapped up by a young family who also own a cattle property up the road from the 125-year-old watering hole.

Entertainment

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‘Embarrassing’: Jackman slammed over post

Hugh Jackman has been savaged by fans on social media after he shared a surprising post on Instagram about Sutton Foster.

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Star’s rare pic of daughter after quitting LA

Three years after leaving Hollywood for a low-key life overseas, Amber Heard has shared a very rare look at her personal life.

Dark reason star disappeared from spotlight

Jim Carrey ‘frequently forgets what day it is’

He was once one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, but Jim Carrey now reportedly lives a “reclusive” life under a fake name.

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Why viral hit show became a flop

People all over the world couldn’t stop talking about this show, but season two turned out to be a flop and a half.

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(FILES) Australia's Pat Cummins (C) holds the urn trophy as Australia celebrate the drawn series and retaining The Ashes after England's victory on day five of the fifth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at The Oval cricket ground in London on July 31, 2023. England and Australia begin the latest edition of the Ashes in Perth on November 21, 2025 with the visitors looking to wrestle back the urn for the first time since 2015. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECT COMPETITOR OF SPONSOR, PARTNER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE ECB -- To go with AFP story Cricket-AUS-ENG-Ashes-series-five

CA requests return of the Ashes urn for milestone Test

The Ashes urn has only come to Australia three times in almost a century, now Cricket Australia has requested the iconic trophy to return early next year to celebrate the 150th anniversary Test.

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Flegler’s NRL return a gift and a curse for Dolphins’ coach Woolf

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England's Harry Brook reacts as he leaves the field after losing his wicket on day two of the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Perth, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.(AP Photo/Gary Day)

‘Bazball is nothing new’: England legend savages ‘dumb’ Poms

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The family tragedy Matildas star kept secret from teammates

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Winonah Heatley of the Matildas controls the ball during the International Friendly match between Australia Matildas and New Zealand Football Ferns at Polytec Stadium on November 28, 2025 in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Matildas defender Winonah Heatley has revealed she kept the death of her brother a secret from teammates for almost a week to avoid disrupting Asian Cup preparations.

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Lightning set to name hoops junkie with links to GOAT new coach

BASKETBALL: Women's USC RIP City Vs Southern Districts. Southern's Aja Parham.

The Lightning have turned to a trailblazing coach with WNBA experience after stunning the basketball world by axing Kerryn Mitchell just seven games into the WNBL season.

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Davis in Aus PGA mix after embracing the grind

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 02: Cam Davis of Australia plays his shot from the 15th tee during the third round of the Wyndham Championship 2025 at Sedgefield Country Club on August 02, 2025 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Australian PGA Championship contender Cam Davis has revealed how a three-month break has reignited his love for golf. Follow the third-round leaderboard here.

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GF crystal ball: Expert predictions as Roos, Lions hunt AFLW history

AFLW Captains before their grand final at Icon Park tomorrow. North Melbournes Jasmine Garner and Brisbane Lions Bre Koenen Picture by Wayne Taylor 28th November 2025

Will it be 27 straight for the Roos or can the Lions cause a huge upset? Our experts predict the result, best on ground, first goal scorer and more ahead of tonight’s decider.

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Ashes shock: Cummins to make last-ditch bid for Brisbane return

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 17: Pat Cummins bowls in the nets during an Australia nets session at Perth Stadium on November 17, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Australia named its squad for the Brisbane Test on Friday minus Pat Cummins. But it can be revealed the Aussie skipper will make a last-ditch bid to lead his team in the pink-ball Test.

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Best since Benji: Broncos land generational Kiwi prospect

Brisbane Broncos kid Calvin Harris-Tavita

The sibling of current Warrior Chanel Harris-Tavita, younger brother Calvin is regarded as the best New Zealand product in decades, and now he’s set to join the reigning premiers.

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Bubbles on a budget: the best sparkling wine to buy for the festive season

Bubbles on a budget: the best sparkling wine to buy for the festive season

100 incredible edible gifts to make for your favourite foodie this Christmas

100 incredible edible gifts to make for your favourite foodie this Christmas

We’re suckers for all things crunchy, salty and sweet that come wrapped in small packages during the festive season… Which is why we’re hoping some of these will be gifted to us this year. Share the love these holidays with one of these handmade edible Christmas gifts from the heart.

This Aussie vineyard was just named one of the best in the world

An Aussie vineyard was named one of the World’s 50 Best for 2025, and it’s a South Australian icon

A beloved South Australian wine maker has landed a coveted spot on the World’s 50 Best Vineyards list for 2025.

Police & Courts

Nathan James Storey, 27, appeared in Rockhampton District Court on June 13, 2022. Picture: Facebook

‘Wasting your life’: Shopping centre drug dealer’s latest shocker

The staggering stress, sick leave taken by Qld police

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 17, 2025. A Generic picture of a Queensland Police Service vehicle. Picture: NewsWire/Glenn Campbell

Queensland Police data reveals a shocking surge in officers seeking psychological help, with sources describing the organisation as “plummeting to earth” from mounting pressures.

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‘Probabilistic, not absolute’: DNA expert gives evidence at trial

Toyah murder trial in Cairns

A DNA expert in highly technical testimony has explained to the jury tasked with deciding the guilt or innocence of Rajwinder Singh the ‘probabilistic’ nature of DNA sampling. LIVE COURT UPDATES

Lifestyle and Food

Ash Bradnam leaves a strong legacy behind.

Ash Bradnam’s wild legacy: From radio king to very public battles

‘Great time’: Zara Tindall returns to Magic Millions

Zara and Mike Tindall, with former racehorse Bruce (used to race under the name One Inch Punch), on the beach at the Gold Coast in July 2025. Picture: Luke Marsden Styling: Kimberley Gardner and Lu Lu Gardner. Zara is wearing a dress by Rebecca Vallance and headpiece by Martina McGrath Millinery. Mike wears a suit by MJ Bale. H&MU: Lillian Sutton

King Charles’ niece Zara Tindall has revealed why she extended her record-breaking reign as a Magic Millions ambassador.

World-famous chef’s go-to meal – and its secret

Yotam Ottolenghi Picture: Elena Heatherwick

The man who revolutionised vegetable cooking worldwide admits he grabs takeaway on busy nights and hides anchovies in his children’s pasta sauce.

Photos

Home of Caralyn Ponton in Florabelle Court, Wynnum West, after storms, Monday, November 24, 2025 - Picture: Richard Walker

In pictures: Violent storm pummels southeast

Photos: AFLW Lions V Carlton at Brighton Homes Arena

Saturday 22.11.2025, socials from the AFLW Lions V Carlton Fixture at Brighton Homes Arena, Springfield . Photography by Stephen Archer

Thousands headed to Springfield on Saturday to see the Lions crush the Blues to make their fourth straight grand final. Were you spotted in the crowd?

Gallery: Mitchelton SHS students dazzle at formal

Mitchelton State High School students at their formal on November 21, 2025. Picture: Grace Koo

Mitchelton State High School students have dressed to impress as they farewell their school days in style. SEE THE GALLERY

Motoring

The 2025 Nissan Ariya Evolve e-4ORCE.

This is a very good EV, with bad timing

Auto giant launches ‘wrong car’

Genesis GV60 Magma. Picture: Supplied

Australians love performance cars, we buy Mercedes-AMGs, BMW M cars and other fast models by the truckload, but this new vehicle has missed the mark.

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‘Never again’: Urgent change for all Aus cars

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An ‘egregious’ and ‘embarrassing’ issue with Aussie cars is being urgently addressed in order to make the streets safer for everyone.

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Escape

Isle of Pines, South Province, New Caledonia.

See ya Fiji, I’m going here instead

These Aussie foods are baffling Americans

Milky Ways are among the foods confusing both Americans and Australians.

An Aussie comedian’s attempts to teach Americans how to “speak Australian” is leading to hilarity and confusion on both continents.

Aussie habit the world is baffled by

Aussies eating hot chips with salt

In other parts of the world, doing this with chips would be a crime. But in Australia, it’s criminal not to do it…

Cartoons

LETHBRIDGE - November 25

Best of Brett Lethbridge cartoons

Bush Summit

EMBARGOED UNTIL AUGUST 20 FOR THE 2025 BUSH SUMMIT COVERAGE. CONTACT TOM MINEAR AT THE HERALD SUN BEFORE USE - JUNEE, NSW. Nick and Amber Heffernan have converted an old farm silo into a boutique accommodation offering on their farm near Junee in regional NSW. Picture: Toby Zerna Media.

Escape to the country, stay in a silo

MEGA GALLERY: Highlights from Bush Summit in Toowoomba

All the photos leading up to, from and post Toowoombas Bush Summit.

GALLERY: See all the photos leading up to, from and post the Courier Mail’s Bush Summit held in Toowoomba – celebrating and investigating the issues of the bush.

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Best in the bush: First ever Bush Champions revealed

Bush summit bush champion winners art

Ordinary Australians doing extraordinary things in their regional communities have been honoured in the inaugural Bush Champions awards. SEE THE WINNERS

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