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Let Them Be Kids40 minutes ago

Inside the moment that sparked a global-first social media ban

A unique alliance of grieving parents, journalists and politicians achieved what tech giants thought impossible — the world’s first ban on social media for children under 16.

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Wayne Holdsworth whose son suicided six months ago after falling victim to a sextortion plot online. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Let Them Be Kids40 minutes ago

My son thought he met a girl. He met a predator. Don’t look away

Six families who lost children to suicide after online bullying reveal the devastating consequences that could have been prevented. READ THE SIX LETTERS

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 27, 2025: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attend the official prime ministerial portrait of former PM Malcolm Turnbull unveiling at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

OpinionLet Them Be Kids40 minutes ago

PM: The courage of Australians will change lives

From Wednesday, children under 16 will be banned from having social media accounts. It is a profound social and cultural change, and we should all be proud, writes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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‘Arm around her neck’: Chilling new theory in mum’s gruesome death

Sixteen years after Dr Karen Mahlo was found dead with a knife in her chest, forensic experts claim the “suicide” may have been something far more sinister.

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Bazball on the brink as Aussie quicks leave England reeling

England’s unprepared approach to their Australian tour is producing some brutal results for the visitors, leaving the team’s radical strategy hanging by a thread.

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Andrew Johnson is the CEO of Gladstone Ports Corporation.

Former BoM boss finds safe port in $800k Qld government job

The former Bureau of Meteorology boss in charge during the bungled $96m website upgrades now works in a government job getting paid more than $800,000 a year.

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A 10-day state government tobacco blitz has resulted in the closure of nearly 150 stores.

Inside record blitz that smashed Qld black market vape, tobacco trade

More than $15m worth of illegal cigarettes have been taken off Queensland streets and almost 150 shops forced to close in the country’s biggest tobacconist crackdown.

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Project Director at Queensland Migrant WorkWise Rosa Sottile speaks about the shocking mistreatment of migrant workers in aged care homes. Picture Annette Dew

ExclusiveQLD News

The secret slave trade caring for our elderly

Nurses have made shocking allegations of passports being confiscated and visa threats, forcing migrant aged care workers into unpaid overtime and double shifts.

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‘Arm-wrestle’: Premier vows to win back first Test

Premier David Crisafulli has declared war on rival states, promising to mount a case to steal back Queensland’s traditional first Test hosting rights.

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Barefoot Investor40 minutes ago

I bought a house with 5pc deposit, and now I’m nearly bankrupt

A couple has opened up about how buying a house with a 5 per cent deposit has left them on the verge of bankruptcy, leading to some direct and sugar-coated free advice from Barefoot Investor.

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Maxine Grove went viral when a kookaburra landed on her head during her wedding to husband Marc Edwards. Stills of the video by Evernew Studio

Stunned bride’s viral moment ends with ‘so many laughs’

The bride whose wedding went viral has opened up about the moment that captivated millions worldwide.

Audrey Grant, 3, Ella Davis, 16, and Iris Grant, 5, enjoy gelato at RosÅ½ Gelateria, Bowen Hills. Picture: Liam Kidston

Sweet sensations: Where to find the best ice cream in SEQ

With summer hitting us like a furnace, ice cream and gelato destinations across South East Queensland have become the most searched for escapes. Here are the best spots to have a tasty cool treat.

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The CFMEU have been called out in an inquiry.

$1m ‘trojan horse’ plot, violence, threats: CFMEU exposed

Queensland’s CFMEU inquiry has heard extraordinary claims about how the union operated. Here are the eight key takeaways.

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Nick Cave reveals what his muses really think of his songs

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Meghan’s bizarre move as dad ‘fights for life’

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Peter Dutton tipped for multimillion-dollar payday

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A leading expert warns tech giants will “play dirty” to undermine Australia’s groundbreaking social media ban as the world watches this unprecedented child protection experiment.

ExclusiveLet Them Be Kids40 minutes ago

‘This is going to change the world’: Expert’s call on social media laws

A leading expert warns tech giants will “play dirty” to undermine Australia’s groundbreaking social media ban as the world watches this unprecedented child protection experiment.

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Education40 minutes ago

Lord of the Pants: Office Xmas party’s worst cringes and crimes

Susie O’Brien is here to remind you that what happens at the work Christmas party rarely stays at the work Christmas party.

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Mollard: 7 ways we know Robert Irwin’s mum is the best

With Robert Irwin now a genuine phenomenon in the United States, it’s time to give his mum Terri the credit she deserves, writes Angela Mollard.

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Newborn’s ear cut, mum’s bladder slashed in C-section horrors

A baby and a mother cut during delivery, a woman told to eat broccoli for pre-eclampsia and a preventable baby death. These allegations have sparked a call for a top-level probe into a Qld hospital maternity unit.

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Education & Health

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Single-sex v co-ed? Who’s top of the NAPLAN class

Single-sex schools punched above their weight in NAPLAN performance, but experts warn against “like with like” comparisons. See the comparison and analysis.

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ExplainerLet Them Be Kids

Under-16 social media ban: Your biggest questions answered

Australia’s world-first social media ban is only days away. Here’s the answers to 54 of the most pressing questions parents are asking.

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Let Them Be Kids

Actor Chris Pratt backs Australia’s ‘smart’ social media ban

The actor warns social media companies are mining children’s attention “like veins of gold” as he endorses Australia’s groundbreaking teen ban.

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Early Education

‘High-profile’ providers in the crosshairs in childcare fraud probe

Forty individuals are under investigation as search warrants target suspects in a childcare fraud scandal hitting the $22bn industry. All while families remain in the dark.

Education & Health

Susannah Tye is a neuroscientist and also a mother.

I’m a neuroscientist. This is how you get hooked doom scrolling

A respected neuroscientist is warning doom scrolling may be quietly reshaping our brains. This is why as a mum she’s concerned.

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Cartherics CEO and renowned IVF and stem cell pioneer Professor Alan Trounson. Image: Supplied

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World-first nasal spray to fight dementia

Melbourne scientists have made a discovery that may be a “new frontier in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease” – and it could be as simple as a spray in the nose.

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Women are steaming their ‘yonis’. Is there any point?

Women are ordering herbs online in a bid to “cleanse” their genital area by hovering over hot water. This is what health experts say.

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TV reporter: ‘My world fell apart before this miracle’

A broadcast journalist has detailed the emotional rollercoaster of losing her dad suddenly, just days after another life-changing event.

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Guilty by suspicion: Secret persecution of male teachers

Imagine if it was your partner or son or father who was accused of something from an anonymous complaint but innocent. Who would be a male teacher? Madonna King asks.

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The one thing they ‘didn’t know’ about Karen

Forensic experts question whether investigators missed crucial evidence when ruling Dr Karen Mahlo’s knife death a suicide.

HOTA boss Yarmila Alfonzetti for High Steaks at Moo Moo restaurant at Broadbeach. Picture: Nigel Hallett

Proof not all Queenslanders are beer-guzzling, singlet-wearing bogans

Arts boss Yarmila Alfonzetti has slammed the stereotype of Queenslanders as uncultured bogans, revealing the state has Australia’s best music education. WELCOME TO HIGH STEAKS

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Radio revolt: Brisbane brekky chaos after high-profile exits

Brisbane radio networks are scrambling to fill roles behind-the-scenes, but it’s Nova’s axing of Ash Bradnam that has triggered the biggest backlash. WE’VE GOT THE SCOOP

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ExclusiveQLD News

Horror number reveals Qld’s devastating decade of child sex abuse

Never-before-released Queensland Police data has revealed the shocking number of child sex abuse offences recorded in Queensland since 2015.

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EXCLUSIVEPolice & Courts

Hands cuffed, bare feet: NRL legend’s bizarre drunken arrest

Former NRL premiership winner Wendell Sailor has been charged with breach of bail, obstructing traffic and resisting arrest after police found him allegedly blocking traffic in Wollongong.

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Inside TLC’s property woes after fame

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List of features in new ex-royal house

MELBOURNE, 7 MARCH, 2025: Katya Jaski speaks to eating disorders. Picture: Mark Stewart

Katya’s fraught anorexia ordeal proves social media ban is needed

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Credlin: We work hard for our tax dollars so pollies can waste them

Labor ministers racking up massive bills, including a $100,000 UN trip and $96 million website disaster, spark fresh questions about government waste, writes Peta Credlin.

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One aim: Keep our kids safe

Australia becomes the first nation to ban social media for children under 16 as landmark legislation takes effect on Wednesday.

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ExclusiveQLD Politics

Guns, cash and the LNP: The ‘distasteful’ truth exposed

The diaries of the Premier and Police Minister have revealed the LNP’s links to pro-gun groups as advocates slam a worrying lack of action.

Minister dodges key question

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Police & Courts

Woman claims she was sacked by make-up giant for taking too many toilet breaks

A Brisbane woman has sued Sephora Australia for more than $200k alleging she was discriminated against and sacked for taking frequent toilet breaks due to a health condition.

Ezra Mam has added a massive tattoo to his back.

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The many stories behind Ezra Mam’s epic premiership tattoo

Ezra Mam has transformed his body into a canvas celebrating the Broncos’ premiership success, mapping his journey from Goodna junior to NRL Grand Final star. SEE IT HERE

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 3, 2025: A man is seen on an E-bike in Brisbane, after Premier David Crisafulli was resisting pressure to fast-track urgent reforms for controversial e-mobility devices despite the deaths of a teenager and a young boy within days of each other. Picture: NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

Police & Courts

Grieving dad wants action one-bikes as crashes skyrocket

Thirteen people have been rushed to Queensland hospitals after a horror night of e-bike and e-scooter accidents in a 12-hour window.

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Mystery surrounds the number of state government public servants work from home, or how often they’re out of the office – but Premier David Crisafulli insists there’ll be no change.

State’s bombshell admission about public servants WFH

Mystery surrounds the number of state government public servants work from home, or how often they’re out of the office – but Premier David Crisafulli insists there’ll be no change.

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Olivia Nuzzi’s alleged affair with RFK Jr shocked Washington — now her new memoir and a furious ex-fiancé have dragged the scandal back into the spotlight.

Inside the explosive scandal of Kennedy Jnr’s affair

Olivia Nuzzi’s alleged affair with RFK Jr shocked Washington — now her memoir and ex-fiancé have dragged the scandal back into the spotlight as Vanity Fair reveals it won’t renew her contract.

Australia's Cameron Green bowled out by England's Brydon Carse during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Warner slams Green as Aussies open door for patchy England

David Warner slammed Cameron Green after the all-rounder’s “ridiculous” batting triggered a flurry of wickets at the Gabba.

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Business

The ATO is planning a crackdown on owners of holiday homes.

What to know about the ATO’s ‘harsh’ new hit on holiday homes

The tax office has delivered a blow to casual holiday home landlords, threatening to end deductions for rates, insurance and repairs. Finance expert Noel Whittaker has some advice for owners.

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The Queensland Building and Construction Commission said officers checked the licences of 226 individuals in Townsville last week as part of a month-long, state-wide crackdown. Picture: QBCC

‘Not fit and proper’: Two Qld builders banned, licences stripped

Queensland’s building regulator has banned two builders from holding licences for three years after their company racked up 44 demerit points for taking excessive deposits and other breaches.

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AGL pulls pin on Victorian offshore wind farm project

AGL Energy has abandoned its offshore wind-powered electricity generation project in Victoria’s Gippsland region, dealing a significant blow to the state’s renewable energy transition plans.

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‘No small feat’: Qantas’s final A380 returns home

Qantas has completed the largest maintenance project in its 105-year history as its final A380 superjumbo returns after nearly six years in storage.

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The $490 Christmas mistake Aussies are making

Aussies are tipped to spend billions ahead of Christmas – and make a costly mistake in the process. See why and how to avoid it.

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REA takes on tech giants with OpenAI deal

REA Group has partnered with ChatGPT maker OpenAI to launch RealAssist, an AI tool designed to help homeowners understand property valuations through conversational language.

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A Jetstar Airlines Boeing 787-8 plane and a Qantas Airways Boeing 737-800 plane line 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)

Qantas drops 100,000 reward seats in surprise move

Qantas frequent flyers can now book premium Paris seats and dedicated Bali flights using points, in an unprecedented early release usually reserved for January.

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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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‘Stolen’: Indigenous leaders blast secret flagpole removal

Police & Courts

‘Stolen’: Indigenous leaders blast secret flagpole removal

The state government has admitted it removed an Indigenous flagpole at North Stradbroke Island under the cover of darkness, sparking fury as island leaders say it was culturally significant.

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Police & Courts

Man charged after alleged violent stabbing south of Brisbane

A man is fighting for life after being allegedly stabbed in the chest during a violent altercation at a home south of Brisbane overnight.

Man charged over 45 unauthorised phone calls from jail denied bail

Man charged over 45 unauthorised phone calls from jail denied bail

A man accused of attempted robbery and extortion has been denied bail after a magistrate declared him an “unacceptable risk” to the community.

Year 12 students Madeleine Skarott, Sabrina Yong Gee, Ava Spencer, Chloe Teo and Olivia King at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. Picture: Tara Croser.

How a school with 200 students smashed NAPLAN

The best performing NAPLAN schools in Brisbane’s north have been revealed, with a small school with just 200 students punching above their weight.

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In a GoFundMe campaign post, Casey Morris paid tribute to the devastating loss of six-year-old Magnus Landon Kayde who tragically died at Urangan Shopping Centre on Friday, November 28, 2025.

Mum mourns ‘hilarious’ son, 6, after sudden death

A mother has paid tribute to her six-year-old son, who dreamed of being a fireman, after he collapsed and died at a Hervey Bay shopping centre. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned the article may contain images of deceased persons

Police probe stabbing after cries for ‘help’ heard

Police probe stabbing after cries for ‘help’ heard

Police have launched an investigation after a man was wounded in an alleged stabbing in a Toowoomba street.

A funeral has been held for beloved Hervey Bay swim coach Ray Nicol who was killed in an alleged hit and run.

‘Such a sweet soul’: Funeral for loved coach after alleged hit-and-run

A popular swimming coach to generations of children has been remembered after his life was cut short “in the most appalling way” during a morning run in Hervey Bay.

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Jury in Toyah trial retires to deliberate fate of Rajwinder Singh

A jury of nine men and three women have retired to consider the fate of nurse Rajwinder Singh, who is accused of the murder of Far North Qld woman Toyah Cordingley. LIVE UPDATES

Queensland

Inspiring men CM 2025

Brisbane’s 40 most inspirational men revealed

A neurosurgeon who’s also a CrossFit champion and an amputee mentoring others lead the line-up of Brisbane’s most inspiring men. SEE THE FULL LIST

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Mum’s mystery death case blown wide open

There has been a stunning development in The Courier-Mail’s six-month investigation into the mysterious death of a loved mum and respected doctor.

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Police & Courts

Named: SEQ sports coach charged with child sex offences

An 87-year-old sports coach has been granted bail after appearing in court charged with raping and indecently treating three children under 16.

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Shark Quiz: Test yourself now

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

National

One of Australia’s newest university chiefs once headed a “special zone” licensed to take “unconventional measures” inside a top Chinese military technology university.

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Top Aussie university boss linked to China defence ‘special zone’

A leading Aussie academic — previously honoured by former PM Tony Abbott — has had an unexpected connection to China come to light.

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Bonnie Blue, 26, is the Gen Z Brit who earned £1.5 million a month posting footage online of her having sex with multiple men, with controversial stunts targeting university students. @BONNIE_BLUE_XOX/INSTAGRAM

Aussies linked to Bali arrest of porn star Bonnie Blue

Bonnie Blue, the adult star who once set a jaw-dropping record with 1057 men in 12 hours, has been detained in Bali, with Aussies unexpectedly swept into the drama.

World

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‘Good decision’: Trump hails controversial health plan

An advisory panel appointed by Trump’s vaccine-skeptic health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. voted to end a decades-old health recommendation affecting newborns.

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Taylor Swift’s power move to snag wedding venue from other bride

Another couple already had their hearts set on Taylor Swift’s wedding reception site – until the popstar made a genius play. Find out the wedding date and see inside her swanky venue.

Real Estate

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The QLD regions where new builds are booming

A little known town west of Brisbane is doing the heavy lifting when it comes to Queensland’s race to meet housing targets, with new figures revealing the regions powering the state’s building approvals.

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‘Felt impossible’: inside the competition for newly-built homes

One couple’s social skills helped them secure a home to build before other buyers, in a market with a concerningly short supply.

QLD REAL ESTATE: Coral Cove Ocean Estate in Queensland's Wide Bay-Burnett region, by DevCore Property Group.

1,200 homes fast-tracked for billion-dollar land project

A regional land project worth $1.1 billion is seeing a $22 million government grant to speed up the building of essential infrastructure.

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Luxury Newstead development lures buyers as two-thirds of apartments are sold

Brisbane’s luxury apartment buyers have snapped up 68 per cent of a Newstead development, with locals driving demand for premium inner-city living.

Entertainment

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Hollywood superstar weighs in on social media ban

As Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 comes into effect soon, actor Mark Wahlberg isn’t immune to the desire to see his own children spend less time on their devices.

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Danielle Spencer reveals ‘guilt’ over Russell Crowe divorce

The actor and musician confessed that the aftermath of the relationship breakdown brought “days and moments” of difficulty and unhappiness.

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‘Practically invisible’: Aussie singer blasts radio industry

The 56-year-old musician has revealed the shocking reality facing female artists her age as she prepares to release her first original album in 15 years.

Lady Gaga has been slammed by Aussies.

Detail in Gaga’s Aussie show divides fans

Lady Gaga has performed her first show in Australia in over a decade – but one detail in the stadium spectacular has been met with controversy.

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Qantas reveals ‘billions’ in new aircraft plans

Qantas is poised to launch its most ambitious transformation yet, with billions to be spent on new aircraft across its entire fleet.

Sport

Greg Norman and Minister for Sport Anika Wells at the Royal Queensland Golf Club, announce Greg has joined the Brisbane Organising Committee for the Olympic, Eagle Farm. Picture: Liam Kidston

Where’s Shark? Norman’s absence raises eyebrows

He was spotted at the Ashes in Brisbane, missed a medal ceremony named in his honour and hasn’t been seen during Australia’s summer of golf. And Greg Norman’s absence has raised eyebrows among the sport’s powerbrokers.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 06: Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates dismissing Joe Root of England during day three of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 06, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Starc shines, Neser strikes twice: Day three’s biggest moments

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‘Surprised he wasn’t favourite’: Caballus crushes rivals

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Sportsbet boss Barni Evans has warned racing in Queensland will suffer after the government ignored a recommendation to lower the point of consumption tax.

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If Piastri is feeling the pressure in Abu Dhabi… he’s hiding it well

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Oscar Piastri will drive the most important race of his career this weekend, but the iceman is showing no signs of nerves ahead of the F1 season finale decider.

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FIFA World Cup: Winners and losers of the draw

Winners and losers of FIFA World Cup Draw

Despite all the rules and regulations around the draw process for the FIFA World Cup, there is still a lot of luck involved when it comes to the group stage. Look at the winners and losers of the draw.

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Pathways pillaged: 16 NRL rivals find loophole to avoid ‘Panthers tax’

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NRL clubs are targeting 16-year-old Panthers prospects in an unprecedented raid that costs them nothing but threatens the foundation of rugby league’s most successful production line.

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Gout’s new rival wins Australian national title

Uwezo Lubenda in the U17 100m final at the Australia All Schools Athletics Championships 2025. Picture: SportsPix.

If he wasn’t already Gout Gout is now officially on notice after Queensland teen sensation Uwezo Lubenda blitzed the field in Melbourne to win the All Schools 100m title in a lightning quick time.

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Stokes exclusive: How Warnie inspired Bazball revolution

Ben Stokes exclusive Shane Warne

Ben Stokes has revealed how Shane Warne helped inspire his side’s Bazball approach and opened up on what most cricket fans get wrong about England’s mindset.

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Delicious

Are these the best pancakes in Australia? Oprah thinks so

Are these the best pancakes in Australia? Oprah thinks so (and we have the recipe)

Gordon Ramsay says this Australian state is his favourite food destinations in the world

Gordon Ramsay names an Aussie state as one of his favourite food destinations in the world

It’s no easy feat to impress Gordon Ramsay, but this Australian state blew him away.

The best potato roasties for your Christmas feast

The best potato roasties for your Christmas feast

If Christmas is all about the comforting food that we all love and enjoy, then surely potatoes are a necessity on any menu.

Police & Courts

Rockhampton Court House.

Stalker sent knife videos, threatened to ‘gut’ victim’s loved ones

Police & Courts

Dad tells of son’s nightmares after neighbour allegedly tried to run him down with van

An aerial of Lexington Albany Creek

A father has spoken of the nightmares his child has been experiencing after an electrician allegedly attempted to kill the boy by running over him with his van.

Police & Courts

Driver charged months after fatal crash north of Brisbane

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

A driver has been charged by police months after a crash north of Brisbane that claimed the life of a passenger.

Lifestyle and Food

Mothers day label attached to spring tulips with decorative ribbon. iStock generic Mother's Day

We need to take the stigma out of being a stepmum

Inside Brisbane power couple’s love story – and that annoying lid habit

Nicholas Tomkin and Dr Jason Schoutrop. Supplied.

A Brisbane power couple have revealed how their relationship has thrived – despite an annoying habit when it comes to lids.

The ultimate gift guide for the fitness lover in your life

Spoil your fitness fanatic friends and family this festive season.

Sweat all summer, but make it chic

Photos

Northpine Christian College students celebrate their formal in Sandstone Point Hotel on November 20, 2025. Picture: supplied

60+ Photos: Northpine Christian College students celebrate formal in style

QLD weather news

In pictures: Violent storm pummels southeast

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

The supercell storm that smashed South East Queensland on Monday afternoon has left widespread damage in its wake.

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?

Motoring

Toyota Motor Corporation Board Chairman Akio Toyoda delivers a speech next to the prototype model 'GR GT' during the companyâs all-new sports models World Premiere at the Toyota Woven City in Susono, Shizuoka prefecture on December 5, 2025. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP)

Toyota shocks with new supercar

Aus testing reveals EV reality

2025 Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7 and Volkswagen ID.4 Pro. Picture: Mark Bean

Independent assessments of new cars show that EVs fail to match claimed ranges by as much as 30 per cent.

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Old money or new cash … how would you wear your luxe sedan?

Ther Mercedes-Benz E200 comes with the option of two styles.

There is now new ‘entry-level’ access to the world of success and luxury with the Mercedes-Benz E200.

Escape

Car towing a caravan in Australia

Dumbest mistakes Aussie caravanners make

Underrated: Asia’s ‘B-list’ cities stun

Cebu Philippines for Escape Asia story

These overshadowed Asian metropolises may have a lower profile but this traveller says it’s time to put them on your radar.

This on your bill? You’ve been scammed

Picture of a receipt at Italian restaurant

In the past, this grubby bill trick was limited to overseas tourist traps. Now it’s come to Australia, and could be costing you hundreds.

Cartoons

LETHBRIDGE - December 5

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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