Abortion bombshell: Crisafulli finally reveals his personal view
After weeks of dodging questions over abortion, David Crisafulli has finally revealed his stance on the issue in the third leaders’ debate.
‘Yes or no’: Crisafulli blindsides Miles by going off-script at 11th hour
Steven Miles finally nailed his one question to David Crisafulli, but might not have bargained on the response, writes state political editor Hayden Johnson.
Watch: The top 5 moments that mattered in final leaders’ debate
From abortion to crime, daylight saving and developer donations to DV, these are the top five pivotal moments in the final leaders’ debate. SEE VIDEO
Going, going, gone: Labor’s total rout, LNP’s surprise first moves
Steven Miles has done all that was asked of him, but the die was cast for Labor long before this campaign, writes Cameron Milner.
Motorway shut, residents evacuated as B-double erupts in flames
A B-double truck has erupted in flames, shutting down a major motorway and evacuating a neighbourhood south of Brisbane.
Split second could determine outcome in Emma Lovell murder trial
A trial against one of two youths accused of murdering Emma Lovell during a frenzied fight outside her North Lakes home on Boxing Day 2022 rests on a fleeting moment captured on CCTV.
New King of the North: Katter in the hat crashes LNP’s election party
The LNP is at risk of losing seats to an ascendant Katter party, complicating the Opposition’s path to majority government.
Bombshell police survey reveals cops at breaking point across Qld
Officers across the state want senior ranking officials to make sweeping changes to the Queensland Police Service, to help their colleagues get back to the core business of fighting frontline crime.
$2.2m fraud charge for crypto boss who warned of scams
The former boss of a Queensland crypto exchange who once penned an article about how to spot Bitcoin scams has been charged with fraud over a $2.2m transaction.
Campaign Trail
Crowd embraced the moment to put leaders under the pump
They didn’t look so much undecided as unconvinced, but that didn’t stop the crowd smashing Steven Miles and David Crisafulli pointed questions.
Thinly veiled cop-out: Bleijie’s boycott entirely misses the point
It is important to have the courage to debate your political opponent in front of the people you are seeking to represent, writes the editor.
Crisafulli: We want to empower the public service, not disembowel
David Crisafulli says he ruled out mass public service redundancies under an LNP government as far back as 18 months ago and says he instead wants to “empower’’ public servants.
Vote now: Which reader question should be put to the leaders?
Steven Miles and David Crisafulli are being put under the pump by Courier-Mail subscribers this election. Now it’s time for you to have your say on which question is asked.
News Shorts
Miles and Crisafulli argue about abortion laws
Crisafulli responds to reader question on public service redundancies
Miles answers reader question on public service redundancies
Crowds flock to Opera House for King and Queen’s final tour stop
Charles and Camilla flip snags at Parramatta BBQ
Cameron Dick meets cardboard cut-out Jarrod Bleijie
Old Queenslander fully engulfed in flames
Yahya Sinwar’s Wife Seen with $32,000 Birkin Bag While Going Into Hiding
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New boss for iconic Qld manufacturer Everhard
Logan boy and plumber’s son Dean Jennings has returned to Brisbane after 20 years away to helm iconic Queensland manufacturer Everhard Industries.
‘Sort himself out’: Shattered teammate speaks after Mam crash
Broncos lock Patrick Carrigan admitted Brisbane needed to do better as a club after Ezra Mam was checked into rehab following a crash last Friday.
‘Pretty drunk’: Mates accused of raping woman after Valley bender
Two young Brisbane men are accused of raping the same woman, who one of them later told that they had been “pretty drunk” and “would have f**ked anyone” after their night out the Valley.
Council, police evict 50 campers from city park
More than 50 people living in tents and vans have been evicted from a southeast Queensland park after police and council rangers enforced a final warning to vacate.
‘Mental torture’: Dozens of Qld university jobs on the line
Dozens of jobs could be cut at a major Brisbane university following shock revelations that roles in UniSQ and JCU will be slashed in cost-cutting measures.
‘Genocidal’: Thorpe clashes with British TV host
Controversial senator Lidia Thorpe has butted heads with British Sky News host Kay Burley over her shocking outburst against King Charles. Watch video.
‘Anything goes’: Battlelines drawn over ‘backward’ abortion ploy
Katter’s Australian Party leader Robbie Katter has backtracked on his vow to repeal abortion laws – but Queenslanders say they have already had enough of the games. HAVE YOUR SAY
If you want to save democracy, then God save the King
A constitutional monarchy such as ours is ideally placed to make sure that power ultimately resides with the people, not the powerful, writes Susan Carter.
The King’s return? Warner’s shock call on Test SOS
Dave Warner has sensationally declared his status should selectors send an SOS to the former Test opener for the upcoming series against India. Find out what he said, here.
Bledis-low! League minnows embarrass rugby in TV disaster
The NRL’s expansion hopes have received a massive boost with a second-tier Test match blowing rugby union’s crown jewel, the Bledisloe Cup, out of the water in shock television ratings figures.
Platypus’ rare encounter with python caught on camera
A platypus in a creek north of Brisbane has had a rare and unfortunate encounter with a hungry carpet python, and the entire thing was caught on film by a photographer out taking a walk in the country.VIDEO, PHOTOS
‘Bad tax’: Big call on stamp duty
The federal housing minister is signalling a major change that could affect millions of property owners.
Missing Aussie found dead overseas
The body of a missing Queensland woman has been found overseas, with local authorities looking to extradite her estranged husband from Australia.
‘Un-Australian’: Shock after inner-city public BBQ left in disgrace
The “disgusting and un-Australian” mess left at an inner-city public park barbecue has been slammed by hundreds of community members. HAVE YOUR SAY
‘I know you’re hurting’: Nine’s news boss addresses staff
The head of Nine’s news and current affairs division has sent an after-hours email acknowledging the pain employees are suffering following reports of bullying, sexual harassment and misconduct.
Being rich today is about much more than money
If your total household wealth is close to $600,000, you are richer than around 50 per cent of the population. See how you measure up.
$49 flights: Virgin’s massive million fare sale
Virgin Australia has slashed more than one million airfares for one week only in a network-wide sale, with prices as low as $49. See where you could go.
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Woolies, Coles ‘fake’ discounts spread across the entire supermarket
Woolworths and Coles fooled customers into buying everyday groceries by using fake discounts spanning almost every aisle of the supermarket, new court documents reveal.
Home ‘nightmares’ trapping buyers
Buying into these types of homes could see you buying into neighbourly disputes, legal action, structural issues and more. Luckily there are signs to look for that could save you the trouble.
Knitting queen named Qld’s kindest person
Logan’s Pamela Tatt, founder of Knit 4 Charities, has been named Queensland’s finalist in the national search for Australia’s kindest person, organised by retailer Black Pepper.
Ward’s way the only way in Tav’s Lew Cooper Cup round 7
Taverners under 17 cricket’s round 7 reveal: Gold Coast Dolphins all-rounder takes seven wickets, snares a run out and scores half century in a Player of the Round performance. See who else shone from your club here.
Club cricket: Brightest sparks from last round revealed across premier men, women grades
Queensland premier club cricket: Who shone brightest in men’s and women’s first, second and third grade matches last weekend, which included premiership glory for Uni and Norths? All is revealed here.
Driver arrested over double-fatal crash near Brisbane
Four people have died in three separate accidents on southern Queensland roads across Sunday, with a driver arrested over a crash that claimed the lives of two people northwest of Brisbane.
Regional
Human remains found on property west of Gympie
Police are investigating the shock discovery of human remains on a regional Qld property about 100km west of Gympie.
Luxury hotel $900m economy boost in beachside mecca
A freshly approved luxury The Calile Noosa has been welcomed as a shot in the arm for a ‘plateaued’ economy, with one organisation predicting a more than $900m boost in the beachside hotspot.
Three children, one adult, rushed to hospital after Bruce Hwy crash
Four people, including three children, have been taken to hospital after a collision between two cars on the Bruce Highway just south of Maryborough.
Protesters gather as leaders prepare for final showdown
Protesters have gathered in Brisbane as Steven Miles and David Crisafulli prepare to face off for the final leaders’ debate at the Sky News/The Courier-Mail People’s Forum.
CFMEU officials fined for unlawful conduct
Two CFMEU officials have been fined by the Federal Court for unlawful conduct at a Brisbane construction site.
‘Bad for Townsville’: Clock running out on embattled mayor
Steven Miles has questioned whether David Crisafulli will follow through on disciplinary action towards Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson if the LNP are elected this weekend, hinting that the city’s embattled leader could be out the door before Saturday.
‘What a flog’: MAFS star stunned by rider’s crazy M1 moves
A Married At First Sight contestant who has just moved to the Gold Coast has been stunned by the antics of a bike rider on the M1 in scenes condemned by police. See the video.
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Shark Quiz: Test yourself now
Try your hand at the Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale daily quiz challenge.
The Weeknd sets unusual record at Aussie gig
The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour has been a long time coming and fans were not disappointed – especially when the Canadian superstar proceeded to break a quirky record at the gig.
Camilla, we feel your pain: Queen goes barefoot
King Charles and Queen Camilla stunned crowds at the Sydney Opera House. But in the end it was all too much for her. See the photos and video.
UK press obsess about one curious detail of King’s Aussie tour
As King Charles and Queen Camilla wow crowds at the Opera House and get ready to leave, the UK press is focused on one very specific incident which escaped the notice of most Aussies.
‘She’s awful’: How the UK press covered Thorpe outburst
The British press seized on Lidia Thorpe’s expletives-filled disturbance, replaying vision of the shock incident.
Big insurance hikes may have run course: Suncorp
Suncorp’s CEO has provided some hope to homeowners that premium rises may be over as he called for a halt on building homes ‘in areas they should never be built’.
White settlement involves the billionaire’s second NDA
WiseTech boss Richard White has settled the court fight he started with his ex-lover and it involves the second NDA he has signed with women he’s allegedly been in a relationship with.
Revenue hits $2.5bn but Canva in no hurry to float
Visual communications company Canva has topped $2.5bn in annual revenue and has 200 million users but co-founder Cliff Obrecht says that doesn’t mean there’s any hurry for an IPO.
Sold! Parents auction home to save daughter’s life
A “little battler” living with a rare neurodegenerative disease is much closer to lifesaving treatment after her parents made the heartbreaking decision to sell their home.
Revealed: Property millions behind frontrunners vying to be premier
Real estate records have uncovered how much property frontrunners vying to become the next Qld Premier really have.
Health influencer lists beachside mansion with bizarre potty palace
Wellness entrepreneur Georgie Stevenson’s multi-level mansion has a host of lavish features, but there’s one cheeky detail that has buyers flush with curiosity.
IT worker’s life hack to own multiple homes
An IT worker believes you don’t have to be rich to start making money from the housing market if you take key steps.
Baywatch star dead after health battle
Leading Baywatch actor Michael Newman’s death at the age of 68 after an 18-year health battle has been confirmed.
‘Worst judgement’: Editor’s Meghan review
Legendary magazine editor Tina Brown has shared an extraordinarily scathing assessment of the Duchess of Sussex’s career.
‘Very sad’: King’s personal Aussie note leaked
King Charles’ personally-written letter regarding a widely-rumoured appearance at a Sydney race day has been revealed.
Grans Gone Wild: King Charles mobbed
It was a decades-long crescendo leading up to Charles’ first tour of Australia as King. And for his fan girls, today was the moment to let loose.
How axed sports reacted to Games oblivion
Confirmation of how the trimmed-down 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will look has provided clarity to those eyeing Glasgow in less than two years – but dashed the dreams of thousands of athletes. Here’s what they said.
Broncos star Ezra Mam enters rehab
Teams locked in for Pacific Championships
Bridge to tomorrow: Glasgow defends trimmed-down Games
‘They rarely lose two in a row’: Diamonds legend fires warning to NZ
Tennis stars hit out: ‘Stop ruining the sport’
A massive rule change will get its first exposure in Australian tennis tournaments this summer, but it won’t be popular with all players.
Cricket star retires mid-innings for birth of child
Former Test all-rounder Hilton Cartwright took the remarkable step to retire mid-innings on 52 not out to attend the birth of his second child after complications around the birth arose.
Pariah to the promised land: Suaalii’s ultimate redemption
Superstar NRL recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to cap the ultimate redemption, with his Spring Tour call-up set to deliver a debut Wallabies cap. See all the shocks and snubs inside.
‘Best decision of my life’: Cam Smith on LIV, life, and tour rivalry
Australia’s best golfer Cam Smith goes one-on-one with CRASH CRADDOCK to talk about his monster $140 million contract, life in LIV, Shark’s future, what a PGA merge could look like and more.
Where they are now: What happened to our best Junior Wallabies
Five years on from the stellar Junior Wallabies run that came within one point of snaring the world U20 crown, we track down all the players and reveal which will figure in Australia’s looming Lions and home World Cup campaigns.
‘I will be back’: Tim Tszyu breaks silence after devastating knockout
Tim Tszyu has broken his silence for the first time since his devastating third round knockout in Florida vowing to find ‘answers’ and return better than ever.
Mass exodus: Union’s dire warning over family violence workload
Disturbing and ‘graphic’ child exploitation find inside Gold Coast home
A raid on a Gold Coast man’s home has uncovered a large and disturbing collection of pictures and videos. Read what police found.
Bushfire sparked by Bruce Hwy car rollover threatens home
Emergency crews have rushed to the northern part of the Sunshine Coast after reports a car has rolled and started a bushfire that threatened a property.
Waiting for closure after a breakup won’t save you – here’s what will
Hospitality giants behind latest restaurant at Queens Wharf
The team behind some of Brisbane’s most recognisable restaurants will this week open their latest venue in the city’s hottest location.
6 fast ways to get rid of a hickey (for when it’s too hot to wear a turtleneck)
You need a method that’s fast and effective
350+ faces: Brisbane celebrates Oktoberfest in style
Photos: Australian Supercross Championship, Redcliffe
The opening rounds of the 2024 FOX Australian Supercross Championship were held at Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe, on the weekend. Were you spotted?
In pictures: Brisbane Broncos awards night
Brisbane Broncos players and loved ones have hit the red carpet at the new Star casino for the club’s annual awards night.
Cops baffled after 45 cars stolen
Wild burnout mode coming to new EVs
This luxurious and shockingly quick machine has incredibly ambitious goals – and it’s coming to Australia.
The opulent EV for millionaires
Australia’s first ultra-luxurious electric SUV debuts, offering Rolls-Royce-like opulence, advanced technology, and performance for a fraction of the price.
Garden so deadly you must have a guide
’C-word’ you should never say Down Under
As one English backpacker recently learned, this innocent-seeming word makes Aussies irrationally angry, and should be avoided at all costs.
‘Aussie Philippines’ goes viral
Travellers are obsessed with this secret Aussie beach town which looks like the Philippines, and has accommodation for just $2 a night.
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