$12bn blowout, three-year delay: Why tradies abandoned mega project
Brisbane’s biggest infrastructure project faces an extraordinary $11.6bn cost explosion after tradies walked off the site during industrial action to chase work elsewhere.
‘Lifting lid on underbelly’: Heads of CFMEU inquiry revealed
A top industrial relations barrister has been appointed to lead Queensland’s 12-month inquiry into alleged violence and corruption within the militant CFMEU.
Game is up: Palaszczuk legacy that’s costing Queensland dearly
The latter Palaszczuk era will be remembered for three things, but the third is likely the most damning, writes the editor.
Crisis hotels at risk after tenants’ $600k rampage of destruction
Nearly 100 families have been evicted from Queensland’s emergency accommodation program as $600,000 in damage bills threaten the scheme’s survival.
Leaders of the pack: Meet the captains at our top private schools
Queensland’s next generation of leaders reveal what it really takes to guide thousands of students within their schools, while chasing their own extraordinary dreams.
Cultural problem: Queensland motorists’ secret shame exposed
Queensland’s drink-driving crisis has reached its worst level in seven years as drivers reveal the calculated lengths they go to dodge police detection. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Critically ill babies on bypass for three days at major SEQ hospital
One of Queensland’s major hospitals has suspended care for its most vulnerable patients in an unprecedented crisis.
Better than Thorpe? Mollie closes on incredible swim record
Ian Thorpe has predicted golden girl Mollie O’Callaghan will far surpass his haul off 11 World Championship golds after she spearheaded Australia’s 4x200m success in Singapore.
The loser is… Brisbane: How our Games head start just evaporated
With 2548 days until the Olympic flame arrives, Brisbane faces a race against time to match Sydney’s golden Games preparations.
‘My life is for women’: Bestselling author on female friends and her marriage breakdown
Australian author Sally Hepworth has sold almost 2 million books, with four heading for the big screen. She opens up about her marriage breakdown and how her female friends inspire her.
Trumped! 20 world leaders meet US President – but not Albo
More than 20 world leaders have met with US President Donald Trump since his inauguration in January. Anthony Albanese is not one of them.
“What the $*&@#! ” is going on?” Sharyn Ghidella lets loose
Even your grandmother is probably dropping F-bombs now, as casual swearing becomes Australia’s new normal in dealing with modern chaos.
Singer Gloria Estefan was born in which country?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
‘Hades, really?’ Why grandparents are griping about baby names
One in five grandparents hate the name of their grandchild but a psychologist warns it is better to keep tight lipped than share your views.
Inside the $200 lunch box that’s a staple for modern school kids
It was once an old plastic bottle of water and a barely-held-togehter sandwhich. But for today’s kids, lunch has to be so much more slick.
Co-ed versus single sex: Who wins at Australia’s top 100 private schools?
This is the first definitive list of the nation’s 100 best private schools – based on data, not opinions and reputation. And there was one clear winner when it came to co-ed versus single sex.
Education expert calls for kids to ‘ditch homework for video games’
Playing video games with children after school would be better than enforcing homework – that’s the surprising advice from an Australian education expert
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Brisbane rocks: Biggest concert season in River City’s history
From stadium rock to intimate gigs, Brisbane’s transformation into Australia’s new live music capital has drawn an extraordinary constellation of global megastars.
Cheating claims heard against ex-Army captain accused of murdering wife
Defence lawyers have challenged a ‘weak’ murder case against an ex-army captain whose wife drowned before he allegedly tried to claim $1m in life insurance, as cheating claims were heard in court.
Late Mail: Trouble for Broncos as Haas struck down with illness
Superstar prop Payne Haas could be a shock withdrawal for the Broncos’ clash with the Rabbitohs after being struck down by illness, in what could be a double blow for the side after the loss of another forward.
Brisbane house prices hit record high, cementing $1m status
Brisbane houses have hit a fresh record as home prices across Queensland surged to shocking highs.
Veteran Qld cop blasts ‘stone age’ pay deal, warns of officer exodus
A veteran cop has slammed a $540m pay deal as “stone age”, warning it could trigger a mass exodus of officers, as the Police Union boss insists it is a “good deal”.
Could Dubai-style theme park be coming to Qld?
Queensland’s entertainment landscape could be set for a Dubai-style theme park with speculation that Middle Eastern investors are eyeing a spot in the southeast for their next grand venture.
Do you store fat in the arms, belly or thighs? What you should know
Psoriasis is just the latest illness that researchers have found to be linked to body shape, the experts tell Peta Bee.
I was scared to socialise. Now I host introvert meet-ups
Sami Jenkins was sometimes so anxious she was scared to leave the house. She wants you to know about a “public health crisis” facing young Australians.
Family determined to give dying child ‘end of life’ bucket list
A Queensland family has vowed to give their terminally ill boy as many adventures as possible and will do all they can to help him make it to his birthday in just a few weeks.
Legionnaires’: What you need to know about deadly disease
A deadly legionella outbreak in Sydney has sparked alarm. See key symptoms of the disease, the risks and how to prevent an outbreak in your home.
Panahi: Why would PM cosy up with attention-seeking simpleton?
Anthony Albanese needs to explain why he appeared on butt-plug promoting social media influencer Abbie Chatfield’s podcast, after her latest unhinged, ugly diatribe made headlines for all the wrong reasons.
‘What a joke – teachers are holding the public to ransom’
Qld’s looming teacher strike is already having an impact, with readers reacting furiously to the news. HAVE YOUR SAY
Holiday tragedy: Qld mum dies suddenly on dream European trip
Redland mother Emma Sophios has died suddenly just two days into a dream holiday in Greece, sparking an outpouring of tributes from the tight-knit bayside community.
Qld’s rock star scientists crack another affliction affecting millions
Breakthrough research by a world-renowned Queensland scientists has revealed a hidden link behind arthritis, offering hope to millions.
Watch: Chop shop raided as state nets 45m illicit smokes, 350k vapes
Queensland Health has seized 45m illicit cigarettes, 350,000 vapes and six tonnes of loose tobacco since November. SEE A RAID
Counterfeit chaos: Broncos caught up in $50 fake jersey scam
Brisbane has unwittingly been drawn into a counterfeit jersey scheme with online scammers taking advantage of Broncos fans using the club’s famous one-off kit.
Dog act: ABC hammers Bluey, bans favourite episode
The Hammerbarn episode from season 2 of beloved cartoon show Bluey has been axed from ABC’s iview because of a partnership the show has with hardware giant Bunnings, infuriating Aussies.
National caravan companies in liquidation as founders in fiery feud
A national caravan manufacturer is in liquidation with untold debts after the ‘irreversible destruction’ of the business relationship of two warring founders and a court stoush involving the twice-bankrupt former financial adviser of Alan Bond.
Leaked audio: Bennett bars Triple M over offensive deleted skit
Wayne Bennett has barred the NRL’s broadcast rights holders after his ex-wife Trish and current partner Dale Cage were targeted as part of a ‘comedy’ skit. LISTEN to the deleted segment.
Disney Cruises launches mega sale for Aussie families
Disney is the latest travel operator to tempt budget-conscious families into a getaway, offering major discounts on Australia and New Zealand sailings.
Interest rate cut ‘pretty much locked in’, experts say
Economists say an interest rate cut next month is all but locked in and the Reserve Bank of Australia would find it ‘hard to justify’ another hold after latest figures showed slowed inflation.
Million Aussies get $93m fee refund: Is your bank on list?
Australian banks have promised to refund a mammoth $93 million in rogue fees to nearly one million customers. See the full list of banks and if you can expect a nice windfall.
Wild way couple losing $40k a year got 18 homes
A once struggling couple have revealed how they came to own 18 homes worth $11m. And the secret is both clever and controversial.
Coroner calls for bravery awards for heroic trio in sailing tragedy
A coroner investigating a fatal yacht racing accident has called for mandatory life jacket rules after hearing how rescuers nearly perished saving their mate.
Walters Cup Rd 6 Players of the Day rise with the tide
Walters Cup round 6: The best in the business rose with the tide as the competition heated up ahead of the semi-finals. See who the the latest Players of the Day are here.
Calls for Straddie probe after glamping tents cost $244k EACH
A push is under way for an investigation into funding to boost tourism on North Stradbroke Island after claims nine glamping tents were built at a cost of more than $244,000 each.
GPS First XV rugby: Rd 2 team of the week features BSHS Trojans
GPS First XV rugby: The latest team of the week features a BSHS carbon copy of Trent Picot, a Fantastic Five from BBC, outstanding IGS forwards and Terrace’s Mr Reliables. More here.
Regional
‘You should be ashamed’: Stalker jailed for relentless pursuit of ex
A serial domestic violence offender ignored court orders, stalking his ex-partner seven times in one month while on bail.
350+ council workers affected after leave balance bungle
Sunshine Coast Council has discovered a major error affecting 359 workers’ personal leave balances, with some set to lose accumulated hours dating back to 2019.
Uni’s silence on brutal med student attack ‘deafening’
A nurse and university-alumni has called out the school’s lack of response after one of its students was exposed for violently assaulting his girlfriend at a uni-sanctioned event. READ HER FULL LETTER
‘Life of party’: Motorcyclist dad honoured after tragic crash
A convoy of trucks helped pay tribute to a rider who was smart as a “real life ChatGPT”, loved the gym and his family. It comes after his devastating crash death.
Inside US Navy’s largest missile sub during Brisbane visit
USS Ohio’s sailors are breathing fresh air in Brisbane after joining the Talisman Sabre military exercise, as a rare tour reveals life inside America’s most heavily-armed submarine. PICTURES
Grieving parents get high-profile backing to keep killer behind bars
Two Queensland families bound by unthinkable tragedy have united in their fight to keep child killers behind bars for as long as possible.
Qld Rail marks 160-year milestone with historic steam engine rides
Steam locomotives have thundered back into Brisbane’s Roma Street station after a six-year absence as Queensland Rail celebrates its 160th birthday.
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Shark Quiz: Test yourself now
Try your hand at the Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale daily quiz challenge.
Big tax cut call could make Australia billions
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed the agenda for his economic roundtable, with a possible tax cut among other reforms set to boost the country’s economy.
Controversial NDIS chief job ad sends shockwaves
The $52.3b a year NDIS is being marred by more contention, this time it’s a job advertisement for its CEO which has ‘sent shockwaves’ through the sector.
‘Great and rich’: US rakes in billions as Trump tariffs pay off
Donald Trump has torn up the post-WWII economic playbook of favouring free trade, slapping tariffs on trading partners and allies. It’s paying off, big time for the US.
‘Dangerous territory’: Trump slams outspoken Putin ally
Vladimir Putin’s ally has claimed superpowers Russia and the US are headed towards a war of their own if Donald Trump continues his push to end the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv.
Country Road Group suffers $79m brand impairment in year to forget
Country Road Group could be on track for its first annual loss in decades after resorting to an accounting impairment against the value of its fashion brands such as Trenery, Witchery and the namesake Country Road chain.
‘Erratic’ Trump, Middle East volatility drag Flight Centre’s profit
The travel agency giant has warned investors its profit has dropped amid geopolitical volatility and corporates cutting costs, but its boss believes travel bookings will bounce back.
‘A**hole’: Atlassian job cuts savaged online
Workers have slammed Atlassian’s lucrative Formula One sponsorship after the tech giant’s hoodie-wearing billionaire CEO announced 150 job cuts through a pre-recorded video.
Nowhere to go: Qld’s tightest rental markets revealed
Queensland’s rental market remains tight with 34 of the state’s 50 regions having vacancy rates at or below one per cent and one having no rentals at all. Find out if your region is one of them!
Troy Candy’s $11k-a-week party house linked to Block billionaire
Take a look inside the palatial pad where Troy ‘Candy’ Williams threw a wild bash with jet skis, tattoos and ties to The Block’s billionaire buyer Adrian Portelli.
‘Minefield’: Property boss slams massive industry change
A leading real estate principal has slammed Queensland’s tough new seller laws, warning of failed deals and legal fallout costing vendors hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Inside 90210-inspired home with roulette table, Ferrari garage
Inspired by the glitz of Beverly Hills, this residence comes with a wellness studio, Ferrari garage, a $250,000 staircase and a games room with a roulette table. Here’s how you can see inside.
Sam Pang reveals excruciating Logies moment
‘Wasn’t there’: Ahead of his third time hosting the Logies, the comedian lifted the lid on his most awkward on-stage moment.
‘Cowering’: Star’s shock new Ellen claim
“Not a nice person at all”: A comedian who once appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show has made an explosive claim about what he saw on set.
Cooking legend’s brutal swipe at Meghan Markle
Martha Stewart, America’s OG homemaking billionaire, has made a not-so-subtle dig at aspiring lifestyle guru Meghan Markle and her As Ever brand.
Star accidentally posts X-rated vid of hubby
A Real Housewives star gave fans a lot more than they bargained for in her latest podcast video.
Proof: Brisbane 12 points better off with Walsh
Experts have called on Broncos star Reece Walsh to stop overplaying his hand and take a back seat to Adam Reynolds. But statistics disprove any suggestion Brisbane are better off without Walsh.
Quadriplegic to rugby return: Titans prodigy reveals incredible journey
Talent Scout: Matildas star, US Olympian among 60 NRLW targets
Wallabies lose key man ahead of White’s Lions farewell
Four seconds per beer, empty bars: Crazy impact of Lions fans
Johns: Galvin grudge match comes at worst time for the Tigers
Wests Tigers fans eagerly waiting the Lachlan Galvin grudge match could quickly regret it if their team don’t learn how the Bulldogs fixed his messy arrival, MATTY JOHNS writes.
Revealed: Why Madge axed wing duo for exiled Cobbo
Michael Maguire has revealed why he axed Broncos wingers Jesse Arthars and Josiah Karapani, and handed a recall to Selwyn Cobbo, after their shock loss to the Eels.
Flanagan defends NRL players over claims of ref ‘harassment’
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has played down concerns over NRL players approaching match officials during games following claims from a senior refereeing official that the behaviour is “harassment”.
Noel Callow embroiled in racist video probe
Noel Callow is under investigation from Queensland integrity officials after videos emerged of the Group 1 jockey taunting an Indigenous man and hurling racist insults.
Brawling NRL agents to the stars slapped with heavy breach notices
They manage some of the biggest names in the NRL, but two brawling player agents are set to be sidelined for a combined 13 months after receiving breach notices from head office.
England’s injury crisis a warning sign for BBL overhaul
While scheduling looms large as the single biggest hurdle for Cricket Australia to overcome if, as expected, it sells off minority stakes in its Big Bash clubs, England’s current injury dramas have highlighted a possible issue with such a privatisation push.
Princess Diana’s go-to breakfast has been revealed – and we have the recipe
59 recipes that make the most of the magic of lemons
Lemon can add zest and zing to dishes both sweet and savoury. Whenever a salad or a seafood dish needs a burst of freshness; whenever you need to add a touch of brightness to dessert; even when you just want to sprinkle some extra pizzazz on top of a pizza, lemon is the answer. It’s basically the all-round MVP of the citrus world. To help you make the most of it, here are our favourite recipes with a lemony citrus burst, from lemon chicken to lemon tart, and from lemon sorbet to lemon potatoes.
50 slow-cook casseroles for a cosy night on the couch
Get out the crockpot and slow-cook your way to comfort and deliciousness.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by ute
Daycare faces ‘action’ after worker charged with child abuse
The fallout from horrific child abuse allegations have ripped through a remote Cape York community as the regulatory authority steps in to take action.
Teen’s reign of terror ends after driving stolen car through a park full of people
A seventeen-year-old faces detention after an extraordinary 24-hour rampage involving stolen cars, violent robberies and a dramatic police pursuit through a public park on the Fraser Coast.
Do I need a visa if I’m transiting through the USA?
Drugs with bikies, Molly Meldrum KO’d and Clive’s a mate: Russell Morris gets real
Aussie rock legend Russell Morris is putting away his guitar after 60 years, sharing tales of Molly Meldrum punch-ups and Hells Angels encounters ahead of his farewell tour.
22 national parks every Aussie needs to visit
Australia has more national parks than any other country in the world. Whether you hit the trail, take flight or head out on the water, these are the best national parks in Australia to start your explorations.
65+ photos: Food and wine fun on James Street
Pictures: Creative Generation 2025
More than 2000 students hit the stage for Creative Generation 2025. Check out the photos.
Photos: Wallabies vs Lions at Suncorp
More than 50,000 fans packed Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane for the sold-out match between Australia and the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. Were you spotted?
‘Fearless’ supercar stuns with speed
Japanese fav returns to Aus as a hybrid
A Japanese favourite will return to Australia for the first time in 20 years, this time with hybrid power.
Chinese brand moves into Holden’s home
An emerging brand has taken up residency at an “iconic” facility used to develop Australia’s best cars.
$150K hack: We quit work to sail the world
Thing every Aussie gets wrong in USA
The USA has long been popular with Aussies. But there’s one huge error we all continue to make when it comes to ordering food there.
My big ‘ping pong’ show regret in Thailand
We asked our travel journalists about the holiday memories that fill them with regret whenever they recall them. This one was a doozy.
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