Trip of lifetime ends in tragedy for beloved TV star Kay McGrath
Former veteran newsreader Kay McGrath has been left devastated after her fiance and “soulmate” died suddenly while the two were on a trip together in India.
Superstar tipped to bring world tour to Brisbane
Music fans, it’s time to get excited with strong rumours two superstar acts have Brisbane in their sights for a late 2025 world tour location. WE’VE GOT THE SCOOP
What happened when DNA laid my family secret bare
Secrets have the power to undo families but, in an era when DNA tests are exploding the very fabric of identity, Angela Mollard witnessed an extraordinary tale of tolerance and kindness.
Named: Men charged with chilling, violent rape of teen girls
Two men have been charged with drugging and violently raping two girls aged just 13 and 14 who they met at a Brisbane train station.
The Olympic stadium Palaszczuk didn’t want is back
An Olympic stadium rejected by the Palaszczuk government is back and being spruiked as a cheaper, quicker and “vastly superior” alternative to Victoria Park.
Dad reveals THAT phone call; sister’s unimaginable bravery for shark victim
A dad reveals the moment he found out his teen daughter had been taken by a shark as her sister embarks on an incredible act of bravery.
Hundreds march on parliament to fight gender hormone ban
More than 400 protesters have marched on Queensland parliament on Saturday to rally against the government’s ban on gender hormones.
Top 25: Who took the mark of the century?
There’s nothing like a high-flying grab in Australian rules. But who flew highest this century? Josh Barnes picks the greatest 25 marks of the last 25 years. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Test alive? Triple strike gives hosts hope as match takes rapid turn
Alex Carey and Steve Smith were among a triple strike for Sri Lanka which has given the home side hope of salvaging the second Test in Galle. FOLLOW LIVE
Why Aussie $300m man is ‘NFL history’s most unbelievable story’
He’s the first Australian to play in two Super Bowls – and could become the first to start in a Super Bowl victory. And that’s just the start. Because Jordan Mailata is set to become Australian sport’s $300m man.
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Monsoon unleashed: 500mm possible for flood-ravaged North Qld
Parts of North Queensland are bracing for a 500mm deluge with major flood warnings active as the long-awaited monsoon looks set to finally arrive.
Trump’s swipe after Musk depicted at his Oval Office desk
Donald Trump has taken a swipe at Time Magazine after featuring Elon Musk at the president’s desk on its latest cover.
Pat and Becky Cummins welcome new arrival
Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins, currently on paternity leave has announced the arrival of his second child with wife Becky.
‘Miss Purr’: Aussie school teacher identifies as a cat
A teacher at one of Queensland’s largest schools has been referring to themselves as a cat, asking students to call them “Miss Purr” and wearing cat ears.
‘Ice cold, eyes wide open’: Hero son’s relentless CPR saved Dad’s life
A Brisbane father has been given a second chance at life after his hero son kept his heart beating with relentless CPR until paramedics arrived after he suffered a heart attack at home.
The LNP must win back this Brisbane seat or Dutton is doomed
The LNP must win back the Brisbane battleground seat of Ryan, held by the Greens, if Peter Dutton is to claim victory, writes Des Houghton.
Why Australia will be bowled over by the real Peter Dutton
The coming election is not just between two very different parties with two very different approaches to policy but also between two very different men, writes Peta Credlin.
Penbo: Awkward new lesson on Australia’s crazy energy situation
There’s a yawning chasm between meaningful gestures and practical solutions that was laid bare again this week, writes David Penberthy.
Teen found alive after two days lost in wilderness
A teenager who went missing while hiking Mount Barney has been found after a two-day search. READ MORE
Apprentice threw stake at old woman, broke man’s spine in vile attacks
A Sunshine Coast apprentice has been sentenced for attacks that included eye gouging, leaving a Toowoomba man with a fractured spine and throwing a wooden stake at a woman.
Man fights for life after serious crash north of Brisbane
A man has been airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a serious multi-vehicle crash north of Brisbane.
Protests over the government’s ban on gender hormones
Hundreds gather to protest the government’s ban on gender hormones
‘Wall of water 50ft high’: Great Brisbane floods of 1893
In a freakish turn of weather Brisbane flooded three times in February 1893, leaving a third of the population homeless and claiming the lives of 35.
Bribie Island Surf Lifesavers pay tribute to shark attack victim Charlize Zmuda
Bribie Island Surf Lifesavers pay tribute to shark attack victim Charlize Zmuda.
Meat worker facing possible deportation after stalking woman
He refused to accept a relationship and made repeated attempts to contact the woman before breaking into her home, threatening to kill her, and posting her personal information to Facebook falsely saying she was new a prostitute in town.
Why the price of bananas is about to spike
Australians are being warned to brace for a banana price hike as a shortage looms. See why it’s happening and what to expect.
‘Snake oil’: This won’t help Aussie workers get a pay rise
A majority of Aussies have admitted to making key decisions about their career by relying on risky sources. Experts weigh up the pros and cons, and what to look out for.
‘More pain’: Aussies face higher power bills
Aussie households have been warned to brace for ongoing power bill increases over the next decade. See why and how it’ll affect you.
Arrogant Big Super opts out of decency
Thousands of Rest Super members wrongly slugged for insurance have been told they need to get in contact if they don’t want to keep paying the fees turned on by ‘accident’ months ago.
What’s going on now at the flood-wrecked Toombul site?
Construction teams are busy again at developer Mirvac’s Toombul Shopping Centre site. Here’s what they’re up to.
Maroons’ raiders flood SG Ball, Harold Matthews junior reps
Who were the Maroons’ raiders embedded deep in enemy territory playing in the SG Ball and Harold Matthews competitions? Revealed here, along with Queensland’s best female teens at Sydney clubs.
One-time NRL hopeful’s rape charge after alleged attack
A Gatton man, who was once an aspiring NRL player, will undergo a mental health assessment before being able to make a bail application next week.
Council under pressure on congestion-busting CBD tunnel as deadline looms
Council has come under fire after refusing to narrow down an opening date for a Brisbane CBD Metro tunnel critical to busting congestion and boosting services.
Regional
‘Biggest flood in three decades’: Burdekin preparing to go under
Home Hill businesses and residents are bracing for the biggest flood in more than three decades, with the Burdekin River likely to reach major levels cutting the Bruce Highway.
Watch: Veteran’s heartbreak after pitbull kills loved pet at park
A Qld family is distraught after their jack russell-pomeranian cross was killed by a pitbull which also attacked and left one of them covered in blood at a popular dog park. VIDEO, PHOTOS.
Award-winning DJ with 200k followers faces criminal charge
A Qld musician who has played to major festivals and crowds and claimed he was “partially paralysed” by the Covid vaccine, has been charged following an alleged break-in.
Stalker son abuses, threatens to kill his mum in campaign of terror
A 47-year-old man who threatened a shootout with police at Pie Creek has been jailed after repaying his parents’ kindness with a month-long campaign of vile abuse and terror.
PM slams Bruce Hwy, as military might unleashed on flood clean-up
The Prime Minister hasn’t pulled any punches in his assessment of a critical part of the Bruce Highway as he visits flood-ragaved North Queensland, vowing to provide “whatever support is necessary”.
Former reality TV star sues elite school for alleged sexual abuse
A former cast member of Australian Survivor is suing an elite Queensland private school for alleged abuse that included being locked in a sick room and dosed with sleeping tablets.
Brisbane CBD to run out of office space in lead up to 2032 Games
The property industry warns Brisbane is facing office vacancy shortages, with little earmarked to improve this in the years leading up to the Brisbane Olympics.
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Shark Quiz: Test yourself now
Try your hand at the Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale daily quiz challenge.
Fury as neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell makes $30k in donations
Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell created a fundraiser calling on ‘White Australia Supporters’ to help him become the full-time leader of an all-white’s commune, and it’s completely legal.
Trump shows he wants strong bond between US and Australia
Donald Trump has a clear strategy for how he wants the US-Australia alliance to work, as he backed in the AUKUS deal by handing over a massive $US500m down payment.
Jaw-dropping: Trump’s bold presidential moves explained
Between a trade war with America’s partners and a shock bid to take over Gaza, Tom Minear says Donald Trump’s latest wheeling and dealing has been jaw-dropping even by his standards.
Desperate search for missing Alaska plane ends in tragedy
Harrowing photos have captured the moment authorities discovered the wreckage of a plane carrying ten people, marking the latest in a string of aviation disasters in the US.
Former Shark Tank judge funds Washington trip for young politicos
Queensland tech entrepreneur Steve Baxter is funding a Washington trip for five young politicos who he says could become the next generation of conservative leaders in Australia.
Australia’s ‘best beach’ not one for the faint hearted
Tourism Australia has travelled a long way south to pick the nation’s best beach for 2025, bestowing the title on not just one but a series of them.
Virgin rules out ex-Qantas exec Jones as next CEO
Virgin Australia has sensationally moved to end speculation about the airline’s next chief executive, declaring ex-Qantas executive Paul Jones is not in the running.
Downsizers, first-home buyers and investors fight for home at auction
Nearly every registered bidder took part in the fast-paced auction war, which attracted buyers from a variety of lifestyles.
Five-acre home won for millions by surprise New Zealand buyer
The sellers for this acreage property didn’t expect the home to sell for nearly $4m, with its surprise winner bidding outside Australia.
Fifteen bidders scramble for entry-level home in 10 minute auction
Dozens of people gathered on Saturday morning to fight for a Queenslander people were desperate to grab as their first home.
What a rate cut will mean for homeowners in every suburb
How much mortgage holders in every Queensland suburb will save on their repayments after one, two, three or four interest rate cuts. INTERACTIVE
Prince William reveals ‘most painful’ experience
Prince William has opened up about dealing with childhood grief before going into “dad mode” on a kids’ TV show.
Aussie TV star reveals devastating news
An Australian TV star has revealed a “devastating” shock that happened in the middle of a trip through India.
Celebs squirm through host’s monologue
From Blake Lively, to Ariana Grande and Ralph Fiennes, no-one was safe from Chelsea Handler’s awkward Critics Choice opening monologue.
Star, 62, wows on Hollywood red carpet
The starry Hollywood awards season continues, as celebs hit the red carpet at the Critics Choice Awards. See all the best looks.
Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Walters vows not to hold back on Broncos
Kevvie Walters has vowed not to rip off fans in his return to commentary, Tom Hazelton could leave Cronulla, Ricky Stuart’s wife spills the beans on the Raiders coach and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
The dark horse contender for NRL’s buy of the year
‘I dug my heels in’: The Bronco who refused to walk away
Ultimate Super Bowl guide: Swift, Trump and the Aussie hulk
North Queensland rookie is ready to take control of Cowboys
‘F—ing stupid and white’: Drunkenness ‘won’t save’ Sam Kerr
The Australian women’s sporting star is expected to find out her fate in the London court case on Monday.
From ‘smoking cones’ to UFC 312: How Jesus saved Jimmy Crute
Jimmy Crute doesn’t like to think of where he’d be without God in his life, but ahead of his long awaited return to the Octagon, he has opened up on his religious awakening.
Supercars legend calls for the return of ‘rivalry and aggression’
James Courtney is about to embark on his final full-time season in Supercars, but the 2010 champion is not a fan of how ‘friendly’ the series has become compared to the fierce rivalries of the past.
The cheap, costly and quirky perks of NRL club memberships
An invite to join their club’s post-match inner sanctum or on-field guard of honour are up the top of many NRL fans’ bucket lists – and they are available for a price. We reveal the quirky perks up for grabs at every club.
Smith, Carey tons put Aussies on cusp of Sri Lankan sweep
Steve Smith enshrined his status as Australia’s Asian batting master as the skipper and Alex Carey drove the tourists towards the verge of a rare Test series win in the subcontinent.
Mixed Australian Open scrapped amid Cameron Smith criticism
Golf Australia has axed the contentious mixed format Australian Open in the wake of blistering criticism led by Australia’s most recent major champion, Cameron Smith.
Matt Preston’s secret to the ultimate schnitzel
10 cheap, cheerful & delicious places to eat in Phuket
As a tourist hub, Phuket isn’t a destination traditionally synonymous with foodie wonders. But among the smorgasbord of resorts and major hotels that scatter this town and its surrounds, you’ll find a mingling of eateries, restaurants and street food stars worth your while.
Say ‘cheers!’ to the weekend with these 49 cocktails
Because Champagne alone isn’t going to cut it.
From ‘The Punisher’ to Kazem Hamad: New tobacco war intel
Drunk meth abuser threatens to kill publican, slash Domino’s employee
A young man who jumped on top of the bar inside a pub and threatened to kill the 75-year-old owner, going on to threatening to cut a female pizza store employee in a night of offending had one goal in mind. But it wasn’t what his victims’ thought.
‘Extreme brutality’: Truckie sentenced to life for murder
A regional Queensland truck driver who mowed down a man with his car in broad daylight on the Toowoomba range has been sentenced for the murder of beloved Brisbane father Paul Sia.
‘Incredibly nerve-racking’: Wedding singer’s shot at Australian Idol
Dying woman granted heart-wrenching vow renewal wish
A woman diagnosed with stage four brain cancer received her dying wish surrounded by family and friends in a Brisbane park.
I went to Mallorca in summer, I wish I’d done this instead
The Spanish island is one of Europe’s hottest hot spots, but you may be better off visiting in shoulder season.
IN PHOTOS: Tragic toll of NQ floods as clean-up begins
Photos: Tears as mourners gather on Bribie Island
There were tears, hugs and a fence lined with flowers and candles as hundreds gathered at a vigil for Bribie Island shark attack victim Charlize Zmuda.
Photos: Lunar New Year in the Valley
Did you join in the festivities for Lunar New Year at Fortitude Valley? Check out our photos to see if you were spotted.
The ‘huge thing’ driving car sales
The car colours that costs more to insure
It turns out that if Aussies pick these coloured cars, it’ll cost you more in insurance – and the reason will shock you.
Honda fail forces Nissan into horror call
Nissan was willing to merge with bitter rival Honda because it avoided the one thing they hated more. Now, Nissan might have no choice.
Gross feature in UK homes that stunned me
Bizarre thing we never knew about Nth Korea
North Korea is one of the most isolated, secretive and ruthlessly ruled countries on the planet. Some of the details about life on the inside that have leaked are truly strange.
‘Aussie Maldives’ 3h from Sydney
This babe of a bay has blinding white sand, shallow emerald waters and friendly rays you can swim with. No wonder tourists are calling it the Maldives of Australia.
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