In an emotionally-charged interview, Broncos superstar Payne Haas provides a telling update on his father’s fight to avoid the death penalty after being arrested on alleged drug trafficking charges in the Philippines.
Peter Dutton’s election fighting fund was boosted by more than $320,000 after a $25,000-a-head fundraiser at the home of a billionaire Brisbane businessman. SEE WHO ATTENDED
Whatever you think of America’s 47th president, his determination to make change, from day one, offers a new political leadership landscape, writes Madonna King. VOTE IN OUR POLL
A Brisbane woman has recalled the way her husband took control of his death through voluntary assisted dying that allowed him to “peacefully” slip away in his own bed surrounded by family. WATCH THE VIDEO
A new poll, which is an Australian first, has revealed how Peter Dutton is gaining ground but still has a fight on his hands to beat Anthony Albanese. See the results, video and have your say.
Who recorded American Pie? What is the chemical symbol for tin? Mal Meninga’s Brisbane club? Put your knowledge of trivia to the test with The Sunday Quiz.
John Martin OAM is 90 and has nowhere to go after his aged care home shuts. He’s one of thousands who are in limbo as waitlists of elderly people needing care explode. See the video.
Kyle Sandilands recently shocked listeners after revealing he is suffering from brain and aortic aneurysms and will need to undergo urgent surgery. So, what does it mean for the radio host?
After ticking off an overseas holiday and a friends’ wedding, we were ready to become parents. But when I found out I was pregant I was a little dumbstruck. This is why.
One of Australia’s leading nutritionists has shared how to make healthier meals that keep weight off, and will help you save money in the long run.
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You may not know his name, but Selwyn Button’s journey from a childhood playing footy in Cherbourg to the halls of Harvard University is fascinating and inspires his next role helping Indigenous Australians. THIS IS HIGH STEAKS
It was one of the most watched NRL season-openers in recent memory. But the NRL’s free-to-air broadcaster has decided to not call the highly-anticipated games from Las Vegas.
He may prefer to stay out of the limelight these days but singer Bernard Fanning is happy to come out swinging when it’s for a good cause.
From inner city Brisbane cafes, to the beach vibes of the Gold and Sunshine coasts, we’ve found five of the most mouth watering places to get your Sunday morning acai bowl fix.
A drop in the number of break-ins and car thefts reported over the Christmas-New Year period is the result of harsh new adult crime, adult time laws, the state government claims
Adrián Simancas was paddling alongside his father when a humpback whale swallowed him. Here, he reveals what he was thinking while stuck inside its mouth. Watch the video.
Cost of living. Housing. Healthcare. Surging anti-Semitism. Australia requires strong leadership – not a government beholden to Greens or Teal independents.
Peter Dutton has declared that he has “no doubt the LNP will win” the upcoming federal election despite claiming underdog status. Have your say on who will win. VOTE IN OUR POLL
A blade of grass has denied the Indigenous All Stars their third win in a row as the Maori side held on for a memorable win in a match that roared to life in the final few minutes.
Close to one million Queensland households are living in mortgage or rental stress ahead of this week’s rates meeting. Here are the suburbs struggling the most.
Brisbane recorded 75 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Three men have been charged after allegedly stealing firearms and a military-style bayonet from a home in Brisbane’s north.
Meninga Cup, Connell and Harvey Norman U17 and 19 rugby league round one coverage: How your club went in the junior representative clashes.
Queensland’s most gifted students are being held back by a lack of selective schools, particularly for regional students, education experts say.
Cody Simpson has addressed rumours about his relationship with Olympic gold-medallist Emma McKeon. WE’VE GOT THE SCOOP
The three-day childcare guarantee – Labor’s signature policy ahead of the federal election – will replace the activity test. See details and if you qualify.
The gender pay gap is even bigger in Australia’s gig economy than it is for traditional workers. Find out how women with side hustles can boost their earnings.
Want to set up your child’s future? Here’s the top thing they should study – and the best schools in the nation for teaching it.
Apple has finally released its streaming platform on rival Android devices, and is offering users a seven-day free trial amid pressure to open up its tightly-controlled systems.
A motorcyclist in his 20s was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a serious crash in Brisbane on Saturday night.
St Laurence’s bowling linchpin Jacob Bingham turned into a match winning all-rounder as his side broke through for a rousing, while Ashgrove had a five wicket hero. Story here.
A disabled woman has received more than $13,000 and an official apology from Brisbane City Council after a tribunal found she was indirectly discriminated against.
A bumper round 1 looms in the Harvey Norman under-17s girls rugby league competition. Who will be the players to watch from your club? The niece of Broncos great Steve Renouf, a young star from the Gold Coast and the daughter of former Raiders enforcer Tom Learoyd-Lahrs are among those set to make an impact.
A woman is critical and two children are among four others hurt after a crash on the Sunshine Coast.
The troubled young son of a popular Qld pastor and jail counsellor, has been caught with meth, stealing and fleeing from cops as his years-long record is revealed.
The deputy premier has made another claim about Sunshine Coast rail plans following a billion-dollar development proposal that could deliver a 7000-seat arena, hotel and athletes village into the Maroochydore CBD.
The staggeringly simple way a 28-year-old Qld man managed to fleece hundreds of thousands from a major bank can be revealed.
Five years after the tragedy that horrified the nation and crushed a close-knit Queensland family, Lloyd and Sue Clarke are ready to begin their next chapter. But it’s a move that’s not without deep sadness.
A Queensland TV news reporter has shared the “confronting” experience she had when she woke to find intruders armed with a tomahawk and a baseball bat on the property she shares with her State of Origin star husband.
Children under the care of the state are walking out of residential care in favour of living on the streets as the department struggles to cope with a record surge in placements.
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Voters think Anthony Albanese has been away with the fairies. But he’s still in with a chance, and Peter Dutton still has more work to do to close the gap at the polls, argues James Campbell.
New changes to eligibility have been blasted as “ridiculous” as sport club owners and community groups are left in the dark over what they can receive federal funding for.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the creation of an “armed forces of Europe”, as he reacted to Donald Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin and rejected a new US deal for security.
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has given an impassioned address to future Australian leaders at his alma mater Oxford University, urging them to avoid one key thing.
There has been a big change in the top three overseas destinations for Australians during a record year for travel.
Apple chief executive Tim Cook will unveil a new product next week, sending the tech giant’s stock as much as 2 per cent higher.
Former Star Entertainment chief executive Matt Bekier failed to inform his board that the casino operator had cancelled the use of China Union Pay cards in 2020, a court has been told.
A heartbreaking relationship breakdown saw this young mum forced to give up home ownership and re-enter the rental market on a single income. Here’s how she survived.
Tenants have been warned to brace for big rent hikes in red zones across the state with higher rental turnover and a lack of homes available to rent. SEARCH EVERY SUBURB
Securing a rental home was the biggest challenge of making the move from overseas for this couple.
The Gold Coast auction market hit another high mark with the sale of a Hollywood Hills-style mega mansion on a Main River triple block.
The controversial rapper has bizarrely addressed claims that he arranged for his sex tape to be buried more than a decade ago.
Actress Maya Hawke lifted the lid on a big Hollywood secret in a candid new interview, revealing it will be a “lifelong question” for her.
This visiting music star is performing to thousands in arenas around the country – but scaled down for a tiny gig in a Sydney bar.
Sex-fuelled scenes aired in prime-time on Channel 9 this week, leaving viewers — and stars — stunned. Now, those involved tell James Weir of their shock.
Billy Walters concedes his status as Brisbane’s top hooker will most likely have a short shelf life in 2025, revealing the club’s positional plans for prized recruit Ben Hunt.
Alex Volkanovski is already taking drastic measures ahead of his long-awaited UFC comeback, but uncertainty over who his opponent might be has led to a direct appeal to UFC Boss Dana White.
A fringe Australian spinner is fighting for his career while Virat Kohli escaped with a slap on the wrist for shoulder charging a rival player. The difference in treatment, as BEN HORNE writes, highlights the ICC’s hypocrisy.
Warriors star halfback Luke Metcalf has produced another impressive performance and may have emerged as a SuperCoach must have. See all the scores from Week 2 of the Pre-Season Challenge.
Queensland sprinter Gout Gout is making headlines again, this time in a 400m time trial. See the details here.
All eyes were on English import Lewis Dodd in his first game for the Rabbitohs, but the halfback failed to deliver against Manly, after a medical emergency delayed play by more than 90-minutes.
The women’s All Stars clash has gone down to the wire with a controversial Bunker call helping the Indigenous side win a thriller.
Forget shuffling menus and delivery wait times, these quick and easy fried rice recipes are the sure-fire answer to what’s for dinner tonight.
Nothing says good morning like a classic, buttered slice of banana bread, and you can make your favourite loaves, muffins and cakes from home.
Security vision has captured the moment two people are arrested in a backyard of a Brisbane suburb that continues to face a wave of break-ins and trespass incidents despite a major police presence. SEE THE VIDEO
Police have established a crime scene after a body was found in a burnt-out car on a country road.
As Queensland starts to clean up following days of flooding, we have been there to cover the drama. SEE THE GALLERY
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.
A failed merger between two of Japan’s iconic car brands will allow each company to pursue their own identity.
Months after two of the largest car makers announced they were joining forces, an “unacceptable” disagreement has seen the deal called off.
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.
A contentious change to a world-famous Bali beach has Aussie tourists up in arms. But some say it’s all our own fault so we have no right to complain…
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