Rugby league icon Wally Lewis has opened up about his struggles with probable CTE two years after his diagnosis, revealing the impact on his daily life while vowing to regain control.
Nearly a year to the day since his shock overseas death, the widow of BlackMilk founder James Lillis has opened up about her husband and the heartbreaking final words he said to his family.
With a leg broken in 28 places and an agonising 90-minute effort to get into an ambulance, this young Brisbane father may have felt he’d endured the worst after a rooftop fall. Then he woke in the middle of surgery.
Once paired with Cam Smith, Ryan Peake was a promising amateur golfer. Then he joined a bikie gang, went to prison and won a competition on day release. This is his remarkable story.
Kip Wightman opens up on rebuilding his life after hitting rock bottom, and feeling the ratings pressure after one of Australia’s biggest radio personalities.
NRL legend Corey Parker’s home renovation has been crowned the hottest home in Australia this week. See inside.
After a battle with infertility left her two best friends feeling broken, Victorian mum Jaide made the “ultimate” offer to see their baby dreams come true. Then the unexpected happened.
If you’re short on time, then these are some exercises you can do at home to feel healthier and fitter. See what you can achieve in just 10 minutes.
For seven years this dad was desperate for a good night’s sleep due to a problem that’s becoming more common in family households. This is how he changed it.
I made a lifestyle change to help my mental health. What I didn’t anticipate was significant weight loss.
Nothing seems to last any more, certainly not our patience or our sanity, and I’ve had enough of it, writes Sharyn Ghidella.
A homeowner has used a nasty note to rip into renters for “annoying everyone in the street who actually own their homes”.
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Elon Musk wielded what he dubbed ‘the chainsaw of democracy’ on stage in a bizarre moment as the world’s richest man. See the photos, video.
Brisbane City Council bus drivers will walk off the job for a second time in two weeks next week, as pay negotiations stall, but this time commuters will feel the pain in the afternoon peak hour.
Revelations a Queensland church pulled in almost $12 million in the past year as its raised money for a multimillion-dollar new facility has sparked debate over whether churches should be taxed. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Jackie Trad could be hauled before the Queensland Parliament to explain why she “inappropriately interfered” with an independent recruitment panel, despite previously saying she had not.
A whistleblower has sensationally claimed that Queensland’s biggest hospital is so overrun that patients have been treated in the gym while exercise sessions are held.
A shell-shocked mother is demanding answers after her two-year-old daughter suffered severe burns from an overheated council-owned playground slide. Here’s the latest.
Steven Miles’ red wine escapade has become a doozy of a boozy debate. HAVE YOUR SAY
Australia is exporting the coal and gas we used to use for energy, then buying back the things China makes with our coal, writes Matt Canavan.
A tropical low that has a high chance of forming into a cyclone in coming days, with a number of different possible scenarios for its predicted path triggering a warning to Queenslanders to stay up-to-date with warnings.
The Matildas have crashed to their worst loss against fierce Asian rival Japan, failing to have a shot on target in a horror start to the SheBelieves Cup.
An Australian sports star has won the praise of Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House with the president describing him as “something very special”.
A man has been rushed to hospital after crashing into a wall at a racetrack south of Brisbane.
Move aside Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler, these two Queensland based speedsters are staking their own campaign to be named Australia’s true sporting power couple.
Kay Henderson was committed to having a final swim in the ocean on Thursday, feeling the salt and cool water on her skin, then lying in her bed today for last cuddles before closing her eyes for good. Read her incredible journey.
Israel’s military says the youngest hostages taken by Hamas, Kfir and Ariel, were among the four bodies handed over in a cruel ceremony but their mother Shiri was not among them.
Sick of paying through the roof for mobile plans at Telstra? Chief executive Vicki Brady says you can get a better deal. Here are the options.
Pensioners, renters and students will receive a big income boost next month. Here’s what you need to know.
From homewares and technology to beauty products and fashion — there are heaps of bargains up for grabs across a range of popular brands. See the week’s top deals.
The tech behemoth has released a new entry-level iPhone, which costs $400 less than the standard model. Here’s what the new features are.
The boss of North Stradbroke Island’s indigenous governing body has stepped down, as the corporation’s financial woes mount and its $16 million cultural centre remains stuck in limbo.
A council’s new CEO has been forced to issue an apology a day into her new job after photos of her at a staff farewell party caused a ‘Sh*t Show’.
Louise Rusan has been appointed Redland City’s new CEO while Mayor Jos Mitchell is on leave following a 10-day Olympic fact-finding trip.
A major war game will be held outside of Australia for the first time, in a defence agreement with a close ally allowing a key military exercise to be held in Papua New Guinea.
A 22-year-old man accused of raping a person in a well-known beachside Sunshine Coast suburb has found out his next steps in court.
A 19-year-old Central Qld man has been charged after he allegedly threatened two children with a replica firearm.
A man targeted his stepdaughter’s group of friends in “despicable” breaches of trust which included naked massages and “forced” shaving.
The former fiance of a ‘wellness warrior’ who died of cancer and inspired a character in a Netflix hit show is an award-winning Noosa real estate agent who has found love again.
A man has faced a Brisbane court charged with displaying a swastika on his bag which he claims is a Buddhist symbol and not associated to the Nazis.
A Queensland medical team revolutionising heart transplants around the world is now using its technology expand the pool of donors by repairing organs.
A Brisbane lawyer caught behind the wheel while more than three times the legal alcohol limit after a night out drinking told police that he “thought he was okay” to drive, a court has heard.
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Try your hand at the Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale daily quiz challenge.
With Treasurer Jim Chalmers adamant Labor will deliver a budget next month, Aussie experts have revealed the “dumb” policies that need to be fixed in addressing the bottom-line decline.
A series of highly publicised plane crashes have triggered concerns around whether its still safe to fly. Should you board your flight or cancel your trip? Here’s what you need to know.
Disturbing details are emerging about five bombs placed on buses in different locations in Tel Aviv, which police are treating as a “suspected terrorist attack”.
Ukraine says a Trump envoy pulled out of a joint press conference with Volodymyr Zelensky as the Ukrainian leader again came under fire from the White House.
If the Federal Government is handing out bailouts, Mt Isa has put it hands up, calling for a $2bn investment fund to revive the struggling outback Queensland city.
The Queensland government’s 50c public transport fares has sparked the fastest return of office workers to the Brisbane CBD over any other capital city.
US takeover bids fire up Domain, Nine, Mayne. Coalition matches Whyalla support promise. RBA too slow to hike rates: Bullock. GYG down on ‘soft’ US sales. QBE soars. Bendigo Bank cuts rates.
An ARIA winner-turned-filmmaker who co-stars in global star show Bluey has revealed she’s leaving the hometown she shares with the hit animated series.
Inspired by a couple’s passion for alpine beauty and riverfront serenity, ‘Bellara’ is where mountain charm embraces coastal soul. TAKE A TOUR
A three-bedroom Queenslander packed with character is the cheapest house for sale in the Townsville region, on the market for just $249,000.
Houses are selling faster in Townsville than any other Queensland region with new data revealing the NQ capital recorded an average time on market of just 15 days. See the suburbs where homes are selling quickest.
There’s a lot going on in this story. None of it involves heroics (save for the teacher who managed the situation), no matter what KIIS FM thinks, writes David Penberthy.
Kyle Sandilands has revealed doctors have banned him from sex acts in the bedroom amid his life-threatening health battle.
Singer Grimes has issued a desperate plea to her ex Elon Musk regarding one of their children, in a since-deleted tweet.
An unpublished interview with Justin Baldoni suggests Taylor Swift’s involvement in It Ends With Us was larger than previously thought.
Alarm bells are ringing for the Matildas after their embarrassing display against Japan. Is the coaching uncertainty to blame or are there deeper issues? Here’s what we learned from the 4-0 defeat.
In the black and white business of wins and losses, few NRL teams are as reliable as Melbourne and Penrith. But the tables could turn in 2025 as PAMELA WHALEY analyses every club’s odds.
The Joe Schmidt saga is set for another swerve, plus the contract call that has dashed any chance of Joey Manu making a swift return to the Roosters. That, and more, in RUGBY CONFIDENTIAL.
Whether it’s the Olympics or an off-Broadway qualifier in the Victorian town of Traralgon, Australia’s Mr Boomer, Nick Kay will be giving his all for the Green and Gold writes MICHAEL RANDALL.
Tim Tszyu will head down to his local TAB to place the first bet he’s made in a decade on a lightning quick greyhound named in his honour – Tim Zoo.
Learning the tricks of the trade from a former All Blacks strongman and NRL great is a luxury few rugby rookies can boast. Coaching gems handed down from Brad Thorn and Shane Walker will be put to good use this year when an aspiring 16-year-old attending one of Queensland’s great rugby nurseries lets rip in both codes.
Some of the biggest names in NRL media will go to head-to-head for ratings across a stacked season in 2025. See all the broadcaster’s star-studded line-ups here.
Straight from the oven to adoring fans, baked goods are hot property in the food world right now, with cult bakeries bucking industry trends to open second, and third, outposts.
Make life – and dinner – easier with these traybake recipes that throw all your ingredients together in the one pan. From classics like lasagne and moussaka to chicken, sausage and salmon creations, these are the one-pan dinners that will save your night.
A controversial $240m lease deal that the Queensland Police Service signed on an empty Stones Corner building is costing taxpayers up to $16,000 a day.
A 21-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly hit a young father on an unregistered trail bike on Tuesday, leaving him in a coma.
The best way to explore the Clare Valley is with mud on your shoes and a glass in your hand.
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The Brisbane Entertainment Centre played host to the All Elite Wrestling Grand Slam Australia event on Saturday. Check out the photos.
The Brisbane Broncos have hit the red carpet ahead of what is hoped will be a drought-breaking premiership season.
Back-to-back tests of the big wagons from Genesis provided plenty of quality time in two luxury offerings the Europeans had better watch out for
Sales of fast off-roaders are booming as petrolheads escape traffic and speed cameras in search of adventure. This one ticks all the boxes.
With pristine beaches, a tropical climate, incredible Japanese food and a currency where the Aussie dollar goes a long way, there’s a lot to like about this island paradise.
Forget Byron Bay: Aussies have fallen madly in love with a brand new town, in an unlikely part of the country.
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