Horror sight at popular South Bank attraction
A beachgoer is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a horror incident at South Bank on Monday afternoon.
Nine-vote margin: The first MP to fall when Labor’s dam wall bursts
Twin issues could hurt Labor’s chances in the battle for Queensland’s most marginal electorate.
Threat of more large hail, 90km/h winds as storm warning escalates
South East Queensland faces an increased threat of severe thunderstorms that could bring damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding.
Hen’s party fireworks threaten Tammy Hembrow wedding
Tammy Hembrow celebrated her hen’s party in style, but behind the glamour tensions threaten her upcoming wedding to Matt Zukowski.
‘No alibi’: Bombshell in William Tyrrell case
A new investigation has raised questions about why a man who had a “shrine” to the missing boy was never called to give evidence.
Lions team bus delivers Ian Healy painful Gabba reality check
With the 2032 Brisbane Olympics approaching rapidly, Australian cricket great Ian Healy was left with a wry smile as the Brisbane Lions rolled into the AFL grand final at the MCG.
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‘See all the trucks?’ Minister spruiks health billions from dust bowl
Health Minister Shannon Fentiman has spruiked billions in spending on hospitals, despite one still being an excavation site.
LNP ramps up the rhetoric as health prescription pushes $600m
Ambulance ramping will be below 30 per cent by the end of the LNP’s first term in office and the elective surgery waiting list will stop growing after the first year, Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has vowed.
Crisafulli to unlock 10,000 homes, Miles spruiks $3bn plan
David Crisafulli has vowed to make changes that could unlock 10,000 new homes if elected, in response to the state’s homelessness rates.
Voting closed: Leaders to be grilled on Olympic stadiums
Steven Miles and David Crisafulli are being put under the pump by Courier Mail subscribers this election. Help decide which question they will be grilled over.
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School likely to face wrecking ball regardless of election result
East Brisbane State School could be on the chopping block no matter who wins government amid expected work on the Gabba.
‘Perfect send-off’: Couple’s ultimate wedding day mic drop
A beautiful Sunshine Coast wedding took on an extra dimension during the reception when the groom dropped an absolute bombshell in his speech.
Fire site a crime scene as police probe ‘unexplained’ moments
Homicide detectives are investigating the “unexplained” minutes before a ferocious house fire that claimed the lives of an eight-year-old girl and her babysitter.
‘You f***ed my life’: World champ reveals childhood horror
In an exclusive interview, Queensland world champion boxer Michael Katsidis has detailed harrowing details of abuse from his childhood.
Oasis announce Australian shows
The band will headline a stadium show in Melbourne, on October 31, then Sydney on November 7.
Magical Brisbane bar where cocktails are served juggled, not stirred
From the streets of Tokyo to a pop-up bar in South Bank comes a quirky combo of magic and mixology, served juggled, not stirred, by the best “flair bartender” in the world.
Olympic mess: Cases for and against every Brisbane 2032 stadium
It’s been labelled an Olympic bungle of gold medal proportions – but what are the cases for and against each stadium proposal? HOW YOU VOTED
Editor’s view: Will Crisafulli live to regret blurted-out promises?
Having already staked his election as premier on crime figures, David Crisafulli added another two pledges, writes the editor.
‘F*** tha police’: Labor candidate’s posts come back to haunt her
Labor’s candidate in a marginal seat has been forced to apologise after her old social media posts criticising police emerged.
Claims UQ green group’s funds being channelled for anti-war protests
A University of Queensland environmental group funded by student fees has been infiltrated by war protesters and its budget used to fund pro-Palestinian protests, some students claim.
Wife relives last phone call moments before Bruce Hwy tragedy
The wife of a beloved 57-year-old former air force serviceman has made a plea for calm on the state’s roads, reliving the final moments before her husband’s tragic death.
A homburg is a style of what fashion accessory?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
Qld teachers in limbo as investigations drag out more than a year
A staggering 50 teachers under investigation have been left waiting more than a year for matters to be resolved, while a whopping 207 teachers across the state have been assessed as suitable for investigation.
Toddler, baby among five in house fire horror
Five people – including a toddler, a baby, and a badly burnt man – have been rushed to hospital after a two storey town house was fully engulfed in a horror house fire on the Sunshine Coast overnight. PHOTOS
Simple phone change will protect domestic violence victims
Australians fleeing domestic violence will no longer have to contact their perpetrator to separate joint phone or internet accounts under sweeping reforms to protect women trying to restart their lives away from harm.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Top overall deals
Amazon’s Big Deal Days has started offering great savings across a range of products, including Apple, Dyson and ECOVACS. See the top deals up for grabs.
TPG aims rapid fire broadside at NBN
TPG Telecom is targeting apartment owners with its cheap and fast broadband offering – some 10 times faster than the NBN – that is achieved by ‘hot-rodding up’ old copper wire.
The household bill that’s worrying us the most
Official inflation is weakening, but consumers are not noticing relief in one key expense as they adjust their spending patterns.
Record number of new Aussie millionaires
More Aussies than ever have become millionaires over the past 12 months. Here’s how.
Taverners 3-2-1 top guns highlighted as Valley open their account
Taverners Queensland Under-17s: Who were the 3-2-1 best performers from round 5? The best of the best are revealed here after a drought-breaking win.
Lot sizes almost slashed in half as state hikes council’s housing target
The state has ordered a bayside council to increase its housing supply by 30 per cent to accommodate an extra 45,192 residents by 2046 and has slashed the minimum lot size to help with the move.
AIC Track and Field championships full picture gallery
PICTURE GALLERY: Here are over 80 images from the AIC Track and Field Championships held at QSAC last Thursday.
High school swap history with Brisbane-Jakarta exchange
Hundreds of high school students will be able to get a taste of life in Indonesia under Australia’s first Islamic student swap program, with the deal to kick off in January.
Regional
‘Hearts ripped out’: Young gardener killed in freak crash before wedding
A Qld family has shared their heartbreak after a young man was killed in a freak crash while working on a roadside – just seven months before he was set to marry his soulmate. TRIBUTE, NEW PHOTOS
‘Another unnecessary tragedy’: Woman killed in horror head-on crash
Tributes are flowing for the 48-year-old woman, driving a Tesla, who died in a horror head-on collision on the Sunshine Coast – with locals saying it was “so sad” and “another unnecessary tragedy”. LATEST
Man dies in boating tragedy on popular Qld waterway
A man has died after the boat he was skippering with a passenger on board overturned in a popular Queensland waterway.
LNP member demands former chairman’s party donation be returned
An LNP whistleblower has called out his own party’s decision to accept a “non-political” donation from a key Far North powerbroker now facing serious charges, including allegedly assaulting a woman.
Global interest as rare private island hits the market
A private family of Melbourne financiers have listed a rare freehold Queensland island with private beach and uninhabitable beach shack for $15m.
Queen’s Wharf search leads to new charges for attempted murder accused
A man already facing an attempted murder charge for allegedly being a getaway driver in a Logan gang shooting last year, has pleaded guilty to fresh charges after being stopped by police at the Star Grand hotel in Brisbane.
Daylight saving in Qld: Our tortured, never-ending riddle
It’s the broken-clock debate ticking for more than 100 years in Queensland: What should we do about daylight saving?
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Shark Quiz: Test yourself now
Try your hand at the Chase Australia’s Brydon Coverdale daily quiz challenge.
King Charles to ‘pause’ cancer treatment during Australia tour
King Charles will suspend his cancer treatment during his Australia visit as the monarch prepares for the “most important” 11-day trip.
Last-ditch effort to save Aussie airline
With time running out for the failed regional carrier to secure a new buyer, the Albanese government has been called on to buy in and rescue the company.
Aussie-born high-flyer jailed for bashing wife
Former Melbourne private schoolboy Damien Carew has learned his fate over charges for repeated domestic violence against his Russian wife.
New strikes in Beirut as Israel warned not to attack airport
Deadly strikes have hit Beirut’s southern suburbs as the US urgently warned Israel not to bomb Lebanon’s airport . Follow live updates.
The powerful message behind Rio CEO’s big lithium bet
With all the focus on copper, the global miner is pivoting towards a metal which few of its rivals are taking seriously. This is why.
ASX 200 flat ahead of RBA minutes; Woodside up
The RBA’s September meeting minutes, deputy governor’s remarks at a Sydney event awaited amid uncertainty about the US Fed’s rate cuts plan. China’s top economic planner due to discuss fiscal policy changes. Arcadium lifts in US trading. Oil above $US81.
Officeworks-backed circular economy pioneer in liquidation
A circular economy pioneer that started out as the World’s Biggest Garage Sale charity and is part-owned by Officeworks has gone into liquidation.
New plans for world’s greenest building here in Oz
Plans for an urban jungle tipped to become the world’s greenest residential building have been revived in one Aussie city.
“If only”: My sister’s old gov housing home sold for millions
My big sis had to the pass on the opportunity to buy the government housing place she was a tenant in. Now it has sold for millions.
‘Happiest family in the world’ pay $12.51m for rare beach penthouse
A triple storey penthouse with stunning views over Main Beach has sold for a cracking $12.51m to a thrilled family after going to auction for first time in 34 years.
Inside TikTok star’s $2k-a-week ‘marble mansion’
A top Aussie TikToker’s online success has landed her a jaw-dropping marble-look mansion once dubbed the nation’s hottest home.
Diddy’s A-list friends ‘paying off’ victims
A lawyer representing more than 100 alleged Diddy victims has claimed the mogul’s celebrity friends are privately settling to avoid being named.
Emma Wiggle’s ’insane’ new TV gig
Former Wiggle and children’s entertainer Emma Watkins is used to playing for the under-threes crowd, but her new TV gig is very different indeed.
Uproar over Joker 2’s most horrific scene
Joker 2 has opened to near-universal disdain from audiences and critics — but one scene in particular has sparked a furious reaction online. WARNING: Spoilers
Oasis’ Aussie tour dates finally confirmed
The global Oasis ticket frenzy is about to hit our shores, with the hugely popular band confirming details of their Aussie tour leg.
Kangaroos selection shocks: NRL legends’ Test careers appear over
Mal Meninga has dropped a major selection bombshell by overlooking both James Tedesco and Kalyn Ponga for Kangaroos selection, with the list of surprise omissions and debutants not ending there. See the full squad.
Parramatta legend: ‘24 Panthers don’t have a hope against ‘83 Eels
Kiwis call up Penrith young guns as injury crisis cuts deep
Channel 10 sacks Wallabies legend after 10-year partnership
‘Bewildering’: Decision to omit Kernick from Jillaroos slammed
Trade live: Blues urged to put top pick on line for Houston
Carlton has been urged to put its first pick in this year’s draft on the table for Dan Houston as its arch rival edges ahead in the race to land the All-Australian defender. FOLLOW DAY 2 LIVE
Iconic cricket name in bizarre global legal fight
Nearly 50 years since the Kerry Packer-led cricket revolution, World Series Cricket is making international headlines once again – this time with a bizarre legal battle stemming from the USA.
What Maguire, Broncos can learn from grand final masterclass
Michael Maguire was in the stands for Penrith’s epic grand final win. There was plenty for the new Broncos coach to ponder, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
Queensland’s top rugby rookies revealed in Qld Reds young gun team of the week
The Queensland Reds’ top pathway talent was glimpsed at the weekend when the club’s under-15s, under-16s and under-19s teams took on their NSW Waratahs and ACT Brumbies counterparts. Revealed here is a bumper team of the week along with a 50-image picture gallery of all the action.
No regrets: 10-years on from Whincup’s Bathurst nightmare
It’s been a decade since one of the greatest Bathurst 1000s of all time – and its most dramatic finish. How does Jamie Whincup remember the stunning fuel drama that cruelled his 2014 hopes?
$11m Aussie star creates NFL history
Australia’s $11 million NFL star Mitch Wishnowsky already has a booming resume as one of the best punters in the NFL – but he’s added another first in a remarkable turn of events.
Police close in on teens wanted over violent Surfers stabbing
Man dies at scene of motorcycle crash near Brisbane
A man has been found dead at the scene of a motorcycle crash northwest of Brisbane.
6.7l of oil, a $13.20 charge and BMW driver’s tribunal claim
A man who accused a BMW mechanic of overfilling the engine oil when servicing his car has lost his legal case against the dealership.
My wife and I haven’t been physical for years … help!
Why #NoTox might be the next big beauty trend
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Easier appointments, more bulk-billing: Huge turnaround in GP access
Queenslanders could find it easier to secure a doctor’s appointment, as general practice is showing signs of a revival. Find out why.
70 pics: Clowning around at Brisbane Joker premiere
In pictures: Brisbane Lions awards night
Brisbane’s AFL premiership heroes have hit the red carpet with their WAGs for the club’s annual best and fairest awards.
Photos: Ne-Yo hits Brisbane
Three-time Grammy-winning R&B hitmaker Ne-Yo played at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Wednesday. Check out the pics.
‘Scary’: Creeps trap woman in driverless taxi
20-year-old totals his new $300k McLaren
A young American streamer has been booted off the Kick platform after he smashed his $300,000 McLaren on a wet road.
Boy ‘drives stolen car through playground’
Stunning footage shows the moment a 10-year-old boy allegedly drove around a busy playground in a stolen vehicle.
Hilarious maps that sum up Europe
Unsettling reason for airport‘s runway graves
There is a bizarre reason this busy airport in the USA has a couple buried side by side in its tarmac.
Solo holiday is ‘like porn’ for toddler mums
Performer Christie Whelan Browne has had a tough few years. Her first ever solo holiday was just the relief she needed (and she can’t recommend it highly enough to other mums).
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