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‘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.
Oasis announce Australian shows
The band will headline a stadium show in Melbourne, on October 31, then Sydney on November 7.
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.
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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.
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News Shorts
Madonna reveals heartbreak after brother’s death
Labor MP caught up in ‘Hitler’ t-shirt scandal
Crisafulli answers reader’s question on healthcare
Australian TV host Fiona MacDonald has died
Matty Johns’ NRL Grand Final preview
Huge explosions rock Beirut near international airport
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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.
‘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.
Wife relives last phonecall 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.
Kanye, Bianca ‘headed for divorce’
Rumours are swirling that the marriage of controversial rapper Kanye West and his Australian wife Bianca Censori is over after just two years.
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.
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.
‘Already out of ideas’: War of words over health plan
The LNP’s promise to finally fix Queensland’s health system has sparked a war of words. HAVE YOUR SAY
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.
New strikes in Beirut as Israel PM presses on with ‘sacred mission’
Two new strikes have hit Beirut’s southern suburbs, as Benjamin Netanyahu marked the October 7 anniversary by vowing to continue to fight. Follow live updates.
‘You’ll be asked to leave’: Florida braces for life-threatening storm
Florida scrambles to evacuate and prepare for its biggest storm in a decade, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene killed at least 230 people. Follow updates.
Life-threatening injuries in motorbike and truck crash
A man has been rushed to hospital in a life-threatening condition after a motorbike crashed into a truck on the Gold Coast.
‘Scariest year’ now ‘the norm’: Jewish community’s reality since Oct 7
Members of the Queensland Jewish community have gathered in an emotional commemoration to mark one year since the October 7 attacks.
Bleijie’s stand-in standee: And the winner is…
A cardboard cutout of the man most likely to become Queensland’s next deputy premier will be all smiles during a Courier-Mail “debate”.
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.
Early Prime Day deals: Get up to 40% off Apple, Dyson
There are stacks of great savings across a range of popular brands including Apple and Dyson in the early Amazon Prime Day sales. See top early deals up for grabs.
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
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.
Woman killed in Sunshine Coast head-on collision
A 48-year-old Sunshine Coast woman driving a Tesla has died after a head-on collision with a Toyota HiLux on the Sunshine Coast. LATEST
Candidate’s shock as ‘back pain from doorknocking’ turns out to be cancer
Just one day after revealing her cancer diagnosis, LNP candidate for Mundingburra Janelle Poole was back on the campaign trail, speaking candidly about her health and what’s driving her to keep going. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Teen assault victim forced to wait two days for forensic exam
A North Queensland woman, drugged and raped at age 19 by a stranger, was forced to wait more than two days for a forensic exam, calling it the “most traumatic part of the incident.”
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.
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.
ASX may be choppy after US falls, oil surge; Arcadium soars
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.
Aussie inmate on Diddy in jail: ‘His wealth won’t help him’
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs isn’t getting ‘special treatment’ in jail, a former inmate and TV star claims, as the rap mogul awaits trial on allegations of sex trafficking and abuse.
‘20 years to life’: Bali’s harsh new tourism crackdown
New laws have come into effect in Indonesia that could see tourists behaving badly hit with severe prison sentences.
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.
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.
Business coalition to push value in preserving nature
More than 20 Australian businesses have co-founded Nature Positive Matters, aiming to measure their impact and dependence on nature as well as provide guidance to other stakeholders.
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.
‘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.
Hemsworths dragged into Aus neighbour’s sale
If you want to be neighbours with the Hemsworth clan, Aussie vendors say it comes with an unexpected twist. Here’s why.
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.
‘On the rocks’: Bianca flees home to Oz
Bianca Censori has reportedly fled to her home city of Melbourne as reports emerge the Aussie is headed for divorce with rapper Kanye West.
New tragedy for Whitney Houston’s family
The Houston family is now mourning another great loss following the tragic deaths of Whitney Houston and her daughter Bobbi-Kristina.
Star addresses persistent love life rumour
Music “It” girl Sabrina Carpenter appeared to shut down a huge personal rumour that’s been circulating for months in a new interview.
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
Channel 10 sacks Wallabies legend after 10-year partnership
‘Bewildering’: Decision to omit Kernick from Jillaroos slammed
Trade period live: Port priority revealed as Houston race heats up
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 fuel 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.
Matildas’ stunning sellout streak hits hurdle after Olympic shocker
The last time the Matildas played a friendly on home soil, the last tickets were snapped up only an hour after going on sale. But Football Australia isn’t ready for the streak to end just yet.
6.7l of oil, a $13.20 charge and BMW driver’s tribunal claim
Second body found, as ‘unexplained’ moments before fatal fire probed
The body of a babysitter has been found in what’s left of a townhouse following a horror fire that also killed an eight-year-old girl.
Cocaine, steroids, cash seized: Weightlifter charged with drug dealing
A weightlifter and carpenter has been accused of drug trafficking with police allegedly catching him with cocaine and a cutting agent.
Easier appointments, more bulk-billing: Huge turnaround in GP access
What to do when your sex styles don’t match up
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What’s hot and new in the UK and Ireland in 2025
If the UK and Ireland are on your agenda next year, you’ll want to add these highlights to your notes.
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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