LNP’s pick is so-so, here are 44 names who’d be better: Labor
Premier David Crisafulli’s right-hand man leads a list of 44 candidates Labor would prefer to review electoral boundaries rather than John Sosso. SEE THE LIST
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Her dad and stepmum perished before her eyes – now she’s suing
The daughter of a man who died in the Sea World Helicopters collision with her new wife has told of her anguish in a court claim for damages.
‘Return of sanity’: Landmark ruling in parents’ gender tug-of-war
A bombshell family court ruling that awarded a father sole custody of his son after his mother supported him using puberty blockers could open the floodgates. VOTE IN OUR POLL
‘Terrible outcome’: Bombshell changes to uni arts degrees
A bombshell review of QUT’s arts courses has triggered an outcry from industry figures who fear the worst from the recommendations.
Blown out to nearly $2bn: Latest casualty as hospital report laid bare
A much-anticipated review into the state’s hospital expansion program has delivered its first bitter pill with another billion-dollar blowout.
Teen critically injured after crashing car into house
A teenager who has suffered potentially life-threatening injuries had to be cut from a wreckage after crashing into a house in the Scenic Rim region.
Panahi: The tide is turning on trans activists
There is a growing acknowledgment that this fringe movement is dangerous, particularly when it comes to impressionable kids.
Elderly motorcyclist dies in crash
An elderly man has died after a car collided with a motorcycle in the Sunshine Coast hinterland on Thursday.
Labor wages $130k war to take Peter Dutton’s marginal Qld seat
Labor has launched an expensive ground campaign in Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s marginal Queensland seat after new polling they say shows he is fighting for his political survival.
Energy Minister accused of covering up power station explosion
Energy Minister David Janetzki is under fire for keeping Queenslanders – and possibly Premier David Crisafulli – in the dark about an explosion at Callide Power Station.
The dreadful price we must ask of families grieving after tragic events
They might be difficult for grieving families, but inquiries into tragic events are needed for the broader benefit of society, writes the editor.
‘No signs’: Shock diagnosis after heart attack leaves 8yo seconds from tragedy
When Jeziah failed to surface while playing in a pool, the rush to save his life from a nearly catastrophic heart attack began. He now faces a long road to recovery after an undiagnosed condition was uncovered.
Theatre to cost staggering $122,000 per seat after $34m blowout
Brisbane’s long-delayed fifth theatre will cost more per seat than the behemoth Olympic Stadium at Victoria Park after the project cost ballooned from $150m to $184m.
Jury prepares to begin deliberations in murder trial
Closing statements have been made and the jury is being prepared to begin its deliberations in the trial of a landlord accused of murdering his tenant.
The mistake we’re all making when electing our government
Australia’s elections have become more Americanised, but not in the way you might think, writes Paul Williams. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Missing Qld man’s family takes major step in search for answers
Kellie Moody is taking matters into her own hands as she ramps up the search for her son, Jack McLennan, who has been missing for more than six months.
Police hunt organised gangs after night raids for cash, tobacco
Police have ramped up patrols after a wave of break-ins across South East Queensland, which they believe are led by organised gangs, which have left dozens of businesses shaken and ransacked.
Man suffers ‘significant’ injuries in crash on busy street
Police are investigating a crash between a vehicle and motorcycle on a Sunshine Coast street that left a man with significant leg injuries.
VOTE: Wildest election moments in cartoons
The 2025 federal election campaign has been dominated by talk of policies and deals … and then there is the lighter side of things. CAST YOUR VOTE
Poolwerx boss hands over the reins amid US expansion
The man behind a Brisbane-based global $300 million pool and spa maintenance company is handing over the reins 32 years after founding it, just as the business takes off in the US.
Toowoomba Hospital completion remains mystery as pressure mounts
Unions and local federal election candidates have heaped more pressure on David Janetzki and the LNP to fast-track the new Toowoomba Hospital, following revelations around delays to funding.
Qld cop suspended after being charged with ‘serious assault’
A Qld police officer has been suspended and faces two charges following an alleged altercation. DETAILS.
Newman’s arrogance led to his downfall. These two need to learn from it, fast
Considering the way the LNP behaved when last in office, this government’s future will rely heavily on avoiding any sense of entitlement. They’re off to a worrying start, writes the editor.
‘Pure heroin’: Inside latest case against shot drug dealer’s brother
High-profile criminal brothers have been pictured outside a Qld court – one adding to his 19-page rap sheet and the other, who recently survived a gunshot wound to the head, showing up for moral support.
Insurance payout shock: Qld crash victims missing out on thousands
Shocking footage of the moment a car slams into a pole has been released, as new data shows some Queenslanders who have been injured in car crashes are being ripped off by insurers – in one case being offered just $5000 instead of $100,000.
Work ‘to restart within weeks’ on stalled $50m Brisbane Hilton
Work on a stalled $50m Hilton hotel in central Brisbane – which has sat idle and not progressed past the three-level carpark – is ‘weeks away’ from restarting, according to its developer.
Breaking the supermarket duopoly: Inside Aldi’s rapid rise
When a largely unknown, no-frills German supermarket chain launched in Australia more than 20 years ago, no one predicted its meteoric rise would rival giants Woolworths and Coles. But Aldi is reshaping the way we shop.
Eleven cars hit in dramatic truck crash
Eleven cars have been damaged – some severely – after a truck that was involved in an accident on a street north of Brisbane ended up ploughing into parked vehicles on a property nearby.
Residents demand review, as $100m affordable housing project starts
Construction begins next week on a $100-million south East Queensland affordable housing project, despite opposition from locals and claims the ministerial approval was rushed through.
Twist blows open teen tobacco shop money laundering case
A court ruling has blown open an Adelaide tobacco shop case, despite strong objections from prosecutors.
Trump’s tariff flip gives little reason for Aussies to be relieved
In Australia, there’s little reason to breathe a sigh of relief over the latest volley in Trump tariff tennis, says Vanessa Marsh in the US.
US or China? We must choose our friends carefully in the new Cold War
The latest turn in the US-China trade war has thrown an unexpected spanner in the Australian election.
‘Get them out’: How owner found out 500 partying teens were trashing his home
The owner of Brisbane house destroyed by 500 teenagers believes the culprit booked the property under a family member’s name, as he recounted the evening which has left his beloved home in ruin.
Police chasing links after spate of break-and-enters
Police are investigating whether multiple break-and-enters at businesses on Brisbane’s southside are linked, after an employee was allegedly assaulted in a raid on a Brisbane southside tobacconist.
Watch: Homeless tents demolished in Moreton Bay park
Homeless tents in a Moreton Bay park have been torn down on Wednesday afternoon as council marked camping on public land illegal. SEE THE VIDEO
Deaths, injuries overshadow lead-up to $86m greyhound track opening
Despite promises of safety, two dogs have died, with others injured, in trials before Queensland’s new state-of-the-art greyhound track officially opens, prompting fresh calls for tougher controls.
Boy fighting for life after Brisbane backyard fire
An 11-year-old boy is in hospital with significant burns to his face and upper body following an incident involving fire in a backyard on Brisbane’s southside overnight.
WATCH: Crime scene declared following fire in business
A crime scene has been declared following a fire in a Sunshine Coast block of shops.
Grandmother named as one of two victims of horror crash with truck
The family of a grandmother who was killed in a horrific crash north of Brisbane that left another woman dead and a one-year-old fighting for life have shared a touching tribute.
Youth crime crisis: Qld has nation’s highest kid crim rates
Thousands more youth offenders are being sentenced in Queensland courts than in any other state, underlining the challenge facing Premier David Crisafulli. SEE THE NUMBERS
Watch: ‘Glass jaw’ Jim whips up fear on secret Liberal cuts
Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor have gone head-to-head in the Sky News Treasurers’ Debate – and faced some very personal questions from the moderator. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS
Bombshell email reveals reason for $5bn CopperString cost blowout
Treasurer David Janetzki’s claim Queenslanders will be saddled with Labor’s $5bn CopperString blowout has been slapped down by the government-owned-corporation delivering the project.
Sosso controversy ‘a tactic’ to divert from Labor leadership tension
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has claimed Labor is using the controversy over Director General John Sosso’s appointment to divert attention from its own leadership tensions.
$837m wipe-out: Rich listers’ fortunes take hit in market plunge
Australia’s richest people have seen up to $837 million wiped from their fortunes during the stock market meltdown. But while some are still licking their wounds, others have clawed back the losses.
Clinging to coal could cost taxpayers millions more in power bills
The state government has promised to axe Labor’s renewables targets and extend the life of ageing coal-fired power stations, which critics argue could eventually increase electricity costs.
Accused getaway driver’s ‘wild’ claim in bikie execution case
The accused getaway driver in the “military” style execution of bikie Shane Bowden has denied affiliation with the Mongols despite the prosecution’s claims.
Faulty radio, new choppers, pilot’s cap: Factors in deadly Sea World Helicopters crash
Faulty radio equipment, flawed safety systems and a raft of other issues contributed to the tragic Sea World Helicopters disaster which left four people dead, a safety investigation has found.
Maiden: Trump echo-chamber just exploded in Dutton’s face
You could almost see the colour drain from Peter Dutton’s face as he realised how badly the Coalition had misread Australia’s mood, writes Samantha Maiden.
‘Pay per limb’: Man’s alleged threat to partner before death
A man accused of having his girlfriend mow down his ex-partner with a four-wheel-drive told others he wanted her maimed, a court has heard.
Man in hospital after violent Brisbane home invasion
A 27-year-old man has been injured during a violent home invasion in Brisbane’s west, with the offenders still on the run.
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