16-year-old driver second to lose life in horror suburban crash
The teenage driver in the horror crash along a regional Queensland street on Sunday night has lost their life days after a 22-year-old passenger was killed.
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Qld to bake in severe 47C heatwave
Queensland is in for a summer scorcher this week with temperatures to soar to 47C as severe heatwave conditions grip the state.
Trump announces bombshell Greenland move
US President-elect Donald Trump has renewed his interest in a massive project in an effort to strength his nation’s power across the globe.
South Bank pub shuts amid bitter landlord stoush
A gastropub in Brisbane’s South Bank will soon close down after it lost a bitter legal stoush claiming “unconscionable conduct” and favouritism.
‘Little luxuries’: Top Qld Christmas gifts revealed
Queenslanders are expected to spend $14bn in the lead up to Christmas with “little luxuries” the biggest growth sector.
Labor-linked execs sacked in brutal pre-Christmas purge
More than half a dozen Labor or union-linked executives on government boards have been sacked by the state government, and it’s expected the bloodletting will resume in the New Year.
Brisbane shows the world how to Christmas with 45-metre tree
A Christmas tree more than twice the size of the iconic King George Square tree has lit up the Brisbane River. WATCH THE VIDEO
Exclusive boat club unveils second Brisbane location
An internationally renowned members-only boat club has announced the opening of its tenth Australian location, offering an exclusive and luxurious experience on the Brisbane River.
Child pulled unconscious from Surfers hotel pool
Paramedics have performed CPR on a little girl at a Gold Coast hotel after she was found unconscious on the bottom of a pool. Read what happened.
Twin teens accused of crime spree ‘not deterred’ by new Qld laws
A magistrate has verbally lashed twin brothers accused of a terrifying crime spree after looking into their long criminal histories in the southeast.
Man drowns at Burleigh Heads in late-night incident
A man has drowned overnight at Burleigh Heads with emergency services called to the scene close to midnight. FULL STORY.
Boss responds as bizarre email adds to Brisbane parking app turmoil
The head of the company behind a Brisbane parking app has responded after a confusing new email was issued amid ongoing fears of a data breach that has left the city council “deeply frustrated and disappointed”.
Man receives ‘significant’ burns in fire at hinterland property
A man has been rushed to hospital after he was seriously injured in a fire west of the Gold Coast. Read the latest
Forget influencers, Gen Z want to be nurses, teachers and doctors
Struggling industries could be seeing a boost very soon as Queensland school leavers take up degrees in droves.
Woman allegedly robbed at gunpoint in Southport
Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery on the Gold Coast in which a woman was reportedly threatened with a gun. Read what happened.
‘One of the greats’: AFL star in coma after pre-Christmas tragedy
Brisbane Lions premiership player Aaron Shattock is in an induced coma after being crushed by an excavator when it rolled on top of him at a Gold Coast home on Sunday. READ THE LATEST
Public backlash mounts over council’s controversial homeless dog ban
A petition to reverse a “deeply concerning” and controversial ban on homeless people keeping pets or sleeping in vans has gained more than 13,000 signatures. HAVE YOUR SAY
Victim’s family speaks after alleged stabbing in Brisbane’s west
A man who was allegedly stabbed at a home west of Brisbane has been described as an ‘amazing person’ after a bizarre moment in court involving his alleged attacker.
What’s open during Christmas, Boxing Day and New Years?
The Christmas holidays are all about giving, spending time with those who matter, and wondering what is open. WHAT’S OPEN
Wanted: 75k workers for Qld’s $50bn infrastructure pipeline
Queensland has only half the construction workers it needs for a growing infrastructure pipeline, with shortfall increasing in the lead-up to 2032.
$23bn farce: Hospital construction costs to nearly triple, stretch past 2028
A review has been commissioned to salvage the state’s troubled hospital build program, which is years over time and billions over budget.
Little-known critical mineral set to generate 1200 jobs for Qld
The state government has fast-tracked an Australian-first mining proposal that could create up to 1200 jobs in northwest Queensland.
Urgent call for action as damning Qld prison figure hits 20-year high
The state’s human rights commissioner has called for urgent action as a shocking new report blows open the state of our jails.
What’s open on Christmas and Boxing Day
With the festive season fast approaching, it’s good to know exactly when you can pop to the shops at the last minute and when you can’t.
My life was flipped on its head from surgery gone wrong
A Brisbane mother-of-three, who lost bowel function after her spinal cord was damaged in surgery, has had the funding to her only way of going to the toilet cut off by NDIS.
‘I’ll break your f***ing legs’: New allegations in $1b cocaine bust case
One of the group of a dozen men charged with conspiring to smuggle $1b of cocaine into Queensland via boats is alleged to have made threats regarding the accused skipper, a court has heard.
Top chefs reveal their favourite Christmas recipes
We’ve taken the hassle out of endless Christmas recipe searching with this curated list of fresh recipes from some of the nation’s top chefs.
Highway reopened but motorists warned to expect delays
Drone footage shows the extensive flooding across the Goorganga Plains and one lane of the Bruce Highway is opened. LATEST
‘Significant injuries’: Shotgun shell found in shooting on Gold Coast
More details have emerged about injuries to a man who has had surgery on the Gold Coast after being fired at with a shotgun and left bleeding on a driveway. READ THE LATEST
Homicide horror: Manhunt after woman shot dead in street
Police are searching for two men who allegedly chased and fatally shot a young woman on a suburban street north, as her sister tells of the family’s grief for the “beautiful” woman.
Demands to fix Bruce Hwy escalate after latest flood nightmare
A fresh push has been mounted for upgrades to keep the Bruce Highway high and dry, after it once again failed to help keep Queensland moving amid heavy rain along the east coast.
‘A car is like a weapon’: Heartache after crash kills unborn baby
She lost her unborn daughter in a car crash at a notorious accident blackspot. Now, Haylee Loccisano is calling for changes to prevent further heartbreak.
Two-thirds of Australian adults support social media ban, according to new poll
Two-thirds of Aussie adults support the Albanese Government’s social media ban for kids under 16, but a new poll has laid bare how many are concerned kids will find a way around it.
Former public servant’s bombshell claim about ‘blocked’ Palaszczuk probe
A former senior government worker claims he was blocked from investigating Annastacia Palaszczuk and senior ministers, and that some of the people who protected them are still public servants.
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