Revealed: All the Qld projects in Albo’s latest $260m cash splash
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s pre-election spending spree continues in Queensland on Wednesday, as he unveils a $260m funding boost for a spate of infrastructure projects.
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The surprise side hustles earning more than teachers and nurses
Gig workers are raking in pay packets 50 per cent higher than teachers or nurses, who say their wages have fallen. Check our PAY TABLE
‘Devastating for us’: Flooding ruins Christmas light show
A Christmas light show north of Brisbane has been forced to shut down after flooding caused hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of damage.
Your next trip to the doctor may be quicker, cheaper
Your next trip to the doctor may be quicker and cheaper thanks to a big change in the industry.
Brisbane-based online florist fined $1M for posing as local retailers
Meg’s Flowers has been ordered to pay a $1 million penalty after a court found it misled consumers by falsely advertising itself as a local florist, breaching Australian Consumer Law.
Consumer watchdog names, shames SEQ tradies
Two SEQ tradies have been named and shamed by the Office of Fair Trading for deceiving consumers with unlicensed work and failing to deliver services.
Brisbane’s new bridge ‘a destination in itself’
The $288m Kangaroo Point Bridge has officially opened, and is being hailed as a pathway to the future.
Christmas miracle: Identical twins survive 125-day hospital fight
This pair of identical twin girls are finally able to join their Qld family at home to celebrate their first magical Christmas together.
Christmas blackout? Fears grow over SEQ power failure
Christmas could be under threat of another power outage after SEQ was hit hard over the weekend.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Brisbane North weather
As summer sets in what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Brisbane North weather
As summer sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Brisbane North weather
As summer sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Latest development applications in north Brisbane
Whether it’s subdivisions, renos, new homes or businesses, find out what’s changing in your neighbourhood.
Secret property markets still booming
Much of Australia has entered a property correction phase, except for these areas that just couldn’t stop growing over the past 12 months.
Every Qld suburb: What your home is now worth
Queensland home prices increased across 639 suburbs during the December quarter, while 94 suburbs recorded price drops and eight suburbs remained unchanged. Search every suburb.
$200k salary for a home: Qld workers priced out of 846 suburbs
Depressing new figures show that the average Queensland worker is now priced out of 846 suburbs across the state, and it will only get worse before it gets better. Here’s why.
Where Qld property prices are tipped to boom
Property prices in regional Queensland are set to explode in 2025, with one city set to see the nation’s biggest price jump amid forecasts it will grow by a massive 30 per cent.
In pictures: Mega gallery from Basketball QLD Club State Champs day 2
Hundreds of talented ballers from across Queensland have landed on the Gold Coast for the 2025 BQ Club State Championships. See our mega gallery from day two featuring boys and girls divisions 1 and 2:
Finals wrap of U18 BQ State Champs, top players
The 2025 Basketball Queensland Club State Championship is nearing its close at Carrara Stadium following five days of intense competition. See the list of of 40+ division 1 and 2 standouts, plus a wrap of the gold medal clashes:
Galaxy of stars among 3PTAG domestic tourism bonanza
A galaxy of past NRL stars will be among more than 900 3PTag players involved in a Gold Coast tourism sporting bonanza this month.
Club cricket special: 70 grade, sub-districts players of the season – so far
Club cricket special: Here’s 70 players of the season – so far – from Queensland Premier grade and multiple sub district competitions.
Father of four given devastating diagnosis
A former Australian Army and police officer, and airline pilot, is facing his toughest challenge yet as his family makes the most of every moment together.
Restaurant rampage: Duo wanted over destructive Coast spree
A string of Gold Coast restaurants have been damaged in a destructive spree by two thieves. Can you help?
‘I turn bloody big pigs, other dead creatures into wall art’
With a 112kg wild boar which was causing chaos on local farms now permanently mounted on a country Qld pub wall and his animal preservation service in hot demand, this “normal bloke” takes us into the fascinatingly feral world of taxidermy. *Graphic.
Young man fighting for life after motorbike crash
Multiple Qld paramedics and a LifeFlight rescue crew were on scene working to save a rider in his 20s after an accident on a private property.
Rising costs affecting educational outcomes
A new survey shows the rising cost of living is putting Australian parents under financial stress when buying essential school items.
Premier’s pledge to employees as Star teeters on edge of black hole
The Queensland government could step in to keep Queen’s Wharf open if embattled casino giant Star Entertainment Group collapses, the Premier says.
$50m grey cloud hanging over Metro just weeks before opening
Brisbane Metro is set to begin its first permanent operations from January 28, but the state government and Brisbane City Council have a $50 million question Canberra have been dodging for months.
Are we turning into the US? GP appointments skipped as costs soar
Queenslanders are paying more than ever to see a doctor after a spike in appointment fees and a drop in the number of GPs offering bulk billing, a shock new report has revealed.
Named and shamed: Aged care homes failing in minutes of care
The watchdog is targeting aged care homes who are not providing the legally required amount of care for residents, despite receiving extra funding. See the list.
Penny Wong to represent Australia at Trump’s inauguration
Federal Foreign Minister Penny Wong will represent Australia as Donald Trump officially returns to power next week. See what is on her agenda and who else is expected to attend.
$1000 a task: Aussies’ top 50 popular fast cash side hustles
More Australians are turning to side hustles as a way of generating additional income – sometimes up to $1000 per task. See the top 50 list and what can lead to a full-time job.
What LA fires mean for your home insurance
The Los Angeles wildfires will push up the already skyrocketing cost of home and contents insurance in Australia, experts predict.
World
LA firestorm to worsen; burglars target Kamala Harris’ mansion
LA firefighters are bracing for another round of powerful winds, with no end in sight, as police are called to the home of US Vice President Kamala Harris amid the chaos. Follow updates.
‘What’s wrong with them?’ Trump slams leaders over LA fires
Donald Trump has lashed out at California officials over their “incompetent” response to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that are still raging out of control.
Photos reveal how wall of fire spread as LA turns to rubble
Firefighters continue to battle the deadly Palisades and Eaton Fires as evacuation orders impact 200,000 and California’s worst nightmare enters its sixth day. See the photos.
‘Never seen anything like this’: fight to save animals from inferno
Emotional staff at the Los Angeles Equestrian Centre share their horror stories as attention turns to the heartbreak of countless displaced and injured animals from the wildfires. See the video.
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