SEQ housing shake-up as new property giant rises
A property giant is emerging after its latest takeover was approved, paving the way for the conglomerate to become the largest housing developer in southeast Queensland.
North
Man sought psych help in hours before deadly hammer attack on own mum
A mentally ill man who killed his mother in a violent attack in her own home will be eligible for parole in 2.5 years, a court hearing he was preoccupied with ‘end of days perceptions’.
Suspended paramedic fails to attend court over child exploitation material charges
A stood-down paramedic has failed to appear in court after she was charged with a string of alleged offences, including distributing child exploitation material.
Hundreds of fines for tobacco, vapes ahead of tough new laws
Queensland authorities issued 299 fines in hundreds of raids which netted millions of illegal cigarettes, as the state readies for stringent new laws.
Is this Queensland’s greatest love story?
A beautiful bride met her future husband at high school but waited 20 years to shoot her shot via an Instagram DM. The pair have just tied the knot in a “perfect” wedding to complete their fairytale love.
‘Dead bodies everywhere’: The day shopping trip ended in bus horror
A shopping trip by Wide Bay war widows became one of Australia’s worst road disasters when 12 people were killed after a bus rolled on the Gateway Motorway 30 years ago. SEE THE PHOTOS
‘What do I say to my children?’: Mum’s heartbreak over alleged hit and run death
The devastated family of a father of two allegedly left to die on the side of the road after a shocking hit and run crash have spoken for the first time. FULL TRIBUTE
Brisbane footy club rocked by sudden death of ‘shining star’
Shocked members and supporters of a Brisbane rugby league club are coming together to remember a much-loved member of their inaugural premiership side after he died suddenly.
Woman, 28, stabbed as man charged over separate drama
A 28-year-old woman has been stabbed in Toowoomba while a Fraser Coast man has been charged over a separate alleged wounding in Deception Bay. DETAILS
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Brisbane North weather
As spring sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Sandgate Magistrates Court, Thursday, October 3
Here is a list of matters listed at Sandgate Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Brisbane North weather
As spring sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Sandgate Magistrates Court, Wednesday, October 2
Here is a list of matters listed at Sandgate Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Buyer for flood-gutted house just hours after first contract collapsed
A house that was flooded and then gutted after an unprecedented weather event has sold just hours after the first contract collapsed – proof that nothing can rain on a hot market parade.
‘Beyond your control’: dire homebuying reality
No matter how well you plan it, how much money you might have or the hours you put in, major factors in buying a home could be simply good luck. This is why.
Huge change to how Aussies do real estate
A seismic change to how Aussies buy and sell their homes is here.
Millions tied up in old QLD bikie clubhouses revealed
Bikies once ran rampant across Queensland before police crackdowns blew the gangs apart. But what happened to their clubhouse property empires?
Qld U16s, U19s selection highlights: Reds set to unleash Fijian phenom in Brumbies blockbuster
Queensland Reds Academy teams: Player selection highlights from the under-16s, under-19s teams ready to rumble in the Super Rugby tournament on Saturday. See what exciting youngsters are lining up here and get an insight.
Future Wallabies: Who are the Aus 18s top guns gearing up for NZ tour?
Wallaby futures: They are the finest rugby rookies in the nation and have every chance of taming their trans-Tasman foes when the Australian U18s butt horns with two Kiwi teams this week. Read an insight into the high class 26-man squad here ahead of Wednesday’s blockbuster across the ditch.
You pick: Vote now for ultimate Qld Schoolboys team of the year
Vote now: Discover the top schoolboys rugby league players in Queensland and pick your ultimate team of the year from the NRL’s elite Year 10 and senior competitions. Cast your vote here.
250 snaps: Premier Invitational photo gallery
2115 games, 6000 athletes and 500 teams later, Australia’s largest junior soccer tournament has wrapped up on the Gold Coast. See the 250+ pics:
Mine operations suspended after worker killed in latest tragedy
A mine has suspended operations after a worker lost his life and another was seriously injured in a horror tragedy, the latest in a series of incidents plaguing Queensland mines in 2024.
Hometown Olympic legend set to receive hero’s welcome
A southwest Olympic legend will be honoured and celebrated in his hometown, after showcasing incredible athleticism on the biggest international stage.
B-double carrying frozen produce rolls on southwest Qld highway
Queensland police are continuing investigations into what caused a B-double to roll over while travelling on a southwest Queensland highway. Here’s what we know.
Man to front court charged over attempted carjacking at motel
Police will allege the man attempted to steal two vehicles before fleeing a taxi, but he did not get far.
Make your phone last longer with these five simple tips
Sick of replacing your phone every year? These are five ways you can keep your phone in relatively pristine condition for an affordable price.
David Crisafulli declares he will fix the Bruce Hwy
David Crisafulli has declared, responding to a question from a Courier-Mail reader, that if the LNP wins goverment at the October 26 election, he can get the Bruce Hwy fixed.
How much are Queensland politicians paid?
With the election campaign now well under way we’re seeing a lot of our politicians out and about. But you might be wondering, just how much are they being paid?
Vote now: Which reader question should be put to the leaders?
Steven Miles and David Crisafulli are being put under the pump by Courier Mail subscribers this election. Choose which question they should be hit with next.
Hunger games: Qantas revamps menu as competition heats up
Faced with tougher competition from a cashed-up Virgin Australia, Qantas is looking to lift its game on the food front with a shake-up of what’s on offer on domestic flights.
MRC board on the verge of naming new chairman
The Melbourne Racing Club is edging nearer to deciding on its new chairman following a month of scandal involving claims of toxic atmosphere and poor culture.
Aussies warned as monkey pox cases surge
One state is fighting the biggest outbreak of mpox in years after 26 people were hospitalised with the illness.
Origin exits hydrogen in latest blow to Labor’s net zero targets
The energy major is abandoning its ambitious plans for hydrogen in the latest blow to the Albanese government’s dreams for the energy source to help drive the transition to net zero.
World
Melania defends abortion despite Trump’s flip-flop talk
Melania Trump has revealed why she has long-held support for the right to abortion just weeks before the US election where Donald Trump’s views are still causing division.
Queen of the Amazon: Mary stuns in Brazil
Australia’s Queen Mary has set out on an adventure in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest without King Frederik. See stunning photos.
‘You don’t respect anyone’: Denzel Washington claim in Diddy sex scandal
The moment the Oscar-winning actor ‘stormed out’ of one of the infamous parties hosted by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been revealed as the disgraced rapper faces sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Aussie Handmaid’s Tale star’s surprise move
After the dark dystopia of Handmaid’s and the terror of horror series Teacup, Aussie actor Yvonne Strahovski has revealed what her next big move will be, and why.
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