PHOTOS: Families celebrate Magical Christmas at South Bank
A ton of families and locals have braved the wet weather to enjoy the nightly Christmas parade and entertainment at South Bank. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS
Southwest
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.
Qld student tops world rankings with perfect score
Cleveland High’s Ivan Lai has been ranked in the top 1 per cent in the world after receiving a near-perfect score in his Year 12 International Baccalaureate results this year.
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.
Revealed: Labor’s secret 11th-hour approval of divisive harbour plan
In its dying hours, the former Labor state government approved a contentious high-rise tower despite the federal government rejecting other plans due to “unacceptable impacts”.
Treasurer warns of further budget blowouts as veterans collect $1.8b
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed a $1.8 billion ‘slippage’ in the upcoming budget due to extra veterans’ payments, putting further pressure on Australia’s widening deficit.
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 as 500g baby beats the odds to make it home
Born at just 22 weeks and 499g, Daisy Hart wasn’t expected to make it. Now the little record-breaker has been sent home from hospital.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Brisbane Southwest weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Brisbane Southwest weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) hearings for Thursday, December 19
Here is a list of the hearings at the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal today.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Brisbane Southwest weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
‘Golden era’: Shock 2025 property forecast
Experts have revealed the real estate markets set to surge and stumble in 2025 and there are plenty of surprises.
How a warehouse turned into the ultimate bachelor pad
This SEQ warehouse has become the ultimate bachelor pad with half-pipe and basketball court, let alone its next level drive-through parking. See inside.
‘Digger’s Rest’: Rare war heroes cottage given stunning restoration
One of just six brick cottages built for servicemen returning from World War I has been listed for sale, and this aptly named home has been beautifully restored.
Property shake-up coming in 2025
An interest-rate cut isn’t the only big change real estate experts are expecting to hit the country next year as affordability and lifestyle decisions continue to play out.
Revealed: 120+ sports stars of the southeast
The new year looms, and athletes have already begun their prep for season 2025. From the track to the pool and everywhere in between, these are the 120+ southeast Queensland young guns you must watch and why. Full list:
Olympian backs Triathlon Aus move for a Gold Coast HQ
A two-time Olympian and CommGames champion has voiced his support for the move made by Triathlon Australia to relocate its headquarters to the Gold Coast, with hopes of bouncing back to be atop the world triathlon stage. Full story:
Qld U19s report card following the national championships
Queensland U19 cricket report card: How the rising young Bulls went at the male national championships this week.
Hostplus Cup’s top recruits for Jets and Brisbane region league clubs
Hostplus Cup player movement for 2025: Who will be the leading recruits for Norths, Redcliffe, Ipswich, Souths Logan and the Tigers? Revealed here.
CCTV captures moment man crashes into car after taking out bus stop
The chaotic seconds after a man rammed into a stationary vehicle on a suburban Sunshine Coast street immediately after driving through a nearby bus stop has been caught on video. WATCH
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.
Listed: The all-star sportswomen of southwest Qld revealed
Whether it’s on the field or in the water, South West Queensland is is home to an abundance of female sporting talent making their mark. See the list here.
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
Cops called as landowners revolt over ‘toxic’ fire ant chemicals
Specialist officers charged with trying to eradicate fire ants are fearing for their safety after a growing surge of hostile landowners.
Gov to spend $1m-plus renaming ‘confusing’ satellite hospitals
The government will spend hundreds of thousands of dollars renaming seven satellite hospitals following overwhelming support from medical professionals, a new survey has revealed.
How much Aussies will spend on Boxing Day
Despite the cost-of-living crunch, Aussies are still splurging on shopping with a surprising demographic set to spend the most on Boxing Day.
Rival gang turf wars feared as Brisbane named illicit vape capital
Brisbane has become the illicit vape capital of Australia, with record seizures, as rival crime gangs wage a turf war reminiscent of the explosive Melbourne attacks.
Labor ‘wasting’ taxpayer dollars on ad campaigns
Labor has been accused of “wasting” taxpayer dollars on “slick advertisements” to sell its policies ahead of the federal election.
Supermarket hot cross bun fight with a sweet twist
A hot cross bun fight is hitting supermarket shelves as Coles, Woolworths and ALDI release their Easter treats a day after Christmas. Is it too early? Vote in our poll.
The Aussies spending Christmas behind bars
For the hundreds of Aussies behind bars in foreign jails, several of whom are still before the courts, this festive season will prove to have little cheer.
PM, Dutton salute emergency workers in Christmas message
Australia’s leaders have thanked the nation’s emergency service workers, charity and Defence personnel who will forgo time with friends and family this Christmas to help others.
World
Radiant royals attend Christmas Day celebrations
More than 40 royal family members attended traditional Christmas Day celebrations after a challenging 12 months, with one notable absence. See the photos.
Passenger plane crashes during emergency landing
Horror moment plane with 67 onboard crashes in fireball explosion in Kazakhstan with dozens feared dead in Christmas Day disaster. Watch video.
‘May the sound of weapons be silenced’: Pope’s holy message
Pope Francis has addressed the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East with his poignant Christmas Day message after a year of global strife.
Argentinian police to interview Liam Payne’s girlfriend
Argentinian authorities are planning to speak with Liam Payne’s grieving girlfriend Kate Cassidy, who left the country days before the One Direction star’s death.
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