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.
Springfield News
Crime crackdown fails to deter 15th rampage at shopping centre
Furious retailers have seen in the new year with the 15th break-in in 12 months, sparking scrutiny of the state’s new safety laws and ongoing concerns over security at the bayside precinct. VIDEO
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
Residents rejoice as council workers end bin collection strike
The week-long strike that has seen over 90,000 bin collections missed in Ipswich has come to end, with the workers earning an ‘incredible’ payrise win.
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”.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield weather
As summer sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
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.
Brisbane sale and auction results, week ending January 11
Brisbane recorded 42 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
Shock suburbs where home values have soared across Qld
Queensland home values soared by up to 43.1 per cent in 2024 with affordable suburbs once avoided by buyers leading the charge. See the top performers!
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.
Victoria claims Country Champs double
Victoria has proven to be home to the most dominant cricketers in regional Australia after claiming the men’s and women’s Australian Country Cricket Championships. Here’s how it played out.
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:
Day 4 U16 cricket championships: Qld girls beat arch rivals
The U16 Queensland defeated arch rivals NSW on day 4 of the female national cricket championships, spinning their way to victory. Story here.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
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LA firestorm to worsen; burglars target Kamala Harris’ mansion
LA firefighters are bracing for increasing 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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