Trans rallies slam puberty blocker pause
Nationwide trans rallies are expected to protest one state government’s move to review the delivery of controversial puberty blockers and hormone therapies.
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‘Testing NQ’s resilience’: Life-threatening flood warning, 250mm weekend forecast
Extra swiftwater rescue crews, police and boats are being sent north from SEQ ahead of what the Premier has warned will be another severe weekend of devastation for an already-saturated and “hurting” region.
Morning event sees “cracking” start to 2025’s home auctions
With 15 properties sold before the event even began, millions of dollars flew out of buyers’ hands for new homes all across the city.
Aussies staple you’ll be lucky to find
Floodwaters in North Queensland have cut off supply routes for an Aussie staple that will be in short supply at your local supermarket.
Olympic swimmer Bronte Campbell’s home goes to auction
Place’s first big auction event of 2025 saw the Olympian’s home go up for sale, with a signed shirt promised to the winner.
Walters’ Vegas truth, Broncos declaration
Kevin Walters has revealed his key advice for the NRL team’s travelling to Las Vegas for Round 1 as he makes a big call about the Broncos.
Deadline for Brissy Olympics revealed
The man leading the Australian Olympic Committee has just issued a stark new deadline for the Brisbane Olympics.
‘Loved him’: Kevin Walters’ NRL waiting game pays off
NRL legend Kevin Walters – ousted as Brisbane Broncos head coach in 2024 – has had his rugby league waiting game pay off, taking on a fresh national gig to feather his nest egg.
Gabba education vital for Konstas
The NSW team is more than happy to have Sam Konstas back from Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka to play against Queensland at the Gabba.
Albo dodges question over ‘whopping rumour’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dodged a question over a recent taxpayer-funded trip to Brisbane following a “whopping rumour”.
Wild weather leaves passengers stranded
Passengers hoping to get a flight out of a popular holiday spot have been turned away after a regional airport closed its doors amid wild weather.
Ser Joh the premier attraction at Doomben on Saturday
He’s the racehorse named after long-serving former Queensland Premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen and he made a mockery of his rivals with an eight-length demolition job last start.
‘The fans love him’: Walters lands new gig post Broncos split
Kevin Walters has found a new job following his departure from the Broncos, signing a deal with Fox Sports.
Manhunt after homemade pipe gun shooting
Police have made an emergency declaration after a man was shot in the head and shoulder with a homemade pipe gun on the Gold Coast.
Star signing: Spin gun makes late BBL move
One of the longest standing Big Bash League spinners is on the move, joining a team which finished the season in red-hot form.
‘Convenient’: Albo lashed over flood visit
A Liberal senator has accused the PM of “conveniently” stepping away from parliament to visit flood-ravaged communities, earning a furious response from Labor.
Where home prices are still increasing in Queensland
National home prices have fallen over the past quarter following an improvement in supply, declining affordability and weaker market conditions.
Cup bombshell as payout goes missing
The fairtyale 2024 Melbourne Cup winner is headed to the courts with the trainers lodging legal action over prize money that went up in smoke.
Man feared dead in croc-infested waters
There’s been a major update on a man missing more than a week in crocodile-infested waters, as the region is lashed by flooding.
Albo activates flood payments for victims
Residents in Far North Queensland rocked by surging floods will be able to access emergency disaster relief, Anthony Albanese has confirmed.
Where to find Qld’s cheapest blocks of land
An average patch of dirt in Brisbane now costs more than $1600/sqm, but we’ve found the state’s cheapest blocks of land.
‘Clearly, it’s too low’: PM surveys Bruce Hwy damage as support rolls out
The Prime Minister has arrived in North Queensland to assess the damage caused by recent floods after signing off on income support for affected residents across eight local government areas. LATEST
Everything you need to know for Brisbane’s Laneway Festival
Brisbane is set to fully embrace BRAT summer as St Jerome’s Laneway Festival takes over the city on Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know.
Devastating floods claim another life
Another person has died in flooding that is devastating large parts of the North Queensland coast, in scenes of “incredible devastation”.
Explosive Melbourne Cup court action: Trainers to sue Racing Victoria
The 2024 Melbourne Cup fairytale of $91 roughie Knight’s Choice is headed to the courts with the trainers lodging legal action against Racing Victoria to demand their prizemoney from winning the famous race.
How this bayside suburb is being transformed by its buildings
A new luxury development with coastal views is in the works, with a design that could change the look of its suburb.
Simple Aussie question baffles tourist
It’s a question that is perfectly normal if you grew up in Australia. But if you only just arrived here, it’s utterly confusing, as this British model discovered.
‘Not safe’: Tourists stuck on tropical island
A plane has been forced to abort its landing at a tourist hotspot and other communities can only wait for help as deadly floods sweep North Queensland.
First of Lions’ ACL brigade to return revealed
A Brisbane Lions forward who suffered the heartbreak of missing the team’s grand final win last year is making good promise in his return from injury.
Aussie’s ‘insane’ catch in floodwaters
A man has made the most of the devastating floods in north Queensland as the state continues to battle unrelenting deluge.
Inside the suburb prepared for a $400 interest rate drop
One suburb could see mortgages drop by nearly $400 with just one interest-rate cut – and its homeowners might not even notice.
Thorpe wades into uni anti-Semitism row
Firebrand independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has stormed into a uni anti-Semitism row, saying the symposium at the centre of the controversy was “amazing”.
TopSport acquired by BlueBet in $15m deal
Queensland bookie TopSport has been purchased by BlueBet which will see further consolidation of the online wagering market.
Record breaker: Iconic riverside estate sells in days
The grand ‘White Waltham’ estate on Brisbane River has sold for millions within days of hitting the market, smashing a suburb record.
Hewitt’s brutal blow after ‘nepotism’ claim
Cruz Hewitt’s push to replicate his tennis legend father Lleyton continues to suffer setbacks, with the latest a brutal blow to the youngster.
Schweida turns on the Grafterburners for $2m Inglis Millennium
Group 1-winning trainer Kelly Schweida will deploy Grafterburners in Saturday’s $2m Inglis Millennium after the Brisbane trainer was unlucky in the rich race last year.
Townsville has ‘dodged a bullet’ for now, but more rain forecast
Rainfall has dramatically eased across much of North Queensland with ‘black zone’ residents allowed back home. But there are still warnings that isolated falls of up to 180mm are possible. LATEST, NEW PICS AND VIDEO
Gollan’s solution to Queensland racing’s ‘biggest issue’
Champion trainer Tony Gollan has gone on the front foot as a passionate advocate for changing the way that the three codes of racing are administered in Queensland.
Matildas call on fresh blood amid star’s extended mystery absence
Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has named his SheBelieves Cup squad – bringing a fresh face into the mix amid Cortnee Vine’s continued unexplained absence.
The trend that’s taking over house sales in 2025
One family is selling their home in a bid to cash in on their city’s biggest auction year to date.
Teen killed in shark attack identified
Friends and family have gathered to pay tribute to a 17-year-old girl who was killed after she was bitten by a shark off Bribie Island.
Tourist dies in Outback heat tragedy
A Queensland woman has died after she left her bogged vehicle to seek help in extreme heat while en route to a notorious hiking spot in a remote part of Western Australia.
Croc shows up in unexpected location
A ranger has photographed a two-metre crocodile at a popular camping spot hundreds of kilometres from where it should be.
Thousands cut off as major bridge collapsed
Parts of North Queensland have been hit by more than a metre of rain and a key road has crumbled, with warnings residents could be cut off ‘for weeks’.
100+ schools closed amid deluge
More than 100 schools are deemed unsafe for students to attend as flooding chaos hits North Queensland.
Iona College set to light up AIC footy this season
Iona College will light up AIC footy this season after linking for an historic partnership with AFL Queensland that will deliver floodlights to a local park.
North Qld flood safety guide: Warnings, road closures, evacuations
Severe weather is impacting parts of Northern Queensland. Here is everything you need to know, including the latest warnings and advice from the Bureau of Meteorology, as well as where to find safety.
Surprise find in Aussie resort pool
A clip of an unexpected rescue from a hotel pool in North Queensland has tugged at the heartstrings of Aussies with the video clocking more than 95,000 views.
Up to 10 race clubs caught up in North Queensland floods
The devastating flood event gripping the North Queensland has seen the Townsville Turf Club almost completely submerged under water.
Aussie banking boss drops bombshell
Former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh will retire from her role in the Australian Banking Association after eight years of lobbying for the major banks.
New warnings, detail of woman’s death, bridge swept away amid 1000mm+ deluge
Police have issued new warnings to Townsville residents amid the North Queensland flooding chaos. It comes as details have emerged about the death of a woman after the SES boat she was in crashed.
‘Live in filth’: Suburb’s fury at homeless camp
A homeless encampment has sparked community outrage after a “once beautiful” lookout has turned into a “dumping ground”.
‘Leave now’: Urgent plea amid flooding event
A person has died and thousands remain without power as dangerous floodwaters inundate towns and cities in north Queensland.
Revealed: Far Too Easy to target Group 1 Stradbroke fairytale
David McColm has a big Group 1 plan for The Kosciuszko champion Far Too Easy and he has also revealed the reason for his stable star’s uncustomary last start flop.
Chilling warning as region smashed by rain
Photos have captured the extent of the potentially life-threatening flash flooding battering one state, with some areas expected to see one metre of rainfall in the span of a few days.
“Like television”: Frantic bidding war on brand new auction month
One of February’s first auctions saw nearly a dozen bidders scramble for their chance at this 1950s suburban home.
GALLERY: Qld’s most amazing weather photos over the years
Queensland is known for its wild weather – we look back at the most stunning and shocking storm photos from recent years. SEE THE FULL GALLERY
Mata hurt in Wanderers win
Western Sydney returned to winning form in Brisbane but it was victory marred by an injury to the club’s biggest star.
Qld HECS debts to be slashed by $5k under Labor election promise
Queensland university students will have an average of $5350 wiped from their HECS debts under a proposal from the federal Labor government if it is re-elected this year.
Aussie city smashed by torrential rain
Emergency services have deployed multiple water rescue crews as torrential rain and flash flooding smashes one Aussie city.
Qld home price bombshell: SEQ medians race to staggering $1m
Shock new figures show it now costs about $1m to buy a mid-range home in vast tracts of South East Queensland, with other parts of the state also seeing major growth spikes.
Basketball coach ‘groomed’ child, police
A 67-year-old basketball coach was arrested at a suburban home after a report was made to police, alleging historical sexual assaults.
‘Horrific’: Woman allegedly tortured girl
Police will allege a woman tortured and harmed a four-year-old girl over an extended period of time, and attempted to conceal the abuse by constantly moving homes.
The real cost of living under one roof revealed
Buyers are being squeezed for space, with shock new data revealing a per-room premium as rising living costs force families together.
Australia makes huge hormone therapy call
Australia will urgently examine whether or not to continue prescribing puberty blockers and hormone treatment to kids and teens.
Huge update after puberty blocker pause
A review of trans healthcare for young Aussies has been announced in the same week one state paused the use of puberty blockers for children.
Island getaway’s $28m staff shame
Operators of a popular island hideaway have been ordered to pay staff an eye-watering amount after they were underpaid for years.
The rare chance at riverside living for families by the city
More than a dozen new homes are planned for a new development that uses one of the last riverside spots available near the city.
‘Line in the sand’ moment for QRIC at conference
Queensland integrity officials from around the state will gather in Brisbane on Monday in what has been described as a “line in the sand” moment for QRIC.
Towns lashed by 1m rain in just days
A monsoonal low “more dangerous than a cyclone” is on the move and threatening another deluge for towns that have been smashed with almost 1m of rain in only days.
Dire warning after shock summer drownings
A spate of drownings at popular swimming spots in one state has prompted a major warning from authorities.
A-League stalwart to retire
One of the A-League’s longest serving players has decided it’s the right time to end his professional career.
D-Day arrives for Wanderers in desperate finals fight
If the Western Sydney Wanderers are serious about playing finals football in 2025 they have to lift against Brisbane this week. See the latest A-League news in On The Attack with ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE.
Wendell Sailor’s big call on assault charges
Brisbane Broncos and Wallabies great Wendell Sailor will fight allegations he assaulted two men, a court has been told.
Inglis takes big step in coaching career
Greg Inglis is a man in demand with the Hall of Famer accepting two major coaching roles in two days.
Ryan colt set to show best after failed Queensland trip
Trainer Gerald Ryan is confident youngster Blitzburg can bounce back at Rosehill on Saturday after missing out on the Magic Millions.
Sailor’s big call on assault charges
Brisbane Broncos and Wallabies great Wendell Sailor will fight allegations he assaulted two men, a court has been told.
‘Hell of a mess’: Man attacked by kangaroo
A man was walking to his car when he was attacked by a large kangaroo in what’s been described as a “hell of a mess”.
Sellout status sparks joy for developer
There has been delight for developer Azure as stages one and two of its residential project, Ember by Azure, has sold out ahead of construction.
Tony Gollan pair on Group 1 Melbourne missions
Champion Queensland trainer Tony Gollan will attempt to add to his haul of seven Group 1s when he deploys two horses on separate Group 1 missions in Melbourne in coming weeks.
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