Aussie designer announces son, 23, is dead
Brisbane fashion designer Louise Owen expressed her grief and the “loss left in my heart” following the news of her only son’s passing.
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Winless A-League club’s ‘improving’ claim
Three successive losses to start the season has Brisbane Roar determined to make amends against Adelaide United.
Nearly 100 disability homes being built in state’s biggest hotspots
Four builders are in place to begin construction on a $125m project that will deliver almost 100 new homes for the people with disabilities.
Shock salary Aussies need to start a family
A new report has revealed the insane amount of money Australians need to earn in two major cities to live comfortably and start a family.
Blistering statement as mayor stood down
The Queensland government has acted against the mayor of one of the state’s largest councils after months of controversy over his background.
French flair on show at PGA
Frenchman Victor Perez didn’t let the rain affect him at Royal Queensland on Thursday.
Superstars shine in Brisbane gloom
Tournament drawcards Jason Day and Cam Smith didn’t disappoint in the first round of the Australian PGA Championship but are chasing a tennis great’s son.
Ex-cop allegedly accessed child abuse
The former constable fronted court for the first time after he allegedly accessed and distributed child abuse material.
Where to find Brisbane’s best-value apartments
The suburbs where apartments offer the best value for families priced out of Brisbane’s overheated housing market have been revealed. SEE TOP-RANKED UNIT SUBURBS
The suburb where you can get a unit for half the house price
A growing number of home buyers are seeking apartments that give them everything they want from a house for a cheaper price.
Spruik filly follows familiar path to Magic Millions
Central Queensland trainer Clinton Taylor has a reputation for bringing young horses to town and will use Saturday’s QTIS 2YO Handicap as a springboard into the Magic Millions for his filly.
Horror as tradie allegedly robbed at gunpoint
A tradie has recounted the shocking moment he was allegedly robbed in broad daylight by a man reportedly carrying a shotgun.
Woman’s alleged horror act towards baby
Police are investigating a high-profile woman after it was claimed she was drugging her infant daughter while documenting the girl’s declining health on social media.
State’s Olympic future can drive tech industry change
Brisbane 2032 can replace a reputation of industry failure with an example of transformation and success that provides a model for the world, writes Ed Chung.
WATCH: Jockey’s inspiring return from brain injury
The racing community feared the worst when apprentice jockey Emily Pomfrett was speared off a horse and headfirst into the ground but she is back riding after going to hell and back.
Day reveals ‘phenomenal’ homecoming moment
It’s been seven years since Jason Day was back in Australia and after arriving in Brisbane for this week’s Australian PGA Championship he made a beeline for one thing.
1000+ photos: Qld’s most amazing weather shots 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
Croc sighting far from Croc Country
A crocodile sighting wouldn’t be such a shock further north, but this is far from a usual habitat for the animals.
Richlister’s ‘surplus’ recordbreaking home up for sale
A richlist developer, who smashed a record buying a riverfront home during the pandemic, has decided to sell as it’s ‘surplus’ to his needs.
Charity makes $2m off land sale
A Queensland charity has made $2m off the sale of a Bulimba site which it plans to put towards a new building for vulnerable women elsewhere.
Inside next gen Aussie smart home
A sci-fi style ‘floating’ smart home that can take care of its residents using AI is set to revolutionise life for cashed up Aussie families.
This is one thing Qld needs more of … before it’s too late
Queensland tourism has the chance to go to another level – but we have to be bold first, writes Carnival’s Peter Little.
The Qld property for sale that I would rather keep a secret
It has unspoilt beaches, rainforest, bush tracks and island views, and for three days I got to experience it first hand. It is for sale but I would rather keep it a secret. Here’s why!
Aussie-first tourism dream moves closer
A $100m plan for an Australia-first skyway and luge tourism experience is one step closer to reality after securing a key supporter.
‘Best year’ has Leishman primed for PGA
Marc Leishman hopes to make 2024 an even better year by winning the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland.
‘Shootout’: Smith lays down challenge to Day
The thought of a head-to-head Australian PGA battle between Queenslanders Cam Smith and Jason Day has got the British Open champ excited.
Champ ready to cook again under PGA ‘pressure’
Min Woo Lee plans to ‘smell the flowers’ at Royal Queensland during the defence of his Australian PGA title.
$80m worth of homes sell in Brisbane mass auction
Over $80m worth of homes from Bribie Island to Ipswich to the Gold Coast have sold in a matter of hours at a mass auction in Brisbane.
State’s top real estate agents awarded in huge evening gala
More than 1,000 people attended a huge awards ceremony on Saturday night, recognising the best of the best in real estate.
Where 70pc of homes are paid for with cash
While many people are struggling to afford their mortgages, new analysis reveals one in four Aussie homes are bought with cash.
‘Secret’ Reece Walsh Origin issue exposed
Reece Walsh is arguably the face of the NRL but a huge question has left the superstar in the middle of a brutal tug of war.
‘Plenty rowdy’: PGA party hole ready to explode
American Harry Higgs has from whipping the crowd into a frenzy and his shirt off and the party hole at Royal Queensland is his next stage.
Former enemy key to unlocking star Broncos’ best
Michael Maguire devised a plan to stop Reece Walsh. Now he has the chance to unlock his full potential at the Broncos.
French star’s big plans for Aussie stay
With the battle for selection in Europe’s Ryder Cup team starting at this week’s Australian PGA Championship, Victor Perez hopes to shine at Royal Queensland.
Motorcyclist dies after alleged hit-and-run
A 69-year-old man has been arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and leaving the scene without obtaining help.
Far Too Easy out of summer carnival after The Hunter flop
Far Too Easy won’t be seen in Queensland over the summer as trainer David McColm seeks to understand what happened to his star galloper in The Hunter on Saturday.
Australia’s most annoying auction has crowd in stitches
It may be the most annoying auction ever for two bidders trying to psych each other out with 115 bids, but the crowd lapped it up, rolling with laughter.
Teen prodigy makes history in WBBL mayhem
While her friends are celebrating schoolies on the Gold Coast, Brisbane Heat teen Lucy Hamilton is rewriting the record books.
‘Enough is enough’: Teachers burnt out, drowning in red tape
Leaked figures have revealed Queensland teachers are drowning in red tape, forced to take on administration work outside of hours leaving them frustrated and burnt out.
Aussie golfer sets sights on PGA crown
Having played golf all around the world this year, David Micheluzzi has returned home ready to shine at the Australian PGA Championship.
Dodgy race footage helps jockey get off huge suspension
Queensland’s Racing Appeals Panel is calling for greater video coverage of country race meetings after it found a jockey not guilty of careless riding, partly due to a lack of video angles of a fall.
Iconic builder Walter Taylor’s first family home for sale
The man behind Brisbane’s iconic Walter Taylor Bridge built a family home in the 1910s which is up for sale for the first time in 55 years.
Investors spend nearly $3 million to sweep auction results
Investors cleared out three different auctions across one morning, beating seventeen other bidders to claim properties across the city.
The surprise region with a huge housing boom on the horizon
People may not expect this seaside hotspot to have one of the biggest population spikes across an entire state.
Jekyll and Hyde Bullets on a quest for consistency
They’ve added legendary NBA pedigree to ownership and will boast four internationals in the FIBA window, but there’s a reality Brisbane Bullets coach Justin Schueller knows only too well — and he wants it to change.
Families sweep high-end auctions by smashing suburb prices
Several homes on sale for the first time since being built have had auction results more than $1 million beyond their suburb median prices.
Class divide emerges in once affordable Brisbane suburb
One family is struggling to take care of six children in a suburb where others have more than $100,000 in spare cash to spend.
$10 million man: Goodman’s pot of gold for taming a ‘Monster’
He is known as ‘The Ghost’. Now Australia’s Sam Goodman is ready to spook the world’s best fighter, Naoya ‘The Monster’ Inoue, and pocket millions.
$3,226 fine: Unit managers warned over kickbacks from tradies
A commissioner overseeing bodies corporate has warned property managers to declare any kickbacks they get off contracts for services from tradies, gardeners and cleaners.
Kyrgios reveals Novak role in comeback
Nick Kyrgios has played one competitive tour match in two years but has confirmed the location for his Australian comeback en route to the Australian Open.
‘It’s an addiction’: Australia’s oldest jockey signs off
Keith Ballard, who has spent 55 years in the saddle in one of Australian racing’s most incredible careers, will sign off for the final time at Mt Isa on Saturday afternoon.
Suspicious substance found at cop shop
Several streets have been put into lock down after a suspicious substance was found at a police station, as emergency services race to identify what it is.
Update after streets locked down over emergency
Police issued an emergency declaration on Friday, with nearby residents urged to stay inside and members of the public advised to avoid the area.
Flush with cash: Surprise Qld suburbs ready to buy now
Households in these Sunshine State postcodes have enough spare cash to put down a home deposit — and it is not just the richlister suburbs that made the list. SEE WHERE
Maxwell goes berserk in big Aussie victory
Glenn Maxwell found some form at just the right time, belting Australia to a badly needed win over Pakistan in Brisbane.
300k lightning strikes as supercell unleashes
Areas around Brisbane have been smashed by storms and forecasters are saying there could be more to come on Friday.
Woman, child injured on-board Qantas flight
A woman and a child have been taken to hospital after they were injured on-board a Qantas flight that experienced a bout of turbulence.
Ski chalet developer swaps snow for sun
An up-and-coming developer has shifted focus from the snow to the coast with the launch of a beachside tower in one of Queensland’s hottest markets.
QAS Athlete Awards to recognise Olympians and Paralympians
Queensland’s finest athletes laud the QAS Athlete Awards being reinstated after 41 finalists were unveiled. FULL LIST HERE
CFMEU members kicked out of event
Two CFMEU members have been thrown out of a building convention moments before a major plan to pause pro-union practices was announced.
‘Curse stops with us’: Dad’s sad update
A Brisbane father has died a month after being diagnosed with an ultra-rare genetic condition that he dubbed the family “curse”.
Star breaks silence as police take action
Brisbane Broncos star Ezra Mam has spoken out for the first time since he was charged by Queensland Police over a drug driving incident.
Truckie charged after horror fatal crash
A 30-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving after a truck smashed into the back of another car, killing a teenager and a woman.
Broncos star charged after car crash
Police have charged a Brisbane Broncos star with drug driving after he was allegedly involved in a car crash.
‘Qantas ain’t the spirit of Australia:’ MP
Maverick MP Bob Katter has lashed out at the airlines for charging regional Queenslanders double what they should be to fly return to Brisbane.
‘Ounce of effort’: Aussie cop fail on CCTV
Wild footage of an alleged robbery has captured two men casually loading items into a car before easily fleeing police.
‘Pretty gnarly’: Hail, storms thumping Qld
The Bureau of Meteorology says ‘very dangerous’ thunderstorms are hitting southeastern Queensland, with hail the size of golf balls falling in some areas.
Bullets fly: SuperCoach NBL experts reveal round 9 trades
The Brisbane Bullets are suddenly the hottest team in SuperCoach NBL – and one player is on the radar for most of our experts. See their full moves here.
‘In tears’: Reality of new Bluey’s World
It’s perhaps one of the most highly anticipated openings of the year. But if you’re expecting fun and laughter from start to finish, think again.
Lions ‘on edge’ during marathon tribunal
A Brisbane defender has revealed the mood inside the preliminary final-bound Lions camp after a star midfielder’s tribunal verdict.
How former Treasury Casino will be transformed into Griffith’s newest campus
New details have emerged about Griffith’s new CBD campus, inside the former Treasury Casino building, including how the space will be used by students and what the layout will look like.
Historical reminder at centre of masterplanned community
The historic Holy Cross laundry building from the 1800s will form the centrepiece of a 3.5ha masterplanned community close to Brisbane CBD. FIND OUT WHERE.
Aussie city you need visit this summer
Most people tend to flock the sun-soaked shores of the Gold Coast for the ultimate family, summer holiday, but there’s a surprising city you should also add to your list.
Free to play: Lion cleared over massive Hawks hit
Belle Dawes will be free to line up for the Brisbane Lions in their preliminary final after being cleared in a marathon AFLW tribunal hearing on Wednesday.
SuperCoach mail: Jack White injury update, which Bullets to target
Jack White is being traded out en masse in SuperCoach NBL – but is that the right move? Plus it’s time to get to know the Brisbane Bullets. Latest news and trade advice.
‘I’m not dying’: Manzelmann takes stock after wild cow encounter
Queensland country trainer John Manzelmann isn’t in the best way after a painful encounter with a cow but insists he isn’t dying or retiring from training.
Builder on the hunt for his future neighbour in $7m-plus stunner
An award-winning developer is on the hunt for his future neighbour who’d occupy one of two stunning homes he’s building in a coveted beach location.
Teen, woman dead in horror highway crash
A truck crashed into the back of two utes on a Queensland highway, with two people declared dead at the scene and another two left injured.
Fitness influencer dies suddenly in Turkey
Gold Coast fitness coach Jaxon Tippet died while he was on holiday in Turkey, his family have confirmed.
‘No go zones’: Barbecues vandalised in Brisbane’s ‘tent city’
Barbecues have been hot-wired in Brisbane parks frequented by homeless people in dangerous vandalism that has occurred twice in the past five days.
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