‘Cheeky text’: Khawaja fallout hits Shield final
It’s been a fiery build up to the Sheffield Shield final and Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne revealed just how it has impacted his state and Test teammate Usman Khawaja.
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‘Not one extra cent’: Premier’s Olympics vow
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has vowed not “one extra cent” will be borrowed to fund the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, as the controversial venues for the Games are revealed.
Brisbane Olympics venues locked in
The highly controversial venues for Brisbane’s 2032 Olympics have been revealed, including where the opening and closing ceremonies will be held.
Footy, cricket rejoice at Brisbane stadium news
Having outgrown the Gabba, the Brisbane Lions cannot wait until they move a new 60,000-seat stadium being built for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
‘Absolutely mental’: Olympic plans slammed
The unveiling of plans for the Brisbane Olympics has sparked fierce backlash online with Australians divided over the announcement.
Why Haas can make NRL history
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has opened the season as arguably the form player of the competition and now he’s eyeing a piece of NRL history.
Croc country to host Olympic rowing
Olympians will be paddling in crocodile-infested waters at the Brisbane Olympics.
‘Legacy’: Olympic upgrade sets up more success
Australians dominated the pool at the Paris Olympics and a massive investment for Brisbane 2032 could pave the wave for even more success.
Last chance left for luxury riverside living in new city project
Only four homes remain for sale in a 224-strong development at one of this city’s last available spots by the river.
Man booked flight after mum’s murder: cops
Police have revealed more horrific alleged details surrounding the murder of an elderly mum in the front yard of her home.
17yo girl charged after carpark shooting
A 17-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder after a man was shot in a carpark, leaving him with serious injuries.
Neale: No more noon games in Brisbane
The heat didn’t seem to bother Lions star Lachie Neale against West Coast Eagles despite calls for no more noon games in Brisbane.
City development beats rest of the nation twice in huge awards win
This huge apartment complex was one of the only developments to win two awards at one of the nation’s leading property events.
‘300mm’: More wild weather on the way
Heavy rainfall continues to batter one Australian state, with some areas expecting more than 300mm of rain and more flooding.
Victoria Park a Field of Dreams for Brisbane 2032 aspirants
Victoria Park will be a Field of Dreams for three thrilling Queensland track and field prospects when the venue is confirmed today as the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games stadium.
2032 Olympic plans thrown out the window
The multi-billion dollar plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics have been thrown out the window after years of “chaos and crisis”.
Item that clinched ‘historic’ schools deal
An olive branch in the form of a Sicilian favourite was the clincher in getting the final state to sign on to a “historic” schools funding agreement.
Legends react as sad Walsh detail spotted
Reece Walsh is in the midst of a form slump and sad footage of the Broncos star post-game has shed light on just how much his rough patch is affecting him.
Coach lashes fixture after ‘record number of cramps’
Brisbane has the bye this week and it’s just as well after premiership-winning coach Chris Fagan called out a glaring mistake from the AFL.
Woman’s body found on bike path
A member of the public made the grim discovery on a popular bikeway in a major city.
Qld’s $2.8bn education boost: What it means for your child’s classroom
Struggling students will receive more attention and Queensland’s lagging education standards will improve as part of a $2.8bn uplift in Commonwealth funding.
Young richlister breaks suburb record for Qld holiday home
A jawdropping mansion with a hidden wine cellar has smashed the suburb record in one of Queensland’s most exclusive streets.
Star’s questionable act caught on camera
A West Coast Eagles star could find himself in hot water with the AFL after he was caught delivering a one-finger salute to rival fans.
Grim weather warning for millions of Aussies
Several communities still recovering from the aftermath of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred are now facing the risk of renewed flooding.
QRIC deputy: I’ve got ‘supreme confidence’ in my team
Newly appointed Queensland Racing Integrity Commission deputy commissioner Kim Kelly says he has “supreme confidence” in his team as he ushers in a fresh era for the organisation.
‘I like it’: Gollan’s tick of approval for King Of The Mountain
Brisbane’s premier trainer Tony Gollan has given his stamp of approval to the new format for the $750,000 King Of The Mountain slot race.
Million-dollar Hong Kong offers roll in for Qld star
Young Sunshine Coast trainer Billy Healey has revealed offers around the $1m mark have rolled in to buy new Queensland star Benzou after he blasted to an imposing win at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Kambosos survives ‘war’ to secure world title fight
George Kambosos survived 12 rounds with Queensland slugger Jake Wyllie before calling out super-lightweight world Richardson Hitchens.
Thomas, Daugunu, star as Reds end Highlanders drought
Queensland Reds have stormed to second on the Super Rugby ladder after a remarkable comeback to break a 12-year hoodoo against the Highlanders.
Families battle at home auction to get in one of city’s best schools
Local and migrating families all took their shot at a house that’s only a short walk from one of the city’s top ten schools.
Gardner ruled out of T20 series
A Queensland all-rounder has been rewarded for her good form by being named as the replacement for the injured Ashleigh Gardner in Australia’s T20 squad.
Lions coach ‘suspicious’ of Eagles
Lions coach Chris Fagan knows from experience not to be fooled by round-one results, so he has prepared his Brisbane team to be ready for a much-improved West Coast Eagles on Sunday.
Our property earns double what we pay in rent each week
A Queensland couple has shared how they outsmarted the competitive rental market.
NRL world in awe of ‘battering ram’
Payne Haas took his game to a new level on Friday night, leading experts to make some huge calls about his standing in the sport.
Bomb scare at major store
A Bunnings store was evacuated after a suspicious device was found in one city, while there was another scare in another state after protesters left behind a box.
Wife fumes as text exposes cricket bombshell
Usman Khawaja has made extraordinary claims as he faced the press to respond to what he has called “devastating” slurs.
Awkward detail in city’s homeless crackdown
A week after a crackdown on people sleeping in tents on public land and giving them 24 hours to relocate, the community can only notice one thing.
Eagle Farm preview and tips for Saturday
As is quite often the case in Brisbane on a Saturday, I’m expecting leading trainer Tony Gollan to have a big day at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Rugby, cricket stars share captaincy tips
A bond forged on the junior sport ovals in Brisbane has improved the captaincy skills of rugby union’s Harry Wilson and cricket’s Nathan McSweeney.
Hoysted sprinter warming up for winter after health battles
Classy sprinter Ouroboros is back firing after a series of health issues last year and can continue his path towards the Queensland winter carnival at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
‘Done a good job to get there’: Laming roughies hunt Guineas gold
They may be roughies, but Queensland trainers Bevan and Richard Laming will have their stable stars gunning for an upset in Saturday’s Rosehill Guineas.
Where you can still buy at 2015 prices
It might be hard to believe, but homes in more than 100 suburbs across Queensland are as cheap to buy now as they were a decade ago.
Iconic Aussie brand drops new beverage
The famous Queensland beer brewer has revealed it is launching a new drink – the first of its kind for the brand.
Jetstar’s insane $54 sale to Aussie hotspot
Jetstar has dropped a mega sale for flights to an Aussie holiday hotspot, with prices starting as low as $54.
‘Categorically untrue’: Khawaja goes nuclear
Test star Usman Khawaja was Queensland captain last season but didn’t hold back as a simmering feud with state officials exploded ahead of the Sheffield Shield final.
Full brother of Golden Slipper runner resumes on same day
Billy Healey missed out on buying a filly who will contest the Golden Slipper on Saturday, but on the same day her full brother returns for the Queensland trainer at Eagle Farm.
Mum makes $150k in just 10 minutes
Despite her best-selling product being out of stock for nine months, a Brisbane mum has thrived as she helps people with life’s daily nuisances.
‘Untrue’ Khawaja fires back in ugly cricket war
Test star Usman Khawaja was Queensland captain last season but didn’t hold back as a simmering feud with state officials exploded ahead of the Sheffield Shield final.
City getting brand new 60,000 seat stadium
A new 60,000-seat stadium is reportedly coming to an Australian city in a huge development amid a long-running Olympics drama.
SuperCoach champ: Young mum-of-three wins 4WD in second season
Charlotte Phillips beat the odds, mastering the chaos of parenting while crafting the perfect fantasy basketball strategy to take home the ultimate SuperCoach NBL prize – a brand-new Mitsubishi 4×4.
Heroic McInerney grateful for AFL career
Oscar McInerney says it would have been “selfish” of him to be disappointed at missing Brisbane’s grand final win over Sydney last year.
Biggest reasons for stress in our major cities
New research has revealed what’s worrying different Australian states.
Teen stuns world with ‘staggering’ record
Days after Gout Gout stunned Australia, a teenager across the ditch has made more athletics history with a recordbreaking feat.
State fumes as Khawaja F1 pics emerge
Usman Khawaja’s decision to skip a cricket game and attend the F1 has sparked a furore amid accusations about the Test star’s injury status.
More than 300 homes planned to meet city’s skyrocketing demand
One developer is building hundreds of homes over the next two years in a region expected to be a new cultural hub.
LATEST: Severe thunderstorm warning for Burdekin
Townsville continues to be lashed with rainfall as the Herbert and Lower Burdekin region are issued a severe thunderstorm warning. LATEST UPDATES.
Update on Lehrmann judge’s ‘corrupt conduct’
The former judge accused of “serious corrupt conduct” over his leadership of the Board of Inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has made a stunning announcment.
Arriving in Australia about to get easier
Passengers landing at this Aussie airport will fly through border security with the expansion of this new feature making international flights easier.
‘Privileged’: First for Wallabies captain
The Reds don’t seem to have any problems in terms of their leadership depth, with Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson set to captain Queensland for the first time.
Uncommon James set to sparkle in The Galaxy
Queensland sprinter Uncommon James is as good as he’s looked for some time, says trainer Matt Hoysted, heading into the Group 1 The Galaxy at Rosehill on Saturday.
‘Confusing’: Questions asked as Khawaja returns for final
Victoria won more games than Queensland but didn’t make the Sheffield Shield final and not everyone is happy about that with Test star Usman Khawaja set to return after a curious absence.
Aussie city embarrasses whole country
The International Olympic Committee has broken its own rules after Brisbane stuffed up in the lead up to the 2032 Games.
Ewen’s old marvel is Bulletproof for Brisbane
Victorian marvel Bulletproof Boy earned a crack at the Brisbane Inter Dominion with his fantastic Sydney raid earlier this month.
Price of crumbling home hits $1.5m-plus in Brisbane
A crumbling three bedroom house has hit the market priced 50 per cent higher than Brisbane’s median house price as demand continues to soar across Queensland.
Final set after stunning catch seals fate
There were three live options for the Sheffield Shield final when the last day of the season began but two teams failed to take their chances.
Manhunt after midnight drive-by shooting
A man has been rushed to hospital after a shooting in southeast Queensland overnight.
Kiss firming for Wallabies job
Les Kiss has praised his support staff at the Queensland Reds as he edges closer to becoming the next coach of the Wallabies.
Jury in 24yo’s murder trial ‘deadlocked’
The man charged with murdering a 24-year-old woman on a Queensland beach will face the prospect of a retrial after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
Missing man’s body found in river
The body of a missing man who slipped and fell into a river has been found after an extensive three-day search.
$5m profit in five years: CEO’s insane offer for off-market Brisbane home
A Brisbane waterfront home that wasn’t for sale has changed owners in just 24 hours after a tech CEO made an offer too good to refuse.
Marathon ‘Super Saturday’ wagering figures revealed
Senior racing writer Ben Dorries reveals the wagering turnover figures on Queensland’s “Super Saturday” of racing which featured a marathon 21 metropolitan races across two tracks.
The ‘mindset’ helping Lions deal with adversity
Having overcome a host of problems to win last year’s AFL premiership, the Brisbane Lions continue to show a steely mentality in their bid for another flag.
Graffiti, mould: Video reveals what a ‘lucky’ buyer got for $700k
An Aussie buyers agent has revealed what ‘a lucky purchaser’ got for $700,000 in a sought after state capital, with some hilarious takes on the home’s many shortcomings. See the grim pics!
A-lister reveals secret Aussie crush
Rita Ora reveals her ultimate Aussie crush and what makes them so attractive.
‘It’s crazy’: Batting miracle keeps final hopes alive
Bonus points could be the deciding factor in who faces South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final and a trio of Queenslanders helped their state rack up crucial ones.
Albion Park’s new boss determined to revive glory days
James Waddell has lofty goals as he prepares to step into the hot seat at Albion Park Harness Club.
Storm star’s nervous wait ahead of GF rematch
The Storm’s hopes of unleashing Nelson Asofa-Solomona in the grand final rematch could hinge on whether he cops another ban after he was also forced to watch last year’s decider from the sidelines.
Lang must make hay while the sun shines
Life is about to get tougher for gun apprentice Emily Lang but she’s ready for the challenges that come with the Queensland Winter Carnival.
New trainer, new owners: Star Victorian slots into Queensland
Victorian gelding It’sourtime will race in the upcoming King Of The Mountain slot race in Toowoomba after changing ownership and stables.
Racing Queensland splashes cash on Inter Dominion overhaul
The time-honoured Inter Dominion will receive a massive cash injection ahead of the 2025 series at Albion Park.
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