Budget warning after Cyclone Alfred
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred wreaked havoc on Australians in Queensland and NSW and now its impact on Commonwealth coffers has been revealed.
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Desperate act by Aussie pub on the brink
An iconic live music venue has been forced to raise funds to keep their doors open with business the “worst it has ever been”.
‘19.98’: Gout Gout rout in 200m demolition job
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout has blown away his opposition as he sets a new record in a run that has to be seen to be believed.
Man missing after falling into major river
The young man went missing on Sunday morning after slipping into the Brisbane River during a walk with friends and family.
Deadly virus detected post-Cyclone Alfred
Health authorities have warned of a dangerous insect-borne virus after Cyclone Alfred’s extreme weather created ideal breeding conditions.
Swans belted over ‘horrific’ scenes
Swans great Ryan O’Keefe and a host of footy fans all said the same thing after Sydney’s loss to the Brisbane Lions.
Fans savage ‘overrated’ $5m NRL star
The knives were well and truly out for Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh following a nightmare outing on Saturday night.
Teen sprint sensation blows world away
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout has proved why he’s a force to be reckoned with as he blew the field away on Saturday.
Irish hoop’s Queensland move pays off with breakthrough win
Siobhan Rutledge is considering making her move to Queensland more permanent after she became the latest Irish jockey to ride a Saturday metro winner.
Huge development site set to link key city suburbs up for sale
A 3,000 sqm site is going to market, with a planned retail and apartment complex that could hold nearly 500 new homes.
Wallabies star remains loyal to Reds
One of the world’s best flankers is staying with the Queensland Reds for another three years.
‘Heavy hearts’: AFL premiers rocked by tragedy
The Brisbane Lions get their 2025 AFL campaign underway on Saturday but they will be without a recruit for a sad reason.
‘Shonky:’ Treasurer blasts $2.4bn GST loss
The annual GST carve-up is set to spark a brawl among state treasurers, with one state set to receive $2.4bn less in crucial funding.
Day will come for new Lions recruit
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has heaped praise on off-season recruit Sam Day, who was set to make his Lions debut on Sunday before the death of his father led to his withdrawal.
Heartbreak as farmers dump milk en masse
Unbelievable footage shows the heartbreaking moment Aussie dairy farmers were forced to dump hundreds of litres of perfectly good milk.
Where are the hotspots? What are the solutions? Qld youth crime explained
A youth crime crisis is gripping the state – so what can we do about it? ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Why Hulbert ‘won’t be shouting the bar’ if his horse wins Jewel
A horse named after Brisbane’s iconic Breakfast Creek Hotel will contest the $500,000 QTIS Jewel 2YO on Saturday, and that’s where trainer Will Hulbert will be celebrating should the colt win.
‘Rank hypocrisy’: Question Albo won’t answer
Anthony Albanese has refused to answer a simple question about his movements on the same day Peter Dutton visited a billionaire’s mansion as a cyclone loomed.
‘Crowdfunded’ SOHO House ushers in year’s hottest design trend
A spectacular new build has introduced one of 2025’s most-watched international design trends into southern Queensland’s fast-evolving property scene.
How emerging Lion has improved
Having worked hard on his fitness and strength in the off-season, Brisbane Lions forward Logan Morris is intent on building on a memorable debut AFL campaign.
How helicopter will transport riders on marathon metro Saturday
A helicopter to transport jockeys is a key part of the blueprint for a marathon Saturday metropolitan race day across Eagle Farm and the Gold Coast on Saturday.
How the 2022 floods hit home prices, and what will happen this time
Home prices could fall by up to 45 per cent over the next year in some flood-affected suburbs if post-disaster history repeats itself.
Revealed: Cheapest way to get into a good school catchment
Families looking to buy a home near one of Brisbane’s top public schools may still be able to get in for $600,000. Find out where.
‘Not cool’: Crackdown on homeless tents
An Aussie council is giving homeless people 24 hours to pack up their belongings and relocate in a crackdown on tent cities on public land.
Update as Lehrmann dumps legal team
A new delay has emerged in Bruce Lehrmann’s Queensland rape case just days after the former political staffer dumped his legal team.
Qld rental market to bear brunt of cyclone fallout
Already tight rental markets across Queensland are expected to go into dangerously low territory in the aftermath of severe weather, but there is some good news too.
‘We warned them’: Family home sliced in half by ‘dangerous’ tree
A Queensland family is homeless after a tree they warned council was ‘dangerous’ sliced their roof in half during severe weather, but a stunning act of kindness has provided hope.
Where can I go? How do I get help? Your Qld housing questions answered
Queensland’s housing crisis – and the increase in tent cities it brings with it – is reaching breaking point. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
‘Desperate’: Family’s plea after mum’s death
A young woman is pleading with the public for answers after her mother was found dead in the Brisbane River as police try to solve the mystery.
Orman’s Hong Kong extension throws premiership wide open
The Brisbane jockeys’ premiership race is wide open following Jimmy Orman’s contract renewal in Hong Kong.
Greg Norman plots his next big move
Aussie golfing great Greg Norman is eyeing off a major move, one many thought he would never make.
Marnus back for Bulls but Khawaja out
The Queensland Bulls will welcome back one Test star for their Sheffield Shield match against South Australia, but have lost another.
‘Planned’: Chilling detail in fatal park brawl
A judge has delivered a verdict in the case of 12 men on trial for the murder of a teenager in a “planned” and bloody public park brawl.
Not over yet: Flood sirens sounding, as huge clean-up begins
As the waters begin to recede and the massive clean-up job begins in some parts, a town smashed by floods in 2011 is once again in the firing line as Alfred’s aftermath rolls on.
Reds star to miss battle with NSW
Queensland co-captain Liam Wright has again been sidelined ahead of the Reds’ weekend battle with the Waratahs.
Vicky’s wild ride to snowball into QTIS Jewel glory
Pretty Dubious part-owner Vicky Heathcote is hoping for better luck on Queensland Jewel Day this Saturday after suffering a serious knee injury on the ski slopes in Japan.
Revealed: Brisbane’s 200 cyclone food waste bin sites
More than 750 temporary bins at 200 sites where Brisbane residents can dump rotting food have been revealed by council.
How cyclone Alfred will hit home prices
Fresh analysis of the fallout of disasters on home prices has revealed a surprise left in the aftermath of cyclone Alfred.
Insane tax amount Qld pays on new homes exposed
New figures have laid bare how much Queensland families are paying in red tape and tax on the cost to build their new home.
‘Incredible’: Paradise turned to utter chaos
This tourist town and gateway to a famous Aussie paradise thought they escaped the extreme weather – until a sudden deluge put lives at risk.
Woman feared missing in floodwaters
A search is underway after a woman was reported entering floodwaters, as the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues across southeast Queensland.
Lion cops devastating blow on eve of return
A Brisbane Lions gun has been handed another devastating blow on the eve of the season after scans confirmed he had ruptured his ACL.
Maroons star sensationally dropped
Wayne Bennett has made a major call in the halves this weekend, while a Queensland Origin star has been sensationally dropped just one game into the season.
Tales from inside: Strata managers reveal all
Experienced strata managers have exposed the wild and wacky goings on they’ve encountered across regional Queensland, highlighting the need for impartial parties when neighbours live in close quarters.
Gollan: Wrong call made on Jewel meeting
Queensland trainer Tony Gollan isn’t delighted with a marathon day of 21 races across two metro meetings on Saturday, but Racing Queensland bosses say there is potential for a wagering uplift.
Pub owner’s brutal takedown of ‘drop kicks’
A pub manager has said what many in his community have been afraid of saying after a near-tragic incident at the venue during broad daylight.
Cruise liner’s surprise letter to passengers
Aussies on-board a cruise ship have been forced to spend days longer at sea as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred loomed, throwing travel plans into chaos.
‘Proud club’: What Lions are wary of
Having been forced to wait longer than expected to start their premiership defence, the Brisbane Lions are ready for a Sydney side intent on redemption.
Bulldogs skipper’s worrying injury update
When the Western Bulldogs called captain Marcus Bontempelli’s calf injury complex, alarm bells were raised and the skipper has given an update on when he might play again.
Full list: Every road closed by flooding
Dozens of roads across South East Queensland are closed after torrential rain in the aftermath of ex-Tropcial Cyclone Alfred. Here is the full list.
Calls for Brisbane locals to form ‘ute army’ in Alfred clean-up bid
Brisbane’s Lord Mayor called for residents to work together to set up a “Ute Army” to help deal with the huge clean-up in the aftermath of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
‘Prepare’: New city to be smashed by floods
Focus has shifted to a new area in south-east Queensland as rising floodwaters look to wreak havoc across the major city. Follow our live weather coverage here.
Home auctions see delays citywide after Alfred rampage
While real estate auctions resume this week, many vendors have extended their campaigns as Brisbane recovers from storms and flooding.
Alfred still packs punch to racing in South East Queensland
The racing calendar in South East Queensland has become jam-packed after the rescheduling of more meetings as ex-Cyclone Alfred continues to bring heavy rainfall.
Devastating detail in iconic beach photo
As one of Queensland’s most lucrative tourism hubs, there’s concern we may not see the real Gold Coast for months if not years to come.
Knight’s Choice heading home after autumn plans derailed
Melbourne Cup champion Knight’s Choice will now target the Queensland winter carnival after his Melbourne autumn campaign was aborted.
Alfred impact sends AFL premiers south
After flooding forced the NRL’s Gold Coast Titans out of their training venue, the AFL reigning premiers have had to leave their Brisbane training base.
Capalaba Greyhounds feel full force of flooding event
In a heart-breaking scenario, Capalaba Greyhound Racing staff fear a repeat of the devastating 2022 floods that destroyed their club.
Staggering images as NRL club relocates
The lingering impacts of the huge downpours experienced in Queensland over the weekend have forced one NRL club to take action.
US casino giant makes last-ditch Star bid
A major US company has made a shock offer for troubled gaming giant Star Entertainment and it could transform the futures of three Aussie cities.
Cafes, pubs, Bunnings, servos, supermarkets: What’s open today
Looking to grab a coffee, stock up on groceries or fill up your car. Here is a list of what’s open across Brisbane and on the Gold Coast today.
Floods force big move for NRL club
The lingering impacts of the huge downpours experienced in Queensland over the weekend have forced one NRL club to leave its flooded base.
‘Not a party’: Dutton defends mansion visit
Peter Dutton has defended his decision to fly from Queensland to Sydney for a fundraiser at Justin Hemmes’ mansion, as new details about the controversial trip emerge.
Floods, storms, warnings: 12 things you need to know now
The aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to be felt across SEQ. These are the things you need to know right now.
Every SEQ school closed after Cyclone Alfred
Hundreds of schools across southeast Queensland remain closed in the wake of Cyclone Alfred. SEARCH YOUR SCHOOL
Total blackout: More than 206k SEQ properties still without power
More than 206,000 homes and businesses across South East Queensland remain without power, and it could take a fortnight to restore the hardest hit areas.
Residents told ‘get inside, up high’ to survive
Major alerts have been issued for residents across south east Queensland and northern NSW as the region is smashed by the dangerous effects of Cyclone Alfred.
‘Go inside and up high’: Fresh flood crisis hits Gold Coast, Brisbane
Gold Coast residents have been urged to seek shelter and Brisbane faces fresh flood alerts as rain from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred keeps coming. LATEST UPDATES
Fresh warnings as cyclone moves west
The impact of Ex-Cyclone Alfred is still being felt in many communities, while the worst appears to have passed in others.
Queensland Jewel Day on track despite Alfred’s carnage
Racing officials are confident the rescheduled Jewel Day on the Gold Coast will go ahead on Saturday, despite widespread chaos in the aftermath of ex-cyclone Alfred.
The seven key points from Crisafulli’s latest address
David Crisafulli has delivered his latest address for Southeast Queensland as the region continues to feel the affects of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Here’s everything you need to know.
‘Disappointing’ Reds produce horror show against Crusaders
The Queensland Reds were their own “worst enemies” after suffering a heavy loss at the hands of the Crusaders on Sunday afternoon. Here’s where it went wrong and the one major positive.
‘Insane’ footage of Qantas landing
Wild footage was captured about 12 hours after Tropical Cyclone Alfred was downgraded to a tropical low.
‘No one should be out’: Disbelief as bus drivers back on job
Brisbane bus drivers braved wild conditions to deliver 700 services Sunday morning before being recalled to their depots just after 11am. PUBLIC TRANSPORT LATEST
Insurance tips: What to do if your home has been damaged
Knowing what steps to take in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred can help protect your safety and make the insurance process easier for you.
Back from the dead: Brisbane hammered by Cat 1 winds, planes unable to land
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has unleashed on Brisbane with Category 1 winds, causing damage and downing trees, with planes unable to land and mass power outages across the region, despite it being downgraded to a tropical low.
‘Next 36 hours critical’: Logan on high alert as flood threat grows
Logan residents advised to ‘stay vigilant’ and expect flooding as wind and rain continues to fall from ex Cyclone Alfred.
Carnage as Alfred’s destruction laid bare
Alfred has wreaked havoc – tearing roofs from buildings and trees up by the roots and leaving more than 300,000 people without power.
Star’s masterclass in NRL demolition job
An NRL superstar left jaws on the floor after producing a play for the ages as his side delivered a bloodbath on Saturday night.
Man’s body found as Alfred turns deadly
The tragic death in NSW floodwaters marks the first loss of life amid ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
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