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Maher sees funny side after mum draws nightmare barrier
Ciaron Maher remains upbeat after his mum had the unenviable task of drawing the barrier for Icarian Dream in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic and came up with 21.
Roar’s horror season continues
One of Brisbane’s best players is set to leave the club as the Roar’s shocking season goes from bad to worse.
Reds star aiming for stellar Super season
Queensland Reds star Tom Lynagh knows his best chance of regaining a Wallabies jersey is to shine for the Queensland Reds this year.
Renshaw keen to open for Australia
Brisbane Heat’s bid to reach the BBL finals series is being helped by the form of Matt Renshaw, who would love the chance to again open the batting for Australia.
Kyrgios named for shock comeback move
Nick Kyrgios made his comeback to tennis in Brisbane and could be in line for another big return after a surprise announcement.
Venue on standby for Magic Millions meeting
A back-up track has been chosen to host the Magic Millions should the Gold Coast not get up in time for Saturday’s meeting.
Invincible program suits Victorian filly at Magic Millions
Trainers Lloyd Kennewell and Lucy Yeomans see no reason to change a successful template with Invincible Woman leading into Saturday’s $3m Magic Millions 2YO Classic in Queensland.
Major update after teen jailed for horror fatal
There’s been a new development in the case of a teen who was behind the wheel of a stolen car that caused a horror crash, claiming three lives.
Watch: Heat blasters ruin Thunder coach’s BBL comeback
Brisbane Heat rose from the embers to win a thriller, with Max Bryant and Matt Renshaw propelling them back into BBL finals contention. WATCH FULL MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
‘What!’: Man’s salary response shocks
A man has left Aussies in complete disbelief after revealing just how much his business turns over in a year.
Man, two dogs die in house fire
A young man has died along with two dogs following a house fire, with a crime scene established by police.
State could cop $872bn blow under nuclear
An election pitch to build seven nuclear plants would create an economic black hole in one state totalling to $872bn by 2050, new modelling reveals.
Mum, 10 kids homeless after house fire
A blind man used a garden hose to try to help fight a massive house fire that has left a single mother and her 10 children homeless.
Aussie slams ‘ridiculous’ price for two coffees
The Brisbane woman’s complaint is set to become more common as coffee prices skyrocket this year.
Premier’s wild call on Albo’s $7.2bn pledge
David Crisafulli celebrated a $7.2bn funding pledge to fix a “deathtrap” highway as a major win for the state LNP.
Ex-Bronco Corey Oates’ next payday
One of the NRL Brisbane Broncos longest serving stars Corey Oates has moved on with confidence to the next stage of his life after not being re-signed for 2025, thanks to property.
Billions to upgrade ‘deadly goat track’
Labor is making a massive cash pledge to upgrade a notoriously dangerous highway as this year’s federal vote looms.
$200k salary for a home: Qld workers priced out of 846 suburbs
Depressing new figures show that the average Queensland worker is now priced out of 846 suburbs across the state, and it will only get worse before it gets better. Here’s why.
Flight aborted seconds before takeoff
An Air New Zealand flight bound for Australia was forced to abort seconds before takeoff because of this untimely incident.
Brisbane winner’s high Australian Open hopes
After a successful, and busy, Brisbane International campaign, Jiri Lehecka is aiming for his best performance at a grand slam singles event.
Flemington track guru answers SOS over Gold Coast track poisoning
Vastly-respected Flemington track manager Liam O’Keeffe will fly to Queensland today to answer an SOS from racing officials over the Gold Coast’s track poisoning drama.
Djokovic conqueror one win away from ultimate glory
Towering American Reilly Opelka – the man that ended Novak Djokovic’s Brisbane International hopes – is one win away from ultimate glory at Pat Rafter Arena.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N review: For the fast and furious family
You would not mistake this for one of my usual “family car” review vehicles. Except perhaps if your family was sponsored by Red Bull.
Sabalenka books spot in final to keep Brisbane redemption bid alive
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is just one win away from making up for the heartbreak of last year’s Brisbane International final after booking a spot in the decider against Polina Kudermetova.
Royal seal of approval: Zara backs Magic Millions to bounce back
British royal and Olympic equestrian rider Zara Tindall says she’s confident the poison-damaged Gold Coast track will bounce back in time for the Magic Millions’ main race day next weekend, as police launch an investigation into the incident.
Urgent search for missing 12yo boy
A desperate search is underway for a missing 12-year old boy who was last seen more than 24 hours ago near a shopping centre.
Neighbour reveals why she put up 2.5m fence
An Aussie who erected a 2.5m ‘mega fence’ found herself in the middle of a major online debate — now she’s revealed why she put it up in the first place.
Young nurse’s salary leaves Aussies horrified
Australians have been left stunned after a young woman revealed how much she really gets paid working as a nurse in Queensland.
Brisbane high school graduate to take Paris fashion world by storm
A budding Brisbane state high school graduate has secured a place at one of the world’s most well-known fashion schools – the prestigious International Fashion Academy in Paris.
‘Double edged sword’ behind $150k salary
A Brisbane man who earns up to $150,000 a year has revealed the dark side to his lucrative job, and the grim reason the industry is booming.
‘I’ve only eaten one thing for 33 years’
A Queensland mum has revealed the reason she has only eaten one thing for the last 33 years – and why she never cooks her food.
Djokovic stunned in shock straight-sets defeat to world No.249
Not since his 2010 defeat to countryman Filip Krajnovic has Novak Djokovic been beaten by a lower-ranked opponent as his road to a 25th grand slam got suddenly bumpier.
Roar’s horror season continues
The Roar’s miserable A-League season shows no signs of improving, but Brisbane coach Ruben Zadkovich wants his players to ‘embrace’ the situation.
Heartbreak as Birrell’s dream Brisbane run finally ends
After knocking over both the World No.8 and 35, Kimberly Birrell’s inspiring Brisbane International campaign has ended in heartbreak, crashing out of the quarter-finals.
Heat’s BBL finals hopes take huge hit as Sixers clash washed out
Defending BBL champions Brisbane Heat face a huge task to reach the finals after their heavyweight clash with Sydney Sixers was washed out in Coffs Harbour.
Major twist 27 years after woman killed
A man accused of murdering a 25-year-old Queensland woman nearly 30 years ago has been arrested in NSW while allegedly using a false identity.
Bombshell after woman found dead in street
Police are appealing for two brothers to hand themselves in after allegedly gunning down a Queensland woman in the street before fleeing interstate.
Man dies after jet ski crashes into mangroves
A man has died and a woman is fighting for life after the pair were flung from their jet ski when it crashed into mangroves.
Second arrest after cops shot at in wild chase
A man sought by police over a western Sydney pursuit in which shots were fired at police has been apprehended interstate.
Djokovic backs Kyrgios over calls to fix ‘ridiculous’ tennis pay
Nick Kyrgios has won some high-powered support in his take-down of tennis over how much players are paid, with superstar Novak Djokovic labelling the tour “ridiculous”.
Teen honoured after tragic rope swing death
A teenager who tragically died after falling 15m off a rope swing in Queensland has been remembered as “an angel taken too early”.
Where Qld property prices are tipped to boom
Property prices in regional Queensland are set to explode in 2025, with one city set to see the nation’s biggest price jump amid forecasts it will grow by a massive 30 per cent.
‘She loves it up here’: Summer-loving ‘Queenslander’ chases Sunlight
Tony McEvoy reckons his classy filly Arabian Summer is about as Queensland as XXXX Gold beer … and he’ll be toasting the Sunshine State if she can win the $3m Sunlight at the Gold Coast on Saturday.
How the housing crisis is changing what buyers look for in a home
Qld summers can be hotter than a shearer’s armpit so its no surprise that pools and airconditioning top buyer’s wishlists. But there is an even more pressing issue surging up the ranks.
Man’s alleged ‘indecent’ bus act
Police have released photos of a person they wish to speak to as part of an investigation after a man allegedly exposed himself next to a woman on a bus.
Djoker domination continues as Monfils bows out in Brisbane
Novak Djokovic has continued his stunning win streak over veteran Gael Monfils, extending his unbeaten run over the Frenchman to 20 matches to advance to the Brisbane International quarter-finals.
From pride of the league to irrelevant: Roar fans deserve better
Who can blame Brisbane Roar fans for walking away from the club after farcical scenes involving CEO Kaz Patafta? See the latest A-League news in On The Attack with ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE.
Ditch Bali for this hidden Aussie island
Bali this, Bali that. It’s time to check out a new tropical island — and this little hidden slice of paradise is much closer to home.
Major flood warning as dam set to spill
Residents have been warned to stay alert as flood levels rise across one Aussie state, forcing authorities to release water from two major dams.
Police appeal to find ‘lost’ weapon
One state’s police force has issued a public appeal to help find a weapon which they say was “lost” during an operation.
‘Don’t think I’ve seen a better catch’: Maxwell stuns with BBL grab
Glenn Maxwell etched himself into BBL folklore when he took one of the greatest catches in the competition’s history as the Stars stunned Brisbane Heat at the Gabba. WATCH THE CATCH
’Entitled’: Aussie fans boo US rapper
US rapper Ice Spice was booed off the stage by Aussie fans for “entitled” act at her New Year’s Eve headlining gig in Brisbane.
Brisbane home prices drop for the first time in two years
Greater Brisbane’s homes have seen their first price dip in 25 months, while one QLD region surges ahead in price growth.
‘OMG’: Absurd display stuns tennis world
Tennis viewers couldn’t believe what they were watching unfold as one of the greatest points ever seen played out on Wednesday.
Teen’s horror accident at tourist hotspot
A teenager has been rescued from a popular tourist hotspot following a horror diving incident on New Year’s Eve.
Thousands fume over new tap water taste
Residents have vented frustration at bizarre changes to their tap water as authorities grapple with recent wild weather.
Tragic update in horror tubing incident
Emergency services had been called when a woman failed to resurface after falling into fast-moving water while tubing.
Telling Nick Kyrgios act amid fresh injury blow
It was a very different Nick Kyrgios that stepped out onto the court at the Brisbane International as a new reality set in.
Plan to name child sex offenders
One state has revealed its plan to have a public child sex offenders list to help protect children from possible harm.
29yo man charged with raping 11yo girl
Police have issued fresh warnings for parents about the dangers of social media after a young girl was allegedly groomed and raped in regional Queensland.
State slammed by 83mm in one hour
A spate of flash flooding and severe storms have thrashed one state, with major dams at risk of overflow and much more rainfall forecast to fall in the coming days.
Eagle Farm risks falling into ‘wrack and ruin’
Queensland’s racing headquarters risk falling into “wrack and ruin” within the next two years if significant upgrades aren’t undertaken, the Brisbane Racing Club’s new boss has warned.
Dire warning after flooding hits state
An Aussie state has been hit with severe flash flooding as emergency warnings are issued for one capital city ahead of a “dangerous thunderstorm”.
‘Never thought I’d be back’: Australia’s greatest showman returns
Nick Kyrgios thinks it’s a miracle he’s, again, playing tennis at a professional level. And Australians fans can count themselves lucky that the game’s great entertainer made it back to the top.
Armed man shot by police in standoff
A man allegedly armed with a knife has been hospitalised after being shot by police in a standoff in an outer-city suburb.
We’re powerless until a reliable energy plan is switched on
Remotely turning off the airconditioners of paying customers to keep the lights on for the rest of us seems like a stopgap solution at best, an act of desperation at worst, writes the editor.
Push for major Covid change in one state
Any outstanding Covid fines could be wiped as one state plans to abolish $3.2m in unpaid fines. Here’s why.
Aussies hit by ‘artificially inflated’ fuel prices
Competition and the free market has not reduced petrol prices in Australia’s largest cities, the NRMA finds.
Silk screamer, Heat howler seal BBL13 grand final revenge
Taking chances in the field proved the difference between the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers in the BBL as Jordan Silk proved why he’s the best fielder in the competition. SEE HIS RIPPING CATCH.
Tributes flow for pastor killed by shark
Tributes are flowing for a “selfless” pastor killed by a shark while holidaying with his family.
Unwanted history for Brisbane Roar as Western United fire
Western United secured a third straight win thanks to goalkeeper Matt Sutton as Brisbane Roar’s second reached a new A-League men’s low. Catch up on the latest from the weekend’s action.
Body found on infamous bushwalking track
The body of a bushwalker has been discovered on a notoriously difficult hiking trail in Tasmania.
Track manager Synan to farewell The Valley after 41 years
Moonee Valley Racing Club stalwart Marty Synan, one of Australia’s longest serving and respected track managers, has resigned to take up a post with Racing Queensland.
‘The racing is very different’: Chaves returns to happy place
Elione Chaves says green groups are getting a hold of racing in the Scandinavian region, where tongue ties and whips are set to be banned shortly, so he is relishing his latest opportunity in Australia.
New development after 23yo shot dead
Police have released images of two men they believe could assist with inquiries into the alleged fatal shooting of 23-year-old Chloe Jade Mason.
Couple lose $250k deposit in ‘horrific’ scam
They thought they were becoming homeowners – but instead they basically became homeless and destitute in the blink of an eye.
Massive Brisbane riverfront mansion sells just after Christmas
Buyers above $20 million were being sought for the huge waterfront mansion of pharmacy chain founder, Don Gardiner.
‘Bong-wielding man’ goes berserk on highway
A well-known wildlife expert was attacked with what appears to be a bong in a bizarre road rage incident.
Mam’s Broncos penalties finally revealed
The Broncos have revealed the club’s own actions after the five-eighth was alleged to have breached the NRL Code of Conduct.
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