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‘You’re in North Qld mate’: Man shocks locals
This Cairns local couldn’t believe what he was seeing – but it was the tourist’s reaction to his warning that he found even more shocking.
NRL star’s heartwarming baby joy
An NRL star has stunned with a huge announcement – revealing a new addition to his family in a heartwarming Instagram post.
Issue plaguing newly signed Heat star
Having signed a Brisbane Heat contract extension, Spencer Johnson doesn’t want this problem to stop him playing in his team’s opening match.
‘It’s tough’: Aussie change confirmed for Brisbane
Despite winning the second Test in Adelaide, Australia will make a single change to its line-up for the third clash with India in Brisbane.
Public v Private: What surprised these QLD parents
Julie and Gavin Whitham could afford to send their son to a private school, but were surprised to find what the state’s public schools had to offer.
Australia’s top 10 regional hotspots for home buyers
Queensland dominates the top 10 regional locations most popular with buyers, but two other states are seeing surprising strength now.
Where units are $300k cheaper than houses
You need $1m to buy an apartment in this suburb, but the price gap between houses and units is widening.
Home prices go through the roof
This surprise regional centre is now the strongest performing market in Queensland, with home prices going through the roof rising almost 30 per cent in the past year alone.
Lambo guys raise $120k for sick kids
Culture Kings founder Simon Beard and former refugee turned real estate richlister Emil Juresic are among Lamborghini owners whose annual charity ride raised $120,000 for sick kids.
Tough laws ‘strike back’ at criminal teens
Teenagers in one state will face the same punishments as adults for certain serious offences amid a contentious crackdown on youth crime.
‘Threatening’ passenger sparks flight turnaround
It’s understood the passenger was given a no-fly ban after the flight from Brisbane to Perth was forced to turn around.
‘Life’s too short’: Powerful reason family left for remote island
Sarah Lions was happily living on the Sunshine Coast with her husband, Jaycob, and their three young children when she felt the call to adventure.
Are you Queensland’s biggest Indian fan?
We’re trying to find Queensland’s biggest Indian fan ahead of the huge third test at the Gabba this weekend. The winner will receive a 55-inch Hubbl Glass TV valued at $1400. SEE THE ENTRANTS + ENTER NOW
Aussie star’s big World Cup move
After being crowned the best Rugby Sevens player in the world an Australian try-scoring machine is taking a big step towards possibly earning a World Cup spot.
Masterplanned community starts to take shape
A boutique masterplanned community southwest of Brisbane, set to deliver 500 homes, is attracting buyers breaking ground on their dream homes.
Revealed: Jaw-dropping transformation of $1.4m wreck
A Brisbane man told his wife he was going to a dilapidated house auction to ‘see what it goes for’, then called back in shock saying, ‘I accidentally bought it’. They weren’t allowed to demolish it, but three years later the place is now a masterpiece.
Investor’s surprise move as portfolio hits 35 homes
A dad who quit his IT job after his property investments took off has 35 homes now, a third in Queensland, but says the numbers don’t add up in Brisbane any more. Here’s what’s next.
Landmark home sells for double what it did 8 yrs ago
A landmark Brisbane home has sold for double what the owners paid just eight years ago as prices skyrocket in this popular suburb.
Roar coach maintains ‘belief’
Despite his side’s dismal form, Brisbane coach Ruben Zadkovich is adamant the Roar’s fortunes will change for the better.
Former bad boy’s shock Broncos move
Former NRL bad boy Todd Carney has played a surprise role at the Brisbane Broncos as Michael Maguire shakes up the club.
‘More in them’: December key to Gabba success
There’s a significant reason why hosting India at the Gabba in December plays strongly into Australia’s favour for the third Test.
Boys’ vile alleged attack caught on camera
Four boys have been caught on CCTV allegedly attacking a disabled man with broomsticks while he attempted to wash his clothes.
Alleged armed bank robber to be extradited
Police allege the man walked into a bank branch armed with a knife and demanded cash.
Woman allegedly fatally stabbed in chest
A man has been charged with murder after police found a woman’s body during a welfare check.
Man dies in horror farm incident
Emergency services were called to a macadamia farm after reports a man was crushed while standing near an excavator.
GRAPHIC IMAGES: Orman to require surgery on bitten off finger
Leading Queensland hoop James Orman is set to have surgery on his finger after Prince Of Boom took the tip of it off on Tuesday morning.
Dolphin’s remarkable act shocks beachgoers
Incredible footage of a wild dolphin balancing a beer bottle on its beak at an Australian beach has gone viral.
Horse bites off tip of leading jockey’s finger
Queensland’s leading jockey James Orman lost the tip of his finger after it was bitten off by a horse. Warning: Graphic image
’Heads down’: Horror on Qantas flight
Passengers were reportedly told to keep their ‘head down’ while the plane was forced to perform a priority landing 40 minutes into the flight.
Story Bridge’s wild history you never knew
“What would Brisbane do without the Story Bridge?” This question was posed in 1995 and it still holds true. SPECIAL REPORT
Lawsuit lodged after young girl’s death
The older sister of a young girl allegedly left to die at the hands of her faith-healing religious circle has lodged a new lawsuit against the government.
Ch7’s ‘most beautiful woman alive’ marries
A former State of Origin star has tied the knot with a Channel 7 presenter who he says took his breath away on their first meeting.
Bold plan for iconic bridge climb
The operators of a somewhat iconic Australian tourism experience have an audacious proposal to let people do one thing while soaking it all in.
Howzat! Is this Qld home the ultimate backyard cricket venue?
A family home in Queensland’s north is taking backyard cricket to the next level with a full pitch and batting nets that would surely rate a “maaaarvellous” on the Richie Benaud scale.
All Blacks prop to join Queensland
A former All Blacks prop will play one more Super Rugby Pacific for his New Zealand-based team before moving to the Queensland Reds.
‘Had enough’: Welcome to Country banned
A Queensland community has voted to ban Welcome to Country ceremonies on their ancestral land, with voters claiming they find the ceremony embarrassing.
Couple missing for three days, stalked by croc
A missing couple have been rescued after they were stranded for three days in the outback enduring 40C days and nights stalked by a large crocodile.
First look: Stunning plan to push boundaries in blue chip suburb
A developer is set to push the boundaries at one of Brisbane’s most expensive suburbs, filing stunning plans for neighbouring blocks he bought for $10.4m.
NBL: Red-hot Cotton condemns 36ers to fourth-straight loss
Perth Wildcats superstar Bryce Cotton’s MVP-calibre form has claimed another victim, while Brisbane pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season over Melbourne United. CATCH ALL THE ROUND 11 NEWS.
Stranded couple stalked by croc for 2 nights
A couple in their 50s spent three days in some of the croc-infested territory without food, phones, a car or bottled water.
‘Not a loss, it’s a lesson’: Paro vows to bounce back
Queenslander Liam Paro has promised to rebuild after suffering the first loss of his professional career, falling to Richardson Hitchens in Puerto Rico.
Major change for popular fast-food chain
The popular fast-food chain has announced the major change which will impact multiple stores across the country.
Paved in gold: City’s richest streets revealed
Buyers pay almost double the suburb median to secure a home on the city’s most exclusive street, as fresh data reveals the most coveted addresses.
Wilson-Taylor claims bragging rights over partner in Bribie
Kyle Wilson-Taylor edged out partner Angela Jones in a Tony Gollan quinella in the Bribie Handicap at Eagle Farm and gave a cheeky quip after the win.
Aussies wary of India backlash
Australia can secure an unbeatable one-day international women’s series lead with another win over India on Sunday.
Qld’s most affordable suburbs for houses and units revealed
A whopping $2.63m separates Brisbane’s most expensive and most affordable suburb, but the days of buying bricks and mortar in the capital city for under $400,000 are almost over.
‘Who else?’: Gout Gout stuns once again
Gout Gout continues to show his extraordinary talent, coasting to victory in his first 200m run at the All Schools Championships.
$900k in a year: Qld’s price growth boom suburbs
Home prices jumped as much as 40 per cent across some Queensland suburbs this year. Find out if yours was one of them.
City pair star in easy win over Roar
Brisbane Roar’s poor A-League campaign suffered another blow, this time from Melbourne City, on Friday night.
Qld cricket power couple’s multimillion dollar bounce back
One of Queensland cricket’s power couples are among those backing the Aussies to fight back, having gone through their own amazing multimillion dollar bounceback.
Next step after teen cleared of murder
The Attorney-General has responded after a teen thug who was cleared of murdering a mum of two on Boxing Day walked free from court.
Friday morning flight draws global attention
One of the world’s largest airlines has landed in Brisbane for the first time, with the particular aircraft drawing global attention.
Reece Walsh a target of new ‘six-pack ban’
A sight that was commonplace at Broncos training under former coach Kevin Walters has now been outlawed under the club’s new mentor.
14yo’s ‘dumb’ choice before fatal crash
A now-14-yo boy responsible for a horror triple fatal crash that left three women dead told police he knew his actions were “dumb” a court was told.
Gunman storms mall, sets fire to business
A man was seen running through the mall in Surfers Paradise with a gun and petrol can before allegedly setting fire to a business.
Three fighting for life in highway crash
Three people are fighting for their lives and two others have been seriously injured after a horror crash on Queensland’s notorious Bruce Highway.
44 Aussie suburbs you can buy on $95k wage
You don’t need to be wealthy to invest in property in these 44 locations across the country. See the list.
Brisbane options limited for Tomic
If Bernard Tomic wants to try to qualify for the Brisbane International, he will need some help from tournament organisers.
Brisbane’s ten best rental suburbs in 2024
With rent still on the rise across the country, here are the ten best spots in Brisbane to get ahead of the renting game.
Revealed: When Madge will announce Broncos captain
Adam Reynolds and Michael Maguire have a more than decade-long NRL premiership relationship, but that doesn’t mean Brisbane’s new coach isn’t about to shake-up the Broncos’ captaincy.
Grandad’s wild run-in with armed intruders
A 71-year-old has recounted the terrifying moment he fought off two armed intruders during an alleged robbery, resulting in a broken arm.
Brisbane event a ‘showcase’ for Krygios
With Nick Kyrgios having been sidelined a long time, Pat Rafter is not sure how the returning star will fare at the Brisbane International.
‘Excited’: Novak confirms shock Australian launch pad
As he chases what would be a record 25th grand slam title at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic will begin his campaign here.
Totally wild ’urine’ apartment listing
A bizarre real estate ad has listed a “war zone bunker”, complete with graffiti and “screaming” neighbours for $250,000 in Queensland.
Nominate: Do you have Brisbane’s best Christmas lights?
Submit your Christmas lights display here to be in the running fro Brisbane’s best.
Aussie ready for next ‘level’ in AEW
One of AEW’s emerging stars can’t wait to perform in front of Australian wrestling fans at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in February.
‘Heavy hearts’: Iconic Aussie chain folds
A popular burger chain has become just the latest Australian business to go under, with the owners revealing the sad reason for the decision.
Manhunt after man shot at in home: cops
Police have provided an update in the hunt for a man who allegedly broke into the home of a 71-year-old man before breaking his arm and firing shots.
Teen critical in allegedly stolen car crash
Two teenagers have been charged and two remain in hospital with serious injuries after allegedly stealing a car and crashing it in a Queensland suburb.
Teammate’s pitch to keep off-contract stars
The Broncos are feeling the salary cap squeeze as they try to re-sign a couple of star outside backs who are off contract at the end of the 2025 season.
Shark attacks spear fisherman
A man aged in his 60s was spearfishing when he was bitten by a shark off Curtis Island receiving injuries to both of his arms.
Thorpe backpedals after Hanson stoush
The outspoken senator has walked back her comments on X after she falsely accused the One Nation Leader of being convicted for racial vilification.
Average Brisbane home now costs almost $900k
The home price gap is closing between Sydney and Brisbane, as the Queensland capital continues to break records.
Marvellous Matthews leads Renegades to maiden WBBL title
Hayley Matthew was the hero for the Melbourne Renegades as the club claimed its first WBBL silverware in a thrilling contest against the Brisbane Heat.
Cricket star’s unforgivable brain fade
A Melbourne Renegades player has left jaws on the floor after committing a cardinal sin during the WBBL Grand Final.
Dodgy driver’s chase up wrong side of road
A man has been arrested after clocking up speeds down the wrong side of a busy highway, shocking onlookers and sparking a dramatic police chase.
Lions’ trade plans as Roo hunt begins
Brisbane’s AFLW coach remains driven to keep his side at the top of the tree, but was frank about just how far ahead the new premiers really are.
‘Stupidity’: Yachtie’s $300k mistake revealed
Queensland superyacht operator James Blee’s company was hit hard by Covid-19. So he took a $300,000 gamble.
Roar escape with draw in thriller
Brisbane Roar needed an own goal in stoppage-time from Macarthur FC‘s Tomislav Uskok on Saturday to avoid creating an unwanted piece of A-League history.
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