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‘Come on Lex, let’s go’: Leary just misses breaking record again
Paralympic darling Alexa Leary shattered her own world record in the morning heats at the national swimming championships and then nearly bettered it in the finals.
Mum breaks silence after daughter killed
The mother of a 22-year-old who died in a highway crash in Queensland has spoken out about their final conversation.
World left stunned by Aussie interview
Identical Aussie twins have gone ridiculously viral in the US after giving an interview following a horror carjacking spree.
Reds winger targeting win, not tries
Having scored tries for fun last year, Queensland Reds winger Tim Ryan has focused on other aspects of his game this season.
Acton has incredible Group 1 omen for Hi Barbie
Jennifer Acton, the widow of the late racing identity and cattle baron Alan, believes she might have a good omen as she eyes off a winter carnival Group 1 win with Hi Barbie.
AFL star’s mental health fear from player abuse
AFL star Lachie Neale has doubled down on his calls for ‘nasty’ online abuse to stop as he fears for the ‘mental health’ of players.
Ben Hunt finalises new $2.35m deal
Brisbane Broncos star Ben Hunt has inked a $2.35m deal following his move back to Queensland.
Woman dead, man shot in highway chaos
A woman has died, a man has been shot, and another has been seriously injured in a wild scene that played out on Easter Monday.
Country jockeys lose riding gear in mobile home fire
Two Queensland country jockeys who lost $50,000 worth of riding gear and equipment after a fire destroyed their mobile home have thanked the racing industry for their support.
Private Eye on target for winter return after career fears
Private Eye survived a career-threatening eye infection and is preparing for a Queensland winter carnival comeback.
Thousands of Qld empty-nesters refuse to budge
New research reveals an alarming number of empty-nesters still clinging to the family home, despite a desperate need to free up more housing.
Gollan reveals plan to throw Zarastro in ‘deep end’
Trainer Tony Gollan says he’ll have a “big throw at the stumps” with Zarastro in the Doomben 10,000.
Bois D’Argent to lead winter carnival team for happy couple
We reveal some of the superstars who are coming to the Sunshine State this winter to chase the pots of gold on offer.
Man injured, busy street closed after dramatic early morning crash
A man has been injured and a major Brisbane road shut down after a car overturned in an early-morning crash.
Bob Katter drops wild Easter message
Iconic Aussie politician Bob Katter has shared an Easter message with online followers, but it doesn’t go the way you think it will.
‘Get me out now’: Blunt message for Galvin
Former Broncos coach Kevin Walters has declared that if he was Lachlan Galvin, he would be trying to leave the Tigers “now”.
‘Hero to zero’: Superstar’s epic blunder
The undermanned Warriors took full advantage of a shocking Reece Walsh mistake to grab a massive upset on Saturday night.
12yo killed in horror e-scooter crash
A 12-year-old girl riding an e-scooter has died after crashing into a car on a regional street.
Problem horse gives Gollan satisfying win on fantastic day
Tony Gollan derived great satisfaction from King Kapa’s win at Eagle Farm as the leading trainer enjoyed a winning treble.
Clark special springs an upset in Packer Plate
Shangri La Spring caused a boilover with a perfectly judged frontrunning ride by Tim Clark in the Group 3 Frank Packer Plate at Randwick.
New clip before mum found dead in river
New footage showing the final hours of Crystal Beale has been released nearly two months after she was found dead in the Brisbane River.
75 Qld suburbs you could afford to buy in if mortgage test drops
Relaxing home lending rules could make up to 75 more Queensland suburbs affordable for househunters previously priced out of the market.
‘Big opportunity’: McMurray out to make most of Sydney stint
Queensland apprentice Jace McMurray has been handed a big opportunity to boost his career in the Harbour City.
Rival trainer reveals Gollan’s cheeky sledge: ‘I’ve got you surrounded’
Lindsay Hatch has one runner in the Ascot Handicap at Eagle Farm up against five from the Tony Gollan, but luckily for him it is the favourite.
Major snub revealed ahead of Anzac Day
Brisbane’s Anzac Day Parade will sound different this year, after four traditional pipe bands were told they were no longer welcome.
Lions star blasts ‘cowards’ in fiery swipe
Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale has taken the rare step of calling out “cowards” after his team’s loss to Collingwood.
Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for Mornington
A lightly-raced filly can enhance her Queensland Qaks prospects at the scene of her maiden win as Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis for Mornington.
Photo says it all as ‘bust up’ exposed
The look on a Lions star’s face after an animated exchange with coach Chris Fagan said it all as tensions simmer at the football club.
Footy world blasts ‘Daicos-only rule’
A 50m penalty “more like the length of NYC’s Fifth Avenue” shocked the AFL world during the Pies’ clash with Brisbane.
Gas tech company ran ‘cartel’, court finds
An Australian oil and gas services company ran a cartel, trying to pull suppliers into illegal contracts, a court has found.
Mornington win could launch Qld campaign for Young Werther
After playing a sacrificial role in the Group 1 Australian Cup, trainer Danny O’Brien is keen to get Queensland-bound Young Werther back into winning form in the Listed Mornington Cup.
‘Blown away’: Sears sets sights on Derby with Beau Dazzler
Exciting colt Beau Dazzler appears well on track for a Group 1 Queensland Derby mission.
Aussie act for Oasis’ tour finally revealed
Every Aussie act was desperate to open for Oasis on their sold-out reunion shows this year and the British rock legends have finally chosen the lucky band.
Hollywood heart-throb stars in Aussie series
After winning legions of fans in Euphoria and Saltburn, Brisbane-born actor Jacob Elordi is back in Australia to star in an epic local drama.
Warning to Australia’s east coast
Huge waves are expected to hit the south east Queensland and NSW coastline heading into the Easter long weekend.
Waller on verge of another Group 1 record
If Chris Waller can win another Group 1 race on the final day of the Sydney autumn carnival, it will give him 19 Group 1 wins for the season – and he still has the Adelaide and Brisbane carnivals to come.
Teams: Big Magpie managed, Lions unveil latest draft coup
Jordan De Goey is officially in for the 2023 GF rematch, but the Pies won’t have one of their key targets up forward when they face the Lions at the Gabba.
Holier and wow: Snap up a blessed home
If you’re looking to lock down your own slice of God’s country – aka Queensland – why not go all the way and invest in some former holy ground.
‘Don’t need to work’: 18yo’s Centrelink rage
An Australian university student has caused divide by claiming the Centrelink system is broken, igniting a heated debate about government handouts.
Lions need more than ‘healthy belief’
The in-form Lions are hoping to reverse the Magpies’ recent dominance over them when the teams meet at the Gabba on Thursday night.
Aussie builder collapses owing $20m
A third generation construction company has gone into liquidation abandoning four major projects including a Gold Coast apartment complex and an aged care facility.
Mum killed in ‘suspicious’ house fire
A 45-year-old man has been charged with domestic violence, murder and arson after the body of a Queensland mum was found inside a burnt out home.
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Baker launches winter carnival assault in Archer slot race
Bjorn Baker has had a very successful Sydney autumn and is turning his focus on the Queensland winter carnival starting with The Archer slot race.
‘Hasn’t gone backwards’: Emerging sprinter chasing hat-trick
Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou have ambitions of heading to the Queensland winter carnival for a Group 1 crack with an in-form sprinter chasing a third win in a row this weekend.
Passenger films twisted act in Aussie cab
A Sydney man has exposed the sneaky way a taxi driver tried to charge him double the fare in Brisbane.
Warwick Farm, Coffs Harbour previews: Media World to scoop his rivals
Trainer Peter Snowden has planned a campaign targeted at the Brisbane Winter Carnival with Media World and the colt takes his first step on the path when he resumes at Warwick Farm.
Australia’s shock new 40 best suburbs revealed
If you live in one of these 40 Australian suburbs, the chances are you’ll be laughing all the way to the bank. The newest list will shock you.
‘He is a Queenslander’: Ikin’s call on Tino as Maroons hit Gympie
Queensland Rugby League boss Ben Ikin has called for the NRL to ban players from switching between tier-one and tier-two nations as the QRL locks in the venue for its 2025 Origin fan day.
‘A lot of goals’: Premiers new look in flag push
The reigning AFL premiers have kicked 36 goals in the past two games in an ominous sign for the chasing pack.
Walk score draws buyers to charming East cottage
Prior intel helped an interstate buyer moving to be closer to family to scope this East Geelong cottage. Two buyers contested the two-bedroom house that sold for more than $700,000.
Pilot’s text after alleged lawnmower killing
In a dramatic courtroom clash, the alleged murder of a pilot’s wife was laid bare, with the prosecution branding the pilot a “master manipulator.”
Supertees playing a heroic job for Qld kids
Three brave siblings have powered through their tonsil removal surgery like superheroes thanks to a massive donation of new Supertees from The Courier-Mail Children’s Fund.
‘A wonderful horse’: Vandyke reveals surprise Alligator Blood highlight
Queensland trainer David Vandyke reflects on his time with Group 1 star Alligator Blood – and the win that stands out above them all.
Gollan filly back on track and ready to Barbie-cue her rivals
Tony Gollan-trained Hi Barbie is primed to make a statement this winter after overcoming a heart condition.
Olympic-winning state premier puts Brisbane home up for auction
Former state premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, who led the campaign to win the 2032 Olympics for Brisbane, has decided to sell her clifftop home in the future host city.
Qantas launches mammoth $99 sale
Australia’s national carrier has launched a monster flight sale to one state — with some popular fares dipping below $100.
Maroons confirm mass changes for Origin opener
State of Origin season is officially underway with Queensland announcing its squad for the opening game of the women’s series.
Woman dead, 10 injured in horror crash
A woman has died and 10 others have been rushed to hospital after a horror three-vehicle crash on a busy freeway.
All Aged to set Antino on his way for Pride Of Jenni showdown
Tony Gollan’s stable star Antino is on a collision course with superstar mare Pride Of Jenni in next month’s $1m Group 1 Doomben Cup.
Resolution reached in King of the Mountain scratching drama
Queensland slot-holders who scratch their horse without a veterinary certificate will now receive the last-place prizemoney following a review by Racing Queensland.
‘Very smart’: Experts praise huge Bluey move
Aussie television sensation Blue stunned fans around the globe 12 months ago in a move experts are now saying has paid off big time for the Heeler family.
Man, teenager dead in drowning tragedy
A man and a teenager have died and a third person is fighting for life after a horror drowning at a beach in central Queensland.
Agent’s shock answer about price of island
In its heyday this derelict Aussie island welcomed Hollywood stars. The state now wants someone to bring it back to its former glory.
Premiers stun the Bulldogs in 77-year first
Reigning premier Brisbane has roared back from a huge hole to stun the Western Bulldogs in an AFL comeback for the ages.
Firebirds and Swifts continue unbeaten start
After such a disastrous 2024 season, the Queensland Firebirds are two from two and find themselves at the top of the Super Netball table with the also unbeaten NSW Swifts.
Consolation win for Australia
Playing for pride, Australia bounced back from its loss to Kazakhstan with a win over Colombia in the Billie Jean King Cup Group D qualifier in Brisbane.
Guineas winner Wonder Boy to get ‘bigger and better’
Wonder Boy scored a deserved win in the Bendigo Guineas to book a trip to Queensland, and trainer Jerome Hunter is confident the best is still ahead.
Child murderer found dead in jail
A man sentenced to life behind bars for killing a foster child in his care has been found dead in his Queensland jail cell.
Costin wins thriller at wet and wild Doomben
Visiting jockey Winona Costin had one ride at Doomben and she sure made it count before the meeting was abandoned.
‘Unimaginable’: Woman births stranger’s baby
An Australian woman giving birth to a stranger’s baby, with experts saying the IVF mistake has opened the door to an unprecedented legal and ethical nightmare.
‘F***wit’: Dramatic confrontations rock NRL
Spencer Leniu and Johnathan Thurston had a heated clash on Friday night at Suncorp, allegedly involving a nasty spray — then a worse one after full-time.
‘True team man’: Aussie NRL recruit’s surprise visit
A favourite son was a surprise visitor at Queensland training on Friday to further boost spirits ahead of a massive milestone match.
Trainers’ boss makes temporary return after quitting
Just seven days after quitting as ATA boss, Cameron Partington is back to help out trainers in Queensland until a new chief is found.
Surf coach hit with new child sex charges
A once-popular and respected surf coach accused of sexually assaulting children has been hit with new charges, after he told a court the existing allegations were “all true”.
Panthers star charged for high shot
There’s been more fallout from Penrith’s loss to the Dolphins with a key outside back charged by the match review committee.
How Brisbane Roar plan to channel Ted Lasso for finals bid
Laini Freier knows the Brisbane Roar have a bit of work to do if they want to play finals but says the key to success is to simply ‘believe’ in a tight finals race.
‘Devastated’: Mum caught in baby mix-up
A Brisbane IVF clinic has apologised after a “human error” saw an embryo placed in the wrong woman, resulting in a healthy baby.
Aussie’s first ever cruise ends in tragedy
It was the cruise of a lifetime for Glenn and Bev — a generous gift from their son to explore Queensland’s tropical coastline. But in an instant, tragedy struck.
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