Teens charged over alleged 200km/h M1 stolen car joy ride
Police have arrested three Gold Coast teenagers who allegedly drove at speeds of more than 200km/h on the M1.
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‘Devoted, loving mother’: Celebrating the life of Natalie Frahm
She was full of life and gave everything a go, whether it was skateboarding, wood carving, engraving, smoking meats or even boxing. For those that knew her, she was much more than her last moments.
Meet the family behind a growing local supermarket empire
A Qld family who started their supermarket portfolio on the Sunshine Coast almost 30 years ago are about to open their third supermarket near Gympie, and they couldn’t be happier.
Major update in Brisbane Metro funding stoush
Brisbane Metro will be running by October under a significant deal struck between the state government and Brisbane City Council to end a public stoush over transport funding.
‘Not good enough’: Widower denied teen murder sentence appeal
The grieving husband of Emma Lovell, the woman stabbed to death during a violent Boxing Day home invasion north of Brisbane, has been told an appeal against her teenage killer’s sentence is not an option.
ATO goes after glamorous duo’s building company
A building company that has done $19 million of work since launching six years ago is at the centre of a federal court fight with the Australian Taxation Office, which wants the company wound up.
Drew Barrymore reveals star-studded guest line-up for Brisbane show
Hollywood icon Drew Barrymore has announced a line-up of special Aussie VIP guests set to join her during her upcoming True North’ show in Brisbane.
Qld researchers unlock secrets of ageing in massive breakthrough
In an extraordinary breakthrough Queensland researchers have unlocked the secrets of ageing, paving the way to extending the quality of life and to reduce the impacts of serious diseases.
Rolls Royce at centre of inferno ‘nightmare’ that left four families’ lives in tatters
Residents who lost their homes when a monster inferno tore through multiple houses in an up-market Brisbane suburb have returned to the scene, as fire investigators reveal the likely source.
Brisbane named worst capital city for public transport
Brisbane has the worst public transport access of Australia’s mainland state capitals, with two out of every three residents not having adequate access, a damning new report has revealed.
‘Travel times to explode’: Ipswich population to double but road network in crisis
Ipswich commuters are being warned their traffic system is on track to ‘fail’ as critical infrastructure investment from government lags, its mayor has claimed.
Premier apologises to parents over embarrassing bureaucratic blunder
Furious parents are urging the government to give a guarantee that East Brisbane State School will not need to vacate it’s current site after a departmental blunder gave them false hope.
Shock X-ray of golf ball-sized tumour hidden in woman’s spine
A Queensland neurosurgeon has performed a medical miracle by removing a massive tumour from a woman’s spine in an ultra risky operation that could have left her paralysed.
Gallery: Thousands flock to Abbey Medieval Festival
25,000 visitors have descended on Moreton Bay this weekend for the southern hemisphere’s largest celebration of medieval Europe, the Abbey Medieval Festival.
‘Adult crime, adult time’: LNP reveals major youth crime policy
LNP leader David Crisafulli announced details of the party’s youth crime policy at its state convention, but it may appeal to vengeful voters, it has experts worried.
‘200kmh’: Hunt for driver after stolen vehicle crash leaves boy seriously hurt
Confronting footage has emerged of the wreckage of a car reportedly stolen that crashed in Brisbane’s north, leaving a 15-year-old boy seriously hurt. WATCH THE VIDEO
‘Ladies be careful’: Court docs reveal flood of complaints against singer
Dozens of women have flooded social media to share their experiences of a wedding singer charged with raping four women, court documents reveal.
Miner celebrities: Women lift the lid on industry’s grit and glamour
The rising female stars of the mining industry are taking to social media to lift the lid on what it’s like living in Queensland’s most rugged territory. SEE THE TIKTOKS
Charges after woman allegedly stabbed in CBD altercation
A Logan woman has been charged following an alleged assault in Brisbane City that left another woman with stab wounds to her cheek and neck.
More booze, bashing and betting in Indigenous communities after cashless card axed
Axing the cashless debit card in Indigenous communities has led to a surge in gambling, public drunkenness and alcohol-related violence, with more children going hungry, missing school and wandering the streets at night.
Miles puts energy giants on notice as $1k lobs in Qlders’ accounts
Premier Steven Miles has summoned energy retailers to a meeting to warn them against price-gouging as $1000 power bill rebates hit the accounts of Queenslanders.
Couple wins house while running the Gold Coast Marathon
A young couple stopped in the middle of running the Gold Coast Marathon to bid on a property near Brisbane’s beaches – and won.
In pictures: Urban Cocktail Trail around inner Brisbane
It was an exploration with a difference as cocktail lovers discovered the best that West End and South Brisbane had to offer.
MP’s major admission over 50c public transport fares
Transport Minister Bart Mellish has revealed the Brisbane City Council was not consulted prior to the Queensland Government’s decision to implement 50c fares for public transport.
‘So vital’: Minister’s $21m lifeline for regional women
The state government will spend nearly $21m to expand early-termination-of-pregnancy services to women across Queensland.
Chopper called after kids, adult hurt in bone-breaking buggy crash
Emergency crews cleared a landing site for a rescue chopper after three children and an adult were injured in a buggy rollover west of Toowoomba.
‘No positive message’: Dutton slams Albo’s cost-of-living claim
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has attacked Anthony Albanese for claiming there are “better times” ahead despite economist warnings of yet another rate rise.
$7k richer every day: Homeowners making millions in their sleep
Homeowners are getting richer in their sleep, as values surge as much as $7k a day, with 570 Queensland suburbs seeing homes earn more than $100,000 last year alone. SEE LIST
Scammers using new trick to steal money and personal information
Scammers are using new technology to clone government phone numbers and trick victims into thinking they are dealing with a trusted authority, such as the police or Australian Taxation Office.
EQ Resources Limited Mount Carbine mine
EQ Resources Limited Mount Carbine tungsten mine operations.
EQ Resources Limited Mount Carbine mine
EQ Resources Limited Mount Carbine tungsten mine operations.
‘It’s gonna blow’: Brisbane home saved after car bursts into flames
A group of East Brisbane housemates have saved their home from being destroyed after a car caught fire in their driveway, sending flames up as high as their roof.
It’s simply the best: Brisbane goes wild for Tina musical
The Tina Turner Musical has taken Brisbane by storm at QPAC’s Lyric Theatre, complete with stunning visuals, powerhouse performances, and an emotional journey through her life.
Payment extensions, hardship plans: Bill shock killing Queenslanders
An increasing number of Queenslanders are struggling to pay their bills as the cost of living bites, slipping into hardship on everything from electricity and gas to water, home loans and credit cards.
‘This is nuts’: Sinkhole swallows part of popular campground
A visitor at a popular coastal campground near Noosa has captured the moment a sinkhole swallows part of the recreational park. VIDEO.
‘We bought 10 cases to take to Rocky’: Amazing family story behind iconic Qld bevvy
You know you’re doing something right when you haven’t changed your recipe in more than 60 years. This is the story of the family business behind “the world’s great Australian brew”.
‘Much to Mum’s disgust’: Fateful detour opens up unlikely career
Nikita Lis was working to become a doctor but a gap year caravan road trip to Cape York changed her life’s plans.
‘Transphobia disguised as policy’: Division over LNP’s gender agenda
A resolution to ban puberty blockers for minors with gender dysphoria has been decried by a Young LNP member at the party’s state convention.
WATCH: Hero cavoodle scares off crims trying to break into home
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, including this tiny pet cavoodle who successfully scared off a group of crims attempting to break into a Brisbane home. WATCH THE VIDEO
Man rushed to hospital after early morning bayside crash
A man has sustained “potentially” life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash on Brisbane’s bayside in the early hours of this morning.
Honeymoon husband not guilty of causing bride’s buggy crash death
A haunted husband has been cleared of causing a buggy crash during a dream island honeymoon which ended his wife’s life and changed his forever.
Stunning Brisbane historic home reopens after $6.6m restoration
A 178-year-old heritage-listed home with one of the best views in Brisbane will reopen this weekend after more than four years closed due to the pandemic and conservation works. WATCH THE VIDEO
Muslims would be ’losers’ in faith-based politics: PM
The Prime Minister has challenged renegade Senator Fatima Payman to quit her seat and stand as an independent at the next federal election — but warned that Muslim Australians would be losers from any move to create a faith-based party.
Average wage $150k but still struggling to attract staff
Workers in this industry earn 56 per cent more than the average Australian, but there are growing fears there won’t be enough staff over the next 20 years.
Dodging death: Split-second reaction that averted more bus carnage
The quick-thinking actions of an elderly driver have been praised after a horrific bus crash in North Queensland, as more details are revealed about the heroes who stopped to help the injured.
‘Traditional rights’: Elder claims native title in land clearing spat
An Indigenous elder found guilty of illegally clearing land to build a house has appealed on the grounds it was a traditional cultural activity.
Grim warning for ‘year’s worth of rain’ as Qld Outback set to soak
Massive parts of Australia could get a year’s worth of rain in the coming days thanks to an unusually strong high pressure system.
Must watch: Before and after life changing surgery for Essential Tremors
Must watch: Before and after life changing surgery for Essential Tremors
Hunt for group of men after Bunnings carpark stabbing
A man has been rushed to hospital with multiple stab wounds after an altercation at a Bunnings carpark west of Brisbane with a group of men spotted leaving the scene shortly after.
Historic Newstead House Reopens
The 178-year-old Newstead House overlooking the Brisbane River will reopen this weekend after more than four years closed due to the pandemic…
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