How many voters does my state have? What age is most common? Election by the numbers
A record number of Australians will vote in the 2025 federal election, a fact the Australian Electoral Commissioner says “doesn’t happen by accident”.
Queensland
Child killer Rick Thorburn found dead in cell
Child murderer Rick Thorburn, who killed foster child Tiahleigh Palmer, has been found dead in his prison cell after taking his own life.
Federal election 2025: All your questions answered
With the end of the three-year federal government term rapidly approaching, here’s everything you need to know about casting your vote.
Cloud seeding back on table in race for SEQ water back-up
South East Queensland risks running out of water if the government axes desalination without finding viable alternatives, experts say.
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Teacher sacked after calling student “dumb”
A teacher from Redland Bay State School has been sacked after posting a shocking video of herself calling a student “dumb”.
Watch: Dramatic ocean arrest of alleged surfboard thief
Police have dramatically arrested an alleged surfboard thief in the ocean on the Gold Coast in front of dozens of shocked beachgoers. WATCH THE VIDEO
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Worker dies after being electrocuted at SEQ home
A contractor has died after he was electrocuted while working in the roof of a home west of Brisbane.
Dramatic arrest at Burleigh Heads
Police have dramatically arrested an alleged surfboard thief in the ocean on the Gold Coast.
Man charged over fatal hinterland crash
A 54-year-old man has been charged over a serious crash that killed an elderly motorcyclist in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
Desperate loved ones rally around seriously injured motorcyclist
A motorcyclist severely injured on a busy Sunshine Coast road is the main breadwinner for his family and now faces major surgeries and the prospect of not going back to his trade. HERE’S HOW TO HELP.
Time to unleash drug dogs on unis, schools and concerts
Canine action is required to help stop the nation sleepwalking into a drugs catastrophe, writes Des Houghton, and they should target schools, universities, nightclubs, union rallies and key areas of our cities. HAVE YOUR SAY
Schoolkids ‘broken’ after ‘unbelievably missed’ teacher’s crash death
Heartbreaking tributes are continuing to flow for a 22-year-old Qld teacher whose tragic crash death has rocked the Catholic college at which he taught and the community where he was the loved “life of the party”.
Mum’s warning as girl, 11, ‘targeted’ by teens in Maccas carpark bashing
An angry Gold Coast mum has posted pics of her 11-year-old daughter allegedly being “viciously attacked” by a group of teenage girls outside a local McDonald’s restaurant.
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