Big Red Bash Day 2: 100+ photos from the desert
Highlights from the Big Red Bash on Wednesday in Birdsville included a drag race for charity. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS
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‘Incompetent, careless, inefficient’ public servant fails to overturn pay cut
A Queensland public servant who had her pay cut during a disciplinary process has failed in her bid to overturn it.
Bribie bridge battle: ‘This makes you look like a bigger fool’
It’s the bridge battle that could lead to the road to ruin – is a second Bribie Island bridge a masterstroke or mess? HAVE YOUR SAY
‘Election coming up’: Premier’s concession on $700m bridge too far
Premier Steven Miles has conceded the government could have waited for the business case to be completed before announcing its $700m Bribie bridge duplication.
Residents evacuated from luxury Brisbane apartment after fire
A luxury apartment building in Brisbane’s inner city was evacuated after a fire in a switch room on Wednesday evening.
What do you think of Steven Miles throwing $700m for a second bridge at Bribie Island?
Premier Steven Miles has dished out $700m at Bribie Island for a second bridge, but what do Queenslanders think of the move? Here is what they…
Sector outlook: Inside the future of our resources industry
Industry leaders and global trends experts will outline the future of Queensland’s resources sector at a special event on Friday, July 12. BOOK NOW
Aussie ‘Forrest Gump’ reveals simple reason behind global run
An Aussie man has gone on a global trek – taking 576 days to run a staggering 26,232km.
Church group’s unusual demands in trial over girl’s death by prayer
Members of a hardline religious group accused of the homicide of a little girl have issued a series of unusual demands ahead of their Supreme Court trial.
Dogs banned from cafe after single anonymous complaint
A dog-friendly cafe has been forced to close its doors to the four-legged friends after a complaint to Brisbane City Council.
Prostate Princesses the new queens of the desert
It might have been a chilly 6C on the ground, but the hotly contested Big Red Bash drag race produced some sizzlin’ sequined competition and a whole lot of money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. SEE THE PICTURES
Historic pedophile Raymond Barry Eades sentenced for failing to report
Historic pedophile, Raymond Barry Eades, 69, sentenced for failing to report
WATCH: Dramatic footage captures moment police take down servo intruder
Police have released footage of a dramatic arrest at an Eagleby service station in the early hours of this morning.
Victims of non-violent crime eligible for state funds
In a first for Queensland, victims of nonviolent crime will be able to access a fund dedicated to counselling, a move welcomed by advocates who have been pushing for change for more than two years.
‘He’s not coping’: Shock twist in case of wedding singer charged with raping four women
There has been a dramatic twist in the case of the Queensland wedding singer charged with raping four women after revelations he was not coping behind bars.
Confronting moment youth’s attempt to break-in
CCTV has captured the confronting moment a group of eight attempt to break-in to a Coorparoo home.
$75m plans unveiled for Catholic colleges in southeast growth corridors
Brisbane Catholic Education has unveiled $75 million in contracts for a new college at Flagstone and an extension to the Fitzgibbon school, marking a major investment in state-of-the-art facilities.
‘I had no idea’: Tiktok sensations’ bold career move
A Tiktok pair are set to embark on their debut live tour across Australia. ALL THE DETAILS
Pregnant? Please don’t ever do this
An Australian study has delivered a fresh warning to pregnant women. FULL DETAILS
Under-fire mayor returns, bans media from council chambers
Embattled Townsville mayor Troy Thompson’s first act first act as chairman after returning to duties after mental health leave was immediately…
Premier’s second Bribie Island bridge plan under fire
$700m is a truck load of money and not everyone is happy Premier Steven Miles will spend that much on a second Bribie Island bridge if his government…
Premier’s second Bribie Island bridge plan under fire
$700m is a truck load of money and not everyone is happy Premier Steven Miles will spend that much on a second Bribie Island bridge if his government…
It’s official: This city has the worst traffic in Australia
An Aussie city has somewhat surprisingly been chosen as the gridlock capital of Australia – though not everyone agrees. HAVE YOUR SAY
‘Major failure’: Woman wins full refund for $90k lemon caravan
A Queensland woman has won a $90,000 refund from a Brisbane-based company after her brand-new caravan was found to have 12 defects.
Shocking video shows teen girl allegedly being bashed
A teenage girl has been been filmed while being allegedly assaulted by another girl in Central Queensland
Reno court rumble rages at Gold Coast’s oldest high-rise
A veteran real estate agent has become embroiled in a court battle over repair works done to the Gold Coast’s first, heritage-listed high-rise.
New details in case of beautiful teen who beat the odds
A 19-year-old Queenslander alive despite a catastrophic brain bleed is now fighting to get back home. Her family say they are lucky to still have their ‘strong girl’, as doctors try to find out why it happened.
‘Small and opportunistic’: Stanmore miners reallocated
Despite closing the Mavis Underground mine Stanmore have left the future of development at the complex open ended while potentially reallocating its workers to other projects. READ THE LATEST.
Relics of our dining past: Qld’s vanishing restaurants
Step back in time with us and revisit the famous, sometimes iconic and always memorable Queensland restaurants that have vanished over time.
Fire rips through Cross River Rail worksite
A Cross River Rail construction site office has been destroyed by fire overnight, forcing the worksite to close.
Premier’s ‘Bribey’ bridge to cost $34k for every island resident
Steven Miles wants to spend $700m duplicating a bridge his own transport department says is unnecessary for the “foreseeable future”.
Mass sperm purge: Thousands of samples to be destroyed
Thousands of frozen sperm samples are set to be destroyed following an intensive probe into Queensland’s IVF industry.
New charges laid against manslaughter accused pilot
An amateur pilot facing manslaughter charges has been slapped with 14 new charges related to a different airplane he was allegedly also unauthorised to fly.
‘It could have been me’: Bus crash survivor’s incredible escape
A passenger aboard the ill-fated Greyhound bus involved in the fatal collision in North Queensland has revealed that a last-minute seat change saved her life. See the pictures from the aftermath
Police appeal for information on Currimundi Assault
Police have released CCTV vision of two men who may be able to assist with investigations into an alleged assault at Currimundi on May 14.
‘Disabled kids bashed, vaping, drugs’: Shock claims levelled at school
A group of parents is alleging a Sunshine Coast school has a horrific bullying culture where their disabled children are being bashed and subjected to relentless taunting by vaping bullies.
‘One of the biggest ministerial cover-ups in Qld history’
The LNP has sensationally accused the Miles government of trying to bury the truth about what really went wrong at Callide Power Station in 2021.
Revealed: ‘Rough diamond’ cities that offer jobs and affordable housing
There are currently 25 Australian cities, including three state capitals, with a population of 50,000 or more and a median house price below $750,000. Three of those are in the Wide Bay. See the full list:
Push for dedicated housing for Qld’s mentally ill homeless
The state’s psychiatrists fear the government is not prioritising those with severe mental health conditions in its Homes for Queenslanders strategy.
‘Band-Aid fix’: New walk-in clinics won’t ease pressure on hospitals
The state’s peak medical body claims the government’s latest walk-in clinics “make no sense” and will do little to ease pressure on emergency departments.
Mega Gallery: Big Red Bash Day 1
The Big Red Bash is back for another year with the claim of the most remote music festival on the planet.
Sneaky building tactics all homebuyers should know
If you’re building a home, there are a number of hidden costs that could cost you plenty you need to be wary of.
Elderly man charged over alleged rat poison dog bait
Police have charged a 76-year-old man after a dog was injured following an alleged baiting incident at Clayfield in late May.
Deadly new trend young women are falling for
Social media algorithms create such insecurities about appearance that young women are being driven to risky interventions.
Big Red Bash turns blue in hunt for bizarre world record
Thousands of Big Red Bash revellers have turned blue to break an unusual world record and raise money to support diabetes research.
Timeline of turbulence: Inside Bonza’s downfall
Australia’s “bogan airline” has failed to truly take off since it was launched in January 2023. This is the timeline of chaos.
Named: Siblings charged with attempted murder after man shot in neck
A seven-month manhunt has come to close after police charged two people with attempted murder. Police will allege they were involved in an altercation that ended with a man shot on the neck.
‘Major failure’: Car buyer’s $72k refund for Merc ute after dealer battle
A Brisbane car dealership must refund the cost of a ute that was deemed unroadworthy less than three years and 40,000km after purchase.
Bullying probe, sexual innuendo: Top Qld hospital boss wins job stoush
A director of anaesthetics has had his redeployment overturned after his employer failed to prove he was unsafe as a manager after a series of complaints by staff.
‘Not a single cent of Labor’s funding going towards our section of highway’
An outspoken Queensland MP has blasted the lack of money earmarked for “some of the most dangerous stretches” of the Bruce Highway, while another called funding delays ‘despicable’. DETAILS
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