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.
Queensland
‘F***ing disgusting’: Angry protest over Brisbane homelessness call
A crowd of protesters have gathered at government offices in Brisbane in support of people experiencing homelessness who have recently been kicked out of the city’s parks.
Firefighter stable, another released from hospital after raging house fire
A home has been reduced to ashes and two firefighters were hospitalised—one in stable condition and another discharged—after a fierce blaze tore through a Bundaberg property overnight. LATEST, NEW VIDEOS
Man trapped on car roof in rising floodwaters rescued
A third person has been rescued by swift water crew after attempting to drive through rising floodwaters in Foulden. UPDATES, ROAD CLOSURES:
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Rate caps on the cards after huge property valuation spike
The official valuation of Toowoomba land is set to increase by a staggering 31 per cent, which is bad news for anyone paying rates or property tax. Here’s what the council plans to do about it.
School’s letter to parents as teacher stood down over ‘offensive’ awards speech
A major Queensland arts body could lose public funding after controversial comments at an awards night by a pro-Palestinian jazz composer – who has since been stood down from her day job at a Brisbane school.
What every parent needs to know after I lost my teen daughter
The mum of a 14-year-old Queensland girl who took her own life has bravely spoken about the alarming way teenagers discuss mental illness.
Teacher and student clash in violent video
New video has emerged of a violent classroom fight, involving a teacher and a student at a school north of Brisbane. Footage: 7NEWS
Why this federal election is so important
Australian politics is chaotic and dysfunctional. This federal election is already historic before it has already begun, argues Joe Hildebrand. Here’s why.
Firefighters injured in horror Queensland home blaze
Two firemen have been taken to hospital, one after being stretchered out, after a double-storey home was destroyed near a busy high school
Man fighting for life after Brisbane CBD stabbing
A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after an alleged stabbing in Brisbane’s CBD overnight.
Dangerous Outback deluge continues as homes inundated, towns cut off
Severe weather warnings remain in place as 50-year flood levels inundate homes, kill cattle and cause Outback towns to be evacuated.
Migaroo: Rare albino gets crowds hopping to campsite
The mysterious marsupial is so rare, experts say they see one or two a year, as campers hop to a reserve to catch a glimpse
LNP cracks on with $3.78bn stadium plan as election stalls cash deal
Queensland will forge ahead with work on Brisbane’s behemoth Olympic stadium at Victoria Park despite failing to strike a cash deal with the Albanese government before the federal election.
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