Brawleigh battle: Man with broken nose in latest violent assault
Two men have been left with facial injuries in separate assaults at Burleigh Heads at the weekend in the latest violence to hit the idyllic suburb. Read the latest
Queensland
Albanese and Dutton clash in first debate – and the winner is…
The two prospective PMs traded blows on health, education and “incredibly tough times ahead” in a policy-heavy debate – and now the audience verdict is in. SEE HOW IT UNFOLDED
‘Line in the sand’: Taxpayers spared in bid to save mega project
Queensland taxpayers will not fork out for blowouts to CopperString, as David Janetzki hatches a plan to save the now $14bn project.
Ministers ignore corruption buster’s concerns over controversial appointment
Seven ministers have now thrown their support behind the appointment of John Sosso to help redraw electorate boundaries, despite concerns from legendary corruption buster.
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This is where hit show Adolescence gets it wrong
I didn’t break down during the Netflix sensation Adolescence. I became annoyed. It raises some important issues, but our boys are not lost causes unless we give up on them, writes Kylie Lang.
Alleged murderer fronts court after Bowen Hills stabbing
Silently crying with his head in his hands, the man charged with murder following the graphic death of a man in Bowen Hills on Sunday has faced court.
Voter Verdict women react to Dutton backflip
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Wasted talent: The athletes lost to a system in dire need of overhaul
A powerful group of sports administrators and former Olympians have backed independence for the Queensland Academy of Sport.
Fourth minister joins chorus defending DG’s new posting
A fourth Queensland minister has downplayed the concerns of legendary corruption investigator Tony Fitzgerald about a new appointment to review electoral boundaries.
Deputy Premier doubles down on controversial John Sosso appointment
The Deputy Premier has doubled down on the appointment of John Sosso to help determine the state’s new electoral boundaries, despite fears it marked a return to “the bad old days”.
CCTV captures speeding car seconds before women killed in crash
Neighbours heard a bang so loud their houses shook after a truck-and-car accident in Caboolture left two women dead and a boy fighting for life. It comes as footage emerges of a car travelling at speed near the scene just before the crash.
Massive peak-hour rail delays as train breaks down
A broken down train has sparked major peak-hour train delays in Brisbane’s north on Monday afternoon.
Missing mum’s sister confirms worst fears after grim discovery
The heartbroken sister of missing Queensland woman Tayla Spies has confirmed her family’s “devastating loss” after human remains were discovered on a remote property.
Police speak to 300 residents after man charged over illegal filming
Police have spoken to about 300 residents during an investigation into allegations a man, charged with other sexual offences, also filmed 40 people in their Sunshine Coast homes.
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