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07:08 ‘Most expensive in world history’: CBA stuns

While the world writhes in economic turmoil not seen in years due to Donald Trump’s protectionist agenda, something unusual is happening here in Australia.

22/04 Man, 51, charged after disturbing find

A 51-year-old man who allegedly had a stash of child abuse and bestiality material on several devices hidden in his Central-West home has been charged and refused bail.

22/04 What’s open on Anzac Day 2025?

Many Australians will brave chilly temperatures this Anzac Day to mark the sacrifice of the nation’s service men and women at Dawn Services across the country.

17/04 Cyclone predicted to hit WA coast

Cyclone Errol has been upgraded to a Category 4 system after making an abrupt change of direction towards the north of the West Australian coast on Thursday morning.

04/04 ‘Remove females from combat’: Liberal candidate’s controversial claims

A Liberal candidate described by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton as “outstanding” claimed the Australian Defence Force (ADF) “need to remove females from combat corps” in order to “fix” our military.

28/03 Outback swamped as year’s worth of rain falls

Queensland towns have been swamped with water as a week-long deluge dumps almost a year’s worth of rain within days in some areas.

17/03 Treasurer sounds the alarm over impact of US President Donald Trump’s new trade war

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has sounded the alarm over the “seismic” economic impact of US president Donald Trump’s new trade war amid reports of a new threat to $30 billion in beef exports and pharmaceuticals.

17/03 ‘Desperate’ Libs issue nuclear plea to Dutton

‘Desperate’ Liberal supporters have urged Peter Dutton to dump his $331bn nuclear promise, with fears the policy will drive voters to Teal and independent candidates in a tightly fought election.

17/03 Chalmers warns against tit-for-tat trade war

Treasury modelling has revealed the total impact of the US tariffs on Australian steel and tariff imports will cause just a 0.1 per cent hit to Australia’s GDP, while a tit-for-tat trade war would have far deeper ramifications for Australia’s economy.

17/03 Huge question looms over tax cuts

Liberal leader Peter Dutton has warned Australian couples are getting slugged $7000 a year in extra income tax, on average, since the Albanese government was elected. But it’s not clear he plans to do anything about it.

15/03 Man slashed with machete for car keys: cops

A man has been rushed to hospital after he was allegedly threatened and slashed with a machete by two men who demanded he hand over his car keys.

14/03 Historic school funding ‘under threat’ from Dutton: Unions

The future of a historic $4.8bn agreement on the education of millions of Aussie students hangs in the balance if Peter Dutton is elected, NSW’s teachers’ union has warned.

14/03 Why Aussies could be heading for another referendum

Peter Dutton will ask Australians to decide on the deportation of people on visas convicted of anti-Semitic crimes at a referendum - if potential laws were overturned by the High Court, a Liberal Party stalwart has told a controversial Jewish lobby group.

10/03 Russia’s chilling warning after Albo comment

Russia has issued a chilling warning to Australia of “grave consequences” as Anthony Albanese considers sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.

10/03 Political blame game erupts over ‘concocted’ caravan terrorism plot

A war of words has erupted over Peter Dutton’s condemnation of the Albanese Government over the Dural caravan bomb plot that he described as “potentially the biggest terrorist attack in our country’s history” after police revealed it was a “fabricated plot” by gangland criminals.

10/03 ‘Any measures’: Albo’s cyclone warning

Anthony Albanese has put insurers on notice, urging them to “do the right thing” and swiftly process claims following Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s destructive wake or risk government intervention.

06/03 Major update on cyclone’s disruptive path

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is now tipped to make landfall on Saturday morning after the system slowed overnight.

05/03 Unlucky town prepares for worst — again

One community in the firing line of dangerous and devastating weather from Tropical Cyclone Alfred is still struggling to recover from record-breaking floods three years ago.

04/03 Hundreds of celebrities, richlisters in Aussie cyclone path

Hundreds of celebrities and richlisters including billionaires Gina Rinehart, Clive Palmer and TV star Karl Stefanovic are among those bracing for the impact of cyclone Alfred.

04/03 ‘Critical’: Where cyclone is expected to hit land

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit Brisbane’s northern suburbs as it begins moving “directly” towards Queensland’s coast tonight.

20/02 Major issue could sway Aussie voters

Voters are looking for increased support for homelessness services, as more than 120,000 Australians facing homelessness reveal they’re not getting the support they need.

19/02 Truth emerges amid claim Ezra Mam was breaking Queensland road rules

Ezra Mam’s off-season dramas took a fresh turn on Tuesday when a picture emerged of the Broncos superstar with an e-bike that allegedly breaches Queensland speed limit laws.

19/02 Man charged with baby’s alleged murder

A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 10-week-old baby girl in north Queensland.

18/02 ‘Insane‘: Outrage over Billie Eilish merch

Billie Eilish fans have been left stunned after discovering how much the singer is charging for merchandise.

16/02 ‘Busy summer’: Warning over concerning snake trend

Seven people were taken to hospital with snake bites in Queensland over the weekend, with paramedics being called out to treat 15 people for snake bites over the last week.

12/02 Body found in apartment after building fire

A woman’s body has been after a fire at a holiday apartment on the Gold Coast.

10/02 Huge update on regional bank branch closures

Banks have been hit with a two and a half year ban on regional branch closures under a new deal with the federal government.

07/02 Horror way tourist killed while driving

A 54-year-old man has died after he was struck by a rock that smashed through his windscreen while driving behind a truck.

06/02 Fears as ankle monitoring company goes bust

A private firm that offers GPS tracking services for offenders on bail has collapsed, leaving police, justice authorities and courts across NSW and Victoria scrambling to locate alleged offenders on bail who are now unaccounted for.

04/02 Insane amount Albo’s mansion will cost you

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s decision to rent out his $4.3m coastal retirement home will deliver him a whopping tax saving.

28/01 State pauses puberty blockers amid review

Queensland has put a temporary hold on children accessing puberty blockers after concerns were raised over a young child accessing the service.

19/01 Gambling giant on brink of collapse

Embattled casino giant Star Entertainment Group is asking governments for support, as it could run out of cash by the end of February.

18/01 Woman critical after being set alight

A woman is fighting for life in hospital after she was found with burns to her body in a suspected domestic violence incident at a home south of Brisbane.

15/01 Astonishing move in 7 stars’ abuse case

Dozens of charges against a Channel 7 personality who was initially facing a raft of abuse-related offences have been dropped following an astonishing development at court.

13/01 Dutton makes major Aus Day pledge

Peter Dutton said Australians should not be “ashamed of” Australia Day, doubling down on a Coalition election vow to overturn a Labor-era rule and force local councils to hold citizenship ceremonies on January 26 - a move he would make within the first 100 days if elected to power.

11/01 Casino giant faces collapse in weeks

Casino giant Star Entertainment Group is on shaky ground as fears of its collapse grow, with thousands of jobs and the future of the new Queen’s Wharf precinct potentially at risk.

10/01 Forecast millions of Aussies won’t like

Millions of Australians are in for a wet and stormy weekend as showers and thunderstorms rain down across the east coast, while inland parts of Australia are set to swelter through soaring temperatures.

08/01 Woman shot in back fighting for life

A woman is fighting for life in hospital after she was shot in the centre of her back.

06/01 ‘Save lives’: Billions for killer highway

Freshly announced federal funds to upgrade Queensland’s Bruce Highway will “save lives” on the notoriously dangerous route, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Catherine King says.

27/12 Mam’s Brisbane Broncos penalties finally revealed

The Brisbane Broncos have confirmed they have accepted NRL sanctions on Ezra Mam, while revealing the club’s own actions after the five-eighth was alleged to have breached the NRL Code of Conduct.

24/12 Mozzie risk spreads across border

A wave of mosquitoes is causing alarm in another state as swampy conditions compound the airborne threat.

22/12 Council slammed for Australia Day move

A regional Victorian council has been accused of “bribery” after offering a once-off payment for staff in a pay deal that would see all references to Australia Day banned, with the fight to carry on to next year.

20/12 Warning as crazy bushfire ‘out-of-control’

A bushfire emergency has been declared in Victoria as an out-of-control fire burns through the Grampians National Park in the state’s west.

20/12 Vindication for ‘heroic’ childcare whistleblower

A “heroic” childcare manager, who went to the media over her concerns about a man who has since been convicted as one of Australia’s worst pedophiles, has had a huge win in court after she was found not guilty of computer hacking allegations.

18/12 Dutton’s home state rips into nuclear plan

The signature policy Peter Dutton hopes will propel the Coalition into government faces fierce opposition from his own side, with Queensland’s Deputy Premier effectively ruling out support for the nuclear plan.

18/12 Chalmers confirms $21bn budget blowout

Budget deficits over the next four years to 2027-28 are forecasted to increase by $21.8bn to $143.9bn, just six months after the May budget, with the Albanese government blaming the blowouts on “unavoidable spending” and flow-on effects from overseas economy.

17/12 Urgent measles alert issued for Aussie city

A major health alert has been issued after a boy, 2, who passed through multiple Australian airports tested positive for measles.

17/12 ‘Hang head in shame’: Outrage over Broncos gun’s punishment

Broncos star Ezra Mam’s punishment for pleading guilty to driving charges has left NRL commentators staggered.

16/12 City bracing for summer scorcher

Sydney is set to sizzle as the ongoing heatwave continues to wash over the state, with temperatures reaching 42C in the western pockets of the city.

16/12 Surf instructor’s vile charges revealed

A surf instructor has been charged with indecently treating children in Queensland.

16/12 Brisbane Broncos playmaker Ezra Mam pleads guilty, punished

Broncos star Ezra Mam has been given a tongue lashing by a magistrate after the playmaker on Monday pleaded guilty to two charges.

16/12 Chalmers reveals new RBA board

Jim Chalmers has announced two new appointments to the Reserve Bank’s new monetary policy board which will be tasked with determining the cash rate, separate from a newly-created governance board.

15/12 China’s $108bn hit on Aussie economy revealed

The flow-on effects to Australia from a weakened Chinese economy will cause a hit totalling more than $108.5bn over the next four years due to downward revisions in company tax credits and weakened iron prices, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned.

15/12 Chalmers skirts key budget deficit question

Jim Chalmers has refused to say whether the combined $122.1bn deficits forecast over the next four years will increase in the December budget update, which is set to be released on Wednesday.

14/12 Veteran costs tipped to worsen budget deficit

Australia’s next budget update will show billions in additional spending as the government flags “paying veterans what they owe”.

13/12 Fresh warning about deadly animal virus

Queenslanders have been urged not to touch any bats that may have fallen from trees to avoid being infected with the deadly Australian bat lyssavirus.

12/12 How ‘rumour’ led to teen’s horrific act

A teenager took part in the vicious stabbing of a man – likened to a “Mexican cartel” style movie – before his house was burnt down, all over an unfounded “rumour” of a $10,000 hit on a woman.

11/12 Albo embracing babies confirms election is close

Lock up your babies, an election approaches.

04/12 Surprising trend at work Christmas parties

The festive season is one of the most booze-fuelled times of the year, especially when the boss is footing the bill.

15/10 Albanese government flags crackdown on subscription traps, hidden fees

Businesses employing confusing subscription cancellation processes and sneaky tactics aimed at hitting consumers with hidden fees will be targeted in a new suite of proposed measures aimed at safeguarding consumers from the “dodgy practices”.

15/10 ‘Caring for country’: Queensland town reserve granted as freehold to Aboriginal owners in landmark ruling

An Aboriginal corporation has been granted a 210-hectare parcel of freehold land in a tiny outback town after a three-year process, with the group saying it plans to turn the site into an “eco-cultural attraction”.

04/10 What is open in NSW, the ACT, Queensland and South Australia this October long weekend

Millions of people in three states and the ACT have Monday off for a public holiday.

03/10 Sovereign citizen charged with contempt over ‘rude and offensive’ conduct during Wollongong District Court trial

A sovereign citizen child kidnapper berated a judge as a “talking parrot” and “master propagandist”, claimed she was a “living woman” and engaged in “rude and offensive behaviour” until a judge charged her with contempt.

27/09 Aussie market remains flat to round the week

Materials saw its best week since October 2015, despite the Aussie share market remaining relatively flat at Friday’s closing bell.

26/09 Aussie shares snap three-day losing streak

The local sharemarket ripped higher on Thursday to snap a three-day losing streak with consumer stocks leading the frothy rebound.

25/09 Reserve Bank boss’s brutal three words

Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock took a thinly veiled shot at the government after yesterday’s decision to keep interest rates on hold again, in the form of a pointed callback to criticism from Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

24/09 ‘Create their own rate cut’: Kochie urges borrowers to consider breaking up with their bank

Homeowners struggling after missing out on a rate cut from the Reserve Bank have been urged to “create their own rate cut” by dumping current lenders for a better deal.

24/09 ‘Make a decision’: Call coming on Kerr return

Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni won’t rush captain Sam Kerr back for a busy month of five games to end 2024 after Football Australia locked in a two-game series against Olympics silver medallists Brazil.

17/09 ‘Hiding:’ Lambie unleashes over secret report

Defence Minister Richard Marles is under renewed pressure to publicly release an under-wraps review into the military justice system, with Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie “begging” the government to do right by veterans and Australia’s Defence community.

08/09 Cash sweetener offered for new teachers

New teachers in Queensland will be eligible for up to $30,000 in grants as part of a new measure to attract educators to regional areas.

07/05 $215bn industry could create 53k jobs

Building clean-tech manufacturing in Australia could create of up to $215bn in revenue and 53,000 new jobs by 2035, according to a new report by an independent think tank.

02/05 ‘Need it’: Vapers plea for leniency

Former heavy smokers have told a senate inquiry how switching to vaping was a “miracle” that helped them curb their deadly habit, as they pleaded for greater protections for legitimate e-cigarette users.

02/05 ASX rises on US Fed, NAB relief

The sharemarket notched a ‘tepid bounce’ on Thursday as positive half-year results from NAB lifted the banks and investors digested rates guidance from the US Federal Reserve.

24/04 Teachers and School Staff for Palestine slammed for ‘attack’ on Anzac Day

An Australian teacher group’s denunciation of Anzac Day has been labelled an “insidious” attack on national identity over Australia’s historical role in the oppression of Palestinian people.

22/04 What’s happening on Anzac Day in Australia

This Anzac Day thousands of Australians and New Zealanders will come together at services across the nation to reflect on those who died and the sacrifices made by our veterans and serving Defence Force members.

15/04 80th birthday party guests rushed to hospital

Six partygoers who fell ill at an 80th birthday party were rushed to hospitals across Brisbane on Sunday afternoon after suffering gastro-like symptoms.

10/04 Fears the government’s big housing crisis fix is dead in the water already

Anthony Albanese’s ambitious plan to build 1.2 million new homes over the next five years has been declared as dead in the water – before it even officially commences.

10/04 Eye-popping pay, perks for union workers

Queensland’s third-term Labor government has inked astounding deals with the construction unions.

04/04 Riot at notorious youth detention centre

An overnight riot at Darwin’s notorious Don Dale Youth Detention Centre has allegedly resulted in a police officer being struck with a projectile and taken to hospital, while a building was also set on fire.

02/04 Albo’s demand after Aussie killed in Gaza

Anthony Albanese has demanded accountability from the Israeli government after an Australian aid worker was killed during an air strike on Gaza.

30/03 Police make horror find in Gold Coast unit

A toddler has been found alive after a man was discovered dead inside a Gold Coast apartment.

24/03 ‘Weird’: Premier’s ‘lunch box chat’ panned

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has marked 100 days at the helm by giving voters a behind-the-curtain look at how he makes a sandwich.

24/03 One thing threatening housing crisis

A lack of tradies could put Australia’s gutsy housing targets in jeopardy.

22/03 What’s open on Easter long weekend

To most of Australia’s chagrin, every year liquor trading laws restrict the sale of booze over the Easter weekend – especially on Good Friday.

22/03 Opposition leaders’ vow over Olympic Games spat

Queensland opposition leader David Crisafulli has pleaded with voters to “give me 100 days and we can fix this mess” amid concerns for the future of the Brisbane Olympics.

21/03 Crucial detail in refugee’s fatal fall

A leading Australian human rights lawyer has made a bombshell claim about the health of a Sudanese refugee who died from a fatal fall on Manus Island, saying the man’s family may never know the answers as to whether he could have received different care.

20/03 ‘No faith’: Karl’s brutal Olympics call

Karl Stefanovic has weighed in on the discussion about the 2032 Olympics, saying he has “no faith in the Queensland government” to deliver the Games.

19/03 Government hits back on Olympics claim

The Queensland government has denied reports it investigated dumping Brisbane’s 2032 Olympic Games.

18/03 Cause of fatal Manus Island fall revealed

The devastated family of a refugee who died after a fatal fall in offshore detention before being flown to Australia have broken their silence as an inquest into the 27-year-old’s death gets under way.

15/03 Millions to vote across Queensland

Millions of Queenslanders are voting on Saturday in local council elections, while by-elections are being held in two normally safe Labor seats.

15/03 Footy fans to ‘eat at home’ after price hike

The cost of footy staples like beer and meat pies at Adelaide Oval will be increased for the third consecutive year this AFL season, angering many cash-strapped fans.

14/03 Two words health boss wants scrapped

One of the nation’s top health authorities is calling for the term “long Covid” to be scrapped as new research suggests it is no more “sinister” than the long-term effects of the flu.

08/03 Australia at epicentre of ‘planetary crisis’

The world is consuming its natural resources faster than ever before. New projections see this bounding a further 60 per cent by 2060. But it comes at a time of soaring risks to global trade – by everything from climate shocks to cash-strapped families.

04/03 What powerful lunar event means for you

Not a week goes by where I don’t have a conversation with a client about a relationship. Relationships are a hot topic now more than ever.

29/02 Couple found dead in home named

A man and woman found dead in a home southwest of Brisbane in a suspected murder-suicide have been identified.

28/02 ‘Catastrophising’: BOM boss lashes out

The Bureau of Meteorology boss has accused the media of “catastrophising” the weather as he defended his agency amid intense criticism of its warnings over summer.

25/02 Housing, tax cuts on Albo’s agenda

Labor will spend the week fighting cost-of-living fires on multiple fronts when parliament resumes, as the government gears up to pass its new-look tax cuts against a backdrop of another housing battle.

10/02 Pink’s secret friendship with Aussie star

An Aussie star has opened up about his years-long friendship with Pink, and revealed what she’s really like in person.

10/02 Abbie’s X-rated red carpet act

Aussie media personality Abbie Chatfield has made an X-rated product plug as she walked the red carpet for Australian film and TV’s biggest night.

07/02 Shock pic shows issue with youth crime

The alleged murder of grandmother Vyleen White by a 16-year-old boy out on bail for another offence shows young offenders should be treated the same as adults for serious crimes, a senior legal expert says.

06/02 15yo girl stabbed outside dance studio: cops

A teenage girl has been stabbed in a random attack, police allege, with a 34-year-old woman now in custody.

31/01 Was 1968 the Grammys’ Best Year Ever?

Before the 2024 awards on Sunday, revisit a ceremony where the Recording Academy got it right, honoring the Beatles, Bobbie Gentry, Aretha Franklin and more.

31/01 Major bank to close dozens of branches

NAB is set to close dozens of branches across multiple states in major cities and regional areas, claiming customers prefer to use online banking.

29/01 Mom of four exposes shocking financial squeeze of sending kids back to school

An Australian mom has revealed the cost of sending just one of her four children to school has ballooned out to more than $725 this year.

25/01 Tax-avoiding tradies were the original motivation for stage three cuts, a leading finance expert claims

When the stage three tax cuts were originally designed back in 2018 by Scott Morrison’s government, a major motivation was cracking down on tax-avoiding tradies.

23/01 Dire warning as cyclone tracks to coast

Thousands of people in Queensland’s central and northern regions have been urged to prepare for a tropical low, now inevitable to intensify into Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, to cross the coast overnight.

23/01 Awkward moment cricket boss left speechless

The boss of Cricket Australia has been left speechless over a ruthless grilling by a radio host over the sporting body’s decision to ban the words “Australia Day” during Friday’s Test cricket match.

21/01 Bragging rights on the line in BBL battle

Bragging rights between “mates” – as well as a place in the BBL final – will be up for grabs on Monday night when Brisbane Heat host the Adelaide Strikers on the Gold Coast.

14/01 Greg Campbell, BBC journalist, survives an accident, but doctors diagnose him with a rare tumor. What are oligodendrogliomas

Having survived a terrifying bicycle accident that could have cost him his life, BBC Scotland columnist Glen Campbell, 48, is...

10/01 Fury as major Melbourne retailer shuts down

Costco is closing one of its Melbourne locations, triggering concern among shoppers, but it isn’t all bad news.

01/01 Costco sales up 20% fuelled by cost of living crisis

Bargain hunting Aussies have embraced the value brand since its local launch in 2009 and with $4.4 billion in sales, Costco is now one of Australia’s largest retailers.

31/12 Cops investigate toddler death in car

Police detectives are investigating the sudden death of a two-year-old girl in a remote mountain community in Queensland.

30/12 Homeless crisis reaches tipping point

Homelessness advocates around the country are continuing to face immense strain on resources after battling the toughest year on record, with many being forced to turn people away due to a lack of resources.

03/12 ‘Tatters’: Gold Coast ditches Games

The Gold Coast has ditched its bid to host the 2026-27 Commonwealth Games after the city’s mayor confirmed it could not generate support from state and federal governments.

28/11 Update as ‘dangerous’ bug infests coast

Sniffer dogs have been unleashed against a “dangerous” invasive species threatening the east coast of Australia, in the latest attempt to control the infestation.

27/11 East coast braces for week of ‘triple weather threat’: storms, heat, and humidity

People on the east coast have been told to brace for another week of confronting weather as a “triple-whammy” of storms, heat and humidity expected to batter the states this week.

25/11 Teen’s vile act during callous torture

Cian English had been looking forward to his weekend away with mates in Surfers Paradise but the partying quickly took a dark turn when he was callously tortured by a group he’d only met hours earlier.

23/11 ‘Smelly’: Gen Z trend taking over Schoolies

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23/11 Family trapped in raging floodwaters

A woman and four children have had the fright of their lives after their car became trapped amid rising floodwaters in Queensland’s southeast.

16/11 AFL hands down verdict as Carlton recruit learns fate after drug charge

The AFL has handed Carlton recruit Elijah Hollands a two-week suspension for “conduct unbecoming” after the wingman pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine last month.

16/11 What new Covid waves means for Christmas

Health authorities are trying to get on the front foot ahead of the holiday season, with two fresh waves of Covid-19 infections identified in two states.

16/11 Carlton recruit learns fate after drug charge

The AFL has handed Carlton recruit Elijah Hollands a two-week suspension for “conduct unbecoming” after the wingman pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine last month.

15/11 State’s big call on masks in Covid wave

Queensland health chiefs say they won’t bring back “disproportionate” mask mandates during a fresh wave of Covid.

07/11 Man allegedly pulls gun on cops in tense standoff

A man is in custody after allegedly producing a gun during a tense standoff with police on the Gold Coast.

05/11 ‘Mad stuff’: Finance guru slams Labor move

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01/11 Vile way Aussies fleeced of $36m

Ticket and Facebook Marketplace scams have cost Aussies a whopping $36m over 2023 by exploiting a “fear-of-missing-out” phenomena, a security expert has revealed.

26/10 ‘Stay home’: Alarm over new Covid strain

A new Covid subvariant could be causing a spike in hospitalisations and authorities are pleading with vulnerable and elderly patients to get booster shots to stave off the threat.

20/10 Man jumps into crocodile-infested Fitzroy River to escape police

A desperate search is underway after a man allegedly fleeing police leapt into a crocodile-infested river in central Queensland

05/10 7k more cases linked to DNA lab bungle

The Queensland government has ordered a second inquiry into forensic DNA testing following revelations 37,000 cases need reviewing.

01/10 Push for major change to Anzac Day

The NSW government is reviewing trading laws for retail businesses on Anzac Day, with more stores facing stricter closure rules for the public holiday.

28/09 Palmer’s $2m gift to No camp

Billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer has pledged $2m to the No campaign in the final weeks before the Voice to parliament referendum.

20/09 Deadline looms for rapist’s release from jail

A convicted rapist who kidnapped, drugged and raped a German backpacker is weeks away from being released from jail.

19/09 Daylight saving time in Australia explained

It’s that time of year again.

14/09 Grim reason Aussies returning to big banks

Nearly two million Australian consumers have returned to the big four banks as cost-of-living pressures push them to the perceived “safest option”, new research suggests.

13/09 ‘Bound to keep secret’: Taxi boss abuses niece

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11/09 Update on backpacker Wolf Creek rapist

A rapist who kidnapped, drugged and raped a German backpacker is a “high” risk of reoffending if released from jail, key experts have told a court.

11/09 ‘Chaos and crisis’: Anna’s fight to save job

Annastacia Palaszczuk is back to work on Monday following calls for her to be axed.

06/09 State on alert as bushfire burns

Residents are being warned to to stay informed about a slow-moving fire continues to burn in Queensland’s Kumbarilla State Forest.

01/09 Thousands of illegal vapes seized

More than 40,000 vaping products with an estimated street value in excess of $1.2 million have been seized as part of an ongoing investigation into stopping the sale of illegal tobacco.

26/08 Scientists to reform DNA testing after damning review

The Queensland government has heralded a major step in rebuilding the state’s DNA testing scheme after systemic “mismanagement” cast doubt on samples from tens of thousands of cases.

24/08 ‘Business as usual’: Kids to go to adult prison

The Queensland government has defended its last-ditch effort to push through controversial youth justice laws that could scrap human rights for young offenders when in custody.

23/08 Increased bushfire risk warning for Aussies

Aussies are being warned to prepare for a brutal spring, as an increased risk of bushfire is declared for more than half the country.

19/08 Hidden meaning behind supermarket price tag

Four hidden meanings are being revealed behind the price tags of one of the biggest bulk-buy supermarkets in the world.

15/08 Major bank posts huge profit

National Australia Bank has flagged a “modest deterioration” in loan quality but has still reported third-quarter earnings of $1.9bn.

09/08 A fellow Matilda has raised eyebrows with her Sam Kerr take

Two greats of international football believe Sam Kerr must start Australia’s quarterfinal showdown with France, but a fellow Matilda says it would be a “silly” move.

06/08 ‘Disgraceful’: Outrage at Aussie bank’s move

Commonwealth Bank has announced it will introduce transfer limits to cryptocurrency exchanges in an effort to fight growing threats from scammers.

01/08 NAB’s bold interest rate prediction

A deep recession in Australia “seems unlikely” and the Reserve Bank is close to an “extended pause” on interest rate hikes the ANZ bank has predicted.

28/07 Aussies will be ‘rattled’ by bank’s move

NAB has raised the interest customers will pay for its fixed rate loans for the second week in a row.

27/07 Albo’s stern threat on the housing crisis

Anthony Albanese will step up his threat to set an early election trigger should his signature housing policy be knocked back a third time.

26/07 Commonwealth Bank axes 250 jobs

Commonwealth Bank Australia (CBA) is set to slash over 250 positions across its consumer and business banking units, just weeks after it was revealed another financial institution axed 751 jobs.

26/07 ‘Litany of problems’ where worker fell 12m

The landmark Cross River Rail project site where a man fell up to 12m from scaffolding has a lengthy history of “serious safety problems” according to union officials, who have revealed a tragic new detail about the incident.

24/07 Indigenous senator roasts Victoria

Northern Territory senator and prominent No campaigner Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has taken aim at Victoria and sporting codes over their support for the Voice to parliament.

22/07 Mayor no-show after massive Games boast

Just days after brazenly announcing a bold bid to host the next Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has been a no-show at a significant media event with the Queensland premier to promote the 2032 Brisbane Games.

22/07 Maccas plan to take over Australia

Fast food giant McDonald’s has announced it is rolling out 100 new stores in Australia over the next three years in its biggest expansion plan in decades.

21/07 More pain for Aussies as bank hikes rates

National Australia Bank is increasing its interest rates on tailored home loan and choice package fixed-rate products.

17/07 Voice pitches revealed as vote draws nearer

The big pitches for both the Yes and No campaigns on the Voice to parliament have been unveiled, with AFL and NRL stars endorsing a Yes vote and opponents arguing the proposal is “risky, unknown, divisive and opens the door to treaty and reparations”.

15/07 LNP, Labor eye off crucial ‘safe’ seat

The polls have officially closed in the Fadden by-election, as the LNP now wait to see whether they’ve retained their seat of power following the shock resignation of former minister Stuart Robert.

13/07 A Queensland great has taken a mighty swipe at critics of Blues coach Brad Fittler

Brad Fittler came into game three of this year’s State of Origin series essentially a dead coach walking after losing the opening two matches to Queensland.

12/07 Urgent push to stop bank’s WFH crackdown

CommBank is facing an eleventh-hour challenge to its return-to-office order, with the union asking the Fair Work Commission to “intervene”.

05/07 Inside dad’s $2m bill to dead ex-wife

A father says he deserves more than $2m in damages after his ex-wife smashed into a truck with their children inside the car, killing his entire family.

05/07 ‘Spearing in the leg’: Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s big issue with Voice

Liberal frontbencher Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has raised concerns over the Voice proposal and its interaction with customary law that lends itself to violent payback, including “spearing in the leg and those sorts of things.”

04/07 Jetstar stops selling flights to Bali from capital city

Jetstar has stopped selling flights between Darwin and Bali for a month.

30/06 ‘Slip-ups’: Fresh warning for Aussie savers

As the official cash rate continues to rise, interest rates on savings accounts are heading for record highs.

29/06 CBA staff threaten to quit over office return

Hundreds of CommBank employees have written to the union to complain about the working from home crackdown, with some threatening to quit their jobs.

28/06 Indonesian President to visit Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with his Indonesian counterpart during his three-day trip to Australia.

28/06 ‘Tipping point’ for Aussie abortion rights

COMMENT

19/06 What does my No vote actually mean?

Aussies will head to the polls within weeks to have their say on the Voice to parliament referendum.

18/06 Huge step for flood-affected homeowners

Major relief is on the way for Queenslanders who lost their homes in the devastating 2022 floods as a buyback program for ravaged households expands even further.

17/06 ‘My whole world: Dad’s heartbreak after his four kids were killed

A heartbroken father has told an inquest that he is “no longer the same man” after losing his family in a fiery head-on collision.

15/06 Albo delivers $100m energy boost

The federal government has announced a major new grants program that will spend $100m on energy upgrades to help bring down power costs for community facilities.

14/06 State ‘modernises’ birth certificates

Transgender Queenslanders will be allowed to formally change their gender without sex reassignment surgery after new laws were passed.

09/06 Ten apologises to senator for Lisa’s jibe

Channel 10 has apologised to Indigenous senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price after its star Lisa Wilkinson was caught out making disparaging comments about her.

09/06 ‘Bizarre’: Albo stands firm on Higgins texts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has doubled down in his support for Katy Gallagher, saying he is “absolutely” confident she did not mislead parliament.

09/06 ‘Arrogance’: Senator explodes at Wilkinson

Liberal frontbencher Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has demanded an apology from Lisa Wilkinson after the television star was caught on tape struggling to pronounce her name.

08/06 Lisa caught mocking Libs in secret tape

Ex-Project star Lisa Wilkinson has been caught on tape struggling to pronounce Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s name and mocking Liberals with Ten colleagues.

07/06 Slain mum heard ‘Noah’s ark’ voices

A mum who died in a horrific head-on crash alongside her four children told her doctor years before her death she was hearing animal voices as if it was “Noah‘s ark”, an inquest has been told.

25/05 Tears for mum accused of taking her twins

A mother who allegedly took her twin daughters broke down in tears as she listened to allegations she’d made about child sexual abuse on her children in court.

22/05 Chalmers flags major PwC crackdown

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there will be “further steps” taken against consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers after a former partner leaked confidential information about government tax plans.

15/05 MP wows in trendy trainers

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has turned heads at a morning press conference, debuting a pair of colourful kicks as she announced a major natural disaster development.

14/05 Treasurer’s wild concession on tax cuts

Jim Chalmers has conceded wealthier Australians will benefit the most from the stage three tax cuts but suggested the policy will protect people on lower incomes from bracket creep.

12/05 ‘Divisive’: Jim hits back over migration

Jim Chalmers has accused Peter Dutton of playing divisive politics after the Opposition Leader aired concerns about the effect Australia’s short-term migration intake could have on the housing crisis.

12/05 Accused rapists named under new law

Accused rapists will no longer have the privilege of anonymity under a soon-to-be-amended law.

07/05 Outback Wrangler reveals theory about cause of fatal chopper crash

Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright has revealed what he believes caused the helicopter crash that killed his friend and co-star Chris Wilson in 2022, accusing police of ignoring crucial evidence.

29/04 NRL legend reveals tragic daily battle

An NRL legend who was diagnosed with an incurable disease has revealed how his health battles have worsened.

28/04 Tragic reveal about NRL legend

An NRL legend who was diagnosed with an incurable disease has revealed how his health battles have worsened.

25/04 Aussies ‘special’ Anzac Day tradition

COMMENT

29/03 Sneaky way landlords can dodge new rent rule

Queensland has announced new rental rules in a bid to better protect tenants, but there is a sneaky way landlords and real estate agent can dodge the new laws.

28/03 Big change to help struggling renters

Renters are being promised a “fairer go” under changes from the Queensland government, but there are warnings that the new reforms don’t go far enough.

23/03 Next move in child abduction ring case

A NSW doctor accused of being part of a child stealing network has defiantly claimed in court he and his co-accused “did not abduct anyone”.

21/03 ‘Lot coming at us’: Treasurer’s warning

Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers has given insight into how Australia’s soaring rate of inflation will pan out as millions continue to grapple with cost of living pressures.

15/03 NRL suddenly drops concussion protocol game-changer

NRL players will be mandated to miss two rounds of football if they are found to have suffered a concussion.

07/03 Paul Kent blasts ‘misguided’ Phil Gould concussion comments

The NRL 360 panel has hit back at Phil Gould after his comments on Monday night after he called the NRL’s head injury protocols the “greatest abomination perpetrated on our game”.

28/02 Phil Gould shows off radical, unexplained weight loss

If the new-look Phil Gould is anything to go by, the Bulldogs will be up for the fight in 2023.

25/02 Teens charged with murder after stabbing

A pair of teenagers have been charged with the murder of a 20-year-old man who was stabbed in the neck during a brawl south of Brisbane.

12/02 McDonalds removes ‘tasteless’ McCrispy sign near crematorium

McDonalds says it will remove a sign advertising its “McCrispy” sandwich that’s located next to a crematorium in the United Kingdom, according to a report.

09/02 Prized AFL draft pick’s shock comeback

Enigmatic midfielder Harley Bennell has returned to Victoria to join Port Melbourne as he tries to mount a third comeback bid in the AFL.

24/01 ‘Senseless: Inside Aussie town under siege

A business owner in Alice Springs said he has had his bakery broken into 41 times as the town sees an increase in crime and anti-social behaviour.

23/01 Labor MP questions Voice timing

An Indigenous Labor MP has raised concerns with the timing of the Voice, saying people in the Northern Territory are right now more concerned with a surging wave of crime than reconciliation.