Suns humbled as Dockers snare sweet revenge in Perth
‘Personal favourite’ out as Blues make major changes
Best way to finish as Knights home in on another win
Savage sparks ragged Raiders despite controversial call
Anzac Day Test confirmed, Bledisloe Cup to change
Government Under Fire As Overcrowded Watch Houses Reach Breaking Point
Despite multi-million dollar funding promises, Queensland's watch house crisis continues to deepen. Hundreds of individuals, including young children, are still being trapped in adult holding cells meant only for short-term stays.
Queensland Secures Key Role in National Energy Storage Initiative
Queensland has secured a major role in a new national energy storage initiative, with several large-scale battery projects set to be built across the state. This is practical infrastructure investment: strengthening the grid, improving reliability, and helping Queensland households and businesses access a more secure energy system.
Fortescue Chief Says Trump Has Done More for Climate Agenda Than Anyone in a Century
In an unexpected twist for the mining sector, Fortescue says US President Donald Trump’s recent geopolitical actions have done more to progress the climate agenda than anyone in the last century.
Are you getting really angry online? Why ‘Angertainment’ is our Must-Read Book of 2026
If you've spent any time online recently and felt an unexplainable knot of frustration tighten in your stomach, you are not alone—and you are exactly who needs to read Ed Coper’s groundbreaking new book, Angertainment: How Social Media Outrage Ruined Everything.
Outback powerhouse: regions could solve Aussie AI issue
Data centres could address two challenges with a move into regional Australia: soaking up renewable energy and creating tech jobs.
‘Broad church’: teal party considering election tilts
Two high-profile independents are joining forces to set up a new political party in the hopes of running candidates in federal and state elections .
Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action
The poultry industry and authorities are preparing for the possible spread of a deadly avian flu strain and the impact it could have on egg and chicken prices.
Premier threatens to name and shame energy retailers
Cost-of-living rhetoric is ramping up ahead of a state budget as leaders deliver warnings to energy companies.
Windorah’s Second Sun: A Blueprint for Queensland’s Energy Future
The outback town of Windorah is breaking free from fragile supply chains and high freight costs by launching a powerful new solar and battery system. By keeping 150,000 litres of imported diesel off remote roads annually and boosting local power capacity fivefold, they are proving that regional communities can secure their own future.
Internet dark corners led teen on path to terror trial
A jury was shown extensive text messages, memes and web searches that led to a fresh-faced teen boy facing trial accused of planning terrorist bomb attacks.
‘Zero tolerance’ in crackdown on drug, drink driving
The Queensland government has announced tougher penalties for high-risk, dangerous, drink and drug driving, including for medical cannabis users.
Bail denied in murder case after drowning evidence
A man seeking bail while accused of murdering his ex-partner and dumping her in a river offered evidence pointing to her being alive when she hit the water.
‘Incel posts, edgy jokes’: teen cleared of terror plot
A teen has been found not guilty of plotting terror attacks on then-opposition leader Peter Dutton after the jury heard the boy had no clear ideology.
Drowning evidence may be ‘problematic’ for murder case
The defence team of a man accused of killing his ex-partner and dumping her body in a river has produced new evidence that found the mother may have drowned.
Piastri fourth as Russell holds on for Dutch F1 win
Australia's Oscar Piastri has finished just outside the podium places as George Russell converted his pole position into a fine win at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Maroons recall key forwards as Collins out of decider
Queensland prop Lindsay Collins has been ruled out of the State of Origin decider with concussion as Pat Carrigan and Jeremiah Nanai get set for recalls.
Suns humbled as Dockers snare sweet revenge in Perth
Fremantle have avenged last year's one-point elimination final loss to Gold Coast with a 51-point romp in Sunday's rematch at a rocking Optus Stadium.
‘Personal favourite’ out as Blues make major changes
Star winger Brian To'o and second-rower Dylan Lucas are among four players dropped as NSW look to rebound in the State of Origin decider.
Winter 2026: first came the rain, then came the memes
Fans kick on after teen arrested at Socceroos live site
Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar
Thousands grin and bare it for swim at crack of dawn
AI drones pegged to help protect beachgoers from sharks
Shark monitoring drones will fly up and down the coast year-round as one state looks to artificial intelligence to help protect swimmers from attacks.
Home price data another window into tax change fallout
Property market data will soon be released after the Reserve Bank unveils a readout from its latest interest rate-setting board meeting.
‘Big tech wants this to fail’: beef-up for social ban
Tougher laws will be introduced to address widespread non-compliance with Australia's world-first social media age restrictions.
What blackout? More Aussies are disaster-proofing homes
Could your electric car do more than just keep the lights on in an emergency? Australians are upgrading their tech to stay connected.
Heat on drug-drive laws as study finds cannabis misuse
Reforms that would allow drivers in NSW to get behind the wheel with small amounts of cannabis in their system are facing strong criticism on safety grounds.
Home price data another window into tax change fallout
