WA rental law fears ‘grossly exaggerated’
Perrottet positive on US role: Barilaro
Sims NRL ban all but ends stint at Dragons
Perrottet positive on US role: Barilaro
WA rental law fears ‘grossly exaggerated’
Queensland stabbing victims were a mother and son
A Queensland man has had a court hearing from his hospital bed following the alleged stabbing murders of a mother and son at a home in southern Brisbane.
Olivia Newton-John dies at 73
Olivia Newton-John, the singing superstar who won viewers' hearts as Sandy in the blockbuster musical Grease, has died aged 73 at her home in California.
King tides coming to central and north Queensland east coast
Parts of central and north Queensland will experience king tides in the next few days.
Two critical after Ayr house fire
A man and a woman have been critically injured, and another person had been treated in hospital, after a house fire in north Queensland.
“Sugar slavery” – How 62,000 South Sea Islanders were transported to Australia
Between 1863 and 1904, 62,000 South Sea Islanders were transported to Australia, landing in Brisbane, Maryborough, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bowen, Townsville, Innisfail and Cairns. Most indentured labourers arrived from the New Hebrides, with a substantial proportion taken from the Solomons, as well as smaller islands.
Fears croc plan changes will lead to culling and reduce public safety
A leading Queensland eco-tour operator says he fears proposed changes to saltwater crocodile management will lead to increased culling.
Died of thirst. Scientists unravel Queensland mangrove catastrophe
Researchers at James Cook University say they’ve solved the mysterious death of tens of millions of mangrove trees along the Gulf of Carpentaria coast in 2016.
Microplastics major problem for Great Barrier Reef
A three year study of plastic waste in the central Great Barrier Reef area has found there is a risk to marine organisms from plastic exposure.
Police and families appeal for information as National Missing Persons Week gets underway
People go missing under the most ordinary of circumstances. Efforts to find them give rise to stories of extraordinary effort, determination, and courage.
“Sugar slavery” – How 62,000 South Sea Islanders were transported to Australia
Between 1863 and 1904, 62,000 South Sea Islanders were transported to Australia, landing in Brisbane, Maryborough, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bowen, Townsville, Innisfail and Cairns. Most indentured labourers arrived from the New Hebrides, with a substantial proportion taken from the Solomons, as well as smaller islands.
Bin. Don’t flush. Cairns declares war on wipes.
It costs almost one million dollars a year to remove non-flushable items from the Cairns sewer system. Almost half are disposable wipes.
Woman dead, man critical after Ayr house fire
A woman severely burned in a north Queensland house fire has died in hospital. Her partner remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Queensland stabbing victims were a mother and son
A Queensland man has had a court hearing from his hospital bed following the alleged stabbing murders of a mother and son at a home in southern Brisbane.
Search for Nambour man after car found abandoned
An extensive search is underway for a man missing from Nambour since last Friday morning.
Eels’ Papali’i delays call on NRL future
Parramatta's Isaiah Papali'i says he will wait until the end of the NRL season to confirm whether he joins the Wests Tigers for 2023.
Scans clear Cat Dangerfield of calf injury
Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield has been cleared of injury after having calf scans, but Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy is out for the AFL season with an ankle.
AFL Crows hierarchy apology in open letter
Adelaide have released an open letter apologising to Eddie Betts and other players who had a negative experience from their infamous 2018 AFL pre-season camp.
Port’s Hinkley hits back at Koch warning
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley's future appears in doubt as pressure builds on the under-performing AFL side.
NSW flood report set to be handed down
A NSW parliamentary inquiry is expected to release its final report on the state government's handling of this year's flood crisis.
Unions welcome aged care wage rise support
Unions have commended the federal government's submission to the fair work umpire advocating for a pay rise for aged care workers.
Olivia Newton-John dies at 73
Olivia Newton-John, the singing superstar who won viewers' hearts as Sandy in the blockbuster musical Grease, has died aged 73 at her home in California.
Birmingham parties Games to a close
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath have made a shock appearance at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony as Birmingham partied, then handed over to Victoria.
Tributes flow for ‘incredible’ Olivia
Australian entertainer Olivia Newton-John, who died in the United States aged 73, is being remembered as an icon, mentor and friend.
