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.
De Minaur driven by hitting new landmark at Wimbledon
Australia's top Wimbledon hope Alex de Minaur may have stopped obsessing about ranking positions, but he's still set his sights on soaring to a new career-high.
Butters stars as Port pound Crows in Showdown upset
Port Adelaide, with acting captain Zak Butters dominating, have thrashed Adelaide by 26 points in a huge Showdown upset.
ACL fears for Manly star in win over Storm
Manly may need to get creative at the selection table after Luke Brooks suffered a knee injury in their big defeat of Melbourne at Brookvale Oval.
Coach plays down niggle as Magpies do a ton of damage
Lachie Schultz kicked four goals and Nick Daicos contributed three as Collingwood capitalised on Richmond's turnovers for a convincing win at the MCG.
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
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.
Winter 2026: first came the rain, then came the memes
Australia's ski resorts are suffering the worst start to a season in years but operators say they're doing their best to provide visitors a decent experience.
‘I have a hostage’: findings released after fatal siege
Police who shot dead an armed fugitive who held his pregnant wife hostage were inadequately prepared for the risks they faced, a coroner has found.
Police barricade accused ISIS bride as she’s bailed
A woman charged with slavery offences after allegedly joining Islamic State has covered her face as she walked from court on bail.
Ex-Liberal leader’s ultimatum after assault accusation
A state Liberal MP has been told to apologise or face a "harder" option after her assault allegation against the party's former leader was not substantiated.