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.
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.
Lions premiership forward to make long-awaited return
Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood will play his first game in almost a year when the Lions face Richmond in Hobart.
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.
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.
Audit shows fundraising is ‘ridgy didge’: One Nation
Pauline Hanson has brought in an auditor in a bid to prove a massive fundraising blitz was legitimate after Labor attempted to cast doubt on the cash influx.
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.
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.
Cold case murder accused spoke of Snowtown body barrels
An 87-year-old man accused of a 1964 murder was described by witnesses as someone rumoured to have killed a man and hidden their body inside a dam wall.
Cop accused of threats with police gun granted bail
A detective senior constable has been accused of multiple violent offences including using his police-issue firearm as part of threatening behaviour.
Olympic city build back on track in Queensland budget
Queensland's budget locks in billions for 2032 Games venues and athletes' villages, with the government insisting the Olympic build is back on track.
‘Bite down and fight’: bloodied Paro a champion again
Liam Paro has joined Jeff Fenech as a boxing history-maker after winning world titles in multiple weight classes, pipping champion Lewis Crocker in Brisbane.
Kepaoa slapped with six-match ban for homophobic slur
NRL club Newcastle will work closely with Asu Kepaoa after the NSW Cup forward was given a six-match ban for using a homophobic slur.
Voss speaks on Fraser’s chances of securing Carlton job
Former Carlton coach Michael Voss has opened up on his future in football and the chances of Josh Fraser winning the Blues coaching job on a full-time basis.
‘Look to rectify’: Wallabies to atone for horror tour
The Wallabies are hoping to right the wrongs of last year's horror spring tour of Europe with a flying start to 2026 against European giants Ireland and France.
Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar
Thousands grin and bare it for swim at crack of dawn
The Boys Light Up: Australian Crawl back after 40 years
Are you getting really angry online? Why ‘Angertainment’ is our Must-Read Book of 2026
Aussies frothing over mid-strength as beer of choice
A quiet revolution is taking place in the beer-drinking habits of Australians as one-time favourites are overtaken and an old-style brew regains popularity.
The AI trap: firms buy too much tech, too little talent
More businesses are investing in artificial intelligence to boost productivity but a leading tech firm says they are not all getting investments right.
Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state
Several migratory birds have been confirmed to be carrying the deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu, with urgent testing of other suspected cases.
Baby’s murder by ‘dangerous’ dad was preventable
The murder of a baby by her father at a popular reservoir followed significant errors by authorities and was preventable, a "harrowing" inquiry has found.
Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar
The theatre industry wants help to cope with soaring costs that have meant curtains even for certified hits such as Beetlejuice the Musical.
Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state
Death or divorce: owners could miss out on tax breaks
Councils back polluter-paid climate compensation fund