Frantic calls aired after blaze kills five kids, dad
Domestic violence, no smoke alarms and restrictions on the firefighting response will be examined as part of an inquest into six deaths from a house fire.
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‘Legacy to carry on’: family firm’s plane tragedy agony
The deaths of a dairy company founder and his daughter in a plane crash have been described as "absolutely heartbreaking" as tributes pour in for the pair.
Farmer jailed for 40 years for killing three neighbours
A grazier shot four members of a neighbouring family like he was "killing feral animals" on his property, a sentencing judge has said.
Palmer claims ‘politics’ led to $12 million ASIC case
Clive Palmer alleges prosecution emails referencing his political and media profile "reflect poorly" on attempts to prosecute him as a federal party leader.
Fires, heat and looming El Niño menace east coast
Early spring blazes and soaring heat have put Australia's east coast on high alert as a looming El Niño raises fears of a brutal fire season.
Beer, dust and goldfish: Birdsville Races wrap for 2026
The horses weren't the only attraction at the Birdsville Races, with plenty of fun to be had in what's arguably the nation's longest pub crawl.
Fireworks spectacular lights Australia’s Olympic city
The Riverfire event has drawn an estimated 500,000 people to see fireworks set off from bridges, barges and city buildings.
‘It’s been a good life’: desert ranger hangs up hat
A ranger of a vast national park is hanging up his hat, proud to leave his country - and the town where he was once wasn't welcome - a better place.
Won, done, far-flung: Birdsville Races ride again
The Birdsville Cup might not stop the nation, but it's an annual pilgrimage that brings thousands of revellers to a far-flung outback outpost.
Almost 1500 weapons seized under landmark reforms
Landmark reforms have helped police seize almost 1500 weapons in a state that still tops the nation for the number of crime victims, according to latest data.
Farewell to ‘Golly’, a cop’s cop and comfort in crisis
Former police chief Steve "Golly" Gollschewski is being remembered as a calm, compassionate crime-fighter who led through crises and devoted himself to victims.
Cheerleader death inquest delay for abuse expert search
As an NRL cheerleader's inquest is delayed, former partners of the last man to see her alive have come forward in droves to make statements.
Ferry strike turns up heat on Riverfire festival crowds
The Brisbane Festival kicks off, with extra transport in place to cope with crowds at the city's popular Riverfire event.
Goal-kicking AFLW theatre tackles state of the nation
Playwright Suzie Miller describes Strong is the New Pretty as her state-of-the-nation play, told through the story of the AFL women's league.
Murder accused teen bailed despite pedo claim rejection
A prosecutor has rejected claims that a young teen accused of murder acted under the belief he was helping someone targeted by a pedophile
‘Sailor’s disease’ scurvy linked to young boy’s death
A 'very fussy' six-year-old boy was taking a multivitamin to improve his health but doctors realised too late that the product lacked vitamin C.
Dance of death is a disco as world premiere looms
Are you going to die? Then the latest show from Queensland dance company The Farm might be for you.
‘Frightens me’: school deepfake victims reveal big toll
A former software developer has been jailed for sending deepfake images of women and girls to their schools, unleashing a crippling toll on the victims.
Lehrmann jurors could be grilled on pre-trial knowledge
Potential jurors for an upcoming trial could be cross-examined under oath by lawyers about their knowledge of Bruce Lehrmann.
Man charged over alleged anti-Semitic hate threats
A 52-year-old man has been charged after police investigated abusive and threatening anti-Semitic messages allegedly directed at a religious organisation.
More patients stranded as bed-block crisis worsens
A state health minister says the Commonwealth is attempting to shift its responsibility for aged care, with ballooning numbers of patients stranded in hospital.
Teen accused of fatally running over man to supply DNA
A teenage boy accused of murdering a man by luring him on social media before assaulting and running him over had opposed police efforts to collect his DNA.
State enforces L plates to put brakes on e‑bike riders
Queensland is first to force e-bike and e-scooter riders to get licences as states scramble to tackle crashes, battery fires and dangerous high-powered imports.
Identity of high-profile Queensland man stays secret
The Supreme Court has refused a media bid to identify a high‑profile man linked to an alleged domestic violence extortion case.
Two arrested after shot fired at police helicopter
Two men have been charged with multiple offences after going on an alleged spree, threatening police and the public.
Tough-on-crime state backs ‘breach bail, go to jail’
Mandatory 12‑month sentences for serious offences on bail are at the centre of a new crime crackdown, with a victims' advocate urging other states to follow.
Small-time author argues Indiana Jones stole her plot
An author has claimed her original ideas around time travel and an ancient Greek mathematician have been used without permission for a Hollywood blockbuster.
‘Deeply unserious’: funding boost for bird flu slammed
The federal government has announced a boost to its bird flu response, but a conservation group says it amounts to a "drop in the ocean".
‘Stalked my kids’: ex-public servant’s teary claims
A former top public servant says she quit a stellar career after CFMEU figures allegedly tracked her daughter's movements, hurled vile abuse in union meetings.
A shot of microplastics a jolt for coffee drinkers
Takeaway coffee drinkers are getting more than they bargained for with their caffeine, new research shows.
Roaches to the rescue: cyborg insects to deliver aid
Swarms of cyborg cockroaches could deliver critical care to people trapped in a tight spot, with researchers turning tiny insects into search and rescue titans.