Caloundra’s new town square moves a step closer
Plans for Caloundra’s new town square are moving ahead, with early works set to begin at the Bulcock Street site.
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Two critical after garden tool ‘used in suburban brawl’
A suburban brawl in which a gardening tool was allegedly used as a weapon has left two men in hospital in critical condition.
Divers saved after tense 20-hour search in rough waters
After a 20-hour search, emergency services and police crews have found two men who had drifted more than 25 kilometres from their dive site.
Constitutional fight looms over banned protest chants
Police have made more arrests under controversial hate speech laws as pro-Palestinian protesters vow to mount a legal challenge after another defiant rally.
Pro-Palestine protesters arrested over banned chant
Police have arrested a number of demonstrators who chanted a banned pro-Palestine phrase, which is also used in a John Farnham classic.
Maritime search for missing cruise ship passenger
Search and rescue crews are looking for a man who disappeared after his family reported he went overboard while travelling on a cruise ship.
By-election sparked by MP’s death ignites fuel debate
A by-election date has been confirmed after an MP's sudden death, triggering debate about a state government's handling of the fuel crisis.
‘Texts deleted’ before mum accused of smoothie murder
A woman asked her friend to delete their conversation history while she was changing her police statement to implicate her mother in a murder, a jury has heard.
‘Safe haven’: Iranian players rebuild after asylum bid
Two Iranian players have expressed their gratitude for being offered a safe haven in Australia after seeking asylum following the Asian Cup tournament.
CFMEU phoned safety boss over toilet spray, probe told
A former union boss confronted a senior public servant after phone calls about safety complaints were not immediately answered, an inquiry has been told.
Farmers warned over fuel theft after 1000 litres stolen
A man is accused of stealing 1000 litres from a property amid diesel thefts spanning two states, prompting a warning to farmers from police.
Man accused of ramming synagogue gate to seek bail
A man dragged out of a ute at gunpoint and arrested for allegedly ramming the gate of an inner city synagogue will soon apply for bail, a judge has heard.
‘Tragic case’: damning report on boys found in squalor
Almost six years after two disabled brothers were found in squalor, a damning report reveals how concerns about their health and wellbeing were ignored.
Trail of destruction after car thief drives into pool
A man has been been charged with multiple offences after allegedly capping a wild morning by driving a stolen car into a swimming pool.
Double murderer died from natural causes, coroner finds
A former ambulance officer who murdered two women died in a hospital bed after being transferred out of prison for cancer treatment, a coroner found.
Attempted murder charge after pre-dawn home invasion
An 18-year-old man who allegedly attacked a man and woman inside a suburban home will face court charged with attempted murder.
Building code of practice urged to tame union “beast”
A former construction boss has told an inquiry that contractors are fearful of biting the hand that fed them in kowtowing to a rogue union's demands.
‘River to sea’ accused claims charge over banner insane
A barefoot anti-war activist claims the charge against him for using a phrase banned by anti-Semitism laws cannot be taken seriously, a magistrate has heard.
Evidence on accused Russian spy couple ruled secret
Hundreds of documents worth of evidence against a couple accused of preparing to spy on Australia's military should be kept from the public, a magistrate heard.
‘Troubled man’ overdosed before alleged smoothie murder
A man allegedly murdered by his mother giving him a drug-laced smoothie was taking strong painkillers but not the same type found at autopsy, a jury has heard.
‘See it through’: killer teen’s sentence cut challenged
A High Court appeal has been launched over a reduced sentence granted to a teenager jailed for fatally stabbing a mother in a brutal Boxing Day home invasion.
Premier, colleagues shocked after MP found dead
A state MP has been found dead at his home, prompting condolences to his family from all sides of politics.
Cowgirls With Wings Set to Soar Over Mount Isa’s Red Dirt
History in the making at the Isa! Since 1959, the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo has been the pinnacle of outback sport, and 2026 is set to be one for the record books. With ‘Cowgirls With Wings’ performing stunts not seen in Australia for years and The Barnyard Band delivering a two-night country music spectacular, the heartbeat of the outback is beating stronger than ever.
‘Drop the knife’: conflicting accounts of cop shooting
A police officer says he yelled "drop the knife" before shooting an Indigenous man while a witness claimed nothing was said ahead of an inquest into the death.
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Experts pour water on ‘speculative’ oil field proposal
An energy expert is pointing to logistical and political hurdles to oil drilling in Australia as climate campaigners pour cold water on a proposal.
‘No fruit’ in home of drug smoothie murder accused
A woman accused killing her adult son with a fruit smoothie laced with painkillers did not have fruit leftovers in her home, a jury has heard.
Rideshare driver accused of rape and serial stalking
A man has been charged with multiple counts of stalking, coercive control and sexual offences after using his rideshare service to track down women.
State seeks oil-drilling project in ‘national interest’
A state premier is urging the federal government to fast-track approval to drill for oil in response to the fuel crisis, bypassing environment protection laws.
‘River to sea’ accused denies hateful speech intent
The first person charged under a state's new anti-Semitism legislation has denied being hateful when he used outlawed words"from the river to the sea".
Cyclone-hammered reefs can take many years to recover
Coral reefs and their fish populations can take many years to recover after being hammered by severe tropical cyclones, researchers say.
Teens charged after police car stolen, officers injured
Officers have been injured after an unmarked police vehicle was allegedly stolen as they tried to stop car thieves with a tyre deflation device.