Dolphins thump Roosters, cap fairtyale NRL debut
Wayne Bennett's Dolphins have rocked the Sydney Roosters 28-18 on debut, with enforcer Felise Kaufusi winning the Artie Legacy Medal for a brutal display.
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Ex-Liberal minister Stuart Robert faces robodebt inquiry
A former minister accused of dismissing legal advice from the solicitor-general about the unlawfulness of the robodebt scheme will face the royal commission.
Qld Greens push plans to end fossil fuel industry
The Queensland Greens will table legislation to ban new coal and gas projects and exports by 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.
Boy survivor of helicopters crash has leg amputated
A Sydney boy who survived a mid-air collision between two helicopters on the Gold Coast last month is recovering after having his leg amputated.
Cowboys intent on unfinished NRL business
Jason Taumalolo is determined his North Queensland team will kick on from their dramatic NRL rise in 2022.
Mayor given sex for promoting land plan, jury told
Jurors heard audio of Brisbane lawyer Sam Di Carlo arranging a "girlfriend experience" for Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale, allegedly to aid a planning approval.
Yes campaign for voice launches with $5m donation
The "yes" campaign backing the Indigenous voice to parliament has received $5 million in philanthropic funding ahead of the referendum later this year.
Titans captain Tino given wings by former Eagle Foran
Gold Coast Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui carried the team on his back last year - but this season he has key reinforcements to simplify his role.
Group ‘wanted to fight’ man before fatal stabbing
A nine-strong group travelled to an apartment to fight Joshua Lindsay Elkerton-Sandy before a fatal Australia Day stabbing of 18-year-old, a court has heard.
Dolphins mauled by Titans as Foran stars
The Dolphins first home game display was a shocker as the Titans whipped Wayne Bennett's side 40-16 to reinforce how much work they must do to be an NRL force.
Firefighters race to contain blazes in rural Queensland
Residents to the north of the Queensland town of Miles are on alert as firefighters try to bring a large bushfire under control.
Raiders star cleared after cops’ assault in street fight
Charges against Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling have been dismissed after a magistrate found police breached their duty when they "assaulted" the NRL star.
COVID deaths hit 12-month low
Case numbers of COVID have fallen significantly across the nation as new treatments provide hope in the fight against the deadly virus.
Housing advocates call for Queensland rent hike limits
Queensland housing advocates are calling for the state government to limit the number and size of rent rises allowed each year to protect tenants.
Woman’s body found in grass by neighbour mowing yard
Police are investigating after a 38-year-old woman's body was discovered in grass at a far north Queensland property.
Man jailed for ‘savage and cowardly’ murder of stranger
Paul John Conoley murdered a grandfather and tried to put his body in a garbage bin following an unprovoked attack in a suburban street south of Brisbane.
Family joins dig for Aussie killed in Turkey earthquake
A Sydney man's body has been recovered from the rubble in Turkey following the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that has killed more than 12,000 people.
Three more teens charged over violent Toowoomba robbery
Three more teenagers have been charged after a 75-year-old man was assaulted and robbed in southern Queensland, leaving him with critical injuries.
Cyclone Gabrielle barrels across the Pacific
Cyclone Gabrielle is expected to reach category three, with large swells and dangerous winds as the system barrels toward Norfolk Island and New Zealand.
Kyrgios ‘deeply regrets’ assaulting former girlfriend
Nick Krygios has apologies after pleading guilty to pushing over his former girlfriend and having the assault charge dismissed.
Stephanie Gilmore suffers shock early exit at Pipeline
Australian surfer Stephanie Gilmore's world-title defence has started with a shock early elimination at Pipeline in Hawaii.
Albanese secures state and territory support on referendum
All state and territory leaders have signed a statement of intent to support the referendum on an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Qld to deploy hundreds of junior doctors
More than 800 junior doctors will be deployed in health facilities across Queensland as part of an increase in frontline health workers.
Firefighters rush to Brisbane unit blaze
Emergency services found the body of a man after responding to an early morning blaze at a Brisbane unit complex.
Djokovic’s Australian Open perfect 10
Novak Djokovic has won his 10th Australian Open title and record-equalling 22nd grand slam singles crown with a straight-sets final win over Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Millions of RATs due to expire
Millions of RATs are due to expire in coming months, prompting debate about what to do with the excess tests.
Four die in Sea World helicopter tragedy
Four people have died and three others are critical after two helicopters collided near Sea World on the Gold Coast.
Broncos star’s mum faces manslaughter charges
The mother of Broncos star Payne Haas has been formally charged with killing three people in a Gold Coast car crash.
Queensland to top grim national road toll
Queensland is set to top the nation's road death tolls in 2022 with a rise in fatalities being recorded by every state that's reported its figures.
Souths re-sign superstars Mitchell, Walker
South Sydney have re-signed two pieces of their premiership puzzle in Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell, the latter declaring he wants to be a Rabbitoh for life.
Gabba Test pitch rated as ‘below average’
The Gabba pitch has been rated as "below average" following the first Test between Australia and South Africa ending in just two days.