A right Royal queue as Londoners turn out to honour the Queen

Government officials said they could not put a precise figure on how many would want to file past the Queen's coffin, but about 750,000 people were expected. 

No long term contract for Walters at underperforming Broncos

Chairman Karl Morris said he was not concerned about any perceptions of instability from not extending Walters' contract beyond next season.

LNP seek ‘Elizabeth Line’ in Brisbane

"Renaming Cross River Rail to The Elizabeth Line is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Queensland to forever honour her life and legacy," LNP Leader David Crisafulli said.

King Charles, William and Harry to lead Queen’s coffin procession to Westminster

The coffin will be placed on a gun carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery to be taken through central London to Westminster Hall.

National cabinet to consider future of COVID leave payments

The financial support is due to lapse at the end of September, despite people who test positive for the virus still needing to isolate for five days.

One’s best friends: The Queen’s lifelong love of corgis

Princess Diana once called them a "moving carpet" always by her mother-in-law's side. Stubby, fluffy little dogs with a high-pitched bark, corgis were the late Queen's constant companions since she was a child.

No vote on an Australian republic this term: Albanese

Talks of a republic have been revived following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, but Mr Albanese said it was too soon to discuss changing the country's system of government.

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North Queensland celebrates epic win as Holmes boots Cowboys into NRL preliminary final

Valentine Holmes has kicked a 92nd minute field goal to put North Queensland one game away from the NRL grand final with a 32-30 golden-point win over Cronulla.

Anthony Albanese pays tribute to Queen’s “seven remarkable decades on the throne”

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The Queen has died

Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the country's figurehead for seven decades, has died. She was 96.

Queen of the surf: Steph Gilmore wins eighth world title

Gilmore made history on Thursday at California's Lower Trestles break, beating world No.1 and five-time world champion Carissa Moore in the title decider.

Justice will be done: Promoters say Justin Bieber concert at Suncorp to go ahead

Promoters of Bieber's Justice tour in Australia, Frontier Touring, believe the Australian and New Zealand dates in November and December should go ahead despite the setback.

Queensland Police shoot knife-wielding man at Kangaroo Point, Brisbane

Brisbane teen was shot in chest by someone know to him

Australia is failing to protect threatened species: WWF

Australia got an F for fail, with the report's authors warning the country's grim reputation as a global extinction leader will worsen unless management efforts are radically improved.

Tennis’ original super-brat hails the transformation of “clown” Kyrgios

"The guy is a genius on the court. He doesn't need a coach, he did an unbelievable job tactically.

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Carey and Green save Australia from disaster in first Chappell Hadlee ODI

Australia has recovered from a disastrous start to win the opening match of cricket’s Chappell Hadlee trophy in Cairns in a thrilling finish.

I’ll let my footy do the talking: Lions’ Zorko

Zorko says this time he and his Lions want to let their footy do the talking.

Post-Bennett Broncos leak too many points

Since Bennett was sacked in 2018, Brisbane have returned negative points differentials in four campaigns under coaches Anthony Seibold and Kevin Walters.

Truss me to deliver tax cuts and energy crisis: New British PM

Interest rates set to rise for fifth straight month

The Reserve Bank of Australia board is expected to lift the official cash rates for the fifth month in a row when it meets on Tuesday.

Winning Kyrgios wants to be a part of it in New York

Nick Kyrgios has revealed how a history of US Open flops fuelled his inspired fourth-round victory over world No.1 Daniil Medvedev.

There goes our hero: Foo Fighters farewell drummer Hawkins

There were tears, cheers and heartfelt tributes from a host of rock legends on Saturday, as thousands of fans gathered in honour of Hawkins, who was found dead in his hotel room in Colombia in March.

Pensions bumped up as living costs rise

An indexation increase on September 20 will be the largest rise for welfare payments in more than 30 years and the biggest for pensions in 12 years, Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says.

Melbourne say Zorko’s taunts won’t push them over the sledge

Zorko's rematch with Melbourne is set to make for gripping viewing, and Brayshaw is adamant his team won't "overstep the mark".

Drinkwater signs long term deals to stay at Cowboys

Drinkwater's long-term extension shuts down any hopes he would test the market on November 1 and remains an integral member of the spine for Todd Payten's team

Taking the barb out of barbed wire to save wildlife

Every year, thousands of bats and other native creatures die or are horribly injured when they get stuck on Australia’s seemingly endless barbed wire fences.

Lions edge Tigers in epic AFL shoot-out

Queensland to miss out on 90% of new coal mine royalties

Queensland might be entitled to less than seven per cent of royalties generated by a major thermal coal mine that is one step away from approval.

Yuck factor pushes Premier towards desalination

A battle is brewing in South-East Queensland over water. Despite heavy rains and flooding, the water supply authority, Seqwater, has flagged the need to find more water sources to keep up with urban growth.