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Union warns Suncorp bank takeover a danger to Queensland jobs
The Finance Sector Union (FSU) says the proposed ANZ takeover of Suncorp’s banking business will cost thousands of Queensland jobs and could even kill off the Suncorp banking brand.
Health staff pinch amid Qld virus wave
Health staff burnout and workers off sick are creating shortages in Queensland emergency rooms as a third COVID-19 wave approaches its peak, a doctor says.
Britain swelters in “crazy” temps up to 41C
Britain is already sweltering as temperatures hit the high 30s, with 41C forecast for Tuesday.
Aussie Cameron Smith wins British Open
Australian golf star Cameron Smith has produced a spectacular fightback, featuring five straight birdies, to win the landmark 150th British Open at St Andrews.
Chalmers defends COVID payment delay
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has brushed off criticism the government was too slow in bringing back COVID isolation payments.
No sign of three men missing at sea in far north Queensland
The search continued today for three men who failed to return from a fishing trip in waters off far north Queensland, but no sign of them has been found.
Addict’s ‘selfish plan’ to blame for death
A drug-fuelled man who came up with a selfish plan to get drugs by violence if necessary was "very much to blame" for an unlawful killing, a judge says.
Play Origin in the Pacific: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese believes it would be a "very welcome initiative" to take a State of Origin game to the Pacific Islands.
Queensland council calls for Bali travel ban over foot and mouth disease
The South Burnett Regional Council wants the Federal Government to suspend all travel between Australia and Bali as concerns escalate over an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Indonesia.
Hunt leads as Qld stay cool in Origin fire
When Queensland needed a cool head to guide them to a remarkable State of Origin series decider triumph, the big-game mentality of Ben Hunt shone through.
Burton, Gagai avoid ban for Origin fight
Matt Burton and Dane Gagai can count themselves lucky after they escaped suspension for their brawl in Wednesday's State of Origin decider.
Public hearings set for Qld casino probe
An inquiry into the Queensland operations of Star Casinos has begun in Brisbane, with public hearings set down for late August.
Proud Slater lauds crazy Qld Origin win
Billy Slater has lauded Queensland's 22-12 win in a crazy State of Origin decider as one of the greatest victories he's witnessed.
Carrigan caps debut Origin series in style
Queensland's Patrick Carrigan has capped a magnificent debut State of Origin series by claiming the Wally Lewis Medal.
Maroons overcome early Origin carnage
Both teams suffered but it was Queensland who found a way to glory after a brutal opening to the Origin decider which left three players out of the game.
Search will continue for three men missing at sea off far north Queensland
Police continued to search the far north Queensland coastline today for three men missing at sea since Saturday.
Police release surveillance of repeat drone thief
Logan detectives have released footage following the theft of high end drones on two separate occasions at the same hobby shop in Hillcrest in June.
Sironen backs Blues to overcome Origin decider hoodoo against Queensland
NSW must look to past State of Origin wins in Brisbane as guidance in how to stop Queensland on their home turf.
Three-game NRL ban for Smith’s ref blast
The NRL judiciary has banned Melbourne hooker Brandon Smith for three matches for calling referee Adam Gee a "cheating bastard" in their loss to Cronulla.
First monkeypox case detected in Queensland
Health authorities have detected the first confirmed case of monkeypox in Queensland.
Vanquished Kyrgios parties the night away
Nick Kyrgios says he did all he could off the court to give himself the best chance of winning his first grand slam, but still came up just short.
One rescued, three still missing at sea after boat sinks in far north Queensland
A man is recovering in hospital after being rescued at sea off the far north Queensland coast, but three others remain missing.
Qld virus outbreak spreads to cruise ship
Queensland authorities say a COVID-19 outbreak on a cruise ship "was always going to happen", but the proper protocols to manage it are in place.
King Wally backs Dearden to stand up in Munster’s absence for Origin decider
Wally Lewis has recalled the self-doubt before his State of Origin debut, delivering a vote of confidence in Tom Dearden and the "underdog" Maroons.
Queensland’s Munster, Taulagi in isolation
Queensland are bracing for the possibility of entering the State of Origin decider without playmaker Cameron Munster and winger Murray Taulagi.
Japan’s ex-PM Abe dies after shooting
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot during a campaign speech in western Japan.
Queensland hospitals hunker down for virus peak
Most of Queensland major hospitals have halted non-urgent procedures and care as the state's number of active COVID-19 cases surges towards 41,000.
Australia ‘beyond’ mask mandates, lockdown
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says Australians must make their own COVID-19 choices as experts back a decision to expand access to a fourth vaccine dose.
Climate change is a “pressing and accelerating threat to global security”: academic
Climate change is a pressing and accelerating threat to global security. It will disrupt trade, displace populations, cause food and energy shortages and drive conflict between nations.
Ex-Queensland journo jailed ahead of death crash sentence
A former Channel 7 journalist who admitted killing his friend in a crash after a daytime drinking session, has been taken into custody to await his sentence.