Fraudsater Foster granted bail by Qld court
Conman Peter Foster has been granted bail after being extradited from Victoria to Queensland on fraud charges over an alleged multi-million-dollar Bitcoin scam.
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Reef visit fuels emissions conversation
Anthony Albanese has visited north Queensland pledging to conserve the Great Barrier Reef but will not commit to a more ambitious emissions-reduction target.
Warship didn’t enter Australian waters: PM
Scott Morrison says Australia was keeping a close eye on a Chinese warship spotted off the coast of Western Australia.
NRL confident Dolphins will be competitive when Bennett’s club enter the comp next year
The NRL say they aren't worried about the Dolphins' inability to make a splash in the player market as the competition descends on Brisbane for Magic Round.
One very large bill: James Ashby’s $4.5m legal cost blows out
The Full Court of the Federal Court has dismissed James Ashby's appeal to recover more than $4 million in legal costs from the Commonwealth.
Tim Paine’s playing career appears over
Tim Paine's playing career appears over after the former Australian captain wasn't included in Tasmania's list of contracted players for next summer.
Stopping the G-Train as Terzievski beats Gallen in epic fight
Kris Terzievski has beaten rugby league great turned boxer Paul Gallen in an epic showdown to claim the Australian heavyweight boxing title in Newcastle.
Aged care workers strike in Qld and WA
Aged care workers in Queensland and Western Australia have launched industrial action as part of a union push to improve pay and staffing in aged care homes.
Man rescued from northern Qld floodwaters
A man has been rescued from floodwaters and emergency services have had almost 40 calls for help as unseasonally heavy rain hits northern Queensland.
Broncos young gun loses driver’s licence
Brisbane Broncos young gun Selwyn Cobbo has been disqualified for driving for six months after appearing in court on multiple traffic offences.
Exporting the dollars: How Australian solar technology is making foreigners rich
Queenslanders are missing out on the jobs of the future because governments have not focused on making things in Australia.
Olympics president returns to Brisbane
IOC president Thomas Bach returned to Brisbane from a Pacific tour and says the Olympic spirit is alive and well across the region.
Cowboys down Knights, win fourth straight
Four unanswered tries in the second half have powered North Queensland to their first-four game win streak in five years with a 36-16 victory over Newcastle.
Renewables could be a bonanza for the bush but Federal leadership lacking says new report
Communities in Central Queensland are ready to reap the rewards of the renewable energy economy but are demanding leadership.
Police investigate Cody Walker incident
NSW Police are examining allegations of an altercation involving South Sydney five-eighth Cody Walker.
The devil they shouldn’t know: Satanic teachings disallowed in Queensland schools
A Noosa Temple of Satan founder has been ordered to front court, while another leader of the group has lost legal action against the Queensland government.
Ex-teacher jailed over student sex assault
A former teacher has been unsuccessful in appealing his sentence after pleading guilty to indecently touching students in his class in the 1970s and '80s.
Busted Broncos up for Reynolds reunion
Key injuries threaten to undo Brisbane's NRL form surge as Adam Reynolds prepares to face his former club South Sydney for the first time.
The teal deal: Why climate independents are spooking the Liberal Party
One of the Morrison government’s biggest challenges in this election campaign is the rise of the “teals”, a group of 22 independents who have received funding from Climate 200.
Guy Sebastian testifies against ex-manager
Pop star Guy Sebastian has begun giving evidence against his former manager Titus Day who is accused of embezzling and defrauding the singer nearly $1 million.
Retirees need ‘a fair go’ from banks: PM
Scott Morrison wants retirees and deposit holders to be treated fairly by banks as Labor pressures him to take responsibility for the cost of living crisis.
Retailing in last hurrah before rate rise
The Australian Bureau of Statistics says retail trade rose 1.6 per cent in March to a record $33.6 billion, coming before rising interest rates take their toll.
Australia adds further Russian sanctions
Australia has slapped further sanctions against Russian politicians and officials installed in the separatist Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.
Brisbane man jailed after helping stuff body of 61 year-old woman in a wheelie bin
A Queensland man has been jailed after helping his mate stuff a body in a wheelie bin before using the victim's mobile phone to order pizza.
RBA lifts cash rate, warns of more to come
The Reserve Bank of Australia board has raised the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 0.35 per cent following its monthly board meeting.
Bennett waits on Munster, looks to UK
Wayne Bennett says he's "not unconfident" of landing Cameron Munster at the NRL's Dolphins and that the United Kingdom shapes as a key recruiting ground.
Roe v Wade US abortion law ‘to be revoked’
Landmark US legislation that for almost 50 years has allowed a woman's right to choose to have an abortion could be overturned, reports suggest.
Redfern Now: Adam Reynolds not fazed by Bunnies NRL return
Brisbane's Adam Reynolds says it will be business as usual when he takes on former club South Sydney in Thursday night's NRL clash.
Morrison offers sympathy over rate rise
As the Reserve Bank decided on its first cash rate lift in almost 12 years, Scott Morrison says he understands some home borrowers will face tougher times.
Bronco Blue: Staggs impressing Fittler as Origin looms
NSW coach Brad Fittler says centre Latrell Mitchell will almost certainly miss State of Origin game one, with Kotoni Staggs firming as a replacement option.
Fisherman still missing off Townsville
A large-scale search for missing Queensland fisherman Colin Palmer has entered a third day with helicopters and vessels scouring waters off Townsville.