Man charged over stabbing in north Qld
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at a home in South Townsville.
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My Broncos won’t copy Panthers: Capewell
Kurt Capewell has brought premiership success to Brisbane but the second-rower has no interest in turning the Broncos into Panthers copycats.
Indigenous flags prompt Hanson protest
Pauline Hanson has walked out of the Senate during the morning's acknowledgement to country to protest a motion enabling Indigenous flags to be raised.
Man charged with aiding suicide in far north Queensland
Police have charged a man with aiding a suicide following the death of a 74-year-old woman at Upper Barron, on the Atherton Tablelands, west of Cairns.
Albanese promises ambitious government
The first week of the new parliament is set to be a busy one, with 18 pieces of legislation to be introduced by the Albanese government.
Seven Manly players boycott rainbow jersey
Manly have confirmed seven players will miss their clash with the Sydney Roosters and admit introducing a rainbow jersey design should have been handled better.
Queensland teachers to be best paid under new inflation-busting government offer
A one-off bonus payment to guard against rising inflation has been included in the latest pay offer being considered by Queensland teachers.
Trump refused to call off riot, probe told
Donald Trump watched the US Capitol attack on TV while his family and advisers begged him to tell his supporters to end the riot, a hearing has been told.
League Players Association reluctant to back NRL COVID bubble return
The CEO of the Rugby League Players Association says NRL clubs have shown they can avoid COVID-19 outbreaks without being placed in biosecurity bubbles.
Child COVID-19 vaccine data under review
Immunisation advisory group ATAGI says a decision is yet to be made on whether to approve Moderna's vaccine for children as young as six months.
White House says Biden has COVID-19
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms," the White House says.
Origin returnees fire Broncos to big win over Eels
Brisbane's top-four credentials appear sturdier than ever after outclassing fellow premiership aspirants Parramatta at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night.
Wayne Bennett gets Milford’s signature for Dolphins
Anthony Milford's move to the Dolphins for the 2023 NRL season has been confirmed, while reports have linked Kristian Woolf as coach Wayne Bennett's successor.
Halfback Toby Sexton backs under-fire Titans coach
Gold Coast halfback Toby Sexton says there's no doubt in his mind Justin Holbrook will remain the NRL club's head coach despite a disappointing 2022 campaign.
No shift on emissions reduction target: PM
The Albanese government will not budge on its emissions reduction target of 43 per cent by 2030, saying it is what the Australian people voted for.
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Plibersek’s plan to fix sick environment
Australians have been promised a radical overhaul of environmental laws after a shocking report on the state of the country's natural assets.
Is SPF 50+ sunscreen preventing production of our vitamin D?
Researchers are in need of Australian volunteers as they investigate the impact of wearing sunscreen on healthy vitamin D production.
Wild weather, hazardous surf warning for Queensland
More wild weather is on the way for parts of Queensland and NSW, with heavy rain, damaging winds and hazardous surf bringing the risk of coastal erosion.
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.
Chalmers defends COVID payment delay
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has brushed off criticism the government was too slow in bringing back COVID isolation payments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.