AGL Energy has rejected a hefty takeover offer by a consortium helmed by tech mogul Mike Cannon-Brookes, but market experts say it's just a starting bid.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison hopes conflict between Russia and Ukraine will not occur, but says "what we are seeing leads us to fear the worst".
A search has failed to find a man who was washed off the beach while fishing in the Gold Coast suburb of Miami.
The Queensland government says the cost of leasing the Wellcamp quarantine facility is confidential, as the Liberal National Party calls for a probe.
A man charged with murder over the death of a Queensland toddler last month remains in custody after his case was mentioned in court.
Queensland has reported a record 39 COVID-19 deaths, but authorities say 27 of those fatalities occurred as far back as mid-January.
A gas barbecue explosion at Queensland rugby league great Gordon Tallis' home has left a woman with minor burns.
Queensland detectives have released a video of the last time Darling Downs woman Krishna Chopra was seen alive, 11 days before her body was found last month.
Concerned Russia's invasion threat is still present, the US has asked for credible and meaningful proof of de-escalation.
The Duke of York will make a "substantial donation" to Virginia Giuffre's charity following their out-of-court settlement in her civil sex claim against him.
A Queensland man will face a domestic violence murder charge in court after allegedly killing a woman in the room of a Sunshine Coast resort.
Brisbane star Payne Haas says his nearest and dearest will ensure a messy contract dispute that's spilled into court won't distract him this NRL season.
North Queensland police are hunting for a 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman over their alleged abduction of a 14-year-old boy near Mackay.
Queensland police have charged a 22-year-old woman with murder following the death of a two-year-old boy in Rockhampton.
Jarryd Hayne could await his third trial on rape allegations in the community, with the ex-NRL star to bid for bail after a NSW court quashed his convictions.
A man has been charged with the murders of a 68-year-old woman and her 73-year-old husband whose bodies were found in a burnt out Queensland home.
Here are 15 pitfalls to avoid if you want to get the most out of your Rapid Antigen Test.
The conservation status of the koalas has been downgraded from vulnerable to endangered across Queensland, NSW and the ACT.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she will raise aged care issues with national cabinet as the sector deals with COVID-19 outbreaks
Convicted child sex offender and former TV star Robert Hughes will undergo a psychological assessment before the state makes a final decision on his parole.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has encouraged Grace Tame to tell his government which agency told her not to say anything "damning" about him.
An Australian professor who helps compile the most important international reports on climate change says rainfall and fire threats for the nation are grave.
Still recovering from the trauma of Tonga's volcano and tsunami disasters, Taniela Tupou has hinted what it'll take to keep his talents in Australia.
Queensland Coroner David O'Connell has re-opened an investigation into the stabbing death of Shandee Blackburn metres from her Mackay home eight years ago.
North Queensland captain Jason Taumalolo has refused to answer questions about his COVID-19 vaccination status.
A new way to terminate rocket missions is being investigated as a Queensland aerospace company looks to enable "more launches from more places".
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologised for sexual harassment, assault and bullying found to be rife in federal parliament.
As protesters surround the official residence of the governor-general, police have warned anti-vaccination protests in Canberra will grow in coming days.
Australian Jakara Anthony has won the gold medal in the women's moguls at the Beijing Olympics.
Justin Langer was told he would not be allowed to coach into the Australian Test summer before he ended his tenure in charge of the national cricket team.
An administrator from Pauline Hanson's One Nation party who is charged with fraud has had his case mentioned in a Brisbane court.
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