DCE, Slater warn Blues that Origin best is yet to come
Queensland coach Billy Slater and team veterans are looking for vast improvements for the rest of the State of Origin series despite thrashing NSW 38-10.
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Social media giants told to pay price, play by rules
For years, social media companies have been accused of acting above regulation but a top media boss says they must play by the same rules as everyone else.
Bus driver charged over fatal CBD crash
A bus driver has been charged over a horror peak hour crash that killed an 18-year-old girl in Brisbane.
Public transport fares slashed to 50 cents per journey
Every public transport journey in Queensland will cost just 50 cents under a six-month trial the Labor government says is aimed at busting congestion.
Auto industry prepares for a charge of electric fleets
Fleet firms and charging networks are preparing for a surge in electric car investments after Australia's fuel-efficiency standard begins.
Sunak, Starmer hit election trail as UK campaigns begin
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is hitting the campaign trail after announcing a general election will take place on July 4.
Migration cut would have ‘negligible’ effect on housing
A housing expert has rubbished claims from the coalition that a cut in the migration intake would lead to better housing affordability and supply.
Government defends faster inflation fall than RBA
Inflation will be back within the Reserve Bank's target range a year earlier than the bank has predicted, based on government budget figures.
Charge an electric car for $5? Energy trial goes public
Australia's biggest energy retailer will open a popular electric car-charging program to the public but only those with a Tesla can apply.
Queensland Welcomes Decriminalisation of Sex Work
Organisations standing behind Queensland’s sex workers came out in force this week to support the Miles Government legislation to decriminalise sex work in Queensland.
New generation of Queensland workers confront emerging workplace issues
The third annual Young Workers Conference not only served as a rallying cry for young workers but also as a reaffirmation of their potential to influence and mobilise for better working conditions.
New snail species named after wildlife warrior
Researchers have solved a 40-year mystery by identifying 15 species of land snail, naming one after a high-profile Australian zookeeper.
Cheaper renewable energy driving electricity costs down
Renewable energy generation is lifting its overall share of a growing national electricity market and pushing wholesale prices down, according to official data.
Police look beyond borders for motive in Bondi massacre
As a major coronial inquiry gets under way into the Bondi stabbings, detectives are headed to Queensland in a bid to uncover the killer's motive.
Liar, rapist: Ten ‘vindicated’ in Lehrmann verdict
Bruce Lehrmann was so hell-bent on having sex with Brittany Higgins in Parliament House that he was indifferent to her consent and raped her, a judge has found.
Jail threat, apologies as supermarket chiefs face probe
The head of Woolworths was threatened with jail time while the Coles CEO apologised to suppliers during a parliamentary inquiry into supermarket prices.
Man shot by police after six killed in mass stabbing
Six people have died in a mass stabbing attack at a shopping centre in Sydney's eastern suburbs, with the assailant shot dead by police.
Woman allegedly murdered days before body found in unit
Steven Rhain Pinker has been charged with murder after the body of a West Australian woman was found in a Brisbane apartment.
Bail denied for man accused of setting person on fire
A man accused of setting alight a person living with a disability over a minor debt has been refused bail after being committed to stand trial.
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Concerns over Meta’s plan to take news out of News Feed
Social media users, as well as small and specialised news outlets, could be the big losers from Meta's plan to remove more news from Facebook, experts say.
‘Unacceptable’ errors led to Telstra triple zero bungle
A series of embarrassing failures, including incorrect phone numbers and an incorrectly entered email address, contributed to triple zero delays on March 1.
Man jailed over ‘shocking’ kick to baby in mum’s arms
A man took drugs knowing they would turn him psychotic before he assaulted several train passengers at random including kicking a baby in the head.
Product price hike fears over supermarket smash-up laws
An unlikely political alliance is stirring to push new laws that punish supermarkets for price gouging but the business lobby is warning of unintended outcomes.
‘Waste of money’: Victoria’s $589m Games bill revealed
Victoria's Auditor-General has lambasted a $6.9 billion cost estimate used by the state government to justify cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Google and Apple challenged in Epic court showdown
Apple and Google profited from "anti-competitive, unconscionable" restrictions on apps that financially impacted consumers, the firm behind Fortnite says.
US man linked to Qld shootings claims right to own guns
A man accused of messaging the family who shot two Queensland police officers has claimed he should be allowed to own guns despite his criminal history.
Teen pleads guilty over stabbing death of Uber driver
One of two young men accused of robbing and stabbing a ride-share driver after he picked them up has pleaded guilty to murder and other charges.
Ex-NRL star wanted ‘intimacy’ but denies sexual touch
Former Souths and St George Illawarra forward George Burgess has admitted that he wanted to "be naughty" with a woman, but denies groping her buttocks.
Coles faces competitive pressure from online retailers
The head of one of Australia's two big supermarkets says the sector is becoming increasingly competitive and online retailers are part of the story.
Australian shares rally to reach another all-time high
The ASX200 rose 1.1 per cent to finish above 7,800 for the first time after more talk of rate cuts as soon as June in the US and Europe.
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Second electric vehicle brand slams automotive body
Another electric car maker has resigned from Australia's peak automotive industry group amid accusations it "cherry-picked" data to mislead consumers.