A rescue helicopter has winched five people and a blue heeler puppy to safety after their boat filled with water off the north Queensland coast.
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Man who allegedly abandoned dog Arnie facing additional charges
A man who allegedly misled police over the theft of his vehicle and family pet has been charged with driving offences and obstructing police.
How a legal silk chalked up a $2.7m default tax bill
Brisbane-based lawyer Matthew Hickey has been quietly facing a tax fight, with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) bill now sitting at about $2.7 million.
Smith says Australia is taking an adapt-and-conquer mentality to the Gabba
Steve Smith reveals the mindset Australia is taking into the second Test as the Aussies look to go up 2–0 in the Ashes.
Was your car one of 40,000 damaged in hailstorms? Here's what to do next
Insurers are urging those with damaged cars to make their claims as soon as possible in the aftermath of hailstorms across Queensland and parts of New South Wales.
Fuel security warning as Australia's oil reserves fall short of global standards
With just two refineries left and 80 per cent of liquid fuel being imported, experts are warning Australia is increasingly vulnerable to global supply shocks.
Thousands had their say — here's the Brisbane 2032 vision
Believe, Belong, Become — Brisbane 2032 has been unveiled as the official vision for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, shaped by input from more than six thousand Australians who shared their vision for the world's biggest sporting event.
Brisbane block sizes slashed to 120 square metres under proposed changes
The proposed changes, including to block sizes and car parking requirements, are intended to add an additional 6,000 homes by 2032.
Optus services restored after internet outages hit Brisbane region
Optus apologises for the NBN internet outages that affected Brisbane and some other parts of Queensland.
Cummins eyes return in Brisbane with Inglis tipped for inclusion
Australian skipper Pat Cummins is pushing for an early return from injury in the second Test in Brisbane while Josh Inglis will be making his Ashes debut.
What time does the Gabba Test start and everything else you need to know
The second Ashes Test is upon us and we have fingers crossed it will last more than two days. Here's everything you need to know.
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Meet the teen who masks their way through class then collapses at home
Hayley masks their struggles so well in dance class that teachers can't tell. But when they get home, they collapse — sometimes missing days of school.
CFMEU inquiry hears rival union boss held 'significant concerns' for her safety
The commission of inquiry into alleged misconduct and corruption within the state division of the CFMEU is holding its second block of public hearings in Brisbane.
If a two-day Test was farcical, Australia's last pink-ball clash was a joke
The last time Australia played a Test with the pink ball, the brilliance of Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland turned the game into a farce.
Person found dead after fire engulfs home to Brisbane's south
Police say two people were able to escape the fire and forensic investigations into the deceased person's identity are underway.
Khawaja ruled out of second Ashes Test with back injury
Australia will be without veteran opener Usman Khawaja for the second Ashes Test after the 38-year old was ruled out due to an ongoing back problem.
England stars under fire after e-scooter drama
England captain Ben Stokes and several teammates have been spotted in Brisbane riding e-scooters without helmets ahead of the second Ashes Test.
Pilot had 'breakdown' weeks before deadly Sea World crash, inquest hears
Pilot Ashley Jenkinson was killed, along with three tourists, when two helicopters collided mid-air on the Gold Coast in 2023.
As Queensland petrol prices spike, when is the best time to fill up?
Queensland motorists are feeling the pinch of soaring fuel prices — and experts say they are set to climb even higher.
Police probe 'suspicious' charity fire that killed 44yo man
The building, which was storing supplies for the community and hundreds of Christmas hampers, was destroyed in the blaze.
Schools desperate for solutions as teacher shortage nears 'crisis point'
As staff shortages "near crisis point", these Queensland schools are going to extraordinary lengths to put teachers in classrooms — and keep them there.