Queensland

Westpac’s CEO says average-income Australians are locked out of the housing market with the bank seeing enquiries for first-home buyers double in a matter of weeks.

Westpac boss’ bold plan to get more Aussies owning homes

Westpac’s CEO says average-income Australians are locked out of the housing market with the bank seeing enquiries for first-home buyers double in a matter of weeks.

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Insider reveals what was happening behind the scenes on the cruise ship that allegedly led to Suzanne Rees’ tragic death.

Insider alleges cruise chaos before woman died on island

New allegations have emerged about the days leading up to Suzanne Rees’ death on a remote island during a Coral Expeditions holiday.

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Lightning map of Australia 31st October/ 1st Nov 2025.Lightningmaps.

‘Stay vigilant’: Violent storm to hit within hours

Australians are being warned to remain ‘vigilant’ as a violent and damaging storm is set to hit in the coming hours.

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Finley Bone, 21, has been identified as the young woman killed in a freak lightning strike at Cooroy, Sunshine Coast

Devastating twist as young woman killed by freak lightning strike identified

Finley Bone, 21, was at football practice when she was hit in the freak weather event.

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A woman was killed after being struck by lightning.

Woman struck by lightning tragically dies

A 21-year-old woman has died after being struck by lightning, as severe storms and heavy rain continue to lash Queensland’s east coast.

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Reinhardt Albert Bosch and his wife Noemi Kondacs have been charged with murder after the death of their son.

Huge court move in horrific baby murder, torture case

A court has made major orders in the case of a couple who are charged with the murder of their infant son, allegedly found with “significant injuries” in their family home.

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The daughter of an 80-year-old woman who died alone on Lizard Island says a ‘failure of care and common sense’ led to the tragedy, after a cruise ship sailed away without her.

‘Failure’: Daughter speaks after mum left on remote island

The daughter of 80-year-old Suzanne Rees, who died alone on Lizard Island says a ‘failure of care and common sense’ led to the tragedy, after a cruise ship sailed away without her.

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An elderly woman from a tourist cruise ship has died on an island.

Details emerge as woman left on island by cruise dies

New information has come to light after a woman died after being left on a remote island on the Great Barrier Reef, as the cruise ship she was meant to have boarded sailed away.

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About 140 Year 12 students were taught about Augustus, when they should have been taught about Julius Caesar.

More schools identified in colossal exam bungle: ‘Extremely traumatic’

About 140 students have been taught the wrong thing, prompting a major investigation.

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A Brisbane mother and her baby have been left sweltering at the airport after three taxis allegedly refused to take them.

‘Sweating our guts out’: Taxis refuse mum and baby in heat

A Brisbane mother and her baby have been left sweltering at the airport after three taxis allegedly refused to take them.

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A shark feeding frenzy was captured off the Gold Coast.
Juliette Playford’s father, Stephen, tried to kill his family and then himself.

‘He broke us’: Teen speaks after dad kills 6yo sister

A teenager has spoken out after her father murdered her younger sister and tried to kill her in an attempted murder-suicide.

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The state’s health minister said he would look for ways around a Supreme Court decision.

Queensland vows to fight puberty blocker ruling

The state’s health minister said he would look for ways around a Supreme Court decision vetoing a ban on the controversial treatment.

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A judge has overturned Queensland's ban on hormone treatments for children with gender dysphoria.

Puberty blocker ban overturned in landmark court battle

A mother’s legal battle has led to a landmark ruling overturning Queensland’s ban on puberty blockers for transgender teens.

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Queensland Police’s Deputy Commissioner, Shane Chelepy, has announced his retirement.

Queensland top cop retires after 40 years of service

Queensland Police’s Deputy Commissioner, Shane Chelepy, has shocked colleagues with his retirement announcement.

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