QLD News

PoliticsThe issue that could stop Labor forming minority government

Katter’s Australian Party leader Robbie Katter, whose party could play a decisive role in picking the next government, has hit out at the Premier over a key pledge.

JACK McKAY

HolidaysFarmers to transform properties into unique Airbnbs

A landmark deal will provide Queensland farmers with all the tools they need to create world-class farm stays.

Sophie Chirgwin

Voting timeThe real Palaszczuk revealed: ‘It’s been endless work for her’

Far from being the “accidental premier”, Annastacia Palasczuk has always been a leader says the person who knows her best

Jessica Marszalek

CREATIVE STRUGGLESJob dilemma: ‘losing myself’ v creative career struggles

Choosing to follow a career in creative industries isn’t easy, being torn between others’ opinions, job security worries and wanting to do what they love, but this Brisbane muso is pushing through.

Isabella Magee

‘Normal household’‘I’m backing Deb’: How LNP leader’s family support mum

While Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington’s husband and three daughters concede her frantic schedule can be challenging, they are happy to help with her political campaign in any way they can.

Domanii Cameron

Election 2020‘Real money’ to be saved under LNP’s water plan

The LNP are promising to save southeast Queenslanders hundreds of dollars on their water bills. Here is how they say they can do it.

JACK McKAY

SagaLabor’s ‘integrity’ questioned as LNP demand AFP investigation

The LNP is urging the Australian Federal Police investigate the use of private voter information by the Queensland Labor Party and unions.

Domanii Cameron, Hayden Johnson

PICTURE SPECIALMost dramatic moments from Cats v Tigers

It was a Grand Final match packed with dramatic moments from the first bounce with Gary Ablett Jr’s early shoulder injury, two concussions, crazy pitch invaders and a comeback win. Here are the best pictures from the game.

LivestreamWATCH THE REPLAY: QSL Basketball women’s grand final

Logan Thunder have taken on Southern Districts Spartans in the women’s grand final. Relive the action.

Brayden Heslehurst

BREAKING‘Everyone was screaming’: Horror show ride plunge

A witness has detailed the horrific moment he saw a woman plummet from a ride at the Cairns Showfest.

Danielle O'Neal

LivestreamWATCH THE REPLAY: QSL Basketball men’s grand final

Relive all he action as RedCity Roar take on Brisbane Capitals in the QSL men’s grand final.

Brayden Heslehurst

BREAKING‘Everyone was screaming: Horror moment woman falls from show ride

A witness has detailed the horric moment he saw a woman plummet from a ride at the Cairns Showfest.

Danielle O'Neal

Criminal cohortWife-killers’ club: Special bond between Baden-Clay and Chardon

A former inmate has revealed the close relationship between convicted wife killers John Chardon and Gerard Baden-Clay.

GREG STOLZ

Get offIdentities of Gabba invaders revealed

Two men who ran on to the pitch during the first quarter of the AFL Grand Final at the Gabba have been identified comedians with a huge social media following.

Cormac Pearson

Hot propertyWhy Australia’s super rich are betting on their homes

Australia’s richest are putting their faith in real estate on a scale never seen before, as ‘jumbo prestige’ property enjoys a stunning recession-defying boom in a good sign for the rest of us.

James MacSmith

UPDATEStorms clear ahead of Grand Final as 83mm hits Brissie in an hour

There’s great news for all those fans hitting The Gabba for the AFL Grand Final - severe storms that swept through the southeast earlier this afternoon have eased just in time for kick off. Good falls were recorded in several centres, including 83mm in an hour in one Brisbane suburb.

Danielle O'Neal, Shiloh Payne

scandalElectoral roll breach investigation dropped

As a senior legal figure says an alleged leak of private personal voter data from Labor to a union requires a serious investigation, the Australian Electoral Commission has said it will not refer the matter to the AFP.

STEVEN WARDILL, Domanii Cameron, Hayden Johnson

HEALTH CRISISDialysis or die? Patients face dilemma

Rural Queenslanders are making the agonising decision to die rather than face travelling hundreds of kilometres every day for six hours of gruelling kidney dialysis.

Jackie Sinnerton

REVIEW‘She blew my socks off’: Incredible voice who almost stopped singing

Queensland Opera has returned to the Concert Hall at QPAC this weekend with a show full of star power, including this impressive voice who not long ago thought about quitting singing. READ PHIL BROWN’S REVIEW

Phil Brown

CRIME WAVEMum forced to set traps after repeated break ins

A mother of three has been forced to take crime prevention into her own hands, setting traps around her home every night over fears that young criminals will attempt to break in again.

MADURA MCCORMACK

LATEST UPDATESMelbourne ‘cautioned’ on freedom hopes

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has warned Melbourne’s next step in opening up may be delayed as cluster linked to a school continues to cause concern.

David Aidone, Nathan Vass, Jack Paynter, Hannah Moore

COURTMan allegedly punched and kicked in CBD assault

A vicious alleged robbery in Brisbane CBD overnight saw a man bashed and robbed of hundreds of dollars.

PATRICK BILLINGS

Music legendsMidnight Oil’s power and passion rages on in new protest record

Jessica Mauboy and Tasman Keith’s howls of frustration reignite the fight for indigenous rights on Midnight Oil’s new record.

Kathy McCabe, National music writer

CAMPAIGNPremier tight-lipped on hung parliament possibility

Annastacia Palaszczuk today would not say what her plan is if Labor fails to secure the majority it’s seeking from Queensland voters at next weekend’s election.

Domanii Cameron