Owen tipped to wreak havoc

Residents across Queensland are being warned to prepare for a “destructive” weather event as Tropical Cyclone Owen, packing up to 220km/h winds and extreme rain, is expected to unleash a...

Mum’s shock arrest in beach baby death

After a baby girl was found dead on a Gold Coast beach, her young mum was let off, but now police have announced a major development.

Builder slammed for ‘ditching’ charity toy drive

One of Australia’s biggest building companies has been slammed by a union firebrand after he claims it ordered the tearing down of posters promoting a Christmas toy drive for underprivileg...

Tycoon’s eye-opening Brisbane mansion

A business tycoon who paid more than $11 million for a riverfront block in one of Brisbane’s most coveted suburbs has revealed the plans for the mega mansion he is building there – com...

Ex judge slams ruling over accused child molester

The retired lawman dubbed Queensland’s toughest judge has joined the chorus of condemnation over a controversial magistrate’s decision to close his court for the appearance of the accuse...

Worst drowning season on record for Queensland beaches

Queensland has endured its worst start to a surf lifesaving season on record for drownings, with nine already in just five months. And, as volunteer lifesavers brace for a flood of holiday m...

Down side to $4.2b school cash windfall

Queensland schools will receive more than $4.2 billion in funding next year after stalled negotiations were finalised, but the news isn’s good as State Education Minister Grace Grace hoped...

Grieving dad calls for legal crackdown on nangs

The shattered father of schoolie Hamish Bidgood today broke his silence to call for potentially lethal nitrous oxide to be banned. The Daily Telegraph can reveal his son was hallucinating, a...

Festival’s bizarre choice of tents raises eyebrows

It is renowned for its alternative, hippy vibe but the Woodford Folk Festival is set to outdo itself this year by rolling out environmentally friendly tents made out of one of the last mater...

Own your own motocross track

Known as The Misled Compound by local motocross enthusiasts, this property — which has its own track, jumps, foam landing pit, half-pipe and more — has hit the market.