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14th January 2025

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Attempted murder not included in Qld’s new youth crime laws

Premier David Crisafulli has defended the absence of attempted murder as an offence under Queensland’s new ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws, rejecting claims Queenslanders are no saf...

Knife still in her back: Shock details revealed after random supermarket stabbing

Video has emerged of the arrest of a 13-year-old boy charged with attempted murder after a supermarket worker was stabbed in the back in a random attack at Ipswich on Monday.

Strike threat: LNP, unions on collision course over $2.8bn wage demand

The state government may need to find an extra $2.8bn over three years to fund big pay rises across the public sector or face rolling strike action.

The image that should terrify Australian Open officials

Love him or hate him, the Kyrgios effect is undeniable. As JOE BARTON writes, with the Aussie drawcard’s career close to the end, tennis is only just realising what it will miss.

LA firestorm: Maps reveal scale of destruction; severe warning issued

Maps have revealed the house by house devastation of the LA wildfires, as officials warn of incoming dangerous winds that could whip up the blazes further. Follow live updates.

‘Gold medal maker’ back in the frame after controversial exit

The state government is eyeing the return of “gold medal maker” Chelsea Warr as it forges ahead splitting the Queensland Academy of Sport into an independent agency.

Star investors prep for breakup as mysterious Macau man lifts stake

A mystery Macau-based businessman is continuing to lift his stake in Star Entertainment Group, increasing speculation investors are preparing for a breakup of the casino operator.

Queensland council may switch off fluoride as out-of-towners protest

One of Queensland’s few remaining regional councils still offering fluoridated water is considering turning off the tap.

Olympic athlete marries in glam Gold Coast wedding

Olympian Bree Masters marries her longtime athlete partner in a stunning Gold Coast celebration.

Winners and losers: Which team won NRL free agency battle

It’s been a hot off-season on the NRL player market, with some big names crossing enemy lines for the 2025 season. We rate every club and analyse how the new faces – and the leaver...