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3rd February 2025

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Dozens rescued, homes smashed amid North’s deadly 1.2m deluge

Townsville residents who have evacuated their homes have been told it’s not yet safe to return as the fallout of a deadly deluge that’s dumped as much as 1.2m of rain continues.

Labor at war, MPs defect as ‘Blocker’s’ grip wavers amid rival union threat

The opposition is divided over the defection of two MPs amid claims of an internal power struggle and threat to Steven Miles’s backer Gary Bullock.

Up-market Brisbane restaurant in liquidation after owners get ASIC black mark

A popular up-market inner-Brisbane restaurant has entered liquidation after its two owners were disqualified from running companies by ASIC over their other failed companies.

Hero surgeon who saved spinner’s tour stunned by Kuhnemann

The quick-acting surgeon who answered a late-night SOS to save Matt Kuhnemann’s Sri Lankan tour has been amazed by spinner’s “incredible’’ comeback.

Kanye’s Aussie wife shocks nude; Swift puts on leggy display

Kanye West’s Australian wife Bianca Censori has shocked the Grammys by appearing virtually naked, as Taylor Swift turned up the heat in a revealing dress. Take our poll.

Treasurer axes $12.5bn Labor hydrogen project

A $12.5bn central Queensland green hydrogen project has been axed by the state government, meaning the proposed $8.9bn returns to the region’s economy and $14.5bn in exports will n...

Satellite hospitals vs traditional EDs: Where people are waiting longer

The LNP’s much-anticipated real-time health data has kicked in, showing where patients are waiting the longest. And the first figures may surprise.

Big bank’s shock double rate cut ahead of RBA

A big four bank has become the first to slash interest rates ahead of the Reserve Bank’s meeting - with more cuts expected to follow.

Musk’s $US5 trillion Treasury move as Canada declares tariffs war

The Trump administration has given billionaire Elon Musk unprecedented access to a sensitive payments system, sparking an uproar, as Canada reacts to Donald Trump’s tough tariffs.

Bayside swimmers warned after bull shark spotted in canal

Swimmers, boaters, and anglers have been warned to stay out of a popular canal east of Brisbane after a large bull shark was spotted recently.