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19th November 2024

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Flash flooding causes traffic chaos as Brisbane smashed by slow-moving rain bomb

Brisbane has been hit with a major downpour after a near-stationary system developed this morning while rainfall totals of 80mm forecast for South East Queensland over next 24 hour...

‘We’ve failed’: Council’s stunning admission after Metro debacle

Brisbane City Council transport chair Ryan Murphy has apologised on air following mass confusion and criticism surrounding its much-hyped $1.5bn Metro service.

Channel 7 axes Gold Coast bulletin in latest blow to network

A network insider has lashed out after Channel 7 axes its Gold Coast news bulletin saying it was a “terrible day for the station and for the Gold Coast”.

Water taxis, helipads, bay ferries: Brisbane River’s transformation

Water taxis linking Brisbane’s riverside precincts, overwater helipads, and ferries direct from the CBD are all on the list as leaders consider how to boost the city’s global touri...

Why Dolly’s death remains a beacon of hope against bullies

Dolly Everett’s parents have worked tirelessly to help children in the six years since their daughter’s death. Here they reveal why they’ll never give up the fight to help victims ...

Bee Gees star dead at 78

Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen, the original drummer of the Bee Gees who contributed to the group’s rise to stardom, has died aged 78.

Magistrate blasts prosecution ‘scramble’ as Channel 7 stars appear in court

The stars of a major Channel 7 television show, charged with serious sexual assault and torture offences against children, have returned to court, with two charges against the male...

Triple fatal teen whinged about sore toe as victim screamed for help

A remorseless teen who killed three people when he crashed a stolen Mercedes at high speed complained about his sore toe as a dying woman screamed for help from the wreckage, a cou...

Woolworths Xmas strike fears amid pay dispute

Workers at a major Queensland Woolworths distribution centre will go on strike this week over pay negotiations, and they haven’t ruled out taking more action as the critical holida...

Australia Post reveals cut-off days for Christmas Day gifts

Australia Post has revealed the cut-off days to ensure parcels arrive before Christmas Day.