‘High impact’: Flooding, landslides to follow Owen

Most of Queensland’s east coast has been put on flood watch as Cyclone Owen intensifies in the state’s far north, with a separate weather system to bring heavy rainfall of up to 200mm an...

Residents lose six-year battle over unit tower

Brisbane residents have lost a six-year battle against a riverfront unit tower, with Council approving the latest version of the project.

Government’s boast of doomed aquarium

A line-up of Palaszczuk Government ministers held a press conference to trumpet now doomed plans to build a Brisbane aquarium despite warnings from Treasury officials that it was still too e...

First look at new $250m city tower

THE wraps have come off plans for a striking new $250 million tower in Brisbane which will feature a ‘hanging garden’ and is set to be built next to its award-winning $170 million sister...

‘Secrecy’ shows ex-union chief’s intent: Court

An ex-union supremo’s ‘secrecy’ in ordering cameras be covered and a receipt shredded points to his intent to destroy documents possibly relevant to a royal commission, prosecutors say.

What Palmer has planned for federal election

With permission for his political party to go by a new name, controversial businessman Clive Palmer has revealed his federal election strategy.

Blue tree snake glows like jewel

A dazzling blue python has been captured near Cairns as a skyrocketing number of pet cats get gobbled by snakes.

Gamer had ‘number of convictions involving violence’

A gamer who allegedly livestreamed the assault of his pregnant partner while he was playing Fortnite has “a number of convictions for matters involving violence”, court documents reveal.

The Vatican’s full statement about George Pell

Australian Cardinal George Pell has been removed from his role with the Pope’s Council of Cardinal Advisors. Here is the full statement released by the Vatican.

Historic home set for hammer

A historic home just 3km from Brisbane’s CBD is set to go under the hammer this Saturday.