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12th August 2024

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‘Unauthorised’ flight: Pilot dies as helicopter crashes into Cairns hotel

A helicopter on an ‘unauthorised’ flight with no flight plan has crashed into the roof of a Cairns waterfront hotel, killing the pilot and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of peo...

Gareth Train’s evolution from paranoia to ‘fully delusional’ cop killer

A forensic psychiatrist says the delusions of Gareth Train changed from conspiracy theories about the moon landing and spy planes to something that took over his life. FOLLOW DAY 1...

2cm hail, flash flooding: Qld on high alert for 180mm deluge

Queensland is on high alert for more unusually wet winter weather from the centre of the state to the NSW border, with 119mm already falling in one spot in 24 hours and residents w...

Tom Cruise takes centre stage as we say au revoir to Paris

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games has officially ended with Hollywood star Tom Cruise diving into Stade de France to claim the Olympic flag and give LA ownership ahead of 2028.

Raygun steals show for Aussies at Olympic closing ceremony

Raygun put on an impromptu performance as the Australian team got around the viral breaking star in a heartwarming entree to the Paris Olympics closing ceremony.

Labor and Coalition level in shock new poll

Labor and the Coalition are neck and neck for the first time in two years – sparking theories of a minority government at the next election.

‘Better to lose’: Shock message from Labor insiders bracing for annihilation

Labor insiders are saying it’s now better for the party’s future to lose in key regional seats at the October state election in a bid to rise from the ashes in four years’ time.

‘Extraordinary’: Qld flu explosion looms as worst in seven years

Queensland is on track for its most severe flu season in seven years, with the government to spend tens of millions of dollars on more health resources.

Biden reveals why he exited presidential race

Joe Biden has explained why he dropped out of the presidential race and the one person that was pivotal to the decision – and it wasn’t his wife.

Now in Brisbane: The restaurant where top chefs go to dine

A new Brisbane venue has been heaving almost every day and night, largely with top chefs and restaurateurs from across the state.