Queensland’s state election campaign is underway, with Premier Steven Miles and Opposition Leader David Crisafulli hitting the road. Miles started the first day of the campaign by taking a public council bus to Paddington on Tuesday, before heading up to Government House to begin the 26-day campaign, which will end with the state heading to … Read more
The northern NSW community is rallying behind a grief-stricken mother who lost her teenage son in a devastating crash. Ben Goodall, 17, was behind the wheel of the car which crashed on Clothiers Creek Rd at Bogangar about 11pm on Saturday, September 21. The vehicle left the road and crashed into trees, according to police. … Read more
The battle lines have been drawn with the Queensland election campaign set to officially begin. The government will go into caretaker mode on Tuesday when Premier Steven Miles visits Governor Jeannette Young, officially starting the countdown to the October 26 poll. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: The Queensland election campaign is set to begin. Know the … Read more
A paediatric dietitian has urged parents to consult with health professionals before switching baby formulas, as a coconut-based product prepares to launch in Australia this week. Coco2 was developed in southeast Queensland and markets itself as the world’s first coconut-based infant formula, which aims to address the growing demand for plant-based alternatives. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more
A Brisbane radio personality is lucky to be alive after surviving a horror bicycle crash while training for a triathlon. Ben Dobbin, 48, crashed his bike when he swerved to avoid a snake while training for the Noosa triathlon on Wednesday. He was rushed to hospital with a suspected broken neck. Know the news with … Read more
A couple whose big day was threatened by a wild inferno that tore through several buildings in Woolloongabba, in inner-city Brisbane, have tied the knot, but others remain in limbo. One of the companies caught in Wednesday’s emergency was Hubert St wedding venue The Lussh, where Rockhampton couple Maddi and Brandon were planning to celebrate … Read more
With Australians losing $2.74 billion to scams in 2023, it is clear many of us are still falling for the ever-growing list of sneaky tactics being used by cybercriminals to steal our money. However some fall victim more than others, according to Westpac, and it all depends on where we live. New data gathered by … Read more
Bluey’s popularity in the United States knows no bounds, with the cartoon recently crowned the country’s most-watched television series this year. So the frenzied celebrations of a talk show audience after being told they would enjoy their own Bluey experience, in the form of a free trip to Queensland, should come as no surprise. WATCH … Read more
Panic briefly set in among Bureau of Meteorology app users across the country on Wednesday morning when they received a tsunami warning for areas as far inland as Canberra. However, the shocked users breathed a sigh of relief when it became apparent BOM was testing a new tsunami early warning system for Australia. The test … Read more
High fire danger is expected to peak in parts of the country on Wednesday, before rain is forecast to sweep across Australia later this week. Warm, dry conditions and below-average rainfall have contributed to elevated fire risk for parts of Australia, with emergency services warning people to be on alert. “It’s been a mixed bag … Read more
