A woman has risked hundreds of dollars in fines, riding a bicycle with a young girl in the front basket on the Gold Coast – with neither wearing a helmet. Footage shows the girl in her school uniform sitting in the basket while the woman pedaled the electric bike in Surfers Paradise on Wednesday morning. … Read more
A teen who allegedly robbed a pharmacy has been arrested in the surf of a Gold Coast beach. The 19-year-old man is accused of trying to dump the medications he allegedly stole from the Surfers Paradise Boulevard pharmacy in the surf about 11pm on Wednesday. He held up staff of the business with a knife … Read more
Glencore will cease operations in Mt Isa at one of the biggest copper mines in the world from 2025. The multinational company has notified 1200 workers that after 60 years mining copper in the far northwest Queensland city, underground operations and the copper concentrator will close. “Glencore has conducted a range of studies and reviews … Read more
A young couple’s wedding has been saved after Qantas was able to quickly reschedule flights cancelled amid ex-tropical cyclone Jasper — and airline staff personally ensured their connecting flight was also booked so they could be home in time to tie the knot. Hannah Jefferies and Dylan Stitt were planning to fly from Cape York … Read more
A lost love for letters means posties will only deliver them to most Australians every second day, but parcels will still be dropped off daily. After recording a $200 million loss, Australia Post is shifting its priorities to packages, with half a billion parcels delivered to people in the last financial year. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more
Popular 7NEWS Queensland presenter Kendall Gilding is leaving Channel 7 after 12 years. The journalist, who welcomed her second child in September 2022, says she wants to focus on her young family and explore other opportunities. Kendall has anchored the 4pm news bulletin in Queensland since it began in August 2015, helping shape it into … Read more
A former immigration detainee who was released into the community after a landmark High Court ruling has become the fifth person in the cohort to be arrested. William Yekrop, 39, was arrested in Brisbane on Thursday morning. WATCH VIDEO ABOVE: Fifth person released from immigration detention arrested. Watch the latest news and stream for free … Read more
Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced she will resign as Queensland premier. Palaszczuk made the announcement at a press conference just after 11am on Sunday, saying that it was “time to leave”. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Queensland premier resigns. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >> “Queensland is in good shape, which is … Read more
A contested leadership ballot may decide who replaces Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland premier. Deputy Premier Steven Miles is considered the frontrunner to take over from Palaszczuk, who finishes up this week after announcing her resignation on Sunday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Annastacia Palaszczuk resigns as QLD premier. Watch the latest news and stream for free … Read more
Steven Miles is set to become the next Queensland premier after Health Minister Shannon Fentiman conceded on Tuesday morning and will withdraw her bid for the top job. Current Treasurer Cameron Dick is reportedly set to become the new Deputy Premier. Miles was facing competition from Fentiman who announced her intention to contest for premier … Read more
