The Queensland industry body warns this crushing season could be “one of the most financially and emotionally stressful” for cane-farming families. Estimates are now released.
The Red Shield Appeal 2026 kicked off at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre where over 500 guests supported the appeal launch.
US President Donald Trump says he was an hour away from ordering another strike on Iran when Tehran produced a new peace proposal.
In Trump’s America, Australian artists are increasingly finding themselves blocked from entry, threatening their careers and livelihoods in a market that’s crucial for their success.
Peter Hollingworth, Australia’s only clerical governor-general, was forced to quit over findings he failed to adequately deal with sexual abuse in the Anglican church.
A long-standing suppression order on images of Snowtown killer James Vlassakis has been lifted by a Court of Appeal, as he fights to be freed on parole.
Sea World rescue teams have helped save a humpback whale which became stranded on a sandbank in a lake on the New South Wales Coast.
A month’s worth of rain has hit some regions over 36 hours, with the wild weather leading to a fatal road crash and the rescue of stranded students at a camp.
Federal ministers have flagged the government is open to providing rollover support to small businesses and start-ups, amid looming changes to taxes on trusts.
A United States jury has thrown out Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI in a blow to the co-founder.
Older Australians overcharged for their home care packages will be eligible for refunds under new aged care protections being rolled out.
A drone strike has targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant, while Saudi Arabia intercepted three drones overnight.
Corporate Ladder tracks the latest executive appointments within the state. Tell us what’s happening at the top table at your business.
Labor has won a tight Queensland by-election, but the party’s leader has been forced to defend his position after voters veered towards the governing LNP.
A $2.4bn partnership between the state and federal governments is set to unlock 51,000 new homes in Queensland. Find out where.
The Eurovision boycott, the vote and how Israel turned the world’s biggest song contest into a soft-power campaign.
The NRL’s festival of football Magic Round was more one-sided than ever in 2026, with an average margin of almost four converted tries.
Investigations are under way after two Navy jets collided and crashed during an air show at a military base in Idaho.
Voters have criticised the federal budget in two opinion polls, but the government insists negative gearing changes are the right approach to housing.
A substantial inheritance can affect your aged pension – here’s what you need to know and how to handle it, according to Craig Sankey.
Medics say eight people have been killed in Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip as the Israeli prime minister says its forces now control 60 per cent of the territory.
A new, water-efficient artificial intelligence hub could help robots make important decisions without delay.
A global drinks giant has partnered with a Queensland university to examine Australian water quantity and quality – and what can be done about it.
Senator David Pocock on the “cowardly” announcement hidden on budget day and why he says it shows a failure of political leadership.
