16 h. ago Fears for workers trapped in mine collapse in Central Queensland

Emergency crews have raced to the scene of a mine collapse in Central Queensland.

Politics

19 h. ago Minister ‘working every day’ as flood disaster strikes state’s north

The disaster recovery minister had booked leave for shortly before Christmas, when regions in North Queensland copped a year’s worth of rain.

Events

20 h. ago Mamdani uses first speech to make clear he will stand up to Trump

The New York mayor unapologetically promised to lead as a democratic socialist, issuing a warning to those who believed he might moderate his positions after taking office.

Politics

20 h. ago Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking on remote trail

Two hikers encountered a mountain lion near the woman’s body. They threw rocks to scare it away so they could try to help her.

Events

22 h. ago Search resumes for missing snorkeller off Perth’s north coast

Police were notified that two snorkellers went swimming at Ledge Point, but only one made it back. 

Events

23 h. ago ‘It happened in seconds’: How a night of youthful joy turned into tragedy

Young revellers had crowded into the Le Constellation basement to cheer the year ahead. Now, that future has been cut short for at least 40 of them.

Politics

40 h. ago She submitted a heartbreaking gift of an essay. Weeks later, she was gone

It was the kind of piece that rarely lands on an editor’s desk, both completely raw and perfectly realised. David Remnick accepted it immediately.

Politics

40 h. ago Drone pilot captures explosive footage of Brisbane’s fireworks show

Skimming past exploding rockets and through showering sparks, this footage was months in the making.

Events

45 h. ago Fire destroys bayside home on New Year’s Eve, killing family pets

“At the stroke of midnight we were just watching the house burn down.”

Events

54 h. ago Thanks to a wrong turn, my family discovered its own slice of paradise

It may not be the quiet beach town it was in the ’80s, but I’m always drawn back to this Queensland holiday favourite.

Politics

54 h. ago Bus driver shortage forces service reduction in Sydney’s north

A private bus operator has warned that less frequent services will continue until enough drivers are recruited to fill holes in the roster.

Transport

58 h. ago How the Goss government tried to win back voters in its dying days

Newly released cabinet documents from 1995 detail the efforts of the then Queensland Labor government to recover from a knife-edge, and temporary, election win.

Politics

62 h. ago Perth cricket legend Damien Martyn 'in for the fight of his life'

There has been a flood of well-wishes for Australian cricketing great Damien Martyn, who is in an induced coma in a Queensland hospital.

Politics

62 h. ago Brisbane revellers brace for rain amid boosted police presence for NYE

A smattering of rain dusted crowds securing their prime viewing spot ahead of Brisbane’s drone and fireworks shows.

Events

62 h. ago Brisbane revellers brave the rain amid boosted police presence for NYE

A smattering of rain dusted crowds securing their prime viewing spot ahead of Brisbane’s drone and fireworks shows.

Events

64 h. ago Revellers gear up to celebrate the new year across Queensland

Queenslanders have packed out venues and vantage points to welcome in the new year.

Politics

67 h. ago Queensland’s public sex offender register is live. Here’s what it’s like to access it

Photos of dangerous child sex offenders have been made available to the public, but most information is provided only under strict access guidelines.

Politics

2 d. ago Queensland’s public sex offender register launches on New Year’s Eve

“We don’t really know what sort of volume it’ll be,” the police minister said, speaking about the potential influx of visitors to the website.

Politics

3 d. ago Police ramp up Brisbane NYE security following Bondi shooting

Hours before thousands of people were expected to crowd along the Brisbane River, the Queensland Police Service said there was no known direct threat to revellers.

Events

3 d. ago Queensland’s public sex offender register to launch on New Year’s Eve

Police Minister Dan Purdie confirmed all three tiers of the register were ready to be published online.

Politics