6 h. ago ‘Every dollar counts’: Westpac Rescue spends big on high teas, golf days, lavish balls

The service, which has announced an investigation into allegations of a toxic and unsafe workplace, splashes more on fundraising and events than other agencies.

Economics

16 h. ago My bayside suburb has no shopping strip, cafe, or even a milk bar. That’s how we like it

It is not far from the CBD, but my suburb is the antithesis of inner-city hustle, a place where the snapper bite at dawn, pelicans drift overhead, and footpaths wind alongside the creek.

Politics

20 h. ago Gold FOMO in full swing: why people are lining up to buy bullion

Gold is not just hot right now - it’s smoking. But when people start lining up in streets to get their hands on it, there may be bigger problems ahead.

Politics

21 h. ago ‘England watch out’: Hazlewood’s lively start to summer spells Ashes danger for tourists

After helping flatten India’s top order in the first ODI match, Josh Hazlewood is hoping Perth will provide a similar pitch for the first Ashes Test so he and Mitchell Starc can do the same to England’s Bazballers.

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39 h. ago Inside the allegedly toxic rescue service, masked by a ‘god amongst men’ reputation

Staff at Westpac Rescue have allegedly been left broken amid claims of sexual harassment, bullying and victimisation within the iconic organisation.

Politics

64 h. ago Destructive SEQ storms, 5cm hail leave thousands without power

Thousands of homes are without power across south-east Queensland after thunderstorms including five-centimetre hail wreaked havoc across parts of the region on Saturday.

Events

3 d. ago The $60 million tax probe, the Qld sports facilities, and the OnlyFans creator

The infatuation began with $5000 to an OnlyFans creator, before it skyrocketed to $157,000. The payments are just some uncovered as part of a covert probe by the ATO into the family behind Queensland sporting enterprises.

Economics

3 d. ago Qld avoids credit rating downgrade. But state’s books ‘remain grim’

A leading credit rating agency warned Queensland’s debt would continue to spiral based on its “very weak” budgetary position.

Politics

3 d. ago Sydney hit with intense rain as storm fronts move quickly across the state

A warning for large hailstones and damaging winds remains in place for the greater Sydney area on Friday evening as storm fronts lash the state.

Events

3 d. ago Sydney braces for hail and thunder after severe weather warning

Thunderstorms and hailstones of up to two centimetres are forecast for much of the NSW coast, with temperatures to drop sharply through the afternoon.

Events

3 d. ago Sydney braces for hail and thunder after balmy start to Friday

Thunderstorms and hailstones of up to two centimetres are forecast for much of the NSW coast, with temperatures to drop sharply through the afternoon.

Politics

4 d. ago Thunder and hail to batter Sydney after balmy start to Friday

Damaging wind gusts also add to the threat of property damage and power outages. The temperature could also plummet by as much as 10 degrees in half an hour.

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4 d. ago ‘We can’t just live on one sort of repertoire’: Qld Ballet’s new plan to bring world’s best

International ballet stars are coming to Brisbane as part of Ivan Gil-Ortega’s first season as artistic director.

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5 d. ago Caretaker’s Cottage is a tough act to follow. The team’s new bar is off to a galloping start

Sherry fortifies everything from arctic margs to intergalactic nightcaps at Three Horses in the top end of town.

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5 d. ago Qld paediatric nurse accused of raping mother in children’s hospital

Details of the allegations emerged after the male nurse appealed to have his suspension without pay overturned.

Politics

5 d. ago Paediatric nurse accused of raping mother in children’s hospital

Details of the allegations emerged after the male nurse appealed to have his suspension without pay overturned.

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5 d. ago Nurse accused of raping mother in children’s unit of public hospital

Details of the allegations emerged after the male nurse appealed to have his suspension without pay overturned.

Politics

5 d. ago Birth rate hits record low as parents continue to put off having children

Australians are increasingly choosing to start their families at older ages.

Society

6 d. ago ChatGPT to allow users to generate AI porn in race with Musk’s ‘Spicy Mode’

ChatGPT plans to start allowing erotica for adult users as it seeks to compete with a more explicit chatbot built by Elon Musk

Technology

6 d. ago Gaza hostage release as it happened: Hamas releases 20 living hostages taken during October 7 attacks; Trump calls for Netanyahu to be pardoned on corruption charges in Israeli parliament address

All 20 living hostages held by Hamas and thousands of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war in Gaza. Follow our live coverage.

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