Warwick hospital gifted cuddle-bed for dying patients

The husband of RAAF Flight Lieutenant Belinda McGowan has made it his mission to gift a cuddle bed every month to a hospital or medical facility somewhere in regional and remote Australia. 

Harvey Weinstein 2020 rape conviction overturned; Former Home and Away star arrested; And our biggest sick day of the year

Harvey Weinstein 2020 rape conviction overturned; Former Home and Away star arrested; And our biggest sick day of the year

Anthony Albanese becomes first sitting PM to walk Kokoda Track

Anthony Albanese becomes first sitting PM to walk Kokoda Track

More than 20 whales dead and some 140 others stranded on WA beach

More than 20 whales dead and some 140 others stranded on WA beach

Australians honour the fallen

Thousands have either lined the streets or attended dawn services around the country 

Bugles have rung out across Southern Queensland for ANZAC Day 2024

The residents of Stanthorpe, Warwick and Dalby should keep their eyes on the skies for a C-17A Globemaster flyby early this afternoon.  While the Toowoomba area and surrounds will be treated to a fly over from Australian Tiger Helicopters and Singaporean Air Force Chinooks from 9 this morning. 

Australian's gather at services across the country; AFP urges terror arrests not linked to ANZAC Day; And four injured as runaway horses bolt across London

Australian's gather at services across the country; AFP urges terror arrests not linked to ANZAC Day; And four injured as runaway horses bolt across London

Seven teenagers arrested during counter-terrorism raids in Sydney

Seven teenagers arrested during counter-terrorism raids in Sydney

Counter-terrorism forces launch raids across Sydney over church stabbing

The New South Wales' joint counter-terrorism team is assuring the public there's no immediate threat.  

Inflation continues to ease, but Treasurer warns it's still too high

Jim Chalmers says prices are still rising faster than the Reserve Bank likes, putting a damper on hopes for a rate cut this year.

NSW Police extradite man from Toowoomba over stabbing

Detectives from New South Whales have travelled up to Toowoomba to extradite a man over an alleged stabbing in Moree.  On new year's day emergency services were called to an intersection in the Central NSW Moree, following reports of a 25-year-old being stabbed twice in the back.  New England Police districts officers tracked the suspect down to Toowoomba and successfully extricated him yesterday. He is facing multiple charges in Moree including reckless wounding.

AFP boss to slam social media companies in Press Club speech; House and rental prices soar; And a new royal photo from Kate

AFP boss to slam social media companies in Press Club speech; House and rental prices soar; And a new royal photo from Kate

Victoria Police pull off Australia's biggest vape seizure ever

Victoria Police pull off Australia's biggest vape seizure ever

Lawyer for ex-cop accused of double murder says charges "could be defended"

Beau Lamarre-Condon was charged with the murders of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird in February, with the case mentioned in court today.

The fight's not over for Bruce Lehrmann and Network Ten - now it's about who pays the legal bills

Ten says Lehrmann should pay all their legal costs in the defamation case, but Lehrmann wants to pay less, arguing Ten's reporting wasn't fair.

Youth co-responder teams expand to Goondiwindi

The State Government is pouring in another $13.5 million to bring the Youth Co-responder program to Goondiwindi.

Elon Musk hits back at late night Federal Court injunction on content takedown; And Trump hush money trial begins

Elon Musk hits back at late night Federal Court injunction on content takedown; And Trump hush money trial begins

Prime Minister hits back at Elon Musk over controversial move on X

Prime Minister hits back at Elon Musk over controversial move on X

Man critical after being shot by police in Central Queensland

A critical incident is unfolding on the Bruce Highway in Central Queensland

Accused mushroom killer seeks regional court hearing

Erin Patterson's lawyer argues for a local hearing, however the nearby Magistrates Court is booked solid

Darling Downs to share in millions of dollars of new flood warning equipment

A number of councils across the Darling Downs will share in $7,000,000 to deliver projects improving flood warning equipment.

Thousands gather for vigil to honour Bondi stabbing victims; Mushroom cook to face court today; And Bluey celebrated in London

Thousands gather for vigil to honour Bondi stabbing victims; Mushroom cook to face court today; And Bluey celebrated in London

The latest State of the States report is out - who comes out on top?

A robust job market, solid growth and strong building activity are keeping one state ahead of the others.

Thousands to gather at Bondi Junction candlelight vigil

Thousands are expected to gather tonight to honour the victims of last weekend's Bondi Junction attack.

Swim stars condemn alleged Chinese Olympic doping scandal

Swimming Australia's investigating revelations members of China's swim team tested positive to a banned drug in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics.  

Higgins statement after Lehrmann defamation ruling

Brittany Higgins shares statement on social media following Bruce Lehrmann's defamation ruling. 

Autopsy fails to reveal cause of woman's death at Victorian health retreat

Melbourne mother Rachael Dixon died on Sunday night, after consuming a drink believed to have contained mushrooms.

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump's criminal trial

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump's criminal trial

Baby girl injured in Bondi Junction attack now in a stable condition

Baby girl injured in Bondi Junction attack now in a stable condition

DFAT urging Aussie travellers in Middle East to leave immediately; Baby caught in Bondi attack making progress

DFAT says the security situation could deteriorate rapidly, with airspace closures and flight disruptions a high possibility.

Fire Ants detected at Oakey Airbase

The discovery marks the furthest west the potentially deadly pests have ever been found.

Explosions in Iran's Isfahan province raise alarm bells in the Middle East

Iranian media reports blasts near the airport, but the cause remains a mystery. 

Early difficulties as Cressbrook Dam upgrade goes under the spotlight

The Mayor of the Toowoomba Region says 12 other local governments who have similar projects in the pipeline are watching the progress of the Cressbrook Dam Spillway upgrade very closely. It comes as council was briefed on early difficulties with the project meaning it's already around a month behind schedule. 

Lawyer for accused terror teen raises concerns about mental health

The 16-year-old's lawyer is seeking an earlier court date to ensure proper assessment and treatment while in custody. 

NSW police allege Monday nights terror attack was targeted

16 year old suspect to face Children's Court today

Will Brown receives royal welcome in NZ

Will Brown has been blown away by the welcome in New Zealand as he has headed over for the Taupo Super 400. 

Sydney teen charged with terror offences over Monday night church attack

Two religious leaders were stabbed in the attack.

Woolies is in more strike - facing $10-billion fine for underpaying staff

Woolies is in more strike - facing $10-billion fine for underpaying staff

The mystery of the cocaine bricks washing ashore on Australia's east coast may be solved

Australian Federal Police have charged a man with a massive drug trafficking scheme. 

Sombre day in Sydney's east as Westfield reopens; Uptick in jobless rate

People are paying respects to the six victims and the trauma etched in the nation's memory.

Two dead after "confronting" Western Downs crash

The Warrego Highway has been closed since the incident at 6 this morning and motorists are being advised to avoid the area west of Miles.

Heritage protection throws fresh shade over plans for a new AFL stadium in Hobart

An old rail shed only had heritage protections applied yesterday though.

Westfield Bondi Junction reopens today for community counselling

No trading will resume though until tomorrow.

Not enough tradies to reach renewables targets says Condamine MP

Patt Weir believes there are already more projects in the pipeline than the workforce can handle. 

Major driverless truck trial hits Aussie roads today

Two trucks will be tested over the next 6 months.

Channel 7 facing legal action after incorrectly identifying Bondi attacker

Channel 7 facing legal action after incorrectly identifying Bondi attacker

Qld police offer $500,000 reward to crack a cold case murder

Tammy Dyson disappeared from a rehab centre on the Gold Coast in 1995.

Westfield Bondi Junction re-opens tomorrow for 'day of reflection', trade to resume Friday

Six people lost their lives after Saturday's attack - another six remain in hospital.

MP warns not to rush Table top Mountain name change

Trevor Watts says renaming Table Top Mountain without making sure it's done properly could lead to confusion for services like helicopter rescues.

Linda Reynolds vows to proceed with her own civil case against Brittany Higgins

Reynolds was her former boss.

Experts remind us again NOT to consume wild mushrooms

Victorian authorities are investigating a second case of fatal mushroom poisoning within 10 months.

Forecasters say El Nino is over and a wet La Nina Spring awaits

Experts are tipping a cooler year ahead.

Victoria Police investigating possible fatal poisoning at health retreat

Victoria Police investigating possible fatal poisoning at health retreat

Dramatic court appearance for cricket great; Another suspected mushroom poisoning in Victoria

Michael Slater reportedly collapsed after his bail request was denied on domestic violence charges.

Toowoomba social entrepreneur weighs in on Bondi stabbings

Emerge Toowoomba founder Jen Shaw says despite there being more support around at the moment, people living on the margins are still slipping through the cracks.

Sydney Terror: PM calls for calm; Woolies CEO grilled at Senate inquiry

A bishop was one of two people wounded last night in Wakeley.

Terror Attack: Police declare last nights church stabbing in Sydney as a terror event

A number of people were injured, including police, and dozens of patrol cars damaged.

Alice Springs curfew ends as youth crime rate dives

After 3 weeks of calm, authorities are worried abotu what happens tonight.

Huge drop in number of medical graduates choosing to become GPs

Queensland's peak medical body is urging the State government to offer more incentives for GPs, to help ease pressure on our hospitals.

Sydney has been rocked by another violent stabbing crime overnight

Two people were injured in the knife attach at a church in western Sydney.

Police wrap up forensics at Westfield Bondi Junction after horror stabbing attack

Police wrap up forensics at Westfield Bondi Junction after horror stabbing attack

Lisa Wilkinson speaks after Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation case against her, Network 10

A Federal Court has found, on the balance of probability, that Lehrmann did rape Brittany Higgins in Parliament House in 2019.

BREAKING: Network Ten wins defamation case, Judge finds Lehrmann sexually assaulted Higgins

Justice Michael Lee has formally ruled in favour of Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson.

Increased police presence at shopping centres across Queensland

The announcement from QPS comes after six people were killed and eleven others injured when Toowoomba man Joel Cauchi wielded a knife at the Bondi Junction centre on Saturday.

Baby injured in Bondi attack has improved in hospital

8 people remain in hospital this morning in various conditions.

Albo tells Aussies feeling grief from Bondi tragedy to get the support they need

PM has also praised those who ran towards danger on Saturday afternoon.

Sydney shopping centre stabber's family speaks out

The family of Toowoomba man Joel Cauchi say they have no issues with the police officer who shot and killed him.

PM praises brave Aussies who prevented Bondi massacre from being even worse

A vigil was held overnight at Bondi.

Police investigating whether Bondi Junction killer targeted women

Police investigating whether Bondi Junction killer targeted women

Mother of two named as third victim of Bondi stabbing rampage

Mother of two named as third victim of Bondi stabbing rampage

Killer at the centre of Bondi stabbing massacre never arrested in QLD

Killer at the centre of Bondi stabbing massacre never arrested in QLD

Details of Sydney stabbing victims revealed

Six people died and 12 are in hospital, including a 9-month-old baby. 

BREAKING: Bondi Junction killer identified as QLD man

Police believe the massacre is mental-health related. The victim death toll remains at six, with twelve people in hospital.

First time mum identified as a victim of Bondi stabbing attack

Her 9-month-old daughter is in hospital. 

Terrorism ruled out in Bondi Junction stabbing rampage

The mother of a nine month old baby girl is among six lives cut short by a knife-wielding man. A lone police officer who shot dead the attacker, is being labelled a hero.

Police confirm 5 dead many more critical after mass stabbing in Sydney

People stabbed and man shot at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney

Police shoot a man after deadly stabbing in QLD

Police shoot a man after deadly stabbing in QLD

Teen boy charged with murder over Western Sydney stabbing

Teen boy charged with murder over Western Sydney stabbing

Husband of Samantha Murphy opens up about losing his soulmate

Husband of Samantha Murphy opens up about losing his soulmate

Teen dead, another in hospital after multiple Western Sydney stabbings

Police are searching for up to five suspects, and one person is already in custody.

Aussie Rules Hall of Famer faces historical child sex offence charges

Carl Ditterich, who played 285 games for St Kilda and Melbourne, has been charged with three counts of indecent assault and one of gross indecency.

Stabbing at Bondi Beach; Tas Premier condemns Peter Dutton for Port Arthur comparison

Police have flocked to Bondi Beach this afternoon after a woman was reportedly stabbed.

Staff shortages impact QLD jails with new center about to open

New reports show some staff are working 60 hours a week to make up for shortfalls in some QLD jails. 

Parents on high alert after strange encounter in Kingaroy park

Messages of child safety are being spruiked, after children were approached by a strange man in a KINGAROY park. Photo: Dragana991

Stakeholders and MP's bid to block mining giant

Tensions are mounting over one of Queensland's most precious water supplies.

BREAKING: OJ Simpson dead at 76

The fallen American football hero has succumbed to his battle with prostate cancer, at the age of 76 

Prime Minister unveils plan to supercharge green manufacturing

Prime Minister unveils plan to supercharge green manufacturing

New search unfolds for missing Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy

Dense bushland in Enfield State Park is being scoured by police, dogs and horses.

EXCLUSIVE CHAT: PM unveils new scheme and weighs in on Rabbitohs rumour mill

Anthony Albanese is in Queensland today, to unveil the 'Future Made in Australia Act'. 

Aussie renters facing the biggest rent hikes in 17 years

Domain says prices skyrocketed in the first quarter, with the median cost of a capital city house hitting a record 630-dollars a week.

Anthony Albanese visits QLD to re-ignite manufacturing sector

The Prime Minister is in our sunshine state today to launch a new campaign that he says will re-ignite Australia's manufacturing sector. PHOTO: Matt Jelonek 

Flu cases soar as new vaccine comes on market

The Darling Downs has recorded 23 lab confirmed cases this month as a new Flu vaccine becomes available for the first time in Australia...

Rental relief in sight after another surge

According to Domain- the rental market the South Burnett has seen an increase of 20 point 4 percent on the March 2023 quarter.

Australia's new missile pact; Cash prizes for Olympic winners

Plus - the Prime Minister's plan for more things to be made in Australia

Players Association calls AFL out for 'inconsistent' penalties

Players Association calls AFL out for 'inconsistent' penalties

Dozens of jobs to go as dairy company shuts Aussie factory

French company Lactalis is shaking up Victoria's dairy industry, announcing the closure of its Echuca factory with potential job losses for up to 74 employees.

Channel 7 mourns loss of star reporter; Port's Jeremy Finlayson cops 3 match ban for homophobic slur

The 44-year-old was found near Geelong's Barwon River on Monday after suffering a medical episode while walking his dog. 

MP says 'who's paying' debacle was avoidable

The Member for Toowoomba North says planning could have avoided the who's paying scenario facing the regional council before the Cressbrook Dam can be upgraded. 

Man pulled from flooded Balonne River

There's a reminder for Maranoa locals to stay out of flood waters after a man was pulled from the Balonne River yesterday afternoon.