Dreamworld ‘We want to know what went wrong’
UPDATE: A father who lost his two children in the fatal Dreamworld accident wants to know why his loved ones were lost in horrific circumstances.
Road emergency M1 lanes closed by truck fire
BREAKING: The M1 is closed in both directions at Tweed Heads after a truck caught fire following a crash. Pic: 9 News Gold Coast
Bus fire Cabbie’s ‘not surprised’ by hero
A CAB company has joined the chorus of authorities praising the Brisbane cab driver who kicked down the back door of a bus to save the passengers inside.
Bunfight Burger Urge in legal battle
SOUTHEAST Queensland’s fastest growing food chain, Burger Urge, is embroiled in a legal battle with the company’s millionaire former chairman.
Breaking 36-year sentence for sex slave dad
A father who abused his daughter for 13 years has been jailed for at least 36 years in what the judge described as the equivalent of a life sentence. It is believed to be the longest sentence imposed for child sex offences in the country.
Re-opening cancelled Botched response to ride tragedy
DREAMWORLD has sensationally backed out of today’s planned “Memorial Day” reopening amid fears it could jeopardise investigations into Tuesday’s tragedy.
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Development Waterside building to be demolished
AN ICONIC inner-city Brisbane building will be torn down next week to make way for an Australian-first development worth $100 million.
Dispute Whiskey bar slapped with hefty rent bill
BELEAGUERED whisky king Keith Batt’s former company has been slapped with a large bill after falling behind in rent at its flagship Fortitude Valley bar.
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RendezView Ardent can’t hide behind PR spin. They must take blame
Ardent Leisure can’t pretend their hands aren’t dirty following the tragic deaths of four adults at Dreamworld, writes Ten Eyewitness News reporter Melinda Nucifora.
Opinion Put car buyers in the driving seat
LEMON laws will generally limit the number of faults a new car can have, the number of attempts to fix them and the number of days a new car can be off the road for repair.
Opinion Home sweet investment home
THE housing market is rigged against first home buyers as we continue to move from being home owners to property investors.
Opinion Farmers fight to save water supply
WHEN I hear the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan labelling court action against mining as “frivolous” my blood boils.
New development ‘It’s all about the area’
A NEW development in the heart of one of Brisbane’s popular suburbs will have shopaholics rejoicing. It takes just seven minutes by foot from the location to the doorstep of a high-end major retailer.
Hot properties Packaged deal on rich street
TWO couples on one of Brisbane’s richest riverfront streets are selling their homes as a package.
Retail David Jones moving into Valley precinct
RETAILER David Jones plans to build a “boutique” four-floor store in Brisbane’s luxury James Street precinct.
Green shoots Woolies sales bounce back
WOOLWORTHS’ latest sales update has beaten expectations, adding to the case that the supermarket giant is regaining its mojo.
Aussie teen muso wins $50,000
SHE might be young, but Gretta Ray’s peers say she could be the next big Australian artist after beating 4,000 other entrants in a songwriting competition.
Today and Sunrise war gets uglier
AS Seven and Nine lay down their guns — calling off a court date over their breakfast TV war — Sam Armytage and Lisa Wilkinson have fired up again.
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David Jones moving into Valley precinct
RETAILER David Jones plans to build a “boutique” four-floor store in Brisbane’s luxury James Street precinct.
‘Why is everyone making a big fuss?’
UPDATE: A heartless Dreamworld employee caught making fun of Tuesday’s shocking fatal accident on social media has this morning defended his comments.
Broncos unveil new jersey for 2017
THE Broncos are set to announce a $16 million sponsorship bonanza, which includes a revamped jersey. See the new jumper here and tell us what you think.
Accused backpacker killer in court
ACCUSED murderer Smail Ayad may have been suffering from schizophrenia when he allegedly went on a stabbing rampage at a North Queensland backpackers, a court has heard.
‘No question this has been a mess’
UPDATE: Transport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe insists he is the man to fix the state’s train crisis, despite two senior Queensland Rail executives resigning yesterday over the debacle.
Teen on first shift when tragedy struck
AN 18-year-old girl – working her first shift on Dreamworld’s Thunder River Rapids ride – and a senior supervisor who were at the controls when tragedy struck are inconsolable and undergoing counselling.
Trump: ‘Cancel the election’
DONALD Trump has decided the US election isn’t actually necessary. His solution? Just award him the victory now.
QR heads roll but rail chaos worsens
TRAIN commuters are set for more chaos today, less than 24 hours after Queensland Rail’s top two executives fell on their swords over the timetabling saga.
Titans on the verge of signing Kiwi Test star
KIWI Test star Kevin Proctor is on the verge of signing a $2 million deal with the Gold Coast as the Titans prepare for life after Greg Bird.
New help for women to flee abusers
UPDATE: The Prime Minister has announced an additional $100 million will be spent on tackling Australia’s domestic violence scourge.
13-year slave hell in bush lair
CRUDE and hidden deep in the bush, this is the lair where Australia’s most sadistic father tortured his daughter for 13 years.
Three Queenslanders on young rich list
THEY started their careers cleaning toilets, hustling on Instagram or working from their parents’ garages, but these young tycoons are now among the wealthiest people in the country.
Turnbull denies ‘war’ with Abbott
THE Prime Minister says he has a ‘cordial relationship’ with Tony Abbott, after a leaked document suggested they are at ‘war’.
The killer and the shamed politician
WHEN they met in prison, one was a monster jailed for the murder and rape of a schoolgirl; the other a disgraced politician later sentenced to three years for fraud.
Time for Minister to face public
THE failure of Transport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe to explain the bungle at Queensland Rail that saw two board members scalped yesterday is extraordinary.
Commuters put out by timetable changes
MORNING commuters in Brisbane have been left frustrated by packed trains and fewer services as Queensland Rail’s modified timetable continues.
Tourist charged after Coast one-punch attack
UPDATE: A 29-year-old German tourist has been charged after an alleged one-punch attack which has left a young man in a critical condition in a Gold Coast hospital. .
Karl’s ex pens deal with agent
EXCLUSIVE: Karl Stefanovic’s journalist wife Cass Thorburn has signed with renowned king of spin Max Markson as she attempts to re-enter the workforce.
Gunshot wounds to hands and faces
POLICE are appealing for public help after two men turned up at a southeast Queensland hospital with gunshot wounds to their hands and faces.
Family’s pain: ‘She died in his arms’
THE family of two siblings killed in Tuesday’s ride tragedy will look to launch legal action against Dreamworld in the wake of their deaths.
Labor blamed for low business confidence
BUSINESS confidence has slumped to its lowest level since 2014 - and there’s a key factor being blamed on the Palaszczuk Government.
Festival delays Bart’s will battle
Melbourne Cup legend Bart Cummings’ son, trainer Anthony and his sister Margaret have asked the Supreme Court for a delay in the battle over his multi-million dollar estate until after the racing festival, which begins tomorrow.
Bomb squad on burnt bus
UPDATE: Police have declared an emergency situation in Brisbane as the bomb squad enters a bus which caught fire. The bus driver died after he was allegedly doused in petrol and set on fire. Pics: 9 News Brisbane / Supplied
Labor ministers at odds over fuels
TWO Labor ministers appear at odds over how the Queensland Government should handle the fossil fuels sector.
Matty almost ‘walked out’ over Georgia’s choice
WHEN Georgia dumped Matty on The Bachelorette, you could pinpoint the moment his heart broke. And he almost walked out.
Nikki’s unlikely Bachelorette date
THIS could be a match made in reality TV heaven. Nikki Gogan and Cam Cranley have sparked talk of a romance with an adorable photo.
Overton on Rowe’s battle with postnatal depression
AN EMOTIONAL Peter Overton has opened up about Jessica Rowe’s “bloody awful” battle with postnatal depression in 2007.
Georgia breaks silence on sick mum: ‘She’s not OK’
IT SHOULD be a day of celebration — but tragically, Bachelorette Georgia’s revelation that she’s found a soulmate has been marred by family tragedy.
Sam and Lisa clash during nasty ratings feud
NINE and Seven are both claiming victory in a bitter conclusion to the stoush over which breakfast show is number one.
Mariah Carey breaks her silence
MARIAH Carey’s camp has broken its silence as speculation swirls around her reported split from billionaire James Packer.
Did Mariah Carey cheat with dancer?
REPORTS say Mariah Carey may have had a “rendezvous” with a dancer, prompting James Packer to dump her. However, there may be hopes of a reconciliation.
‘Astonishing’ discovery at Jesus’ tomb
RESEARCHERS are peeling away the outer layers of Jesus’ tomb in Jerusalem, seeking what remains of the original cave — and the stone slab — said to have borne his body.
World ‘teetering on brink of war’
NATO is rushing troops to Eastern Europe as President Vladimir Putin conducts a major nuclear exercise, with one general stating the world is ‘teetering on the brink of war’.
Man’s mid-flight teen sex attack
AN Indian businessman who molested a British girl during a seven hour flight to the UK while his wife sat beside him has been jailed for 20 weeks.
‘We could feel the plane sliding off’
DONALD Trump’s running mate Mike Pence and his passengers have recalled their reactions to the moment his campaign plane skidded off the runway in New York.
Sex junk clogging up London
A UK water company has released disgusting photos of drains blocked with enormous, congealed blobs - blaming sex litter for the mess.
The man pulling Hillary’s strings
NEWLY revealed emails posted by WikiLeaks show the lengths Hillary Clinton’s aides went out of their way to keep a certain VIP happy.
Trump: ‘Cancel the election’
DONALD Trump has decided the US election isn’t actually necessary. His solution? Just award him the victory now.
SA bolter earns Test call-up
JOE Mennie is a chance to make his Test debut next week against South Africa after being named in Australia’s 12-man squad for the series opener.
Melbourne Cup barrier draw 2016
WHO will be handed unlucky barrier No 18 for the 2016 Melbourne Cup? The draw will happen immediately after the final race on Derby Day, full results here.
Friday formline: Expert tips across four states
PODCAST: RACING experts Michael Manley, Nathan Exelby, Shayne O’Cass and Lincoln Moore share their best tips for the major meetings on Saturday.
Hooper can’t wait to renew England hostilities
MICHAEL Hooper doesn’t want to look too far ahead but the final match of the spring tour against England at Twickenham in early December is hard to ignore.
How new jersey compares
WHILE Brisbane’s new strip has received a thumbs-up from the majority of Broncos fans, where does it sit on the all-time totem pole of Broncos jerseys?
Mark Hunt steps up his UFC war
MARK Hunt has been waging a war with the UFC ever since his loss to Brock Lesnar and now he’s taken his battle a step further.
Derby Day: Saturday Best with Ray and Duff
TAB BIG BETS: THE Daily Telegraph’s Ray Thomas and Sky Thoroughbred Central’s form expert Ron Dufficy discuss the four Group 1 races at Flemington and the main chances at Rosehill.
Pyne: ‘parents need work, not welfare’
COALITION MPs want more parents back at work, after new figures showed they were financially better off not getting a job, taking home at least $45,000 a year tax-free.
Qantas offers more leg room
QANTAS has thrown down the gauntlet to other airlines — promising more space for economy class passengers on its new 787-9 Dreamliners.
Coffee killer given 20 years’ jail
AUSTRALIAN resident Jessica Kumala Wongso has been convicted of the “Jakarta coffee murder” in dramatic scenes in court.
Get used to extreme heat Australia
WE’RE copping very hot days more often and below average rainfall across southern Australia, the latest State of the Climate report has revealed.
Under-siege Triggs receives honour
THE president of Australia’s human rights watchdog Gillian Triggs has received an award for her advocacy, amid calls for her resignation.
‘We have to think about how we talk‘
AUSTRALIA is selfish, inward-looking and less prepared to assist our neighbours and the needy around the world, a new report claims.
Doubt thrown on Day’s retirement
AN investor has expressed interest in Bob Day’s collapsing building empire, prompting questions as to whether the senator will resign from Parliament.
Nine ways to love your liver
IT’S the organ that flushes out the bad and gives your body the good. Help it do its job right (no juice fast required).
Think old and get happy
RESEARCH shows that our seniors are the happiest generation. Steal their secrets and live your best days now.
Online bullying: ‘I don’t know what we can do’
Working out how to handle online death threats and cyber-bullying is a huge task. But we need the police to know how to handle these issues, especially for our children’s sakes.
Ardent can’t hide behind PR spin. They must take blame
Ardent Leisure can’t pretend their hands aren’t dirty following the tragic deaths of four adults at Dreamworld, writes Ten Eyewitness News reporter Melinda Nucifora.
Brisbane steakhouse wins rare honour
BRISBANE is home to Australia’s best steak house, and you will know the celebrated restaurateurs who won the accolade, as experts in another culinary field. But it seems this family is a multi-talented bunch.
Luxury resort with a French accent
IT’S a stone’s throw to the Noosa beachfront from this family-friendly luxury getaway where everyone gets to feel special relaxing by the pool or enjoying the fine dining just a walk away on Hasting Street.
Footage to worry Toyota drivers
DISTURBING video has emerged of Australia’s top-selling ute, which has raised safety concerns after it nearly rolled over in a routine swerve test.
Residents are ordering crates of feral cats
CHICAGO residents are having feral cats captured from the streets and delivered to their homes in giant crates, but it’s all for a very good reason.
Keeping a financial eye on politics
IT’S a small world after all, which is why economists say thrifty Australians should keep an eye on politics when making financial decisions.
Make fast cash before Christmas
SELLING your stuff online can bring in quick cash for Christmas. Just ask fashion blogger Jemma Mrdak, who has mastered the art of getting rid of old clothes.
