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A grass fire at Bracken Ridge is threatening nearby homes.

Homes under threat from fires at Bracken Ridge

Toby Crockford
53 mins ago

Neighbours of the West Village development show their disapproval.

Exclusion zone established around bacon factory fire

Toby Crockford

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd slams Insiders host Barrie Cassidy in angry refugee tweet

Tom McIlroy

Man dead, four injured in Queensland road accidents

Toby Crockford

Residents urged to take shelter as bushfire heads to Karuah in NSW

Ava Benny-Morrison and Kieran Gair
7 mins ago

Australian woman feared kidnapped in Afghanistan's capital Kabul

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Polair tracks stolen SUV in chase through Brisbane's north

Toby Crockford

Adult tickets to the track and field at Carrara's Metricon Stadium will be available from as little as $20 during the ...

Cold Coast Games tickets will start at just $10

Cameron Atfield

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 03: Quinton de Kock of South Africa plays a short ball from Mitchell Starc of Australia ...

South Africa declares setting Australia record run chase

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Richard Spencer believes that whatever happens in the US election, the racist "Alt-Right" which he champions has been a ...

For US white pride activist, November 9 is takeover day

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Central Queensland University student Kate Senekin, who has spent nearly a year in Antarctica, doing the 'boiling water ...

From Queensland to Antarctica

Must Do Brisbane - discover the islands off the Brisbane coast

Seven islands to visit off Brisbane

Trump rushed off stage at rally

Kate Ceberano to headline Mayor’s Christmas Carols

Eliza Whiteside survived cancer, and is now helping others fight it.

Researcher beats breast cancer, then fights it for everyone

Canberra and Jakarta to push ahead on trade deal

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'Wildly exaggerated': Tigers chair hits back at ...

4:13PM

Brisbane's West End to be dominated by 22-storey ...

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The butterflies have been seen in Bundaberg too, where Petrina McDonald photographed this one on Saturday.

Millions of butterflies flutter through skies

Toby Crockford

Australia's largest Ronald McDonald House opens at South Brisbane

Cameron Atfield

$500m upgrade for Fortitude Valley station complex

Cameron Atfield

Jo-Ann Miller has thrown her hat into the ring to replace Leanne Donaldson as agriculture minister.

Jo-Ann Miller agitates for Qld cabinet return

Slain schoolgirl Tiahleigh Palmer was a well-loved friend to many.

Tiahleigh Palmer's friend will 'never forget' schoolgirl

Amy Mitchell-Whittington

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 04: Generics at Milton train station.Train timetable problems in Brisbane on November 4, ...

Brisbane trains: New timetable to have 333 fewer services

Felicity Caldwell

New Ardent Leisure chairman George Venardos (left) arrives at the recent controversial general meeting with chief ...

Ardent's new chairman no stranger to crises

Carolyn Cummins

NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Catherine Burn.

Inquiry to drop bugging bombshell on top cop Burns

A summit to discuss the town's social problems is being held in Kalgoorlie on Saturday.

Council leaders deny 'state of social emergency' in Kal

A 30-year-old man has been refused bail after allegedly hitting his pregnant partner with a baseball bat.

Man 'hit pregnant partner with baseball bat'

Child porn accused pretended to be Bieber, court told

Clinton on the cusp of making history

Josephine Tovey

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

The US election is rigged, and here's the proof

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Paul McGeough
28 mins ago

For white pride activist, November 9 is takeover day

Nick O'Malley
42 mins ago

Iconic: The property at 23 River Drive, Budds Beach, sold for almost $1.3 million at auction.

Tiny beach shack bought for just £50 sells for $1.3 million

There are a number of considerations for home owners thinking about turning their principal place of residence into an ...

The questions you need to ask before you get a mortgage

Help children reclaim the streets and get around safely.

Seven simple ways to create healthy, happy neighbourhoods

Brisbane auctions: 33 Manson road, Hendra.

Property bought with prize money 99 years ago sells for $2.75m

There's one item you should avoid buying from IKEA.

The one item you should never buy at Ikea

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has signalled that an inquiry will be held into the 18C provision and freedom of speech.

University vilification case thrown out as 18C inquiry looms

Scott Ludlam takes leave for depression and anxiety

Fergus Hunter

'I don't have to care any more': Wyatt Roy's excellent adventure

Fergus Hunter

North East Vocational College added five new photos from a May 2015 visit by senators Simon Birmingham and Bob Day.

Pictures question minister's claim about Bob Day's role in college

EXCLUSIVE

CEO of the Catholic Church's Truth, Justice and Healing Council, Francis Sullivan has welcomed the announcement of a ...

Government announces compensation scheme for sex abuse victims

Tom McIlroy, Rachel Browne

Malcolm Turnbull's chances of passing his key industrial relations bills have received a much-needed lift.

Refugee visa ban a likely breach of UN convention

Michael Gordon, Fergus Hunter

The decision will have ramifications for the gambling industry in Australia.

'Beyond redemption': Turnbull shuts down gambling body

Adam Gartrell

Warning for Philippines region popular with Australian tourists

Lindsay Murdoch

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, centre, with former president Abdullah Gul, right, and former prime minister ...

Shots fired at Istanbul airport amid political arrests, mass unrest

27 mins ago

Unapologetic: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte.

Another Philippines mayor gunned down - in his cell

57 mins ago

TV screens show a news program with an image of Choi Soon-sil under arrest.

South Korea issues arrest warrants for two ex-presidential aides

1 hr ago

Why the race to point the finger?

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Madonna King

Queensland Rail Translink train station night stock generic rail railway rail line QR

Another cancellation, another excuse

COMMENT
Bill O'Chee

Salmon with eggs, or perhaps you prefer yours on a bagel with cream cheese.

Cream cheese or eggs with your salmon?

John Birmingham

In the past year Caltex has terminated five franchisees who operated 13 sites.

'I've employed a lot of those exploited people'

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

Ardent's new chairman no stranger to scandal

Bear ballot: Investors sweat on Trump victory

ANALYSIS

Live Touch is a new concept by JCDecaux and Australia's first out-of-home information and content touchscreen platform.

Intelligent street furniture to boost smart city concept

Carolyn Cummins

Politics of tax reform tests assumptions

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Wings clipped on $1.1 billion Ingham's chicken IPO

COMMENT
Elizabeth Knight

Just one charity severs ties with Appco after bullying claims

S&P 500 Index extends longest losing streak in three decades

A simple guide to summer's hottest fashion trends for men

Men's Style

Archie Rose Distillery has one of the strongest gins available in Australia.

Hard liquor: 12 of the strongest craft spirits on the market

Fine Drinks

Starting Christmas shopping early pays-off for Santina Gambrill, shown with her husband Aaron and children Jaden and ...

It's the season for saving to enjoy a debt-free new year

12 reasons to buy a real Christmas tree

James Comey, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has advice on leadership worth heeding despite his own ...

Surprising management reason to admire FBI boss

James Adonis

Text appeal: URGE founders Daniel Reyes, Dean Steingold and Doron Ostrin.

Agile and innovative? Not in the real world

Noel Towell

Grand Slam: Wallabies crush Wales

Thousands call for South Korean president to quit

Shorten slams 'ludicrous' refugee ban

Aussie farmers experiencing golden era

soldiers with the 173rd battle company, on a battalian-wide mission in the korengal valley in the village of yakachina. ...

Documenting women in war: Conflict photographer Lynsey Addario

Brand new season of the Stan original comedy series No Activity, now Streaming.

Younger Season 3 fast tracked from the U.S. every Thursday.

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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One person makes all the difference for foster kids

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Hit the road and escape the city

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Jerry Seinfeld says his last tour of Australia in 1998 was "definitely the most fun of any set of gigs that I've done ...

Jerry Seinfeld heads to Australia: 'You will see the best that I have'

Andrew Purcell

Whoopi Goldberg with the collection of 'ugly Christmas sweaters' she designed.

Whoopi's 'ugly' Christmas sweaters are beautiful to her

Valeriya Safronova

'Ignore the critics and do it yourself' Matt Groening tells Australian fans

Jacqui Taffel

Bon Jovi on his new album and old wounds

Andrew Purcell

Who is missing from this shot? Deputy PM Julie Bishop and her partner David Panton pose for a selfie with TV host Lisa ...

Karl Stefanovic stays mum on marriage split

Andrew Hornery

<i>Ajax and Cassandra</i> (detail),1886, by Solomon J. Solomon. Oil on canvas.

Is art just about bonking? Pretty much, says MONA's David Walsh

John Bailey

Discovered on a beach during spring break: Sasha Lane in <i>American Honey</i>.

How trawling a beach during spring break unearthed a star

Garry Maddox

Much-loved film: Greg Rowe and pelican in <i>Storm Boy</i>.

Much-loved Australian film Storm Boy to be remade

Garry Maddox

Marvel goes high art, with ‘world first’ exhibition at GoMA

Rob Moran

The Dandy Warhols hinted their show at the Eatons Hill Hotel on Saturday night could be their last in Brisbane for a while.

Dandys carve history in an unlikely suburb

Cameron Atfield

Perth director Ben Young's first feature was a surprise hit at the Venice Film Festival.

Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival program announced

Amy Mitchell-Whittington

Dani Mathers' now infamous SnapChat image.

Playboy Playmate facing jail time over body-shaming Snapchat post

Peter Holley

Jesinta Campbell at the Caulfield Cup earlier this month.

Jesinta Campbell is officially a best selling author

Jenna Clarke

How Jesinta and Buddy pulled off their secret wedding

Jenna Clarke

Whoopi Goldberg with the collection of ?ugly Christmas sweaters? she designed, in the dressing room of ?The View? in New ...

Whoopi's 'ugly' Christmas sweaters are beautiful to her

Valeriya Safronova

There's no doubt my six-year-olds are chaos machines.

Why I wouldn't change unrelaxing Sunday lie-ins with my twins

Meshel Laurie

Waving a wand didn’t come naturally to Fantastic Beasts star, Katherine Waterston.

Katherine Waterston's Hollywood ride hasn't always been magical

Jenny Cooney Carrillo

Michael Buble revealed his 3-year-old son has cancer.

Singer Michael Buble reveals 3-year-old son has cancer

Karl Stefanovic stays mum on marriage split

Andrew Hornery

A fit future? The trends for 2017 have been announced.

Top fitness trends 2017: the digital age and exercise collide

Sarah Berry

How to eat for an energy boost

Carrie Dennett

How 'foodstagramming' has changed the way we eat

James P Hall

Poached eggs, hollandaise and salmon on potato waffles at Billykart Kitchen.

We're (not) making waffles! Brisbane's best breakfast cafes

16 of our most chocolately chocolate recipes

Good Food

Stir-fried blue-eye trevalla with peanuts and dried chilli.

Weekly meal planner: Spicy Asian stir-fries for spring

How parents shape advantages for first-born kids

Brutally honest kid <a href="http://imgur.com/5EhV9dd" target="_blank">Image</a>

Kids tell it like it is in these hilariously honest notes

Father of terminally-ill child wants everyone to see this photo

The green pastures and cliffs of St Kilda.

There's another St Kilda and it's nothing like Melbourne's

Steve Meacham

Otherworldly: To Sua ocean trench in Upolo, Samoa.

This hole is one of the world's most incredible swimming pools

Jane Richards

Traveller letters: Airlines need to enforce their own carry-on limits

Have an old handset or a cheap prepaid SIM? It might be worth checking if you're still on the ill-fated 2G network.

Bracing for Australia's 2G shutdown

Adam Turner

The Samsung HW-K950 consists of a soundbar, wireless sub-woofer and wireless rear speakers.

Samsung offers instant cinema sound at home

Peter Wells

A representation of Mars with its small moons, Deimos and Phobos.

Mission to Mars: Australia's help wanted by US, Europe

Marcus Strom

Sony's new PlayStation 4 Pro plays the same games as the regular PS4, but will make many of them look better.

What's going on with the PS4 Pro?

Kotaku

Microsoft Teams aims to save staff from drowning in their inbox.

Can Microsoft Teams out-Slack Slack?

COMMENT
Adam Turner

Preview: 2016 Drive Car of the Year

David McCowen

What is Australia's most popular car?

Dom Tripolone

The rise - and rise - of the ute

Toby Hagon

Audi A5 Cabriolet revealed

Greg Kable

MG previews Mazda CX-3 rival

Greg Kable

The Toyota 'GT4586' - a one-of-a-kind Toyota 86 powered by a Ferrari V8 engine.

Toyota gets Ferrari heart

Stephen Ottley

Starc underdone but Aussies hope he regains his groove in Hobart

Jon Pierik
17 mins ago

Tevita Kuridrani is tackled by Wales Ken Owens and Bradley Davies.

Wallabies need to improve despite 32-8 win over Wales: Cheika

Tom Decent

Special moment: Jamie Heaslip of Ireland celebrates the win.

How Ireland broke a 111-year hoodoo

COMMENT
Marc Hinton

Whincup apologises for V8 Supercars shocker

Mark Fogarty

'So good it's boring': Kangaroos win but the game faces challenges

Steve Mascord

Victorian players celebrate winning the Shield match against Queensland.

Bushrangers cruise to dominant Shield win over Queensland

1 hr ago

Nick Kyrgios' efforts in Shanghai resulted in a suspension.

A tale of two bad boys, from someone who would know

Linda Pearce

It was a shock to the rugby world when the All Blacks went down.