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QR train performance

Wondering when your train will turn up? Here's why

Felicity Caldwell
1 hr ago

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: The Triffid owner John Collins poses at the venue after it was annonced The Triffid has ...

Valley entertainment precinct goes the way of the Triffid

Cameron Atfield

Edward Lord has been charged with the murder of his wife Michele.

Murder charge for man who drove into Tweed River with wife

49 mins ago

President Donald Trump addressing Congress.

This may have been Trump's best speech yet

ANALYSIS
Chris Cillizza

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said she was "more than happy" to look at the case of the nurse told she owed Queensland ...

Nurse says Qld Health chasing 'debt' years after payroll bungle

Smerff Electrical has been named as a corporate sponsor for the Daily Stormer, a prominent neo-Nazi website.

Brisbane tradie sponsors neo-Nazi website

Jorge Branco

Plane's last manoeuvres before fatal Qld crash revealed in report

Amy Mitchell-Whittington

Two women charged with murder at Malaysia airport

Lindsay Murdoch

'The old record was obliterated': Stunning reversal in Antarctica

Peter Hannam

Rockhampton team aims to launch a rocket into space every week

Alexandra Cain

Brisbane just had its hottest summer on record

Jorge Branco

A flatmate recounted how he tried to revive Kyhesha-Lee Joughin after noticing her lips were turning blue and tried to ...

Brisbane father wanted coffee as his three-year-old daughter died: court

Tom Stranger's 'nice guy' persona is both a blessing and a curse for South of Forgiveness.

Tom Stranger is articulate, attractive, funny and a rapist

1 hr ago

Nick Kyrgios was involved in a confrontation with his opponent in Mexico

'It was only cheering': Fans felt threatened by Kyrgios outburst

EXCLUSIVE
1 hr ago

Hope

The four-year fight to be free of cancer

There are certain things that every traveller should do in their 20s.

The rites of passage you must go through in your 20s

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Uber CEO caught in row with driver

Sick Kid

Kids getting sick from school ‘part of growing up’

Yes, sensei: Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita as the weedy Daniel and the wise Mr Miyagi in The Karate Kid.

Must-know self defence tips for the 21st century

Obamas' book deal worth as much $US60m

6:44PM

ACT economy bounces back in December quarter

6:38PM

Iraq: The inside story

6:18PM

All seven people inside escaped as fire engulfed the Alexandra Hills home.

Fire leaves family homeless for second time in four months

Jorge Branco

Two global experts arrive in Qld to help protect exploited children

Amy Mitchell-Whittington
1 hr ago

Council wording gaffe targets Brisbane bus drivers

Cameron Atfield

The last known Tasmanian Tiger, or Thylacine, died at Hobart Zoo in 1936.

Why we shouldn’t bring back extinct species

Rachel Clun

The Coorparoo Junction murderer, 18-year-old James Christopher Wylie Whiteford.

Man behind gruesome Coorparoo murders became Qld's first inmate scholar

Toby Crockford

Mother jailed for killing son who had 'paedophilic tendencies'

Review into ministers' use of email as MP deletes 20-year-old Yahoo account

Felicity Caldwell

Bathers hit Coogee Beach early on February 10, one of the city's hottest days during a record-breaking summer.

Sydney summer smashes 157-year record

NSW

A flatmate recounted how he tried to revive Kyhesha-Lee Joughin after noticing her lips were turning blue and tried to ...

As his daughter died, father 'wanted coffee'

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett and and Deputy Premier Liza Harvey are seen at the ...

Barnett demands Labor submit pledges to Treasury

WA

Forced relocation: Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce.

Public servants forced to work at Maccas

ACT

Treasurer Scott Morrison says it is not clear what position he will take over the extra revenue.

Budget battle as Treasurer won't commit to saving mining windfall

Peter Martin
1 hr ago

What Malcolm Turnbull needs to do to avoid a penalty rates disaster

ANALYSIS
Michael Gordon

Morrison, Treasury 'don't know' about penalty-rate job effect

Michael Koziol

Emergency services are battling 50 fires across New South Wales as officials fear temperatures could hit 48 degrees in ...

Spy agency forced to operate on diesel generators during heatwave

This hilarious video may be the worst government ad ever?

"It doesn't create one job': Treasurer Scott Morrison doesn't see section 18c as a priority for the government.

'It doesn't create one job': Ministers warn against 18c fight

Treasurer Scott Morrison addresses the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday 1 ...

Liberal MP cries in Parliament amid fierce penalty rates attack

Live

Vietnamese murder suspect Doan Thi Huong, second from right, is escorted by police officers out of Sepang court in ...

Two women charged with murder of Kim Jong-nam in Malaysia

Lindsay Murdoch

Firebrand anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders.

Dutch vote for Wilders is about immigrants - and robots

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office booking photo for Doris Payne after her arrest in October 2015, after police say she ...

Octogenarian who stole millions in jewellery 'too sick for trial'

Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, spews lava during an eruption, near the Sicilian town of Catania, southern ...

Mount Etna's bright lava lights up Sicilian sky

Reducing the penalty rates is yet another chipping away at the sanctity of Sundays, says Bill O'Chee.

Cutting penalty rates chips away the sanctity of Sundays

COMMENT
Bill O'Chee

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: Yulia a sex worker with the 'Viper Room' says that business has been affected by the ...

Don't blame Tinder, blokes are too broke for brothels

COMMENT
John Birmingham

Deputy Premier Jackie Trad addresses pro-choice abortion activists at a recent rally in Brisbane.

Abortion law reform at risk of being scuttled

COMMENT
Emily Howie and Kate Marsh

7-Eleven

'Appalled': New laws crack down on exploitation in big retail chains

Nick Toscano
1 hr ago

Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress: Fund managers and economists said the risk of a correction to Wall ...

Fundies say lack of detail in Trump speech raises correction risks

Myriam Robin
54 mins ago

High property prices in Sydney are not deterring the world's ultra-rich.

Ultra-rich set their sights on Sydney, Melbourne property

Carolyn Cummins

Apprehension: Caltex's crackdown has spooked franchisees, who fear they may lose their stores.

'We're struggling,' say enraged Caltex franchisees

Mario Christodoulou

Push for company tax cuts as CEOs get big pay is 'hollow'

Nassim Khadem

Barangaroo suddenly not such a 'VIP-restricted gaming facility'

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

ASX slips for fifth straight session

Jessica Sier

James Packer's Crown eyes fire sale of yacht, jets and Ellerston

Colin Kruger, CBD

Young gun Daniel Walsh has added eight properties to his portfolio in the past six years.

Daniel is 26 and already owns eight properties, worth $3m

One of the home's many living rooms. Note the reflective ceiling.

Tommy Hilfiger lists his psychedelic mansion for $35.8 million

Frost has delivered his huts to sites across Queensland and into northern New South Wales.

The Queensland tiny houses buyers are snapping up

Cheap residential land is still available in Australia, but you might have to travel for it.

Where you can buy land for 18 cents a square metre

Yes, you should do a bit of pre-clean cleaning.

Nine things your cleaner really wants you to know

One option: Instead of buying a Mercedes SL 140 Cabriolet, rent one and drive it along the Mediterranean coast.

Mindblowing experiences to blow your money on (and not regret it)

Luxury

Harrolds' new Melbourne flagship is now the largest independent retail store in the country.

This super-luxury store is taking underground fashion to a new level

Men's Style

The Commonwealth Bank was one of the only stocks in the Mums and Dads Index to deliver an outstanding result.

Results season a damp squib for small investors

John Collett

Credit cards have higher annual fees than in the past.

5 credit card clawbacks that hit money model citizens

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

'Surprised we're still working together': Tom Sanceau and Bonnie Shearston remain business partners despite their ...

Why you shouldn't go into business with your sweetheart

Katherine Feeney

The Moody Space Centre is in the process of securing its Australian launch licence.

Australia's first rocket launcher prepares for lift-off

Alexandra Cain

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Brisbane's hottest summer ever

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Adele: Brisbane survival guide

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Uber CEO caught in row with driver

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Patea's repeated DV breaches

Masked revellers parade through the streets, during the carnival in Lucerne, Switzerland,

World of Photos

Stan - Imposters

Liar. Lover. Con artist - Imposters, new series premiering exclusively on Stan

STAN - Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks: The Return - May 22. Only on Stan

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

Advertiser

Adele impersonator feminem on stage with the real Adele at Domain Stadium.

Adele impersonator steals the show: 'You look better than me'

Brendan Foster

<i>Tanna</i> at the Academy Awards ... Lingai Kowia, Selin Kowia and J.J. Nako

The three people at Oscars who weren't shocked by fiasco

Garry Maddox
1 hr ago

Jon Stewart makes a surprise return.

Jon Stewart returns to TV to mock media on 'breakup' with Trump

Rob Moran

Rumours have been swirling for months that Bachelorette favourite Matty Johnson will be Australia's Bachelor in 2017.

The Bachelor: Matty J whisked to secret location as rumours firm up

Broede Carmody

Adele performs at Domain Stadium in Perth.

Adele opens Australian tour with flawless Perth performance

Heather McNeill
1 hr ago

Author Mem Fox was detained at Los Angeles Airport earlier this month.

'Awful': Children's author Mem Fox on being detained in the US

Broede Carmody

Midnight Oil announce a new tour after 15 years . Partially provoked by the political climate.

Midnight Oil tries to foil scalpers by announcing extra shows

Bernard Zuel

Moonlight film poster.

Moonlight won the best picture Oscar, but is it any good?

COMMENT
Karl Quinn

Carol Lloyd's visage was displayed over mourners at her funeral.

Hundreds say goodbye to Brisbane's Ruby Tuesday

Tony Moore

Sport A selection of Food from the stalls at the Night Noodle Market The Canberra Times Date: 05 March 2016 Photo Jay Cronan

Eat Street Markets to move to bigger riverside site

Tony Moore

Tuesday night's show was the first time anything resembling the original Guns N' Roses lineup has played Brisbane.

Reunion brings Guns N' Roses to a new generation

Jorge Branco

"Respectful, loving space": Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry at a party in January 2016.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are taking 'space' from each other

Jenna Clarke
1 hr ago

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Emma Watson attends UK launch event for "Beauty And The Beast" at Spencer House on ...

Gloria Steinem defends Emma Watson's activism

Nicole Economos

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has inspired thirst on the internet with photos of himself in his youth.

Photos of a young Justin Trudeau are burning up the internet

Annie Brown

Dev Patel in 'Lion'

Lion is a gift for first- and second-generation Australians

Ruby Hamad

Straight-guy makeovers, anyone?

Why I'm not excited about the return of Queer Eye

COMMENT
Brandon Cook

House Democratic women will be wearing white while President Donald Trump addresses Congress.

Democratic women wore white to troll Trump at Congress

Jenna Clarke

Calvin Klein

This Week We're Obsessed With: Calvin Klein and cooked TV

Communicating with your partner during intimacy is also a strong predictor of orgasm, the study found.

How the 'orgasm gap' can be solved for straight women

Heidi Stevens

Growth and success require change and support helps the process.

Why seeing a psychologist is not just for the mentally ill

Sarah Berry

Mobilise but don't stress about stretching.

Will yoga help you find your stride? For runners, 'flexibility is overrated'

Amanda Loudin

Exercise: It's important for all of us, regardless of our weight.

Exercise to reduce your cancer risk, regardless of your weight

Sarah Berry

Snapper fillet with charred lettuce.

Adam Liaw's Snapper schnitzel with charred lettuce, dill tartare

There's a knack to getting sweet potatoes sweet.

How do you make sweet potato taste even sweeter?

Asparagus, pea and buttermilk quiche.

Potato chip tortilla and 25 other tasty quiche and frittata recipes

Stella Pirko and Anthony Meyers have been left devastated after their stillborn baby girl was cremated by mistake.

'How could this happen?' Hospital cremates wrong baby

Helping out at school benefits children and parents.

To parents who don't volunteer: there's one thing you should know

Image via: dax.holt / Facebook

'Dad grows a lot of weed': little girl's hilarious confession

There are certain things that every traveller should do in their 20s.

Parents, look away now: 16 things every traveller will do in their 20s

Ben Groundwater

Both pilots were incapacitated in 1980 comedy film <i>Flying High!</i>, leaving passengers to land the plane.

If your airline pilot dies, here's how you can land the plane yourself

Hugh Morris

Titanic, as seen in the hit movie of the same name.

It's really happening: Construction underway on China's Titanic replica

Soo Kim

The attached Curl contactless system makes payment.

WaveShades lead the wearable wallet trend

Bennett Ring

The Blackberry KEYone, on show at Mobile World Congress this week in Barcelona, offers a physical keyboard and tight ...

Blackberry is back, and so is the keyboard

COMMENT

Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube, introduces the company's new television subscription service.

YouTube unveils live TV service for cord cutters

HTC

The best smartphones under $500

Lifehacker

Netflix's new compression technique means only the most visually complex scenes will require a lot of data to display ...

Netflix on the go will soon use much less data

Volkswagen Coupe Sport GTE concept previews the look of the new Arteon.

VW takes aim at Mercedes, BMW

Stephen Ottley

Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo concept

Australian Government: fully self-driving cars "decades away"

David McCowen

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi's Eclipse Cross revealed

Andrew MacLean

2017 Alpine A110

Alpine reveals new A110

Andrew MacLean

2017 Haval H6.

China's newest SUV revealed

Dom Tripolone

Hyundai Sonata facelift sketch.

Refreshed Hyundai Sonata teased

Drive Staff

Isaac Cherem took this photo of Kyrgios and Sela from his place in the stands.

Fans at Mexican Open say they felt 'threatened' by Kyrgios

EXCLUSIVE
Sam McClure
1 hr ago

Memorial: Dan Vickerman was remembered as a generous man with a mischievous sense of humour.

'Generous with a wicked sense of humour': Vickerman remembered

Tom Decent
1 hr ago

Tania Dalton with husband Duane at the Battle for the Belt match between Sonny Bill Williams and Clarence Tillman III in ...

Netball star dead after collapsing during touch footy match

Versatile: Conor McGregor was the first fighter to hold two UFC titles simultaneously.

McGregor would beat Mayweather in super fight, says coach

James Buckley

Will Shane Watson play in Lahore?

Will Australian cricketers risk their lives for $65,000?

Jon Pierik

On the defensive: McIlroy released a statement in response to criticism over his round of golf with the US President.

I'm sorry if I p----d people off: McIlroy defends Trump round

James Corrigan

Already looking to move back to Australia? Kieran Foran.

Kieran Foran already looking for a move? Please say it isn't so

COMMENT
Phil Gould

Full advantage: Against the odds, it was Australia who took advantage of the bad wicket.

India's decision to doctor first Test pitch has backfired - again

Andrew Wu