Heat end Sixers' reign with thrilling win

The Brisbane Heat have beaten the Sydney Sixers in the final over of the women's Big Bash final to claim their maiden title at Drummoyne Oval. FOLLOW LIVE 

Protesters gather for Invasion Day Rally

Indigenous leaders have called on mainstream Australia to be “honest” about Queensland’s history of dispossession, at an Invasion Day rally held in Brisbane today.

$150,000 out of pocket after builder collapse

A tradie is again picking up the pieces after the liquidation of G.J. Gardner Homes at North Ipswich left him about $150,000 out of pocket.

Socceroo’s sister killed in deadly crash

The teenage sister of Australian Socceroo Awer Mabil has been killed in a car crash, with the driver charged over the fatal smash.

Machete rampage: Two at large after armed break-ins

Two people are at large and another two people are in police custody after two homes were targeted by thieves armed with machetes this morning. 

Aussies in box seat to defend Gabba record

Sri Lanka's injury jinx has struck again with a third player in a month suffering a hamstring injury, dealing another blow to the tourists' fast-fading hopes against Australia at the Gabba. ...

'Blind' 84yo takes on deadly taipan

When John Cole's wife called him into the loungeroom to deal with a snake, he had no idea he'd come close to losing his life.

What Jewel’s next move on Coast will be

The developer of the $1 billion-plus Jewel towers has added another “carat” to its Surfers Paradise beachfront gem — $11.25 million of land.

Cops’ tense stand off: ’Get on the f-----g ground’

This is the terrifying moment police are forced to confront a man accused of carrying firearms on a busy Gold Coast road. SEE THE VIDEO

My relationship with Bunnings is problematic

Hardware stores used to be small businesses often run by hale and hearty, good-natured individuals who seemingly had the answer to any bit of practical work needed to be done around the home...