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4th February 2025

PM Edition

Burdekin faces flood warnings, highway opens, residents cut off

The Bruce Highway has reopened after rainfall totals dropped for the Burdekin region, but other streets remain underwater and some residents remain cut off. Read the latest update....

Dad’s incredible act of selflessness after daughter killed by shark

The shattered father of the teen girl fatally mauled by a shark at Bribie Island has bravely urged people to “keep coming to our beach and enjoying our beach” despite his daughter’...

Qantas drops huge sale as airline wars heat up

Qantas is offering 400,000 discounted seats across its global network, as Australia’s airline price wars take a new turn.

Sam Kerr: ‘I was held hostage in a cab’

Bodycam footage has captured the moment Sam Kerr allegedly racially harassed a police officer, as she claimed she was held in a London cab and phoned the US helpline 911.

‘Definitely catastrophic’: Man stages dinghy rescue in rising floodwaters

A Cardwell man has helped stage a dramatic late night rescue, propelling his boat down a flooded street and whisking nearby neighbours to safety, as the Premier promises the Far No...

‘Bring in the Army’: Town stranded as rivers rapidly rise

An Ingham woman says she was “hysterical” phoning for help as floodwaters swallowed the home she shares with her elderly mum, saying the town desperately needs reinforcements as mo...

‘Hardwired to help’: Soldiers provide flood support

The 3rd Brigade remains poised to provide support to flood victims following a weekend of extensive door knocking with QPS. Read why the Brigadier labelled the community response “...

Three Olympics, four gold medals, five kids: Supermum Libby’s secret

Libby Trickett knows all about the parental balancing act – the swimming superstar is about to have her fifth child. Here’s her advice as we launch the Great Parent Survey.

Beer CEO steps down after ‘woke’ backlash

A week after one of Australia’s largest brewers left customers outraged over a “woke” promotional campaign, its chief executive has announced he’s stepping down.

‘Difficult to answer’: Coach’s frank Kerr admission

Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni faced the media on Tuesday to announce the latest squad – but instead was faced with a barrage of questions about Sam Kerr.