'Funny old fella': Beloved grandfather killed in crash

The man killed in a New Year's Day crash in southeast Queensland has been remembered as a doting father to six children and grandfather to 14.

'Lowest this century': Aussie rookie's shock stat

Judging by India's first session onslaught it may be a while before Australia get to bat at the SCG but when they do new No.3 Marnus Labuschagne will have to battle a little piece of unwante...

Olivia Newton-John fires back

Following rumours of her imminent death, Olivia Newton-John has released a video hitting back at reports she is on “death’s door”.

Brisbane Uber drivers commuting 360km for fares

Uber drivers from Brisbane are reportedly making four-hour trips into regional Queensland for the chance to cash in on high demand.

Police use capsicum spray on man in courtroom dock

A cleaning crew were called in to remove blood and capsicum spray from the courtroom dock after an explosive morning in the Cairns Magistrates Court.

Return home costs man his job, licence and $2000

It wasn't the homecoming he'd expected when this former resident was locked up for a night, fined and disqualified from driving which will ultimately cost him his job.

Wests Tigers star charged with Uber driver assault

Wests Tigers player Michael Chee Kam has been charged with assaulting an Uber driver through the car window during a night out in Bondi Beach.

Internet goes nuts for Cyclone Penny

Weather watchers are finding it too hard to handle an unsolicited weather pic of Tropical Cyclone Penny.

Man allegedly raped, strangled woman

A man is accused of raping and strangling a woman during an assault at two separate locations in Far North Queensland.

Liberal MP pushes for pill testing debate

A LNP frontbencher says pill testing should be considered in Queensland as part of a broader approach to tackling drug use, putting him at odds with Deputy Opposition Leader Tim Mander.