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Homicide investigationHorror attack as 70yo woman stabbed to death at shops

A woman in her 70s has died after an alleged stabbing at a busy shopping precinct in Brisbane — reportedly in front of her terrified granddaughter. 

Gabrielle Becerra Mellet

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Beloved Perth dad dies in New Year’s Day drowning tragedy

The WA community is grappling with a third fatal drowning tragedy in a week after a popular father died in waters near Brisbane on New Year’s Day.

Claire Sadler

Flying the flagCommentsWA’s next gen stars ready for day in grand final sun

Grand finals are what AFL players dream of, and there are plenty of WA boys about to get their chance to shine on the biggest stage. Plus, get a sneak peek at The West’s full grand final depth chart!

Jackson Barrett

THE BIG DANCECommentsPremiumGrand final predictions: Who wins? Norm Smith? X-factor?

The AFL premiership decider is just days away. Our footy experts have revealed who they think will win, who will claim the Norm Smith Medal, as well as the match-ups that matter.

Tragic accidentPremiumWA woman caught up in horror chopper crash

A WA woman visiting the Gold Coast was aboard one of the helicopters that crashed on Monday afternoon but which managed to land safely, Queensland Police have revealed.

Anthony Anderson, Samuel Clench and Phil Hickey

New detailsPremiumSecond pilot in hospital after saving life of WA woman

UPDATED: The identity of the pilot in the second helicopter has been revealed as 52-year-old Michael James who has been credited with saving the lives of his passengers, including a 27-year-old West Australian woman.

Marty Silk and Luke Costin

‘HUGE BANG’ VideoPremium‘THEN IT FELL’: WA man recalls watching horror chopper crash

West Australian holidaymakers were among the distraught eyewitnesses to the deadly Gold Coast helicopter crash. 

Michael Traill

‘unthinkable tragedy’VideoPremiumPilot killed in QLD chopper crash remembered as a ‘legend’

Tributes are flowing for 40-year-old pilot Ashley Jenkinson, who was one of four people killed and several others injured, following a horror collision between two helicopters near Sea World.

Anthony Anderson, Samuel Clench

‘Still in shock’ VideoPremiumTRAGIC CRASH: Sea World helicopter collision kills four

Four people have died and three others are critical after two helicopters collided near Sea World on the Gold Coast.

Anthony Anderson, Samuel Clench

‘Appropriate and sympathetic’PremiumPlans revealed for property at centre of cop shooting

The Queensland Police Union wants the state government to clear the way for it to purchase the property where two officers were ambushed and killed last week.

Marty Silk and Nick Gibbs

‘USED AS BAIT’PremiumPolice probe if evil QLD trio ‘rang cops to lure them in’

Investigators are now looking at whether one of the three shooters called NSW police after the public call for assistance, informing them that Nathaniel was on the property, to lure police in

Aisling Brennan

Deranged trio VideoPremiumBizarre love triangle of ‘mad’ QLD cop killers revealed

A former school principal who spiralled from respected educator to cold-blooded cop killer had been married to both brothers who helped carry out the ambush.

Shannon Hampton

‘SHOTS FIRED’VideoPremiumChilling audio reveals moment QLD cop killers were shot dead

Disturbing police radio has captured the moment cop killers—believed to be in a love tryst—were gunned down in a firefight with specialist police in rural Queensland.

The West Australian

‘difficult time’VideoPremiumWA Police Union ‘deeply saddened’ by QLD cop killings

The WA Police Union acting president Paul Gale says he is ‘deeply saddened’ to hear about the deaths of two police officers gunned down in Queensland, urging West Aussies to reflect on the risks made by police.

Kellie Balaam

TRIO KILLED VideoPremiumVIOLENT END: Three dead in gunfight after QLD cop shootings

Special Operations police have shot dead three people in a gunfight following the deaths of two police officers and a neighbour in rural Queensland, reports say.

Kellie Balaam

STI VACCINECommentsClap goodbye to gonorrhoea: Australian researchers close to developing vaccine

Clinical trials of a world-first STI vaccine preventing gonorrhoea aka ‘the clap’ could be a year away as the problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria becomes increasingly pressing around Australia.

Nick Gibbs

‘Stay the course’WA’s borders remain open to QLD after COVID scare

WA’s border will remain open to Queensland following a COVID-19 scare, but recent arrivals from the Sunshine State who visited one of nine exposure sites have been ordered to self-isolate.

Peter Law and Josh Zimmerman

Brisbane COVID-19 caseCommentsPremiumMcGowan to face border questions on election day

As WA voters go to the polls one of the last acts of the current McGowan Government could be to close the border with Queensland or restrict travel.

Peter Law

Sporting chanceVideoCommentsBrisbane in box seat for 2032 Olympics

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is excited Brisbane is in the hot seat for the 2032 Olympics but warns there’s still much to do to secure the event.

Marty Silk

Huge coupCommentsPremiumBrisbane in box seat to secure 2032 Olympic Games

Top Olympics Games powerbrokers are gathering on Wednesday night to discuss Queensland’s push to be the preferred candidate for the 2032 Olympics.

Peter Gleeson and Dan Knowles

Breaking traditionVideo‘Admin arrogance’ to blame over Gabba scheduling

Former Test opener Matthew Hayden has heaped blame on cricket’s administrators, citing ‘arrogance’ as the reason for Australia’s long-standing unbeaten record at the Gabba coming to an end.

There’s always one...VideoPitch invaders halt grand final in 34min opening term

Amid an action-packed opening to the grand final, two ground invaders decided to add some more drama to the Gabba atmosphere.

Girl in hospitalVideoAldi arrow attack leads to attempted murder charge

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a 15-year-old girl was hit by an arrow at a supermarket in Ipswich, west of Brisbane.

Aaron Bunch

Last-gasp attemptVideoCommentsPremiumGabba makes last-ditch Grand Final bid for 30k crowd

It is understood the chief health officer has signed off on increasing capacity at the Gabba to 75 per cent – or 30,000 spectators – which would allow it to hold as many fans as Perth’s Optus Stadium.

Chris Honnery and Domanii Cameron