Man who weighed 48st manages to lose 32st without GLP-1s. Here’s how Tiny said he got his ‘ironic’ nickname of Tiny aged 10 because he has ‘always stood out in a crowd’ for his height and weight The Independent UK · Sep 20
The ‘Ross and Rachel’ of Queensland parliament ignite slanging match over MPs’ romantic lives This week’s descent into ‘rumours and innuendoes’ has left both the government and opposition bruised The Guardian - AU · May 15
Bill Bailey and Richard Osman among those to receive honours from Princess Royal Comedian Bill Bailey, broadcaster Richard Osman and celebrity chef Marcus Wareing are due to receive honours at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. Evening Standard · May 5
Military honors bestowed on Illinois veteran identified nearly a decade after death A veteran who died in Chicago without any recollection of their life has been memorialized in a funeral service with military honors The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025
Exclusive: Two decades in, DFJ Growth raises $1.2 billion for its fifth fund and doubles down on the long game DFJ Growth—backers of Coinbase, Twitter, and Ring—raised $1.2 billion for its fifth fund, Fortune can exclusively report. Fortune · May 13, 2025
Queensland MP closes electorate office due to threats after alleged drugging and sexual assault Brittany Lauga says ‘threatening and offensive safety concerns from members of the public’ have forced the closure of her Yeppoon office The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2024
New transport minister reveals costs of major projects The cost of 32 major road and rail projects across Queensland has almost doubled, with new Transport Minister Bart Mellish promising transparency on the issue. AAP · Dec 22, 2023
Transport Minister steps aside for frontbench new blood Queensland's Transport Minister Mark Bailey has announced he will step aside for new blood before incoming premier Steven Miles' cabinet reshuffle. AAP · Dec 13, 2023
Queensland LNP promises not to change abortion laws if elected despite 2020 pledge David Crisafulli says abortion reform ‘not a priority’ for opposition amid focus on issue after Amanda Stoker preselection The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2023
‘We deserve our fair share’: state Labor leaders clash with federal government over infrastructure plan Albanese government move to make states pay at least 50% of new infrastructure project bills receives pushback from premiers The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023
Qld digital licence launch hit by glitch The launch of Queensland's first digital licence has not been smooth after people received an error message when they tried to access it. AAP · Nov 1, 2023
Police union boss condemned for ‘ludicrous’ and ‘factually incorrect’ opinion piece on treaty in Queensland Ian Leavers claims treaty would result in justice system favouring Indigenous people and says police fear ‘latte sippers have grabbed control’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023
Treaty backflip 'kick in guts' for Indigenous leader A Queensland Indigenous leader says the state opposition's treaty backflip just days after the failed voice referendum felt like a "kick in the guts". AAP · Oct 20, 2023
Queensland treaty appears doomed as Annastacia Palaszczuk makes it contingent on LNP support Path to Treaty laws passed with bipartisan support five months ago would be ripped up by an LNP government, opposition leader says The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2023
AAP · Oct 12, 2023 Hefty fines and possible jail under new e-scooter laws On-the-spot fines are out and court dates are in under proposed new laws targeting careless e-scooter and personal mobility device users in Queensland.
ABC News · Jun 5, 2023 Is light rail a 'magnificent' opportunity? These community groups don't think so They increase property prices, take cars off the road, and governments are keen to splash millions on rolling them out in rapidly growing cities. But light rail is facing increasingly vocal local opposition.
ABC News · May 26, 2023 Queensland traffic camera revenue jumps 70 per cent in one year due to steeper fines Steeper fines imposed last July have boosted the revenue haul from Queensland road cameras by nearly 70 per cent this financial year.
AAP · May 25, 2023 Queensland drives electric car-charging highway further Another 33 regional towns have been earmarked for electric car chargers in a $20 million project to extend Queensland's "electric super highway".
ABC News · May 18, 2023 Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed a cabinet reshuffle. See what's changed on the front bench After days of speculation, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's new frontbench line-up has been confirmed. Here's what's changed in cabinet.
ABC News · May 14, 2023 Radars that detect red light-runners to be rolled out at 15 crash-prone Queensland intersections The Queensland government will install more "Hold the Red" radars at targeted locations in the hope of reducing crashes caused by people running red lights.
The Independent UK · May 12, 2023 Disturbing research warns AI may be ‘Great Filter’ that wipes out human civilisation Advanced AI could behave as a ‘second intelligent species’ with whom humans eventually share Earth
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2023 Royal fans refuse to let rain spoil coronation day Crowds who gathered to watch event did their best to shrug off the miserable weather
ABC News · Apr 18, 2023 Former Brisbane lord mayor Jim Soorley attempted to settle legal dispute over carpark payment CS Energy chief and former Brisbane lord mayor Jim Soorley has tried to settle a legal dispute relating to allegations he received a $2,500 cash payment to lobby politicians to extend a restaurant lease.
ABC News · Apr 15, 2023 Shortage of wheelchair accessible taxis reaching 'crisis point' as minister set to review taxi licensing framework Disability advocates say the shortage of wheelchair accessible taxis is reaching "crisis point" with the state's transport minister revealing the taxi licensing framework will be reviewed.
The Canberra Times · Apr 15, 2023 Back to school for drivers as safety experts back licence retest proposal After an increase in the road toll, automatic renewals have fallen under scrutiny.