Queensland public transport users have been told they could be able to nab a share in millions of dollars sitting in government coffers, as the state’s network moves towards smart ticketing. Last financial year, $8.6 million was transferred from dormant Go Card accounts to Translink because the cards had been unused for three years. Queensland’s … Read more

The NRL has gone for a first-time referee in Sunday’s grand final, with Adam Gee put in charge, while the two touch judges who missed a blatant Reece Walsh forward pass in Brisbane’s preliminary final win over the Warriors have been dropped from the showpiece event. Phil Henderson and Drew Oultram were on the sideline … Read more

The next leader of the Victorian Labor Party will be decided at a caucus vote on Wednesday following the shock resignation of Daniel Andrews after nine years in power. Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan is widely expected to succeed Mr Andrews, but the outgoing premier on Tuesday said the next leader would be “determined by the … Read more

Australian captain Meg Lanning has marked her return to cricket with a fluent half-century to kickstart Victoria’s WNCL campaign at the WACA. Lanning cruised to 51 off 48 balls against Western Australia, hitting seven boundaries in her first competitive match since March. The star top-order bat was ruled out of Australia’s Ashes tour this winter … Read more

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has resigned after almost a decade in the top job, leaving behind a legacy marred by high-profile controversies. During his nine year tenure, Mr Andrews faced pushback on a number important policy measures, from the state’s response to the Covid pandemic to allegations of branch stacking. More recently, Mr Andrews came … Read more

A man accused of hurling plates at cafe staff during a temper tantrum over a holiday surcharge has sprinted away from court in bizarre scenes after his case was heard for the first time. Stacey Graham Whaanga Waitoa is facing four charges, including common assault, following an alleged meltdown at a cafe southwest of Brisbane … Read more

Channel 9 sports presenter Danika Mason was seen without her engagement ring as she bravely turned up to work and fronted cameras despite calling off her engagement to Todd Liubinskas, three weeks out from their wedding. The host, who had planned to get married in October, continued to fulfil her professional commitments over the weekend, … Read more

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary could be hatching a plan to stop Broncos young gun Reece Walsh in his tracks. Meanwhile, the Broncos have been dealt a massive injury scare in the lead up to the grand final. Watch The NRL Women’s Premiership Grand Final Live on Kayo Sports. Newcastle Knights vs Gold Coast Titans SUN … Read more

Indigenous leader Warren Mundine says corporations and Yes supporters are out of touch with the practical realities facing Aboriginal communities, as he lashed the Voice referendum as a divisive process that has ignited a “war on modern Australia.” In a speech to the National Press Club on Tuesday, the leading No campaigner aired his grievances … Read more

A blistering final six weeks of the season, including a win over Collingwood in Melbourne, has raised the confidence at the Brisbane Lions to grand final winning levels according to newly minted Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale. The Lions peeled off six straight wins, including a 24-point victory over their grand final opponents the Magpies at … Read more