Wounded Heroes Australia continues legacy of supporting veterans in crisis

Wounded Heroes Australia, formerly known as the Deployed Soldiers Welfare Association, was established in 2007 by founder Jim Shapcott. Now, an inspirational tribute to Jim Shapcott and Wounded Heroes Australia, has been produced by Brisbane based adman, writer and musician Chris Wells.

Orbán steps back after a landslide loss, vowing to rebuild

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) – Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not take his seat in parliament following a landslide election loss this month, and will instead focus on rebuilding his nationalist-populist political community, he announced Saturday in a video on social media.

Queensland Government steps in on Reedy Creek quarry proposal

The Queensland Government has taken control of the proposed Boral Resources quarry at Reedy Creek on the Gold Coast, following significant community feedback and calls for greater oversight. More than 2,900 submissions were received regarding the project, prompting the Government to "call in" the application.

After 110 years of Anzac Days, Australians remain convinced of its importance

110 years ago this week, Anzac Day was held for the first time. It has been observed annually ever since. Today, Anzac Day has emerged as an unofficial national day. But what do Australians think about the most significant event in the national commemorative calendar?

Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russian drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed at least five people and wounded 46, authorities said Saturday. The bodies of four people were found in the ruins of a house destroyed in overnight attacks, Dnipropetrovsk regional head Oleksandr Hanzha said.

Operation Sandstorm targets unsafe driving on Sunshine Coast beaches

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has joined forces with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) to launch Operation Sandstorm, a coordinated safety campaign across key coastal hotspots during the Easter school holidays. The operation will focus on high-traffic areas including Noosa North Shore, Teewah Beach and Double Island Point.

Politically, the baby boomers' day is done

Politically, it's a very bad time to be a baby boomer. It is not just that intergenerational equity has become, rightly, a priority for Labor. It's also that this government, which always has an ear cocked to public opinion, is fully aware of the resentment towards boomers from many people aged 25-45.

Intel leads the US stock market to more records

NEW YORK (AP) - A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report led the U.S. stock market to more records Friday, while oil prices kept yo-yoing in the wait for what's next with the Iran war. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 79 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rallied 1.6%.

Power Prices to Fall Across Regional Queensland Under New Energy Plan

Households and small businesses in regional Queensland are set to benefit from notable electricity price reductions under the Crisafulli Government's Energy Roadmap, with new projections pointing to meaningful cost-of-living relief.