Entangled whale prompts fresh plea to remove '1960s' shark nets

There's an impassioned campaign to remove shark nets in south-east Queensland waters, after another whale got caught in the nets off Gold Coast's Kirra Beach today.

Pricey school holidays for Aussies already feeling the pinch

It's been a pricey winter school holidays for many Australians, with new data showing a huge price hike between 10-30 per cent for holiday activities.

Former PM Scott Morrison laughs off suggestions of rugby league gig

Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison had reportedly approached powerbrokers within the NRL before the State of Origin series to be a part of the Australian Rugby League Commission.

'Tough it out': Straddie businesses struggle to fill shifts as tourists return

Businesses on North Stradbroke Island are battling to find staff, some even resorting to recruit from the mainland to fill shifts.

Flights to Townsville skyrocket to over $3000 this weekend

Nine News reporter Natarjsha Kramer has been investigating the high prices.

Brisbane's busy calendar of events and what it means for public transport

Director of Translink Roman Gafa says there'll be no shortage of buses and trains over the newt few days, including the event shuttles.

'All systems go': The Ekka is just around the corner

RNA boss Brendan Christou says with the cost of living rising, families can bring food and drinks in to this year's Ekka.

The King Wally Lewis previews weekend NRL games, Origin series decider

Wally Lewis shares his tips ahead of the weekend games!

Touch footy junior championships called off due to wet weather

Families and junior touch footy players have been left devastated after the Queensland Touch Football Junior State Cup was called off.

Brisbane referee ends up in hospital after alleged assault

A Brisbane Oztag referee says he is not sure he will return to the game after allegedly being hit from behind and winding up in hospital with a bleed on the brain.