VIDEO: Piper James’ parents arrive in Brisbane | Sand blown onto Gold Coast seaway wall

After a year of suburban expansion, one Queensland city is seeing it population surge in size over the past 12 months – a surprise figure revealed by its local Mayor.

Details of negotiations between the Liberal and National leaders are emerging, with compromises like benching rebel senators for a short period being canvassed.

Sarah Ferguson’s charity in the UK is closing after released emails shed light on the former duchess’s friendship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The distraught family of a teenager found dead surrounded by dingoes have made the heartbreaking journey to Australia as they look to farewell their daughter.