‘More than PM’ Highest paid public servants revealed
THE top earning public servants in Australia make more money than the Prime Minister. Here are the annual salaries of the people in charge of the red tape.
Opinion Hayne: Tell him he’s dreaming!
WHAT’S next Jarryd, Wimbledon? Tour de France? How about swimming the English Channel? Hayne’s Rio Olympics “dream” is simply a smokescreen and a way to save face after failing to make it in the NFL, writes Mike Colman.
City secrets Brisbane’s tastiest chook is super crispy
THE Aussie classic of hot chicken has been turned on its head at one Brisbane eatery, which offers an organic free range bird that is super tasty and super crispy. Here’s our list of the tastiest chooks in town.
Opinion Hand-out hero a symbol of fiscal folly
LAST week the ABC declared Duncan Storrar, the disgruntled Q&A audience member who wants a tax cut, a “national hero”. I’d go even further.
Galaxy poll Premier on the nose with voters
UPDATE: ANNASTASIA Palaszczuk is at risk of being bundled out of office with support surging for the Tim Nicholls-led Liberal National Party - but a senior minister has backed her.
Mining backfire State digs itself a great, big hole
QUEENSLAND mining projects are in peril, with banks refusing to lend because of fears over new laws.
Cowboys blockbuster McCullough’s timely boost for Broncos
THE Broncos have been missing direction in his absence, and Andrew McCullough is set to provide a timely boost ahead of the Cowboys blockbuster.
Future What Hayne’s NFL exit means for NRL
NRL clubs take notice — you have just 45 days to sign Jarryd Hayne for this season should his shock switch to the Fiji Sevens Olympic team fail to come off.
Tipping point Maroons legend’s loyalty to Qld questioned
FORMER Blues playmaker Trent Barrett has lashed out at Maroons legend Billy Moore, questioning his loyalty to Queensland.
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RendezView Dear Australia, why so angry?
What has Gold Logie recipient Waleed Aly done to warrant the level of scorn and vitriol dumped on him this past week? Is it a case of Muslim-come-lately?
Editorial Voters want a second-half surge
HALFWAY through the parliamentary term, Queenslanders are demanding reasoned, rational and positive plans that are, above all else, achievable.
Opinion Hand-out hero a symbol of fiscal folly
LAST week the ABC declared Duncan Storrar, the disgruntled Q&A audience member who wants a tax cut, a “national hero”. I’d go even further.
Party Games Voters, get ready to be scared
WHILE there may be some voters who are disappointed in the Turnbull Government’s run so far, the Coalition has one big ace up their sleeve - fear.
Weather woman’s ‘offensive’ dress
A WEATHER presenter was confused when her producer handed her a cardigan during a live broadcast after viewers complained.
Pete Burns unrecognisable in rare public outing
FAMED for his love of plastic surgery, the Dead Or Alive singer’s latest public appearance has sparked fears for his health.
Food Fat market for waste saver
AFTER shedding 20kg by simply changing his diet, Gary Price saw the huge potential and need for health foods in today’s society.
Mining backfire State digs itself a great, big hole
QUEENSLAND mining projects are in peril, with banks refusing to lend because of fears over new laws.
Author sells home for $2.3 million
Author and speaker Christina Guidotti’s sells her Auchenflower home under the hammer on a bumper day in Brisbane’s auction scene.
Peek inside $950m Ascot project
MIRVAC’S $950 million Ascot Green masterplan is off and racing with the first stage opening expressions of interest. EXCLUSIVE PICTURES
9 free things to do on the Sunshine Coast
THE best things in life are free. Whether it’s close to the water or in the hinterland, the Sunshine Coast offers an array of activities to enjoy on a tight budget.
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Bikies must find cash for T-shirt battle
THE Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gang must come up with $50,000 within a month if they want to keep their legal battle against a hipster T-shirt website afloat.
Alleged jihadi extradition application adjourned
AN application to extradite the five “tinnie terrorists” from Cairns has been adjourned until later today as attempts are made to contact the lawyer of one of the men.
NRL blog: My Maroons team for Origin 1
CHRIS ‘Tiger’ Gary has chosen the Queensland team he believes will win Origin 1. Check out his side — and pick your own with our Maroons Team Selector!
‘Womaniser’ threat: I will get you
TENSIONS between Manus Island locals and refugees are boiling over after a man accused of being a “womaniser” was threatened with violence.
Did Hayne quit the NFL for nothing?
A FORMER ASADA boss has poured cold water on Jarryd Hayne’s new dream of playing Rugby 7s at the Rio Olympics due to strict drug testing rules. But does another rugby player’s story suggest otherwise?
Abbott cuddly towards PM - but for how long?
WILL former Prime Minister Tony Abbott cause the kind of destructive mayhem for Malcolm Turnbull’s election campaign as Kevin Rudd did for Julia Gillard in 2010?
Monday Buzz: A night inside NRL coaching box
MONDAY BUZZ: Phil Rothfield takes you behind the scenes after being a guest in Paul Green’s coaching box at the Suncorp Stadium double header.
‘Giant blue tit loose on motorway’
A TRAFFIC camera above a motorway has captured a colourful speeder on the go.
‘Most over-hyped non-contributor’
JARRYD Hayne has been slammed by a 49ers reporter as the world reacts to his shock decision to quit the NFL.
Newman in secret deal on defamation
FORMER premier Campbell Newman has reached a deal with two Gold Coast lawyers who claimed he accused them of being part of a “criminal machine”.
Killer at centre of neighbour dispute
A MAGISTRATE has raised concerns over allegations made against convicted killer Bevan Meninga after a neighbourhood dispute turned ugly.
Mum seeks bail after baby’s death
A GOLD Coast woman who police claim hid her pregnancy then either killed her newborn son or neglected him so he would die is seeking bail.
It’s our turn already - bring it on!
IT’S one of the nation’s favourite reality TV shows. Now there’s a new push to start filming a series in Queensland.
Hayne responds to NRL rumours
JARRYD Hayne has responded to predictions he’ll land at the Sydney Roosters after competing for Fiji at the Olympics.
Motorists fighting for their lives
TWO people are fighting for their lives after a serious traffic accident involving a motorcycle and car north of Brisbane.
Plan to phase out all smoking
QUEENSLAND Health Minister Cameron Dick says he is open to the idea of lifelong smoking bans for young people.
Teen Verstappen wins Spanish F1 GP
MAX Verstappen has become the youngest winner of a F1 race, the 18-year-old taking out a dramatic Spanish Grand Prix.
Dummy device stops Man U game
POLICE were left red-faced after the true nature of the device which prompted the evacuation of 76,000 people from Manchester United’s home stadium was revealed.
Rudd backflips on Shorten endorsement
FORMER PM Kevin Rudd has publicly backed Labor leader Bill Shorten for the nation’s top job after initially refusing to comment.
Qld bidding market squeezes engineer-builders
SOME of Queensland’s construction and engineering firms have had tough year — now one partly blames competition in bidding markets.
‘New’ tourism slogan goes back to the future
QUEENSLAND tourism bosses are going back to the future in a bid to woo the next generation of travellers.
Guards at five prisons to walk off job
PRISON guards and staff will go on strike today leaving skeleton crews to run jails after negotiations with the State Government stalled.
Vent your spleen at Politics in the Pub
WE’VE all heard the saying: ‘Never talk about religion or politics’ — but if there’s a time to make an exception, it is now with a federal election looming. And what better place to do it than in a pub, with a beer in hand ...
Dami’s next international engagement
FRESH from her strong showing at Eurovision, Dami Im says Australia is her priority — but her next international stop is in a most unlikely country.
Russia’s fury over Eurovision song
THE political message in the winning Ukrainian’s song at Eurovision hasn’t gone down too well in Russia.
Kendall Jenner’s butt-baring red carpet look
SHE was at the premiere of a film called From The Land Of The Moon, so it seemed appropriate the reality TV starlet would flash her own.
Susan Sarandon slams Woody Allen
OUTSPOKEN actress Susan Sarandon said Sunday she “has nothing good to say” about director Woody Allen after claims he abused his daughter surfaced again during the Cannes film festival.
Simpson ensures all eyes are on her in daring dress
JESSICA Simpson left very little to the imagination as she enjoyed a romantic meal out with her husband Eric Johnson.
How Dami Im was robbed in the final seconds
AUSTRALIA’S Dami Im was romping home. Then, in the final seconds of the vote count, Ukraine surged into the lead.
Thrones writers can’t take the show seriously
WE’RE three episodes into Game of Thrones’ new season, and something feels slightly different about this year in Westeros.
Weather presenter told to cover up
A FEMALE weather reporter was forced to cover up her ‘revealing’ party dress live on air following a number of complaints from viewers.
Kylie performs for Queen’s birthday
KYLIE Minogue has performed alongside Andrea Bocelli, James Blunt, Shirley Bassey and hundreds of horses at the Queen’s 90th birthday spectacular.
Dummy device stops Man U game
POLICE were left red-faced after the true nature of the device which prompted the evacuation of 76,000 people from Manchester United’s home stadium was revealed.
Hayne quits NFL for Olympic dream
IN shock developments overnight, Jarryd Hayne has announced his retirement from the NFL to chase his Olympic dream with the Fiji sevens team.
‘Most over-hyped non-contributor’
JARRYD Hayne has been slammed by a 49ers reporter as the world reacts to his shock decision to quit the NFL.
Egypt jails 152 protesters in one day
EGYPTIAN courts have sentenced 152 peaceful protesters to jail for up to five years in a major crackdown on political dissent.
How Trump really treats women
DOZENS of women who’ve known presidential candidate Donald Trump for decades have opened up about how he treated them.
NRL to send club bosses to CEO boot camp
NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg is setting up an induction camp for club CEO’s to help them become familiar with the complexities of the top job.
Watch: EVERY EPL final day goal
THE craziest of EPL seasons has endured the most dramatic of final days, headlined by Old Trafford’s evacuation, Tottenham’s capitulation and 31 goals.
Mercedes duo’s crash blame game
MERCEDES superstars Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg weren’t willing to give each other an inch during the Spanish Grand Prix, nor in the verbal battle that ensued.
Day claims ‘fifth major’ with Players triumph
WORLD No.1 Jason Day has entrenched his place as the dominant man in golf, claiming the lucrative Players Championship by four shots.
‘It blows my mind, to be honest’
ONE thing we have learned is Jarryd Hayne has a lot of dreams. But something doesn’t add up with this latest move.
Cricketing history to help Australia fans
FOR the first time in one-day cricket history, an entire series will be played as day-night matches, with the West Indies hosting Australia and South Africa under lights.
Video: Epic base-brawl erupts
ROUGNED Odor’s right jab to Jose Bautista’s jaw will be remembered for a long time, in what was a fiery game between the Rangers and Blue Jays.
Shorten feels heat over Medicare freeze
LABOR is under intense pressure to reverse a freeze on the Medicare bulk-billing rebate that would cost nearly $1 billion.
No stylists for our self-dressed PM
MALCOLM Turnbull has become Australia’s first self-styled Prime Minister in almost a decade, dispensing with image consultants during the election campaign.
‘Womaniser’ threat: I will get you
TENSIONS between Manus Island locals and refugees are boiling over after a man accused of being a “womaniser” was threatened with violence.
How your super fund rates
EXCLUSIVE: Today News Corp Australia reveals the best and worst performing “growth” super funds in the past 10 years, as well as the financial impact of a star or dud.
Australian contraception outdated
AUSSIE women are stuck in the 1970s when it comes to contraception with a staggering number resorting to the morning after pill and abortions every year.
Turnbull shrugs off wealth criticism
ROLLING COVERAGE: Julie Bishop leapt to the defence of Malcolm Turnbull who came under fire over his fortune as Bill Shorten stays put in Queensland to try and win over voters.
Aussie sheik asked to spy for ASIO
A MELBOURNE preacher accused of sympathising with Islamic State and inciting hate against the West had been asked by Australian agents to spy for them, it has been claimed.
The secret Aussie island paradise
ITS neighbouring islands are known for all the wrong reasons, but few people have even heard of this exclusive destination.
Clooney doesn’t know what he’s missing
Lake Como’s most famous resident is not to be seen, but Kylie Lang finds a stay at the Grand Tremezzo Hotel offers many other treasures.
Dear Australia, why so angry?
What has Gold Logie recipient Waleed Aly done to warrant the level of scorn and vitriol dumped on him this past week? Is it a case of Muslim-come-lately?
Colouring in to stop family violence
In the federal seat of Braddon, the poorest electorate in the poorest state in the country, 28 per cent of young people have experienced or witnessed family violence.
Brisbane’s tastiest chook is super crispy
THE Aussie classic of hot chicken has been turned on its head at one Brisbane eatery, which offers an organic free range bird that is super tasty and super crispy. Here’s our list of the tastiest chooks in town.
Voters embrace LNP’s new leader
QUEENSLANDERS have endorsed the LNP’s leadership switch to Tim Nicholls, while Annastacia Palaszczuk’s lead as preferred premier continues to decline.
The creepy romance poetry of Google’s AI bot
Nick Whigham GOOGLE has been feeding its AI robot with romantic novels in a bid to improve its conversation skills. And the results are a little awkward.
The photo Facebook keeps deleting
Natalie Keegan A MUM captured this powerful image of her husband cradling their sick son in the shower. Facebook keeps taking it down.
Slow-cooker beef ragu
taste.com.au The beauty of slow cooked meals means that after a little prep, it can be left to bubble away until dinner time.
Moroccan lamb and pumpkin pot pies
taste.com.au Put a new spin on pot pies with this Moroccan version featuring lamb, pumpkin and crisp puff pastry.
Check-out how to keep grocery costs down
Sophie Elsworth THESE are some of the easiest ways to keep your supermarket shopping spending down.
Double hit on retirees’ income
ANTHONY KEANE ADVISERS often say it’s better to invest in bank shares rather than bank deposits — but both are pretty poor at the moment.
