Thrilling decider
THE sequel was better than the original as the Queensland Firebirds defeated the NSW Swifts in double over-time to win the 2016 ANZ Championship grand final.
Strike action Money talks or sir walks
THE Queensland Teachers’ Union is preparing for an unlimited number of teacher strikes as wage negotiations with the State Government drag on.
Charges laid Restaurateur in court on ice charge
SHE’S spent the past 15 years running some of Brisbane’s best-loved cafes and bars. Now she’s been accused of assaulting police and possessing ice.
Freak accident Man in shock as wife killed by car
WITNESSES say a 71-year-old woman who was killed by a runaway car at Kippa-Ring yesterday died in her husband’s arms.
Property Cheaper housing on the way
A NEW report has forecast a “tsunami” of residential completions set to swamp the market in the next 12 months would trigger the end of the housing boom.
Mystery Break-in link to Ponzi scheme death
THE office of a Sunshine Coast financial adviser suspected of running a $100 million Ponzi scheme was broken into weeks before his unexplained death.
Court ‘Roscoe was a dud dad’
BELOVED TV newsreader Ian Ross was a “bad-tempered”, “abusive” and absent father who didn’t take any “real responsibility for his children’s upbringing”, a court has been told.
Going offline Hackers vow Pokemon shutdown
IF you’re one of the millions trying to catch ‘em all, it’s bad news. Hackers have vowed to shut down Pokemon Go today for 24 hours.
Election 2016 Labor fears a Mal ‘dummy spit’
LABOR has won the seat of Herbert by 37 votes, meaning Malcolm Turnbull has a one-seat majority. But that could change.
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QConfidential House Rules twins’ new gig
WE’VE been hearing whispers that popular Queenslanders Luke and Cody are inching closer to inking a brand new TV deal.
Hot list A beauty queen like no other
WHEN it comes to redefining traditional beauty contests you ain’t seen nothing like this one. But beware, it’s definitely not for the faint-hearted!
Top spots Brisbane’s best lookouts
SOMETIMES it’s easy to forget what’s in our own backyard. Brisbane has some truly breathtaking views. Check them out.
Titans’ huge injury blow for Sharks clash
THE Titans will be without hooker Nathan Peats against the Sharks in a huge blow to the Gold Coast’s chances of ending Cronulla’s 15-game winning streak.
Broncos Cold Oates will survive form slump
DARIUS Boyd has backed Corey Oates to rediscover the sensational form that catapulted the Broncos flyer into Kangaroos contention.
Cowboys Refs showed skipper Scott no respect
MICHAEL Morgan has hit out at referees for ignoring skipper Matt Scott, asking if Johnathan Thurston would have got the same treatment.
Hitting form What finals berth would do for Titans
WHEN was the last time you heard someone theorise about the Titans being moved by the NRL – to Brisbane as a second side or to Perth?
NRL fiasco Bunker no problem, but humans operating it are
NRL head of football Brian Canavan has stepped into the code’s Bunker debate, saying the “humans operating the technology’’ have to get better.
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- NRL Turbo charged Tom blows away Knights
- NRL 50-point rout latest insult for bumbling Bunnies
- NRL Cows fail to weather Storm without JT
- Cowboys 5 things we learned from Cowboys-Storm
- Broncos Kevin heaven for Hunt, Milf
- Titans McQueen not surprised by Titans success
- Storm Cowboys chasing Storm wrecking ball
- Teams Fallen: Behind bars with Craig Field
Swimming Sister act is lapping up the pressure
THE Campbell sisters stand on the verge of creating Olympic history but there is no chance the swimming superstars will be weighed down by the burden of what they can achieve in Rio.
- Swimming Sister act is lapping up the pressure
- Big waves More drama in Rio as sailing ramp collapses
- Car accident Horton hopes clover brings gold fortune in Rio
- Reunited team Opals call in expert help in bid for Rio gold edge
- Backstroke ace London pain has world leading Hocking on guard
- Aussie benefit Russia track and field ban plays into our hands
Editorial Strikes will cost teachers goodwill
THE Queensland Teachers’ Union is seeking a pay rise for its hard-working members, but what’s not fair, nor right, is its threat of unlimited 24-hour strikes.
Road tragedy Motorcyclist dead after police car crash
UPDATE: IT’S been a horror weekend on the roads, with five people losing their lives in separate incidents, including a motorcyclist who collided with a parked police car.
Disease State on superbug frontline
QUEENSLAND researchers are at the frontline of an international push to slow the rise in superbugs forecast to kill more people than cancer by 2050.
Chaos in US Texas attack: Gunman on loose
POLICE told of a “chaotic scene” as a shooter opened fire in Texas, where a woman was gunned down and others were wounded.
Aviation expert Evidence MH370 ‘glided’ into ocean
IS the MH370 search in the wrong place? An air crash investigator claims the first piece of plane debris found revealed more than what we know.
Political tensions Rudd dubbed a ‘known bully’
AUSTRALIA’S former Human Rights Commissioner claimed Kevin Rudd is a “known bully” who did not deserve the UN’s top job.
Staff demands Work perk that’s now a deal breaker
STAFF are telling their employers they want jobs that meet their health and lifestyle needs — and if not, they’ll be on their bikes.
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Still waiting for $100 refund
PARENTS are still chasing deposits for children’s parties booked before a north Brisbane trampoline centre went up in flames.
Family festival celebrates Moreton Bay
THIS family festival will run across three big weekends with a program jam-packed with options for all ages.
An easy stream of fun
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Stage 9 of North Harbour opens
STAGE nine of North Harbour will be opened to the public today, July 30 with 35 more allotments to become available to the public.
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Ackerman’s loss helped others live
WHEN Saraa Ackerman’s husband James died while playing rugby league last year, she lost all hope. But through organ donation, he spared other families heartache. She wants others to sign up so they, too, can find comfort in this gift of life.
Brisbane’s newest festival is bliss
UPDATE: Park Sounds organisers announce impressive line-up to support headline act Bliss n Eso at Brisbane’s newest music festival.
Wonky winter: Bats freeze, koalas mate, magpies attack
THE recent cold snap killed 500 baby bats. An unseasonal winter heatwave has koalas on the prowl for a mate. Magpies have started swooping. The weather is messing with wildlife, and there’s no relief in sight.
Scientist’s plight to banish pain
THIS career is one to watch. At just 22, Georgia Richards has been nominated for a prestigious award for her work improving the lives of chronic pain sufferers.
Photos share special bond
LOVE can move mountains, and hopefully it can also help cure cancer. A photography project is capturing images of mums and bubs to raise money for women’s cancer.
What buyers want in a unit
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What buyers want in a unit
SELLING up? Here’s a list of what buyers want from an apartment, and where they want to buy it. How does yours measure up?
Ackerman’s loss helped others live
WHEN Saraa Ackerman’s husband James died while playing rugby league last year, she lost all hope. But through organ donation, he spared other families heartache. She wants others to sign up so they, too, can find comfort in this gift of life.
Brisbane’s newest festival is bliss
UPDATE: Park Sounds organisers announce impressive line-up to support headline act Bliss n Eso at Brisbane’s newest music festival.
Wonky winter: Bats freeze, koalas mate, magpies attack
THE recent cold snap killed 500 baby bats. An unseasonal winter heatwave has koalas on the prowl for a mate. Magpies have started swooping. The weather is messing with wildlife, and there’s no relief in sight.
What buyers want in a unit
SELLING up? Here’s a list of what buyers want from an apartment, and where they want to buy it. How does yours measure up?
Ackerman’s loss helped others live
WHEN Saraa Ackerman’s husband James died while playing rugby league last year, she lost all hope. But through organ donation, he spared other families heartache. She wants others to sign up so they, too, can find comfort in this gift of life.
Firm’s bumper stickers funny or offensive?
A SERIES of “cheeky and lighthearted” bumper stickers have been launched by a southeast Queensland law firm. But do they go too far?
Going once, twice, sold!
AUCTIONS are proving fruitful for sellers across Logan, with the majority of properties under the hammer selling. Which suburb is the best performing in the city?
Family festival celebrates Moreton Bay
THIS family festival will run across three big weekends with a program jam-packed with options for all ages.
Still waiting for $100 refund
PARENTS are still chasing deposits for children’s parties booked before a north Brisbane trampoline centre went up in flames.
An easy stream of fun
Caboolture Family Fun Day brings all the fun of the show without the lines and hassle of going to the Brisbane Ekka.
Stage 9 of North Harbour opens
STAGE nine of North Harbour will be opened to the public today, July 30 with 35 more allotments to become available to the public.
RendezView Ladies, you’re better than this. The Bachelor is sexist
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Opinion PC fears endanger indigenous kids
THE real question with the royal commission into youth detention in the Northern Territory isn’t whether it will do any good, it’s how much harm will it do?
Opinion Memory serves our old kitchen well
OH, THE fond memories I have of my mother’s kitchen, a huge eat-in affair with an enormous table and a stove you could see from space.
Editorial Strikes will cost teachers goodwill
THE Queensland Teachers’ Union is seeking a pay rise for its hard-working members, but what’s not fair, nor right, is its threat of unlimited 24-hour strikes.
Good Cop ‘That looks like another body!’
IT WAS one of the journalists at the press conference who noticed it. A body was sticking out of the river. Homicide Detective Ron Iddles jumped right in.
Vanished Murky depths: What lies beneath?
A MERE 100 metres from a bend on a busy arterial road there is a series of deep dams where police searched in vain for a woman’s body. Many believe she is still down there.
Exclusive Drug lord launches bid for freedom
A MAFIA-connected drug trafficker is launching an unprecedented appeal against criminal convictions, claiming a legal figure was a secret police informer and set him up.
Firebirds go back-to-back in double over-time epic
THE Queensland Firebirds have etched their name into the annals of trans-Tasman netball history, holding on for a thrilling sudden-death extra-time win.
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Gigi moves into Zayn’s mansion
AFTER a tumultuous on-and-off again year, Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid have taken their relationship to the next level by moving in together.
Hanson’s bizarre Facebook Live reaction
IF you tuned in to watch Pauline Hanson on Facebook Live say something juicy while watching her SBS doco, you may have been disappointed.
Ab Fab star’s red carpet pet hate
ABSOLUTELY Fabulous star Jennifer Saunders has spent her fair share of time in the limelight. But there is one question that makes her see red.
It’s boom time for the state’s graziers
While the past few years have shattered the dreams of many in cattle country, longed-for rains have broken the big dry and with beef prices at a record high, graziers are taking the opportunity by the horns
Property Cheaper housing on the way
A NEW report has forecast a “tsunami” of residential completions set to swamp the market in the next 12 months would trigger the end of the housing boom.
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Outdoor opulence for new owners
THE centrepiece of this Brisbane home had many dropping in for a sneak peek at yesterday’s auction.
Vintage riverfront real estate
TAKE your pick of two tennis courts, party in the summer house or sample fruit from an orchard at Brisbane’s “White Waltham” estate.
Brisbane ‘ring’ luring investors
POPULARITY in this Brisbane region has surged 42 per cent in 2016 as investors steer clear of inner-city living.
News Headlines
Rudd dubbed a ‘known bully’
AUSTRALIA’S former Human Rights Commissioner claimed Kevin Rudd is a “known bully” who did not deserve the UN’s top job.
Super move for Queensland public servants
SOME of the nation’s largest industry superannuation funds are eyeing reforms that will put a slice of the $65 billion in Queensland public servant super accounts up for grabs.
More drama in Rio as sailing ramp collapses
THE main ramp of Marina da Gloria, the sailing venue of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, partially collapsed on Saturday.
Minister scraps housing scheme
COMPANIES involved in what was to be the biggest social housing renewal program in Australia were told it was being scrapped just hours before the State Government publicly announced the move.
Texas attack: Gunman on loose
POLICE told of a “chaotic scene” as a shooter opened fire in Texas, where a woman was gunned down and others were wounded.
Work perk that’s now a deal breaker
STAFF are telling their employers they want jobs that meet their health and lifestyle needs — and if not, they’ll be on their bikes.
Why Aussies face more debt threats
A GROWING number of cash-strapped households are worried they will further into debt in the future despite record low interest rates.
Smartphone zombies in grave danger
THE tragic death of a young woman believed to have been playing Pokemon Go when she was hit by a stolen car has authorities begging pedestrians to put away their smartphones.
Evidence MH370 ‘glided’ into ocean
IS the MH370 search in the wrong place? An air crash investigator claims the first piece of plane debris found revealed more than what we know.
Strikes will cost teachers goodwill
THE Queensland Teachers’ Union is seeking a pay rise for its hard-working members, but what’s not fair, nor right, is its threat of unlimited 24-hour strikes.
Sister act is lapping up the pressure
THE Campbell sisters stand on the verge of creating Olympic history but there is no chance the swimming superstars will be weighed down by the burden of what they can achieve in Rio.
Old-fashioned ‘toy’ the new must-have
PLAY has come full circle, with experts now telling parents that after years in the wilderness, this is the new must-have toy.
State on superbug frontline
QUEENSLAND researchers are at the frontline of an international push to slow the rise in superbugs forecast to kill more people than cancer by 2050.
House Rules twins’ new gig
WE’VE been hearing whispers that popular Queenslanders Luke and Cody are inching closer to inking a brand new TV deal.
A beauty queen like no other
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Brisbane’s best lookouts
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Titans’ huge injury blow for Sharks clash
THE Titans will be without hooker Nathan Peats against the Sharks in a huge blow to the Gold Coast’s chances of ending Cronulla’s 15-game winning streak.
Assange has ‘more on Hillary’
WIKILEAKS founder says he has more private information about the Clinton campaign, as the FBI probes hacks and links to Russia.
Labor takes Herbert by 37 votes
IT’s official: Labor has won the Federal seat of Herbert by 37 votes. This leaves Malcolm Turnbull’s government with just a one-seat majority in the lower house.
Time travel app makes history
THE State Government has given $50,000 to the team behind a virtual reality time travel app so they can get a foothold in the Asia Pacific Market.
Firebirds go back-to-back in double over-time epic
THE Queensland Firebirds have etched their name into the annals of trans-Tasman netball history, holding on for a thrilling sudden-death extra-time win.
Dodson: ‘It’ll be difficult to do justice’
PAT Dodson declared there’s unlikely to be justice for indigenous youth in detention unless indigenous people can be directly involved in the royal commission.
Country vs city over tree laws
ENVIRONMENT Minister Steven Miles has accused a farmers’ lobby group of politicising the Ekka as a dispute over tree-clearing laws heats up.
Man lucky to survive plane crash
A MAN is being airlifted to hospital after a light airplane crash at Raglan, near Rockhampton.
Kyle and Jackie O’s mega radio deal
KYLE and Jackie O have fresh new contracts with ARN, and with pay packets that would blow the minds of most people.
‘I’m really in love with my girlfriend’
THE notoriously private Kristen Stewart has finally opened up about her love for her on-and-off again girlfriend.
Ready, set, gold! Mel’s Rio challenge
MEL McLaughlin has had a year of personal and professional challenges. The Rio Olympics are her latest hurdle — but also a welcome reason to party.
‘I try make Asher lose her s***’
HE loves to stir the pot on set and make Asher Keddie laugh - but Offspring star Lachy Hulme admits starring in the acclaimed drama has its serious side too.
What happened to Steve Guttenberg?
HE was one of the biggest stars of the 80s with hit films like Three Men and a Baby and the Police Academy movies. Now Steve Guttenberg is back.
How Will Smith made Suicide Squad fun
ENTERING a room with the Suicide Squad is utter chaos. But even these mad, bad, degenerate supervillains know who the boss is: Will Smith.
Pop star performed just hours after miscarriage
ELECTRO-POP artist Halsey has opened up about her decision to perform on stage just hours after suffering a miscarriage last year.
Protesters target burger chain with bugs
COCKROACHES, locusts and crickets were released into two burger restaurants as part of a protest against the chain’s role in an immigration swoop.
‘We won’t taint Islam and bury him’
COMMUNITY leaders have refused to bury one of the terrorists responsible for the murder of a Catholic priest in France.
‘Trump doesn’t know what sacrifice means’
THE mother of a slain American Muslim soldier has shut down Donald Trump after he insulted her, as the billionaire was mercilessly mocked on social media.
Hackers vow Pokemon shutdown
IF you’re one of the millions trying to catch ‘em all, it’s bad news. Hackers have vowed to shut down Pokemon Go today for 24 hours.
Texas attack: Gunman on loose
POLICE told of a “chaotic scene” as a shooter opened fire in Texas, where a woman was gunned down and others were wounded.
Meet the Adelaide Navy lifesaver
IN Hawaii for Navy exercises, Adelaide sailor Dave Finney was on a midnight stroll when he saw a local man struggling the water, and didn’t think twice — he stripped off and dived in, saving the man’s life.
Evidence MH370 ‘glided’ into ocean
IS the MH370 search in the wrong place? An air crash investigator claims the first piece of plane debris found revealed more than what we know.
Live PGA Championship: can Day pull off victory?
AFTER having his patience put to the test by rain, Jason Day resumes his quest for back-to-back PGA Championship titles at Baltusrol. Join us for live coverage.
Hamilton wins, Ricciardo steals the show
LEWIS Hamilton holds off Daniel Ricciardo to win the German Grand Prix after a disastrous race for Nico Rosberg. Click for full results.
Downpour causes chaos as BMW claims Spa 24h
LIVE: BMW has claimed the Spa 24 Hours after a rain storm provided a dramatic conclusion to the race. Click for results.
Tired Bombers in need of rest
ESSENDON coach John Worsfold is planning to rest his near-exhausted Bombers in the last month to avoid repeat blowouts such as the 82-point belting from finals-bound Adelaide.
Coach praises Aiken’s tenacity
FIREBIRDS coach Roselee Jencke says Romelda Aiken showed the heart of a champion to bury crippling shooting “yips” and deliver when it mattered most.
Swans demolition heats up race for home final
THE race is on for who will host a Sydney final after the Swans moved within a whisker of GWS following their 90-point belting of Fremantle at Subiaco.
Stars don’t need Bullet-point plans
BRISBANE Bullets assistant coach CJ Bruton says the high basketball IQ of the reborn club’s recruits will ensure the squad quickly gets on the same page ahead of the 2016-17 NBL season.
Why Aussies face more debt threats
A GROWING number of cash-strapped households are worried they will further into debt in the future despite record low interest rates.
Labor takes Herbert by 37 votes
IT’s official: Labor has won the Federal seat of Herbert by 37 votes. This leaves Malcolm Turnbull’s government with just a one-seat majority in the lower house.
Dodson: ‘It’ll be difficult to do justice’
PAT Dodson declared there’s unlikely to be justice for indigenous youth in detention unless indigenous people can be directly involved in the royal commission.
Aussie arrested over radical ideology
AN Australian resident has been arrested in Singapore for spreading radical ideology linked to terrorism on Facebook.
Commission judge reconsiders role
THE Royal Commission into youths in detention in the NT is facing its first hurdle with reports the commissioner is reconsidering his role.
Scary night in a bed of leaves and sand
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD girl lost in bushland near Orange told how she survived a “scary” 20 hours by cuddling with her friend and sleeping in leaves.
Putting Australia back on track
WALKED into something while playing Pokemon Go? It may be the GPS’ fault after all: Australia’s on the move, and it’s causing problems.
Talk about getting paid to be sick
IT killed about a 100 million people last year, yet completely sensible folks on our own shores are queuing up to get jabbed with malaria.
Kicking goals for the girls
IT would be foolish to watch Erin Molan and Rebecca Maddern on TV and see little more than voluminous blonde hair, perfectly glam make-up and runway-worthy attire.
Ladies, you’re better than this. The Bachelor is sexist
Why do physically blessed, intelligent women make the decision to appear on reductive reality television shows like The Bachelor?
Australian of the Year? Fix it or scrap it
It’s time for an Australian of the Year worthy of admiration, who reflects the best of our nation, writes Miranda Devine. Someone like war veteran Michael Lyddiard.
Casting a wide net next to the sea
IT’S just steps from the ocean, so it’s no surprise that Coast’s selection of seafood and ‘small bites’ menu has broad appeal, attracting families and twenty-somethings.
No bells and whistles needed
PERFECTLY tanned pancakes, crisp at the edges and fluffy at the heart and a bowl of warm porridge studded with blueberries. This place has no tricks. Just great food.
‘Trump doesn’t know what sacrifice means’
Staff writers THE mother of a slain American Muslim soldier has shut down Donald Trump after he insulted her, as the billionaire was mercilessly mocked on social media.
Hackers vow Pokemon shutdown
Rod Chester IF you’re one of the millions trying to catch ‘em all, it’s bad news. Hackers have vowed to shut down Pokemon Go today for 24 hours.
10 ways to upgrade your house without moving
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First-time buyers eye investment homes
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Kochie’s guide to robo-investing
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