30,000 paticipants B2B raises $650,000 for 216 charities
UPDATE: Thousands have participated in this year’s the Sunday Mail Suncorp Bank Bridge to Brisbane Day. GET YOUR RESULTS HERE
Attacks begin Magpies swoop in for long season
IF HITCHCOCK were alive, he’d set up his cameras in Queensland to film The Birds II, such are the horrors we’re about to face with an extended magpie season.
LNP split MPs in gay marriage flip-flop
AT LEAST three LNP MPs are likely to support same-sex marriage at a plebiscite but will refuse to back a vote in Parliament proposed by Labor.
‘Steer clear’ Snakes get on with their business
YOU may not want to hear this but from now until the end of October, snakes are expected to become much more active. but they do have a good reason.
Medication mix-ups Older Aussies the new ‘drug addicts’
MIDDLE-aged and older Australians are in the grip of a drug crisis, with almost 80 per cent of accidental overdose deaths now among those aged 30 to 59.
Wage worries Pay rise a matter of school principals
STATE school principals are worried fewer people will be attracted to leadership roles if senior teachers are offered $100,000 salaries while principals’ pay stagnates.
Improve Brisbane can still get better: Parker
THE Broncos sent out a warning shot to the rest of the NRL with their win over Melbourne but Corey Parker says they can still get better.
Finals Ricky’s Raiders the key for Queensland history
THE chances of all three Queensland teams making the NRL finals for the first time are in the hands of Ricky Stuart’s Raiders.
Hurt Key Titans battling injuries ahead of Townsville trip
THE Titans trip to Townsville just got that little bit harder with Jarryd Hayne and Ashley Taylor both battling injuries.
Rest The Sticky call that could end Titans’ season
CANBERRA coach Ricky Stuart could have a huge bearing on the final make up of the top eight, with the Raiders mentor admitting he may rest stars against the Tigers.
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RendezView Calling all the haters, do you just need a hug?
Abusers, bullies, trolls and shamers now dominate the online world. Can we alter the ugly, toxic tone of the web and social media and restore civility? Or is too late?
Opinion ‘Aggrieved’ too quick to take offence
WHILE offence can be given, to have any real power, it must be actively taken. When a banana was thrown at Eddie Betts, it was incredibly offensive. Or was it?
Editorial New Parliament must collaborate
IF ANYONE needed reminding that voters are sick of political infighting, the result of Saturday’s Northern Territory election provided just that message.
Opinion TB a grim but beatable reality
FOR me, ending tuberculosis is very personal, and sadly, it is very much still a horrific reality for our regional neighbours.
Future hope Timms says Opals can bounce back
NEW FIBA basketball hall of fame inductee Michele Timms says Australia has the talent to be top-two in the world, despite their disappointing Olympic campaign.
Mariah’s sister arrested for ‘prostitution’
MARIAH Carey’s troubled sister has been arrested on suspicion of prostitution, allegedly advertising her services using lyrics from the pop diva’s hit songs.
Why I’m trying to find love on TV
THE majority of Married at First Sight contestants haven’t lasted the distance. But love is in the air this time around, according to one of the show’s brides.
Earnings Season Companies cut costs to lift bottom line
QUEENSLAND companies such as Suncorp, GWA and Aurizon are cutting costs to boost profit as economic prospects dim hopes for revenue growth.
Insurance Youi in watchdog’s sights
INSURER Youi could be in hot water with the industry watchdog following allegations it used “misleading” sales techniques in New Zealand.
Buck stops for bride’s auction buy
BRISBANE bride kicks off her hen’s party, and surprises groom on buck’s weekend, by buying a house under the hammer.
One of a kind historic mansion
This view of the Brisbane River can never be built out. Historic Cremorne is back on the market, take a tour.
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Is this Brisbane’s best reno?
A PRE-WAR Queenslander has become one of Brisbane’s most jawdropping transformations.
ScallyWAGs & widows of the underworld
THEY fell for some of Australia’s hardest crooks. But in matters of the heart, crime doesn’t always pay, writes Andrew Rule.
News Headlines
Miner’s money pit turns bargain buy
FALLEN mining tycoon Nathan Tinkler’s flash Brisbane mansion is set to go to auction, as receivers Grant Thornton seek to recover more assets. | TAKE A PEEK
Hanson denies hating Muslims
PAULINE Hanson has accepted a coffee date with the man she “detests”, Tony Abbott — and revealed why she now carries the Koran in her handbag.
State left in fine mess
A DEBT of almost half a billion dollars in unpaid fines owed to the State Government is under no kind of payment plan.
St Mary’s in exile revisited
WHEN this rogue priest was kicked out of the Catholic Church he took much of his flock with him. Now his story is again causing waves.
It’s time to start living the high life
WHEN you’re blessed with the type of weather conditions Brisbane is famous for, it’s easy to see why rooftop bars are popping up everywhere.
Cure for spinal injuries nose ahead
QUEENSLAND researchers are a step closer to human trials of a potential treatment for spinal cord injuries involving transplants from a body part you wouldn’t expect.
Bali murder: Sara’s surprise visitor
THE Australian ex-husband of Bali murder suspect Sara Connor is expected to visit the mother of his two children in a Denpasar jail.
Two ‘drunk’ pilots arrested
TWO pilots were arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol before they were meant to fly from Scotland to the US.
This isn’t ‘free the nipple’ — it’s ‘see my nipple’
Certain A-listers tagging photos of their breasts with “Free The Nipple” are selfishly alluding to the movement where campaigners aim to end double standards around female and male nudity.
Church stranger than Scientology
THEY believe Mars, Venus and Jupiter are teeming with alien life and their Australian following is steadily growing.
Biggest headache for motorists solved
DID you have trouble finding a car park at the shops today? This could become a thing of the past thanks to a simple trick that could revolutionise parking.
Turnbull ‘gone within 18 months’
ARE you sitting comfortably, Australia? Labor’s Sam Dastyari claims Tony Abbott is positioning himself to challenge Malcolm Turnbull for the Liberal leadership.
‘Our hearts go out to Mia and her family’
UPDATED: The father of a man seriously injured in a violent knife attack, that left another young woman dead, has released a heartbreaking letter to the community.
Excessive credit card charges to go
AUSTRALIA’S overall credit card debt has reached a record high of $52 billion, but relief could be on the way, with a ban on excessive surcharges starting this week.
ALP to kill same-sex vote
PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s “people’s vote” on same-sex marriage is set to be scuttled, with Opposition Leader Bill Shorten preparing to kill the plebiscite.
‘Doctors don’t know the truth’: Pete Evans
CHEF Pete Evans is in hot water again after giving some controversial advice to a woman suffering from osteoporosis.
Is this Donald Trump’s worst tweet yet?
THE Republican candidate has come out with some doozies in his presidential campaign, but this one takes the cake.
ISIS ‘targeted Aussie cricketers in Bangladesh’
CHILLING reports have emerged that claim the Australian Government learned of an ISIS plan to attack the Aussie cricket team in Bangladesh last year.
Thrilling comeback keeps Tigers’ season alive
THREE late tries from the Wests Tigers have kept their season alive after they rolled over the top of the Warriors in a thrilling do-or-die contest.
ARU to make official complaint over ref
THE ARU will make an official complaint to World Rugby in a dramatic aftermath to Australia’s 14th straight Bledisloe Cup defeat.
Elle Macpherson: ‘I’m not here to be popular’
EVERYONE wants to be Elle Macpherson, but few would want to be her teenage sons. The world famous supermodel is, by her own admission, an, err, “detailed” mother.
You’re not wearing THAT in public
BIKIES would face jail time for wearing their club colours in any public space in Queensland under Labor’s proposed new laws to tackle gangs.
How the Thor: Ragnarok crew chilled
IF you’ve been wondering what the Thor: Ragnarok crew got up to during their down time in Brisbane, wonder no more.
Judge throws out cruelty case
THE greyhound industry is celebrating after a judge ruled that video footage of live baiting was inadmissable, enabling a trainer to walk free.
Hanson denies hating Muslims
PAULINE Hanson has accepted a coffee date with the man she “detests”, Tony Abbott — and revealed why she now carries the Koran in her handbag.
Survivor lie: ‘I swear on my wife’s life’
HE was prepared to swear on his “wife’s life” that he could be trusted. But Evan Jones found himself on the outer when his plan backfired.
Blockheads win with top brass
BRASS equalled top of the class for The Block’s go-girl team of Sasha and Julia, who won the first room reveals of this season.
Does watching The Bachelor set back feminism?
MILLIONS of women delight in watching the total humiliation of other women on prime-time TV.
This isn’t ‘free the nipple’ — it’s ‘see my nipple’
Certain A-listers tagging photos of their breasts with “Free The Nipple” are selfishly alluding to the movement where campaigners aim to end double standards around female and male nudity.
The show the stars want to be on
SEVEN’S The Big Music Quiz caters for all music tastes, and its celebrity guests have already told host Darren McMullen they want to return.
Is this Tupac? Selfie divides fans
A NEW photo claims to show rap megastar Tupac Shakur alive — 20 years after he was supposedly gunned down in Vegas.
Debris sparks MH370 plane crash theory
DEBRIS ‘from MH370’ found off the Mozambique coast suggests an explosion caused the crash instead of pilot error.
Teen dies after getting a hickey
HOURS after getting a love bite from his older girlfriend, a teenage boy reportedly began to convulse and suffered a lethal stroke.
Mariah’s sister arrested for ‘prostitution’
MARIAH Carey’s troubled sister has been arrested on suspicion of prostitution, allegedly advertising her services using lyrics from the pop diva’s hit songs.
Turkey ramps up Syria offensive
AT least 25 people have been killed as Turkey continues to target Kurdish-held areas in Syria, near the border city of Jarablus.
Wingsuit pilot films own horror death
A DAREDEVIL wingsuit pilot has broadcast his own death live on Facebook when his daring jump in the Alps went tragically wrong.
Bali murder: Sara’s surprise visitor
THE Australian ex-husband of Bali murder suspect Sara Connor is expected to visit the mother of his two children in a Denpasar jail.
Two ‘drunk’ pilots arrested
TWO pilots were arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol before they were meant to fly from Scotland to the US.
Live: Aussies recover after top order collapse
SET a tough target in the third one-dayer against Sri Lanka, Australia’s chase got off to a horror start in Dambulla. LIVE COVERAGE!
Ricciardo makes Webber do a ‘shoey’
MARK Webber thought he was in charge of the podium interviews - but loveable fellow Aussie Daniel Ricciardo had other ideas after the Belgian GP!
Wingsuit pilot films own horror death
A DAREDEVIL wingsuit pilot has broadcast his own death live on Facebook when his daring jump in the Alps went tragically wrong.
Why footballer refused to stand during anthem
AN NFL star’s refusal to stand with his teammates during America’s national anthem has divided fans, with many calling the protest “unpatriotic”.
Video: Chaos that led to Belgian GP red flag
THE Belgian GP got off to a manic start, capped by Kevin Magnussen’s heavy Eau Rouge shunt that forced the race to be re-flagged.
Rabbitohs ruin Old Boys day for Knights
NEWCASTLE have a proud tradition of winning in front of their Old Boys but it wasn’t to be this time around, with the Rabbitohs continuing their resurgent form.
Zampa pushes Test cause with star display
ADAM Zampa shone for Australia in the first innings of the third one-dayer against Sri Lanka, pushing his claims as a subcontinental specialist.
Hanson denies hating Muslims
PAULINE Hanson has accepted a coffee date with the man she “detests”, Tony Abbott — and revealed why she now carries the Koran in her handbag.
Turnbull ‘gone within 18 months’
ARE you sitting comfortably, Australia? Labor’s Sam Dastyari claims Tony Abbott is positioning himself to challenge Malcolm Turnbull for the Liberal leadership.
The home wreckers fleecing millions
UNSUSPECTING Aussies are being duped by cold-calling investment property spruikers who sign them up for houses that are never finished, taking millions from their life savings.
Labor wins NT election in landslide
MICHAEL Gunner has led Labor to a thumping win in the Northern Territory election, achieving an 18 per cent swing against the first-term CLP government.
Excessive credit card charges to go
AUSTRALIA’S overall credit card debt has reached a record high of $52 billion, but relief could be on the way, with a ban on excessive surcharges starting this week.
Migrants buying organs on black market
AUSTRALIANS are illegally buying human organs because fear and misunderstanding is deterring organ donation in some ethnic communities.
Celebrities reveal secrets to success
THEY are some of Australia’s most instantly recognisable faces who have come from very humble beginnings. Find out their secrets to career success.
Fit kit for Father’s Day gifts
FINDING the right gift for dad on Father’s Day can be a real pain especially if they are the type of dad who already has everything so here are a few ideas to help you along.
‘Being active saved me from a darker place’
“LIFE after football is great. My body feels strong. Mentally, I feel amazing because, for what feels like the first time in my life, I can make my own choices.” Those are the words from one of Australia’s greatest sportsmen — Adam Goodes.
Calling all the haters, do you just need a hug?
Abusers, bullies, trolls and shamers now dominate the online world. Can we alter the ugly, toxic tone of the web and social media and restore civility? Or is too late?
This isn’t ‘free the nipple’ — it’s ‘see my nipple’
Certain A-listers tagging photos of their breasts with “Free The Nipple” are selfishly alluding to the movement where campaigners aim to end double standards around female and male nudity.
It’s time to start living the high life
WHEN you’re blessed with the type of weather conditions Brisbane is famous for, it’s easy to see why rooftop bars are popping up everywhere.
The best local cheese platters
IT’S the food that can be enjoyed with almost anything, or on its own. Here are some of the finest cheeseboards on offer across Brisbane.
Probe to dive into Jupiter’s atmosphere
AFP IN WHAT is largely a voyage into the unknown, the Juno spacecraft will get as close as we’ve ever gone to Jupiter Sunday night.
Facebook to automate news feed
FACEBOOK will automate its “trending” stories feature to scale back human input to prevent personal bias from influencing which stories get highlighted.
10 ways to upgrade your house without moving
Inside Out 10 expert ideas to refresh your home, inside and out.
Fastest way to save a home deposit
Sophie Elsworth CASH-strapped first-home buyers are moving back in with their parents to fast track their ability to save money for a house.
Beware dirt cheap home loans
Sophie Elsworth THINK twice before signing up to rock-bottom interest rate deals because they may be too good to be true.
