Superstar Where’s the ‘busted plugga’ hero?
HE was thrust into the spotlight when he was filmed stopping a service station robbery with nothing more than a can-do attitude and a broken thong. But what happened after this bloke’s 15-minutes of fame?
A new hope Rudd’s bid for UN job may not be over
A REPORT out of New York suggests former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd may have lined up another country to nominate him as Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Weather watch Public holiday will be a wash out
IF you were putting off the trip to the beach until tomorrow, think again. The weather is set to turn a little dreary.
Restaurant review Don’t fear, it’s actually amazing
TWO ghosts are said to haunting this historic building in Brisbane’s inner west. Not sure if this is what’s keeping the punters away, but don’t be scared - it’s great!
Difficult interviews ‘I was yet another person who failed them’
SIXTEEN years ago, Louis Theroux profiled Jimmy Savile. Today he presents his new documentary, in which he speaks to the serial sex offender’s victims.
Water supply Worries over ‘extremist’ anti-fluoride push
DENTAL experts have flagged concerns that the “lunatic, conspiracy fringe” are pressuring regional councils into removing fluoride from drinking water.
Exclusive Why Bellamy rejected ‘smug, arrogant’ Broncos
EXCLUSIVE: Craig Bellamy rejected a big-money return to coach the Broncos owing to Brisbane’s “smug and arrogant” attitude.
Origin bolter No-frills Shark on radar for Maroons
HE’S the hard-running Cronulla forward who looms as the most unlikely State of Origin bolter, but he is firmly in Maroons coach Kevin Walters’ sights.
Party time Urban, Mauboy ready to rock grand final
KEITH Urban is warmed up and fighting fit ahead of tonight’s NRL grand final clash, where he headlines the pre-game entertainment.
Unbelievable Roosters win Holden Cup with incredible comeback
THE Roosters have won the Holden Cup for the first time with a mighty 30-28 victory over hot favourites Penrith.
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New ride Zipline view of Brisbane CBD
BRISBANE City Council is pushing ahead with plans for a zipline at one of the city’s most popular tourist destinations, just 12km from the CBD.
Racing ban Greyhound industry flocks north
STRESSED greyhound trainers and owners facing doom across the border are seeking refuge in Quensland.
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RendezView How to vaccinate against rudeness
The trouble with rudeness is that it’s catching. Hatched in dominant figures like Donald Trump and Kanye West, it spreads like a virus down the food chain.
Editorial Eco madness strangling state economy must stop
THE biggest contributor to Queensland’s lack of prosperity is the way the green movement fights big projects through the courts. Our political and judicial hierarchy needs to say enough is enough.
WAY WE WERE Little Pom still waits for victory
AS the Cronulla Sharks tackle the weight of history in today’s NRL grand final, Tommy Bishop will be full of the memories of his own slugfest 43 years ago.
Opinion Politicians have perks, will travel
THE system of allowances and expenses relies largely on trust, a quality that has been serially eroded by grasping politicians to the detriment of our democracy. Sadly, it is time for a full inquiry.
Auction results Home sells in just minutes
WHY did this southeast Queensland home, set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, sell at auction in just a matter of minutes?
Property confidential The (W)right House for you
ONE of the world’s best homes hits the market for the first time, but is it the (W)right House for you?
Technology Country business goes global
REGIONAL centres like Townsville may have a reputation as being technological backwaters, but Luke Anear runs an international business defying that perception.
Opinion Economy’s bumpy road ahead
We have policy paralysis at federal level and, generally speaking, state governments (especially Queensland) suffering budgetary constraints that preclude them from anything adventurous
Wilson slammed with lawsuit after Twitter tirade
REBEL Wilson will learn her lesson to fact-check before tweeting to her two million fans — she’s just been slammed with a defamation lawsuit.
Dynasty is returning to TV
IT was the soap opera that epitomised the 1980s, full of big hair, big shoulder pads and rich people with big problems. Now it’s set to return to the small screen.
Women rule the road - and the showroom
Three women put the Mahindra XUV 500 through its paces and sum up its performance. THE VERDICT: “It makes driving super simple.”
News Headlines
Worries over ‘extremist’ anti-fluoride push
DENTAL experts have flagged concerns that the “lunatic, conspiracy fringe” are pressuring regional councils into removing fluoride from drinking water.
Barba: Why I had to give up the booze
BEN Barba has offered a rare insight into the critical midyear meeting with Cronulla chiefs where he vowed to quit alcohol to get his season on track.
MP told to ‘grow some balls’
A FORMER champion golfer has taken the stick to senior Gold Coast MP John-Paul Langbroek over a recent LNP decision, in a series of extraordinary abusive texts.
Cop stood down over teen’s sexual assault claim
A POLICEMAN has been stood down for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl during a drug raid.
Reg Reagan’s grand final week diary
THE mob from Melbourne against the men from the Shire. REG REAGANhas the inside scoop on how the two teams prepared for the biggest game of the year.
Your next Ford will be built at $6 an hour
THE Australian car manufacturing industry never stood a chance once a free trade deal was signed with Thailand. They pay just $6 an hour. So where’s the level playing field?
Greyhound industry flocks north
STRESSED greyhound trainers and owners facing doom across the border are seeking refuge in Quensland.
Activists hold up $34b worth of projects
MORE than $34 billion worth of projects are being targeted by eco-activists, putting the state’s economic growth and the prospect of tens of thousands of jobs at risk.
Beachley opens up about traumatic childhood
SURFING world champion Layne Beachley faced astounding hardship as a child. She was conceived as the product of date rape and lived a childhood filled with self-doubt and lack of self-worth.
‘All we can ask for is they get paid both ways’
UPDATE: SYDNEY coach John Longmire was measured in his response to questions about the umpiring in Saturday’s Grand Final after a lopsided free kick count clearly favoured the Bulldogs.
’His name is Cameron Smith and you’d better watch out’
KEVIN Walters vividly remembers Cameron Smith’s senior rugby league debut, after a former teammate tipped him off about the rising star.
Touching gesture pure class
LUKE Beveridge won everyone’s hearts with a touching gesture to injured skipper Bob Murphy after the full-time siren.
Ultimate honour for JT in your hands
DO YOU think the new Townsville stadium should be named after rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston? It’s up to the public to decide …
Cronk says Storm perfectly prepared
MELBOURNE Storm star Cooper Cronk says his team is in top shape, with the club’s staff conditioning the players ‘within an inch of our lives.’
Smith set to lead Storm to greatness
MELBOURNE Storm’s ultimate big-game specialist Cameron Smith has urged his teammates to come with him on the journey to rugby league immortality.
‘We heard screams in the night’
TWO Australian sisters could hold clues to the death of a police officer in Bali. But, despite hearing events unfold on Kuta beach, they’ve not yet been interviewed.
No-frills Shark on radar for Maroons
HE’S the hard-running Cronulla forward who looms as the most unlikely State of Origin bolter, but he is firmly in Maroons coach Kevin Walters’ sights.
Labor in push to win over greenies
LEAKED changes to Labor’s state policy platform reveal the dominant Left faction of the ALP has submitted more aggressive environmental policies, setting it up for a political collision with business.
‘A more dangerous version of Tinder’
IT’S ONE thing for a stranger to know your name and what you look like, but this dating app takes things to a whole new level.
The day Cronulla has been waiting for
THEY’VE waited and waited ... and waited, but long-suffering Cronulla Sharks fans are daring to dream their day has finally come.
Dog’s incredible Grand Final revelation
THE fact Dale Morris won an AFL premiership was made even more remarkable by the Bulldog’s post-match admission.
Munster, Holmes feud set to intensify
RELATIONS between Cameron Munster and Valentine Holmes are already strained — and they’re set to intensify in the NRL grand final.
Workplace sympathy for DV victims
RETAILERS are being encouraged to provide support for workers who are victims of domestic violence.
New deal provides business opportunities
LUCRATIVE new business pathways are set to open up between Queensland and Dubai following the signing of a new agreement with the wealthy Middle East city.
Daniel Craig still ‘first choice’ to play Bond
DANIEL Craig has declared he’s ‘over it’ — but James Bond producers just won’t give up on the idea of him staying on as 007.
Kim K flashes crotch in most shocking outfit yet
THOUGHT you could no longer be shocked by one of Kim Kardashian’s ‘outfits’? Think again.
Why Jolie’s dad won’t defend her against Trump
IT appears no woman is safe from the insults of Donald Trump — not even celebrated beauty Angelina Jolie.
Springsteen memoir — a look inside his troubled life
SCARED of growing up, not knowing how to make pancakes and suffering from bouts of anxiety and depression — here’s a few things Springsteen’s memoir revealed.
Schwarzenegger rides into trouble
ARNOLD Schwarzenegger found himself on the wrong side of the law this week when he was stopped by German police at a Munich train station.
Political opposites join forces
ONE is the much talked-about former right hand to Tony Abbott, the other led the most populated state in the country. Now Peta Credlin and Kristina Keneally are teaming up.
What Aussie TV will be like in 2020
VIRTUAL reality that puts you inside the show, personalised news bulletins, bonus content and more local programs — this is the future of television in Australia.
Trump’s tax benefits revealed
DONALD Trump could have avoided paying taxes for nearly two decades after The New York Times obtained his tax records.
Rudd’s bid for UN job may not be over
A REPORT out of New York suggests former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd may have lined up another country to nominate him as Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Royals wave goodbye to Canada
THE young royals have concluded their tour to Canada, with Kate skippering a tall ship in Victoria’s inner harbour while ‘first mate’ William looked on.
‘I was yet another person who failed them’
SIXTEEN years ago, Louis Theroux profiled Jimmy Savile. Today he presents his new documentary, in which he speaks to the serial sex offender’s victims.
Boy dies after US school shooting
A SIX-YEAR-OLD boy who was critically wounded during a shooting at a South Carolina primary school on Wednesday has died from his injuries.
To bee or not to bee is the question
THE US is on a mission to save one of nature’s busiest workers — bees! Seven species have now been placed on the endangered list.
May reveals Brexit, election timing
IN a new interview, Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May has revealed when the country will return to the polls, and when the ‘Brexit trigger’ will be pulled.
Live: Cronulla’s big GF gamble
HOURS before kick-off the Sharks have made a shock announcement they hope will give them the edge in tonight’s grand final.
Dreams come true for loyal Dogs fans
PICTURES: AFTER a long wait for the club’s second flag, thousands of fans flocked to the Western Bulldogs’ spiritual home to celebrate their drought-breaking win.
Ryder Cup final day live
THE United States are on track for a first Ryder Cup triumph since 2008. Can they finish the job? Follow what promising to be a thrilling final day live.
Roosters win Holden Cup with incredible comeback
THE Roosters have won the Holden Cup for the first time with a mighty 30-28 victory over hot favourites Penrith.
Flames heat up for WNBL opener
HER full team has only been together for a few days but new Sydney Uni Flames coach Cheryl Chambers is seeing positive signs for the WNBL season which kicks off in Sydney on Friday.
Only three points will do: Ange
SOCCEROOS boss Ange Postecoglou has declared that he wants three points from his sharp and confident team’s trip to Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Up, up, Cronulla! Origins of THAT victory song
It’s the catchiest victory song in the NRL right now — if not, Australian sport. And what better day, than grand final day, to uncover the genesis of the Cronulla Sharks team song.
Sponge society or just evening the score?
ALMOST three-quarters of Australian parents are giving their adult children financial help, prompting some calls for them to tighten their purse strings.
Ford reaches the end of the road
AUSTRALIAN buyers are spoiled for choice when it comes to new cars. But cheap imports have come at a human cost.
Wyatt Roy: ‘let me explain’
EX-Liberal MP Wyatt Roy has rejected criticism of his unsanctioned trip to the Iraq-Syria border, saying he hasn’t had the chance to explain his reasoning for the visit.
Hands-free cars on Aussie roads by 2018
AUDI’S hands-free car will arrive in Australia within two years, forcing local authorities to grapple with the tricky legal implications of the new technology.
Toyota Corolla’s 44 million milestone
IT overtook the Ford Model T and VW Beetle 20 years ago as the biggest selling car on the planet. Now, after 50 years, 44 million Corollas have been sold.
Man missing in floodwaters
A MASSIVE search is underway for a man in NSW and a river has burst its banks close to Adelaide as floodwaters continue to rise.
New spin on Samsung scandal
AUTHORITIES have bypassed Samsung in a last-ditch effort to protect thousands of households from potential firebomb washing machines — three years after the threat was discovered.
Ask Michelle Bridges: foods for all day energy
IF YOU are feeling sluggish, it might not be so much about what you’re eating as it is about when you’re eating it. Here’s Michelle Bridges’ tips on getting more energy into your life.
NSW’s ultimate guide to what’s on in October
It’s the month of facing your fear of heights, unleashing your inner child and finding love through the mud; here’s what’s on in October.
Take our olive branch and shove it
Even if marriage “equality” activists win in parliament, we all know the outcome was rigged. And once public will is subverted, the political bloodletting will be immediate and ugly.
Can the last one out please turn on the lights?
Greenies got their way last week when the entire state of South Australia was plunged into the Stone Age, writes Miranda Devine. No electricity. No carbon emissions. Job well done.
Don’t fear, it’s actually amazing
TWO ghosts are said to haunting this historic building in Brisbane’s inner west. Not sure if this is what’s keeping the punters away, but don’t be scared - it’s great!
Don’t turn your nose up at this cheapie
WHAT’S the difference between the ‘home-style’ offerings at this little place and the fancier venues? It’s a little more rustic, but the food is no less delicious.
To bee or not to bee is the question
THE US is on a mission to save one of nature’s busiest workers — bees! Seven species have now been placed on the endangered list.
What Aussie TV will be like in 2020
VIRTUAL reality that puts you inside the show, personalised news bulletins, bonus content and more local programs — this is the future of television in Australia.
Kochie’s six warning signs for property
RATHER than speculate about property, understand the major signals which could point to a change in the market.
Super fund fees affect your future
HOW much is too much when it comes to paying superannuation fund fees? If you don’t know, you may not enjoy the retirement you imagine.
