Allegations Racism row at private school
A MOTHER claims a grammar school discriminated against her daughter, claiming she was subjected to extreme racism over six years. The southeast Queensland school has denied this and defended its “caring teacher” at the centre of some of the claims.
CFMEU Union holding state to ransom
THE militant Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union is waging industrial warfare across the state, pushing up construction costs and robbing at least 1700 Queenslanders of jobs with its increasingly disruptive campaigns.
Real estate Small suburb a property hotspot
THE smallest suburb in Brisbane has been flagged as a real estate hotspot by property expert John McGrath. See his other top picks for southeast Queensland.
Star bust-up Packer and Carey: Now it’s getting ugly
THIS means war — the shock split of James Packer and Mariah Carey looks set to go nuclear.
Auction results Brisbane’s $5 million auction double
CHA-CHING! Two Brisbane homes have sold for more than $5 million each at the same time on the same day, in what is a huge sign of confidence in the city’s prestige market.
Union chaos Who’s who in the CFMEU
THESE are the union heavies behind major stoppages and disruptions on projects around Queensland, and they have builders in their sights, writes Daryl Passmore.
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Betting game Boost your odds of a Cup win
AN analysis of 20 years of the Melbourne Cup’s first three horses suggests that punters should not be betting against the odds this year.
Exclusive Boat people face lifetime ban
ASYLUM seekers who arrive by boat face being banned from setting foot in Australia for life — even if they are genuine refugees.
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RendezView Ladies, life is too short for manicures
Pretty nails are the modern woman’s crack, writes Angela Mollard. But they just limit our ability to do the good stuff men get to do because they’re not wasting their lives on grooming.
RendezView Paid parental leave: Mums are sick of being used
Expectant mums are sick of being the political footballs of this government, which has performed numerous backflips on childcare and paid parental leave.
Opinion Financial stress right on the money
AN AMP report says one in four Australian workers feels financially stressed and fewer than half are confident about their financial future.
Editorial Dark cloud over Sunshine State
WITH sensational weather and perfect beaches, Queensland is a fantastic place to live. However, our economic viability and prosperity are under siege.
Real estate Small suburb a property hotspot
THE smallest suburb in Brisbane has been flagged as a real estate hotspot by property expert John McGrath. See his other top picks for southeast Queensland.
Unreal estate A little Italy in the tropics
This Italian-style estate has George Clooney all over it.
City Beat Six to score UberJET luxury trip
Six lucky Uber customers will get on a corporate jet on Saturday and head for a luxurious day at a mystery location.
Insurance Insurance warning sparks AMP rout
AMP has suffered its biggest market hiding in more than three years after its CEO warned there had been a “deterioration” in the insurance sector this year.
Robbie: ‘I’ll put it all out there’
ROBBIE Williams has shattered the usual celebrity cone of silence to reveal what he really thinks of his fame, fans and his beauty secrets.
Mariah: ‘No premarital sex for me’
MARIAH Carey has the ultimate defence against claims she cheated on ex-fiance James Packer as the singer reportedly never seals the deal before marriage.
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TV lovers expose terror flaw
CELEBRITY Bachelorette couple Georgia Love and Lee Elliott have unwittingly exposed the ease with which domestic flight security can be flouted by criminals and terrorists.
Hundreds gather to remember Manmeet
MANMEET Sharma’s murder while driving a bus has shocked the Indian community, with hundreds gathering to remember a man with “big dreams”.
Melbourne Cup: Early form guide
THE big race is almost upon us and this is the must read form that will help you find the winner of the 2016 Melbourne Cup.
Clarke’s message to Simon Katich
MICHAEL Clarke came under serious fire from former team mates this week, and now he has a simple word for Simon Katich.
Powerlink profits under microscope
ANGRY consumers tired of electricity price gouging are taking aim at the huge profits raked in by State Government-owned transmission monopoly Powerlink.
Stars’ nightmare dates
WE’VE all had those horror nights, with a date that’s become a nightmare. Now some of Brisbane’s favourite personalities share the moments when their dates took a turn for the worse.
Public wants cranky crocs removed
THREE out of four Queenslanders support the removal of aggressive crocodiles from urban areas.
Thurston deal could change the game
COWBOYS kingpin Johnathan Thurston is set to become the NRL’s first $2 million man with a revolutionary new contract.
Boat people face lifetime ban
ASYLUM seekers who arrive by boat face being banned from setting foot in Australia for life — even if they are genuine refugees.
Holden and Ford ditch Aussie image
FOR more than half a century, Ford and Holden promoted how Australian they were. Now they are changing their tune.
Costly fail on school vaccines
VITAL immunisation information that will help prevent killer disease outbreaks may not be available because of a delay on Australia’s new vaccine register.
Union muscling in on non members
THE CFMEU is strong-arming Queensland companies into releasing the personal addresses of thousands of workers who have not joined the militant union or are behind in their fees.
Lyon set for TV return
AFTER months in seclusion battling health, relationship and personal issues, Garry Lyon is set to make his return to television with Channel 9’s Footy Classified next year.
Boost your odds of a Cup win
AN analysis of 20 years of the Melbourne Cup’s first three horses suggests that punters should not be betting against the odds this year.
Thaiday revelling in war of words
AUSTRALIAN forward Sam Thaiday can’t see the problem with Mal Meninga giving stick to Wayne Bennett. Sam says he does it all the time.
Safety blitz to extend to school fetes
EVERY ride in Queensland could be subject to a safety audit as part of a crackdown following the Dreamworld disaster, with the hard line stance to go far beyond theme parks.
Uranium mine told to tackle toxins
A CONTROVERSIAL Queensland uranium mine site has been ordered to tighten safeguards against the release of radioactive pollution.
Women fail breeding age test
EDUCATED women are often clueless about how rapidly their biological clocks are ticking, prompting experts to call for a change in schools.
Red tape blocks kits for foster kids
A FOUNDATION that developed a government-funded information kit to help 17-year-old foster kids go it alone couldn’t distribute it ... because of red tape.
Mothers saved in Nick of time
UP to 80,000 new mothers could get a reprieve from having paid parental leave slashed after it emerged Nick Xenophon’s NXT party pledged during the election not to touch it.
Theo needs safe hands to hold no. 1 spot at Roar
OFF contract at the end of the season, Michael Theo needs a strong and injury-free season to boast his contract negotiation position at Brisbane Roar.
Do this with kids before they’re 7
AS A parent, it’s scary to realise that your child’s adult brain and coping ability is pretty much set by age seven. Here’s what you need to do before then.
Toothache leads to year-long battle
DANIEL Wright, 12, thought he had a simple toothache last October. But his diagnosis has seen him spend most of the year since then in hospital. Now he’s finally heading home.
Labor is the quiet achiever: Premier
PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk has denied leading a “do nothing” government, insisting that significant progress is being made “behind the scenes”.
Cumberbatch nails Doctor Strange
REVIEW: Marvel works a new kind of magic with Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange. It’s a super sleight of hand.
Mel’s Hacksaw Ridge is hard-hitting
REVIEW: As a storyteller, Mel Gibson aims for maximum impact. Hacksaw Ridge delivers and packs a punch.
Rule-breaking, hard-partying misfits
REVIEW: Shia LaBeouf is acting without a safety net in American Honey, a road movie without a map.
Hamish Blake warms to new role
HAMISH Blake has been studying the best weathermen in the business, suggesting he wants to take his role on The Wrong Girl even further.
Why Affleck’s Accountant falls flat
REVIEW: Despite a committed performance from Ben Affleck, The Accountant does little more than balance its books.
From Summer Bay to Broadway
HOW does actress Anna Bamford top working with Cate Blanchett on Broadway? She worked with Alf Stewart — making two of her dreams come true.
INXS, Barnesy back for one night
THE cream of Aussie rock is back on the big screen for one night only in a 30th anniversary restored re-release of the revered music film Australian Made.
Rajoy to lead after long deadlock
SPAIN’S Parliament has voted to allow acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s bid to form a new minority government, ending a 10-month political deadlock.
Trump cuts Clinton’s lead in new poll
DONALD Trump has almost chased down Hillary Clinton’s poll lead as the Attorney General is accused of trying to cover up the FBI’s latest Clinton probe.
Buck’s party goes to the dogs
MOST men go to a buck’s party and come home with a hangover, but these men took home far more than they bargained for.
South Koreans: ‘She must step down’
THOUSANDS have rallied in Seoul demanding that President Park Geun-hye resign as a crisis deepened over corruption allegations.
These celebs just won Halloween
KATE Hudson has thrown an epic Halloween party and one couple were almost unrecognisable as Bill and Hillary Clinton.
UFC champ targeted in ‘cowardly act’
A FORMER UFC champion was targeted by arsonists who set three cars alight in his driveway while he and his family were asleep.
Passengers flee burning plane
WATCH: A MAN has filmed his own evacuation from an American Airlines flight that burst into flames in Chicago, after suffering a rare engine failure.
Magic Johnson’s new trick seals NZ thriller
SHAUN Johnson’s brilliance got the Kiwis ahead. And his brains ensured they finished there, with rarely seen composure from the mercurial No. 7 stealing a one-point win from England.
UFC champ targeted in ‘cowardly act’
A FORMER UFC champion was targeted by arsonists who set three cars alight in his driveway while he and his family were asleep.
More home heartbreak for Wanderers
HOME is where the heartache is currently for Western Sydney, who remain without a victory in three A-League games at home since they left Pirtek Stadium.
Previews: Goulburn and Muswellbrook
BEST BETS: JASON Coyle will have his eye on the Goulburn Cup when Excited Prince kicks off his latest campaign in Sunday’s Workers Club Anniversary Cup.
Salary cap dramas continue for Parra
PARRAMATTA’S salary cap woes could extend for another three years with a near $400,000 settlement with former Eel Will Hopoate to be included in their cap.
What’s the Buzz: Saint, sinner, shoosh
FORMER Eels flyer Eric Grothe, Jr. has revealed that he’s been in a relationship with Hollywood starlet Sophie Monk for the last 12 months.
Carney’s NRL future set to be decided
TODD Carney may be back in the NRL next season if the verdict in his wrongful dismissal case against Cronulla goes in his favour on Wednesday.
What Dreamworld needs to do now
AS POLICE investigate how four people lost their lives at Dreamworld, tourism industry chiefs believe recovery is not only possible, it’s essential.
Shorten: Turnbull is ‘morally bankrupt’
BILL Shorten has launched a scathing attack on the Coalition, labelling Malcolm Turnbull “morally bankrupt” and reliant on an “insolvent senator”.
All borrowers get the same deals
WHETHER you’re an owner-occupier or an investor, there’s no reason why Aussie home loan customers can’t snare the same rock-bottom deals.
Gardner: ‘I never want to do that again’
MOTORCYCLE ace Wayne Gardner has expressed his relief to be on Australian soil after what he describes as two “horrendous” weeks in a Tokyo jail.
Aussie blood donors in data breach
MEDICAL records from more than half a million Red Cross blood donors have been exposed in Australia’s biggest data breach.
PM: New PPL start date still looms
CHANGES to the Paid Parental Leave scheme designed to stop mothers from “double dipping” could come into effect as soon as New Year’s Day.
Turnbull denies ‘war’ with Abbott
THE Prime Minister says he has a ‘cordial relationship’ with Tony Abbott, after a leaked document suggested they are at ‘war’.
DIY health checks could save your life
USE these quick, simple tests to see if you’re in tiptop shape or if further investigation is needed.
Post-birth syndrome that warps reality
MAYA Eats suffered anxiety, mania and delusions after the birth of her first baby, but she wants mums to know there’s light on the other side.
Thanks for nothing, Hillary and Julia
Apart from Hillary Clinton and Julia Gillard’s friendship, what does Australia get from the Clinton Foundation for donating all that cash? A whole lot of trouble, writes Miranda Devine.
Stopping the boats is the right thing to do
The first priority of Australian policy must be to stop the boats: not because we don’t want refugees, but because we don’t want to continue subsidising the ruthless death-machine that is people-smuggling.
Brisbane steakhouse wins rare honour
BRISBANE is home to Australia’s best steak house, and you will know the celebrated restaurateurs who won the accolade, as experts in another culinary field. But it seems this family is a multi-talented bunch.
Luxury resort with a French accent
IT’S a stone’s throw to the Noosa beachfront from this family-friendly luxury getaway where everyone gets to feel special relaxing by the pool or enjoying the fine dining just a walk away on Hasting Street.
What your Facebook posts reveal
WHAT you post and “like” on Facebook could be giving away a lot more than you think, and could even help to diagnose mental illnesses.
Smartphones being wired to save lives
ARTIFICIAL intelligence is getting so advanced it could potentially save us from heart attacks before we’re having them, according to one of Australia’s top technology minds.
How to find the best super fund
AN alarmingly high number of people are apathetic about switching super funds — but an expert is urging Aussies to look a little closer at their investment goals.
Keeping a financial eye on politics
IT’S a small world after all, which is why economists say thrifty Australians should keep an eye on politics when making financial decisions.
