Committal hearing Boy, 4, punched before death, court told
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD boy said he was punched in the stomach by his stepdad before he died on the Gold Coast, a court has been told.
New age Drive to work to get a whole lot better
THIS is how we could “soon” be travelling to work — and it will likely mean fewer crashes and higher speeds of travel. But there’s one thing it won’t fix!
Stabbing ‘No remorse’ over stepdaughter’s murder
A MAN who murdered his stepdaughter by stabbing her in the stomach while she was watching TV in a Brisbane home has been sentenced for the 2014 crime.
Change Cafe’s new lease on life after council stoush
A NEW lease has been awarded for a cafe at one of Brisbane’s most visited sites. It comes after the previous tenant walked out after a bitter stoush with council.
Aviation mystery New doubts raised on MH370 crash
A FRESH analysis of the final moments of doomed Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 suggests no one was controlling the plane when it plunged into the ocean.
Road closure Driver dies in horrific crash
A PERSON has died when a car and truck collided south of Brisbane this morning.
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Kylie Lang Where mothers are getting it wrong
IF YOUR baby is drastically underweight, projectile vomiting and listless to the point of being unable to control head movement, there is a fair chance that things are not right.
Culture Club Lady ‘Beatle’s’ Brisbane connection
SHE claims to have inspired all The Beatles songs about women and she lives here in Brisbane. You may have heard of her but not known about her connection to The Fab Four.
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Opinion Hawkins doesn’t deserve this abuse
JENNIFER Hawkins has been criticised for not condemning Donald Trump but the model and businesswoman shouldn’t have to justify herself, writes Rita Panahi.
300+ Reader Comments Premier, sack this incompetent minister
EDITORIAL: Transport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe is just as guilty as the Queensland Rail bureaucrats he and the Premier have become so fond of criticising for the sorry mess that is the current train driver debacle.
Opinion Why US is set to dump the Trump
DENNIS ATKINS: If this is a change election, why is Donald Trump unlikely to win. There’s one simple riposte.
War movie Is this the redemption of Mad Mel?
AN OSCAR for Mel Gibson’s new war drama could be his ticket back to the hit list after a decade as a pariah.
New development Developer launches solo project
A BOUTIQUE apartment development is the first of three new projects to be rolled out over the next 12 months by Gold Coast developer Adam Lacey.
Bargain buy Bargain of the week snapped up
A savvy real estate investor snapped up a bargain buy in Hervey Bay with a profitable rental return.
RETAIL Surfstitch is in play as takeover target
Struggling retailer Surfstitch is in play as private equity predators circle.
QB Monthly Making money out of the movie business
THE Queensland businesswoman credited with driving $1.5 billion worth of investment in the local film industry says she plans to stay in the game a lot longer.
Going undercover as ’Aussies for Trump’
IN AN undercover operation that was thorough, salacious and just a bit unethical, The Chaser found out how people really react to Trump supporters.
Mariah Carey officially single again
AS her relationship with billionaire James Packer dissolves in a flurry of claims and counter-claims, Mariah Carey is officially a single gal once more.
Could $10 make you a landlord?
A $4 million Gold Coast apartment building is top prize in a raffle being run to support veterans
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One Nation’s scathing attack on Clinton
ROLLING COVERAGE: Senator Malcolm Roberts has slammed Hillary Clinton claiming she associates with “liars, swindlers, scammers and serial sex pests”.
’Pissed off’ Cup punters in their thousands
TENS of thousands of ‘pissed off’ punters stormed out of a Melbourne Cup event in Brisbane after the unthinkable happened just minutes out from the big race.
Foodie heaven is ready for service
QUEENSLAND’S newest foodie destination is about to throw opens its doors, and it’s got an impressive line-up of celebrity chefs to start things off with a bang.
Hawkins doesn’t deserve this abuse
JENNIFER Hawkins has been criticised for not condemning Donald Trump but the model and businesswoman shouldn’t have to justify herself, writes Rita Panahi.
Liberal Senator backs Trump
CONTROVERSIAL Liberal Cory Bernardi has revealed he will be rooting for Donald Trump next week, even though he conceded most of his colleagues would do the opposite.
Cop dragged by car as driver sped off
A POLICE officer has been dragged down the road by a car he tried to stop for a breath test on a southeast Queensland road. Officers are now hunting the driver.
Premier, sack this incompetent minister
EDITORIAL: Transport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe is just as guilty as the Queensland Rail bureaucrats he and the Premier have become so fond of criticising for the sorry mess that is the current train driver debacle.
Siddle passed fit, Mennie misses out
PETER Siddle will round out the Australian attack for the first Test, with the veteran passed fit to go following six months out with injury. SEE THE FULL TEAM:
America slams ‘depraved’ Melbourne Cup
AUSTRALIA has been told to stay classy after the world took notice of how “white person drunk” we just got at the Cup.
Succarieh to serve at least three years
LOGAN Islamic bookshop owner Omar Succarieh has been sentenced to four and a half years in jail for funding and arranging safe passage for people fighting in war-torn Syria.
Uni swings the axe to cut 90 staff
ONE of Queensland’s biggest universities will purge scores of older dud staff members after an internal review found it was underperforming and not bringing in enough money.
‘Old world charm in the wild, wild west’
THE odd Tests out at the WACA are the ones without drama - controversy and conflict are ever present, writes Robert Craddock of his favourite Test ground.
The invisible disease crippling Aussies
SAM Stosur is among the thousands of Aussies to have suffered from a disease that authorities say doesn’t exist. Many are crowd-funding to pay for essential treatment.
‘Aussies would be worse off’
WHILE this contentious issue has been mired in politics, sometimes a powerful letter — like the one written by Brisbane woman Ali France — says a lot more than all the pollies can.
‘Aussies would be worse off’
WHILE this contentious issue has been mired in politics, sometimes a powerful letter — like the one written by Brisbane woman Ali France — says a lot more than all the pollies can.
Wedding on hold after coke bust
THEY’RE a glamour Brisbane couple who shared a riverfront apartment and were on the verge of marrying. Now the wedding is on hold and the police are involved.
Making money out of the movie business
THE Queensland businesswoman credited with driving $1.5 billion worth of investment in the local film industry says she plans to stay in the game a lot longer.
Williams lauds McEvoy as world’s best
RECORD-breaking owner Lloyd Williams has hailed Kerrin McEvoy as the best “rider of staying horses in the world” while savouring an unprecedented fifth Melbourne Cup victory.
Paid parking? Not at these shops
SHOPPING centres around Brisbane are moving towards paid parking - but one centre is bucking the trend and easing the restrictions.
Nine-year-old raking in the cash
HIS parents wouldn’t buy him an Apple watch, so this Melbourne schoolboy found another way. He’s now turning over $300 a week.
Ready for a Christmas rebound
Not satisfied with making trampolines Joe Andon is now moving into swing sets to take his company to global success.
Australia’s most dramatic weather
PHOTOGRAPHERS from all corners of the nation have been honoured for their spectacular images of our unpredictable climate.
Activists climb down from Dutton’s roof
UPDATE: Three people have climbed down from the roof of Peter Dutton’s electoral office in Brisbane after almost four hours of protest.
Concern taxi package falls short
LABOR backbenchers on a committee reviewing proposed legislation to allow a taxi assistance package have expressed concerns the Palaszczuk Government’s $100 million commitment will not be enough.
Sitcom star engaged to woman 24 years his junior
ONE of the stars of classic sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond has confirmed his engagement to a woman young enough to be his daughter.
‘We might still be in love if you were a better man’
TAYLOR Swift has penned a brutal new breakup track — and it seems to be aimed at her ex Calvin Harris.
Sophie Monk’s love drama: ‘It’s a blow to the ego’
SHE’S taken to the airwaves this morning to clear up a few facts. And it’s not good news for her relationship.
Bachelor couple told they’re ‘going to hell’
FORMER Bachelor contestants Megan Marx and Tiffany Scanlon have become major targets for trolls since going public with their relationship.
Huge cost of Kim K’s social media silence
KIM Kardashian made a brief appearance on social media overnight — then deleted her posts. Her reluctance to share her life again is taking a huge toll.
‘Way too many people saw it’
THE racegoer who interrupted a live cross to hand in a lost wallet yesterday admits she should have looked a little closer.
Fans applaud Lee after Bachelorette tragedy
Thousands of Bachelorette fans have flocked to social media calling Lee Elliott a ‘superman” and a ‘rock’ for his support following Georgia Love’s mum, Belinda’s passing.
Ban on female priests is forever: Pope
IF the door to female priesthood in the Catholic Church wasn’t closed already, it certainly is now. Pope Francis has confirmed women will never be ordained as priests.
Big question answered over MH370 mystery
A REPORT released by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau seems to support one theory about what happened to the missing flight.
Going undercover as ’Aussies for Trump’
IN AN undercover operation that was thorough, salacious and just a bit unethical, The Chaser found out how people really react to Trump supporters.
Aussie attacked by croc in Zimbabwe
CCTV footage has captured the terrifying moment an Australian woman and her friend were attacked by a crocodile in a swimming pool.
Strangest question in the Clinton scandal
THE discovery 650,000 emails on the laptop of disgraced sexter Anthony Weiner raises one of the strangest questions of the election.
Cosby lawyers blast ‘old’ sexual assault case
ACTOR’S lawyers say prosecutors are reaching back to the “casting couch” era to round up accusers prior to his trial
‘Help me, I ate something bad’
GRAPHIC evidence has been heard in a US court about a young man’s deadly attack on a married couple, culminating in a gruesome act.
Cubs crush Cleveland to force Game 7 decider
ADDISON Russell hit a grand slam and drove in a record-tying six runs, leading the Chicago Cubs over the Cleveland Indians to send the World Series to a deciding Game 7.
Siddle passed fit, Mennie misses out
PETER Siddle will round out the Australian attack for the first Test, with the veteran passed fit to go following six months out with injury. SEE THE FULL TEAM:
UCL wrap: Rogic’s Celtic still alive
TOM Rogic played almost 70 minutes as Celtic earned a brave draw in Germany on a frenetic night of Champions League action. Here’s all the results.
Re-live: Sensational City stun Barca in epic clash
VIDEO: Manchester City have enjoyed a seminal result, with Pep Guardiola masterminding a 3-1 come from behind win over Barcelona. See all the UCL scores here.
Radio host’s live mo faux pas
MEGAN Gale and her footy star partner walked into an ambush when Aussie comedian Sam Pang threw them a curve ball on live radio.
Vandyke wary of Rose falling short in staying test
TRAINER David Vandyke has questioned whether the short odds for Yankee Rose in Thursday’s Crown Oaks was an accurate assessment of his filly’s chances in the $1m staying classic.
Wales, All Blacks lose mourning locks
WALES and the All Blacks will be without locks Alun Wyn Jones and Luke Romano respectively for this weekend’s Tests against the Wallabies and Ireland.
Minister presses China on detained Aussies
JUSTICE Minister Michael Keenan has raised concerns with Chinese counterparts over the four Australians held in detention in Shanghai.
New doubts raised on MH370 crash
A FRESH analysis of the final moments of doomed Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 suggests no one was controlling the plane when it plunged into the ocean.
Aust, Indonesia consider joint patrols
AUSTRALIA is considering joint patrols with Indonesia in the disputed South China Sea — and you can bet China won’t be happy about it.
Turnbull and Hanson clash on refugees
HE’S proposed a lifetime ban on refugees arriving to Australia by boat — winning One Nation’s praise. Yet the PM insists he isn’t pandering to Pauline Hanson.
‘Rosie is a powerful and honest voice’
THE head of the Rosie Batty Foundation has strongly rejected claims by former opposition leader Mark Latham that Rosie Batty bullied female staff.
Aussie child sex predator jailed in US
A MELBOURNE rugby player who pleaded guilty to organising to rape a six-year-old boy at a paedophile party has been sentenced to 12 years’ jail in the US.
Comparison sites’ dirty secret
SEVEN of the 10 car insurance brands on Compare the Market are from its parent company. Meanwhile, insurers are sneakily slugging customers with double-whammies.
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.
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.
Why are small business owners treated like criminals?
Small businesses need money and time to get off the ground. But try doing that on the government’s Newstart... it’s more like don’t bother starting.
It’s nightmare on Hillary Street. And it’s terrifying
As the United States marks Halloween, the ghosts of Hillary Clinton’s past have returned to haunt her in the form of emails of unknown relevance. It’s absolutely tragic.
The simple things are often the best
THE menu at this new Italian reads like many others, but when those dishes jump off the page and land on the plate that’s when they shine.
Foodie heaven is ready for service
QUEENSLAND’S newest foodie destination is about to throw opens its doors, and it’s got an impressive line-up of celebrity chefs to start things off with a bang.
Sydney set for blast of summer with 37C
Temperatures in Sydney’s CBD have been in the low twenties this week, but that is set to change as the week progresses, while next week it’s going to heat up big style.
10-year-old girl catches world’s biggest marlin
A TEN-YEAR-OLD girl has become a world record breaker after reeling in a massive 11-foot-long 147kg marlin all by herself.
Hold off on fixing home loans
HOME loan interest rates could be leaving many borrowers paying too much. But there are reasons why it’s not working locking in a fixed rate.
How to bet $20 on the Cup
MELBOURNE Cup betting swallows hundreds of millions of dollars from Aussies every year. If you’ve set aside $20 to punt, here are some options.
