Premier’s backing Stirling’s efforts not enough to get sacked
UPDATE: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is keeping Stirling Hinchliffe as Commonwealth Games Minister, saying it would be a “bad look” internationally if he was pulled at this late stage.
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THE power tools and refrigerators are gone, and now this former Bunnings is set to be transformed into an altogether different space.
Miranda Devine Clinton doesn’t deserve to win
JUST when the FBI is finally catching up with her dodgy dealings, the Clinton machine has launched its final misogyny blitzkrieg, writes Miranda Devine.
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Sunshine Coast Accident leaves boy fighting for life
A 13-YEAR-old boy has been airlifted to Brisbane in a critical condition after a tragic accident on the Sunshine Coast.
Health Anti-vaxxers target wrong man
ANTI-VACCINATION activists wrongly think Peter Tiernan is a pro-vaccination blogger are are bombarding him with threatening calls and messages.
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ONE of Queensland’s most prestigious private schools has had at least one pedophile on staff at any given time over the past six decades, it can be revealed.
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AN investigation into the deaths of seven children has found ‘extremely concerning’ and ‘dangerous’ practices within Queensland’s Child Safety Department.
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Every summer, a gnawing sense of anger stirs inside me. As the humidity increases through November and December, so too does my rage at Queensland’s baffling decision to forgo daylight saving.
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Since 40 per cent of us will face cancer and the other 60 per cent will love someone who gets cancer it’s time we re-examined our responses to it, because the current dialogue doesn’t help.
Miranda Devine Clinton doesn’t deserve to win
JUST when the FBI is finally catching up with her dodgy dealings, the Clinton machine has launched its final misogyny blitzkrieg, writes Miranda Devine.
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IT’S sobering to count back and find I have lived during the administration of a dozen US presidents. And next week, it will be the beginning of No.13.
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Lifestyle family home for sale in Corinda with lots of opportunities.
House of the week History to go under the hammer
A huge slice of Brisbane history is on offer with the sale of a 19th century Norman Park Queenslander.
Breakthrough Game changer for world’s builders
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Real impact Apartment buyers at mercy of unions
ANTAGONISTIC unionists are adding at least $85,000 to the cost of a mortgage on an inner-city apartment in Brisbane, new research shows.
‘Selling a wedding isn’t their style’
IN A world dominated by social media, Buddy Franklin and Jesinta Campbell have done something absolutely cool.
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SHE’S one of the world’s most successful singers praised for her easygoing attitude but there’s one thing she isn’t a fan of.
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Crews battle bacon factory blaze
FIRE crews are battling an intense blaze at a bacon factory northwest of Brisbane. (Pic: Twitter/Ruth McManus)
Trump puts security scare behind him
ROLLING UPDATES: Donald Trump has returned to the campaign trail after an earlier incident saw Secret Service agents rush him away after mistakenly thinking someone had a gun.
Scene ‘too racy for TV’
THE wildly racy scene was deemed “too hot” by some networks, but that didn’t stop Kaley Cuoco from posting a revealing behind-the-scenes snap.
Slain hitman was about to be raided
EXCLUSIVE: Hamad Assaad was under surveillance by the Middle Eastern Organised Crime Squad, who were set to raid his home, when he was ambushed in his driveway.
Why you should give up booze
THESE before and after photos shared online show the staggering difference giving up alcohol can make to your body.
Queensland, we need to talk about daylight saving
Every summer, a gnawing sense of anger stirs inside me. As the humidity increases through November and December, so too does my rage at Queensland’s baffling decision to forgo daylight saving.
Shops where you park at your peril
A SHOPPING centre in Brisbane’s west has been revealed as the state capital for carpark chaos with the highest number of vehicle break-ins and prangs.
Butterfly effect taking over our skies
MILLIONS of butterflies have descended upon parts of Queensland in a migration phenomenon. So why are they here and how long will they stay?
North Korea prank just got very real
FURIOUS North Korea has demanded two Aussie larrikins return to the communist state and apologise for their prank appearance in a golf tournament.
Guy: My trouble with groupies
GUY Sebastian’s new song touches on his struggles with the amorous attention of groupies — but the singer reveals the song had its genesis in tragedy.
Game changer for world’s builders
A SUPER-strength concrete invented by a Queensland family is set to change the face of global construction, especially in warmer climates such as the Middle East and India.
West Village to get the green light
INNER Brisbane’s $800 million West Village development will be approved by the Palaszczuk Government, placing Deputy Premier Jackie Trad on a collision course with the Greens.
Why Trump could happen in Australia
WHETHER he wins, the phenomenon of Trump will not go away anytime soon and many of the preconditions that saw his rise are relevant to Australia.
Apartment buyers at mercy of unions
ANTAGONISTIC unionists are adding at least $85,000 to the cost of a mortgage on an inner-city apartment in Brisbane, new research shows.
Lindy Klim reveals she was ‘humiliated’ by divorce
LINDY Klim opens up about the pain she felt when she learnt her Olympic champion husband Michael was seeing another woman.
Australia’s favourite house
THIS unbelievable home sitting on the edge of iconic Bondi Beach has been crowned Australia’s favourite.
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THEY’RE the holiday hot spots we love — but they’re also the places where political instability is nearing breaking point.
Our cancer dialogue is crap. Let’s get it right
Since 40 per cent of us will face cancer and the other 60 per cent will love someone who gets cancer it’s time we re-examined our responses to it, because the current dialogue doesn’t help.
Three dead in ‘mass stabbing’
AN eight-year-old girl and an 11-year-old boy are among the victims of a ‘savage’ stabbing at a home in Newark, New Jersey.
Playboy model's 'affair' with Donald Trump
A FORMER Playboy model's mysterious claims about an affair with Donald Trump reportedly earned her $150,000 from a tabloid. But the story hasn't been published.
Fergo stars as Roos hold off Kiwi charge
BLAKE Ferguson produced a man of the match performance as Australia held off a late surge from New Zealand in their Four Nations clash.
Highway delays after overnight road drama
AN OVERTURNED truck has caused highway delays on the Sunshine Coast, following a serious crash that injured three people on the Gold Coast overnight.
Venuti’s stalker ‘had just left psych ward’
UPDATED: Doctors say showbiz legend Maria Venuti’s stroke after she was confronted by a stalker has left her in a coma with significant blood on the brain.
‘I never thought this day would come’
A NEW Farm couple has explained why they finally sold a property that had been in the family since 1893. It was one of many sold under the hammer at Queensland auctions today.
Scene ‘too racy for TV’
THE wildly racy scene was deemed “too hot” by some networks, but that didn’t stop Kaley Cuoco from posting a revealing behind-the-scenes snap.
The Kinks are reuniting after their 20 year feud
THE sixties rock legends are making a comeback, and it might be sooner than you’d expect.
Carey called Packer’s prenup ‘insulting’
MARIAH Carey reportedly scoffed at James Packer’s prenuptial agreement even though it offered her $US6 million for every year of marriage.
Harry Potter twins look so different now
THE twins who played Ron Weasley’s brothers in the Harry Potter movies had to dye their hair ginger for ten years. You won’t recognise them now.
Buble’s sister-in-law: ‘It’s not leukaemia’
SINGER Michael Buble’s sister-in-law has said his cancer-stricken son Noah is not suffering from leukaemia but that the family is “broken in half”.
Impeccable pedigree, terrible results
REVIEW: Period drama The Light Between Oceans has an A-list director and stars who fell in love on set, but it carries little spark.
Close encounters of the fourth kind
REVIEW: Amy Adams has a way with aliens in Arrival, the haunting sci-fi drama from Sicario director Denis Villeneuve.
Three dead in ‘mass stabbing’
AN eight-year-old girl and an 11-year-old boy are among the victims of a ‘savage’ stabbing at a home in Newark, New Jersey.
Troops storm ISIS-held town near Mosul
IRAQ’S police forces and army troops have fought their way into the ISIS-held town of Hammam al-Alil, south of Mosul, restoring a foothold as the battle continues.
Police injured during violent protests
RIOT police used tear gas and a water cannon to block demonstrators in Istanbul as officers in Florence were battered with cobblestones and sticks during a day of protests.
Playboy model's 'affair' with Donald Trump
A FORMER Playboy model's mysterious claims about an affair with Donald Trump reportedly earned her $150,000 from a tabloid. But the story hasn't been published.
Melania Trump's history haunts her husband
MELANIA Trump's history is coming back to haunt her husband in the dying days of the presidential campaign.
Kidnap victim: ‘He buried the others’
US POLICE fear they have found a serial killer after a woman found “chained up like a dog” claimed her kidnapper had buried several bodies on his property.
Couple adopt four children in 24 hours
A COUPLE in Utah finally realised their dream of adoption in a big way when a series of coincidences led to them taking on four children in just one day.
Mum’s sacrifice pays off for Latu
WHEN Tolu Latu ran onto to the Millennium Stadium pitch in the 77th minute of Australia’s win over Wales, he could only think of the sacrifices his mother Sharon had made.
Video: Pacquiao wins welterweight title
MANNY Pacquiao looks like he hasn’t lost his step, defeating Jesse Vargas via decision to win the WBO welterweight title.
Smith defends captaincy after Clarke gibes
STEVE Smith has defended his tactics as captain during the first Test against South Africa following criticism from former skipper Michael Clarke.
SVG closes on title despite Whincup drama
A dramatic day in Auckland saw Shane van Gisbergen edge closer to the Supercars title despite a race win to Jamie Whincup and a collision between the pair.
Buddy and Jesinta’s stunning secret wedding
BUDDY Franklin and Jesinta Campbell have tied the knot in a private ceremony, with Buddy’s former teammates Jarryd Roughead and Jordan Lewis in attendance. SEE THE PICTURES.
Wallabies v Wales: Five things we learned
FIVE things we we learned from the Wallabies’ Spring Tour win over Wales:
Australia v South Africa, day four: live
AUSTRALIA face an unlikely and world record fourth innings runs chase of 539 to win the first Test at the WACA. Can history be made? FOLLOW IT LIVE HERE!
Passengers slugged for overseas travel
BE prepared to fork out big bucks for airfares with foreign carriers who are exploiting a credit card surcharge loophole.
Medicare overhaul puts patients at risk
THE nation’s sickest patients could be at risk after a massive Medicare change will see their GP visits cut back — and doctors are unimpressed.
Ute beauty! Prices to be slashed
THE battle for bragging rights to become Australia’s top-selling workhorse has sparked an unprecedented discounting of utes across the country.
Whooping cough vaccine booster to go
THE government that removed childcare subsidies to parents who refused to vaccinate their kids now wants to axe a vital whooping cough vaccine booster.
ABS cuts 100 jobs after Census fail
THE Australian Bureau of Statistics is cutting at least 100 jobs and is seeking voluntary redundancies after the bungled 2016 Census.
PM open to debate on five cent coin
PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull has admitted that it’s a “fair point” that many Australians want to ditch the nation’s five cent piece.
Creditors could seek Bob Day’s donations
CREDITORS owed millions after former Senator Bob Day’s building empire collapsed may be able to seek about $2m in donations he made to Family First.
How to get a ballet butt
A PRINCIPAL artist with the Australian Ballet demonstrates the most effective moves to tone glutes, as prescribed by the ballet’s medical team.
‘I have lung cancer and I’ve never smoked’
MOTHER-OF-TWO Lisa Briggs’s world came crashing down at the age of 32 when pregnancy-related asthma turned out to be stage-four lung cancer.
Queensland, we need to talk about daylight saving
Every summer, a gnawing sense of anger stirs inside me. As the humidity increases through November and December, so too does my rage at Queensland’s baffling decision to forgo daylight saving.
Alert the fashion Police! The It bag is dead
Someone should have told the person who bid $390,000 on a Birkin Handbag that the It bag is dead. Two decades after the fad started, it’s been cut down in its polished prime.
Nation’s best food court opens in Queensland
GEORGE Calombaris’ first Queensland restaurant is one of the attractions of a new $160 million food court billed as the first of its kind in Australia. TAKE A TOUR
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.
Millions of butterflies invade Brisbane
IN A once-in-a-decade phenomenon, millions of flying creatures have descended as part of what Queenslanders are calling a “butterfly blizzard”.
Building a Buzz about going to Mars
RADIATION sickness. Brittle bones. Alzheimers. None of these will deter explorers in their quest to establish a foothold on Mars, says Apollo 11 hero Buzz Aldrin.
Taking control of family finances
MONEY woes can end up splitting families apart once parents grow old, writes David and Libby Koch, who explain when you should take charge of parental finances.
Why funeral bonds are suddenly popular
THERE’S been a huge spike in the number of people investing in funeral bonds, and the trend is set to increase in the next couple of months. Here’s why.
