High-profile locals in multimillion-dollar stoush

THE struck-off lawyer accused of skimming the savings of an elderly businessman says he’s done nothing wrong and expects the explosive multimillion-dollar court battle will all blow over.

Scott with a big chance to win PGA

TIGER Woods is playing some amazing golf, Adam Scott is making a big run and yet neither leads the PGA Championship - yet. FOLLOW THE ACTION HERE.

Inside the $2B cruise ship terminal planned for Coast beach

A GIANT $2 billion global tourism hub will be built on one of the Gold Coast’s iconic beaches, with room for a casino, cruise ship terminal, six resorts and a new surf life saving club und...

Ugly feud catches Queen’s eye

BEFORE Dan Ricciardo’s troubles at the F1 team, fellow Aussie star Mark Webber’s feud even caught the Queen’s attention.

Monday Buzz: Rugby league rumour mill out of control

PHIL Gould to St George Illawarra, Anthony Seibold to the Broncos, Wayne Bennett to … take your pick. Never has there been so much speculation about coaching uncertainty.

Jamie Oliver in Pisasale court mix

FALLEN Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale’s purported meeting with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver in Melbourne has formed part of allegations levelled against the politician.

From the corridors of Parliament to The Bachelor mansion

AFTER the pressures of parliamentary scheming, life in the Bachelor mansion was a breeze for Bill Shorten’s glamorous former lieutenant, Alisha Aitken-Radburn.

Did The Block judges get it terribly wrong?

IN a world where plastic baths in penthouse bathrooms are OK but vertical gardens are a big no-no, fans were left shaking their heads after the experts gave their scores in week one’s main...

Bad news for Malcolm Turnbull

MALCOLM Turnbull’s lead over Labor leader Bill Shorten as preferred prime minister has narrowed again, according to the latest Newspoll survey.

Red tape cutting kids’ excursions

QUEENSLAND kids are becoming increasingly deskbound as schools cut back on excursions and outdoor activities because of red tape and curriculum pressures.