Jones accused of ‘unparalleled’ defamation
BROADCASTER Alan Jones has been accused of a string of extraordinary and baseless attacks on one of Queensland’s most prominent families on the opening day of his defamation lawsuit.
Gabba punted down Test venue pecking order
GOLD Coast’s Metricon Stadium will host a major international match for the first time but the Gabba has been downgraded as a Test venue in cricket’s new summer schedule.
Why you need health insurance if you’re healthy
YOU work out three times a week, eat reasonably well and enjoy your eight hours sleep, which, according to every standard health checklist, means you’re fighting fit.
‘Heartbroken’ WWII hero, 99, loses dog in house fire
A 99-year-old World War II hero and recipient of a nation’s highest military honour has lost his Brisbane home and one of his beloved dogs in a devastating fire.
Rider bashes cop, breaks leg trying to get away
AN off-duty policeman has been bashed unconscious after attempting to stop a moped rider from the leaving the scene of an accident on the Sunshine Coast this morning.
Shock return on cards for Broncos
ANDREW McCullough was supposed to be sidelined for four to six weeks with an elbow injury, but is now in line to make a stunning comeback.
Comedian’s ‘disgusting’ jokes
A COMEDIAN who drew gasps from the audience with her jokes at a prestigious dinner has refused to apologise.
This stinks: Restaurant sued over air freshener
A QUEENSLAND restaurant is being sued for $900,000 by a customer who received injuries because one of its employees sprayed air freshener in its toilets, a court has heard.
AMP head quits as royal commission bites
IT’S no shock that the AMP chairman has resigned — taking the fall for the disastrous revelations at the bank royal commission — but there is an intriguing line in today’s announceme...
Cyclists on a collision course over ‘die-in’
THE cycling community is split over a decision to stage a controversial “die-in” during Bike Week that could further infuriate frustrated motorists.
Renovation rescue results in stunning sale price
When he bought this old run down home his family was sceptical, but his gamble paid off when he sold it for more than $1 million
