Collector trades in 4000 cans as scheme begins

ONE Queenslander has walked out of a Containers for Change outlet with more than $300 on the opening morning of the refund scheme that is not without its teething problems.

Bennett busted playing both sides

WAYNE Bennett has ruled out an early exit from the Broncos, but he’s been sprung already targeting his first recruitment move for South Sydney.

Is this ONE prawn really worth $25?

CAN a single prawn really cost $25? That’s what we asked ourselves, when we looked at the menu of one of Brisbane’s hottest new restaurants. Well, yes it can. But was it worth it?

‘His heart was just too big’

TRIBUTES have flowed for a young Gold Coast father and respected lifesaver whose sudden death has shocked friends, family and the city’s surf lifesaving community.

Boy’s heart-melting letter to refugee kids

A BRISBANE refugee advocate sees lots of beautiful cards sent to refugee children with messages of inspiration, but this act of kindness struck a much deeper chord.

Redcliffe’s most influential people: 21-25

WE’RE counting down the top 30 most influential people who are helping to make Redcliffe and Deception Bay great places to live now and into the future.

Open date for $87m shopping centre revealed

A MAJOR new shopping precinct with two supermarkets, 40 specialty shops and an open air dining precinct will open in time for Christmas.

Police crack down on paper plates

A MAJOR crackdown on unregistered vehicles and fake registration plates has been announced by Queensland police.

‘Matt Damon’s house’ sells for $3.8m

THE Byron Bay house that Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso stayed at for the better part of last summer has been sold — and in turn it would seem Chris Hemsworth has a new neighbour.

Foreign group swoops on CBD hotel

AN overseas hotel group has secured its second Australian asset this year with the purchase of a Brisbane CBD tower which opened less than three years ago.