Cops' staffing crisis | Fitness guru's family lawsuit | Aussie Test injury blow

Why our cops are so late to some jobs

Queensland’s Police Union has claimed chronic understaffing across the state mean some jobs take officers up to eight hours to attend, while other less urgent call outs are left overnight.

Labor learns from Longman on Shorten bus tour

Labor is employing some familiar tactics during Opposition Leader Bill Shorten’s nine-day jaunt around Queensland, wth one key election battleground in sharp focus.

Aussies hit with huge Hazlewood Test blow

Australia’s injury dramas have continued with pace spearhead and vice-captain Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the Test series against Sri Lanka and concern growing for the World Cup and Ashes ...

Fitness baron claims penniless in-law owes cash

A millionaire fitness and wellness mogul behind one of Australia’s most successful gym franchises has sued his penniless sister-in-law and cancer-stricken brother.

Tomic Snr drops ugly Hewitt bomb

John Tomic has launched a sensational attack on Lleyton Hewitt, accusing the Davis Cup captain of traumatising his son as a 17-year-old.

The bludgers taking us all for a ride

A supermarket encounter with two lazy young women has convinced me more than ever that our welfare system is too ripe for exploitation, writes Kylie Lang.

Surprise new venue lined up for NightQuarter

A surprise new site has been proposed as the new location for NightQuarter after the shock announcement the popular foodie hub will close next month.

Why you need to start your day with coffee at this cafe

A perfect blend of personality, patience and knowledge, this southeast Queensland cafe is a perfect spot for your early morning caffeine hit.

Aussie retailers mired in crisis

Company collapses, profit warnings and a sharp fall in consumer confidence following a disappointing Christmas trading period starkly illustrates the challenges facing retailers.

Buyers pay more for school zones

Families are forking out tens of thousands of dollars more for homes in Brisbane’s prized public school catchments rather than pay the equivalent in private school fees.