Coast mourns young doctor after beach drowning

The Sunshine Coast's medical fraternity is mourning the loss of one of their own after a young doctor was confirmed as the woman washed up on Dicky Beach.

Soldier charged with barracks rape of 16yo

A soldier has been charged with the rape of a 16-year-old girl he allegedly snuck on to a barracks in Brisbane.

Truckin’ hell! Banned Barba must start over

A shattered Ben Barba has begun a new career as a truck driver as the troubled rugby league bad boy attempts to recover from an NRL life ban following his sacking by the Cowboys.

Tradie devastated after thieves steal tools worth $50k

A TRADIE has been left devastated after thieves stole his trailer containing more than $50,000 worth of tools.

It was a near-perfect meal except for the snake

Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art draws visitors from all over the world for its exhibitions but they will have plenty to talk about if they stop for a meal there too.

PhDeviant no longer working at JCU

James Cook University has confirmed a staff member who stripped naked and masturbated in front of a teenage girl at a shopping centre carpark is no longer employed at the institution.

Waste levy a reality as laws pass

Queensland’s new waste levy has passed State Parliament, with the tax set to raise $1.3 billion over the next four years.

Tortured kitten starts her second life

After surviving a horrifying episode of cruelty that had its sequel in court this week, Clare is proof some cats do have nine lives.

In pictures: CHOP CHOP Asian Street Food Precinct opening

More than 250 guests converged on Surfers Paradise’s Cavill Lane for the official opening of the new CHOP CHOP Asian Street Food Precinct enjoying a sampling of signature dishes from the n...

First homebuyers set to surge

First home buyers get ready, experts say conditions are right for a major surge — especially across South East Queensland.