Former minister stands aside from QBCC board

A former high-profile Labor Minister has stood aside from his place on the Queensland Building and Construction Commission board and self-reported to the Crime and Corruption Commission.

Subbies duped: Payment promises turn to denials

Subcontractors owed money by a failing builder were given repeated assurances by the Government they would be paid as part of its deal to transfer contracts to another within the same group ...

Fatal shooting in Brisbane’s south

A woman has been shot and killed in a private residence in Brisbane’s southern suburbs.

How army turned the tide in Townsville

Hundreds of Townsville residents could have lost their lives if not for the rapid mobilisation of the army’s 2RAR (Amphib).

Rising tide of anger as flood actions questioned

In a controversy reminiscent of Brisbane’s own flood disaster, questions are being asked about the operation of Townsville’s dam during its recent weather event.

Cops under pressure in baby death probe

Police have refused to reveal whether a father who killed his baby boy and then himself was pulled over for speeding before or after a high-risk missing-persons investigation was launched fo...

Businessman’s excuse for ‘upskirting’ hostie

An American businessman who “upskirted” a flight attendant on a flight to Brisbane has offered an excuse dismissed by the prosecution as “not really relevant”.

F***ing Lily is no shrinking violet

Despite battling a sore throat, British songstress Lily Allen did not hold back when she delighted a capacity crowd in Brisbane.

Sharia law used in citizenship case

Animal sacrifice and Sharia law have been used to approve Australian citizenship for a Pakistani boy from a polygamous Islamic marriage.

Motorcyclist killed in horror smash

The  horror run on Queensland roads for motorcyclists is continuing with a Triumph rider killed near near Gladstone overnight.