Guilty lawyer hints there may be more

THE former high-profile solicitor who represented Daniel Morcombe’s killer, and who is now in custody after pleading guilty to fraud, has made wide-ranging accusations against other lawyers.

Celebrity chef Darren Simpson dies

DARREN Simpson’s food industry friends have paid tribute to the former TV foodie who died after a long battle with alcohol addiction-related illness.

Police fears over Pisasale witnesses

POLICE opposed bail of Paul Pisasale out of concern for his welfare and fears the colourful former Ipswich mayor would contact witnesses involved in the case following his extortion charge.

Asylum seekers in sex and drug racket

ASYLUM seekers on Nauru are embroiled in an appalling prostitution and drug ­scandal that has led to at least six arrests.

Maroons turn to NASA to save JT

QUEENSLAND is turning to high-tech space-suit technology in a desperate bid to help Johnathan Thurston recover in time for the Origin decider.

Socceroos’ hopes on life support

AN ENTERTAINING draw between the African and Asian champions has left Australia’s Confederations Cup aspirations teetering on the brink.

Judge slams ‘industry’ trend among criminals

A SUPREME Court judge sentencing a bodybuilder to seven years’ jail for drug trafficking has highlighted a growing trend among criminals and slammed it as an “industry” that has no point to it at all.

Five of the best open homes

HOUSEHUNTING? We’ve done the hard work for you — here are five of the best. You’re welcome.

Winners and losers from super changes

AN OVERHAUL of superannuation rules on July 1 will potentially affect every working Australian, but it’s not all bad news.

Boyd out of Origin decider

THE Maroons are already feeling the toll of their victory in Origin II with Darius Boyd to miss the decider with a broken thumb.