Heartbreaking story behind our first SSM
IT HAS been revealed the first ever same sex marriage took place in Queensland after a special exemption to marry before the 30-day waiting period was granted.
Accused murderer bashed in alleged prison assault
BABY-FACED accused killer Matthew White has been bashed in an alleged attack by several prisoners at Lotus Glen after he was charged with the murder of Cooktown mother, Donna Steele.
Can your relationship survive a home reno?
YOU meet, you fall in love, you get a starter house, and then what? Here’s how to survive your first home reno as a couple.
Supermarket giant ‘definitely’ looking for Queensland site
A GERMAN supermarket giant is scouring southeast Queensland for possible sites and advertising for new positions across Australia as its plans to challenge the likes of Coles, Woolworths and...
Fugitive boss ‘unaware’ he’s wanted in Australia
LAWYERS for fugitive former Queensland Nickel boss Clive Mensink have argued there is no evidence to suggest he has received court orders to return to Australia, as an appeal against his arr...
Why NRL must welcome Carney back
TODD Carney’s possible NRL return has prompted howls of derision from some quarters, but the game’s rule makers have painted themselves into a corner, writes Mike Colman.
Council worker caught pulling illegal stunt
A P-PLATE driver in a Brisbane City Council marked ute has been caught on camera pulling an illegal manoeuvre in treacherous wet conditions, forcing oncoming traffic to take evasive action. ...
‘Why on earth would I let this man out?
A BRISBANE judge has rejected the bail application of a man charged over the fatal Christmas Day crash that killed a mother and daughter, saying he could be a danger to road users if release...
Telstra’s outrageous new charge
JUST when you thought Telstra couldn’t find another way to hit you in the back pocket, it does just that.
New $600m theme park gets green light
A NEW $600 million theme park planned for the Gold Coast is being given the tick of approval by a key authority in the biggest sign yet it will go ahead.
Ex-NRL player tasered after 240km/h pursuit
THIS is the amazing moment an English rugby league star and former North Queensland Cowboy is dramatically captured by police after taking them on a death-defying car chase.
