Christmas roast comes early for state
QUEENSLAND is braced for a pre-Christmas heatwave, with temperatures hitting the mid-30s in the southeast — and the mid-40s elsewhere.
Lord Mayor steps down amid complaints of sexual harassment
MELBOURNE Lord Mayor Robert Doyle has denied allegations of sexual harassment and indecent assault levelled against him and says he will step down while they are investigated. Cr Doyle says ...
How to prepare for the ultimate summer road trip
SCHOOL’S out, work’s over for the year and it’s time for an adventure. When it comes to a family road trip a little bit of preparation and planning can get you a long way.
Charged Sydney man ‘acting as loyal agent of North Korea’
A KOREAN-born man living in Sydney has been accused of brokering sales and discussing the supply of weapons of mass destruction on behalf of North Korea.
Police probe apparent overnight murder
TWO people are being interviewed by police after a man was allegedly murdered in Mount Isa.
Anderson ends Marsh’s huge knock early
THE Aussie batsmen have to contend with cool and possibly wet conditions as they look to drive home their advantage on day four of the third Ashes Test at the WACA. JOIN OUR LIVE BLOG.
Two dead, 17 injured in balcony collapse at Christmas party
PEOPLE caught up in a deadly balcony collapse at a Melbourne Christmas party had gathered on the deck to take a group photo, a neighbour says. Two women are dead and 17 people injured after ...
Fallback position for ‘Senator’ Kristina
FORMER NSW premier Kristina Keneally looks certain to replace disgraced Labor senator Sam Dastyari in Canberra after failing to win her own place in the lower house.
Bennelong winner sorry for disabled gaffe
THE newly re-elected MP for Bennelong, John Alexander, has been forced to apologise for his election win gaffe involving the disabled.
Investors sell for a loss
INVESTORS are more likely to take hit than owner occupiers, when selling in these areas.