Flash flooding expected on coldest night
AS SOUTHEAST Queensland prepares to shiver through its coldest night of the year, authorities are also warning of water over roads and in carparks in low-lying areas as a king tide hits.
Why public servants will get more leave
IN a move blasted as ‘over the top’, the State Government has instructed all government departments to grant an extra 20 days’ leave on top of existing sick leave provisions. Find out why.
Massive problem with top utes
SECRET documents have revealed true extent of faults with some of Australia’s top-selling utes, and the truth is downright disturbing.
The phone call that ended Taylor’s Origin hopes
DALY Cherry-Evans finally silenced the critics in Origin III, but he was almost snubbed again in favour of Titans playmaker Ashley Taylor before Kevin Walters made a fateful call.
Experts tip QLD to lead national housing market
QUEENSLAND’S housing market is tipped to lead the country for capital growth in the next two years while prices in NSW and Victoria continue to slide, a new survey shows.
Why Graham Quirk said no to lunch
AS everyone around him at a Brisbane function tucked into their steak and veg lunch, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk refrained. But it had nothing to do with the quality of the food, writes SARAH VO...
‘I feel like I’ve been given a life sentence too’
THE shattered mother of slain policeman Damian Leeding is fighting to stop the man convicted of her son’s manslaughter being freed from jail early – describing learning of his potential ...
Trump’s demand sparks panic
DONALD Trump is sowing chaos among his allies, with one demand from the US president triggering an emergency meeting.
Aussie hero doctor’s secret twist to helping Thai boys
ONE of the divers who first discovered the 12 boys and their soccer coach inside a Thai cave has revealed more detail about their successful mission.
Best ways to end your week
THE weekends just got bigger and better. To celebrate the new Weekend Extra in today’s paper, we asked some local identities to name their weekend hot spots. MICHELLE COLLINS reports.
