No bail for man accused of keeping ‘sex slave’
A MAN accused of keeping a woman as a “sex slave” and repeatedly drugging and raping her at a home in Brisbane’s west over a number of weeks has been denied bail.
Heat creates state of emu-rgency
RESIDENTS are shutting their gates and leaving bowls of water on the footpath as “big mobs” of thirsty emus, brolgas and kangaroos invade Longreach.
Discovering South Australia by night
ONE feather was all the evidence needed to send bird watching enthusiasts scrambling for night vision binoculars – from a bird that hadn’t been spotted for 170 years.
Ben Barba torches Super League in crazy performance
WATCH: Ben Barba has left English fans raving over an incredible season-opening performance in the Super League, with a hand in SEVEN tries including two of his own - plus a monster tackle t...
Lyle Shelton’s shock new move
LYLE Shelton, a key figure in the fight against same-sex marriage, has quit as head of the Australian Christian Lobby to pursue a new career.
Samantha X: Why Ryan and I broke up
FORMER escort Amanda Goff, also known as Samantha X, has opened up about the reason she split with television host Ryan Phelan.
Triple M’s Marto selling up
HE’LL be sad to say goodbye, but Triple M’s Greg, “Marto’’ Martin has decided it’s time to sell his holiday haven.
Poor swimmers push lifesavers to limit
SURF lifesavers are being forced to rescue hundreds of unsupervised children with “poor swimming ability’’ at Queensland beaches.
Traders smell a rat as Moran’s bar reopens
CELEBRITY chef Matt Moran’s popular Brisbane eatery Riverbar & Kitchen has finally reopened after a rat problem forced it to shut down for three days.
Why Woolies is beating Coles and even Aldi
WOOLWORTHS is said to be aisles ahead of Coles and Aldi, after analysts forecast the Australian supermarket giant’s sales would outgrow its rivals.
Does your club’s playmaker have what it takes?
NO player carries more pressure and expectation than a team’s half. PAUL CRAWLEY takes a look at the best playmakers in the league to determine if they’re up to snuff.
