Nurse shoved into boot in armed abduction
A MANHUNT is under way on the Gold Coast after a terrifying armed abduction in which a nurse was forced into a car boot at knifepoint, forced to withdraw money from an ATM and beaten and sla...
Lady Flo’s final wishes
THIRTY years after Joh Bjelke-Petersen was forced out, his widow Flo says she has two wishes as she approaches her 98th birthday. One being to see her husband’s reputation restored.
Why Cruising is the New Frontier for Adventure Seekers
AT first glance, cruising seems made for relaxation – restorative spa treatments, rejuvenating massages and endless views of the ocean revitalising body and mind; an experience akin to a h...
Scary clues in North Korea photos
LOOK closely at these photographs of North Korea’s new weapon, and you’ll spot a disturbing clue involving Kim Jong-un.
Brisbane traffic as bad as Sydney
BRISBANE’S traffic chaos is now challenging Sydney as the worst in the country, new research shows. But while Sydneysiders may have some relief in sight, the news isn’t so good for the R...
Schools scandal inquiry widens
THE national corporate watchdog, the Australian Taxation Office and Queensland’s Attorney-General have been enlisted to investigate a spate of complaints in the elite schools scandal.
The three superstars on Titans’ hit list
WITH a truckload of cash at their disposal thanks to Jarryd Hayne’s departure, Gold Coast Titans are looking add some of the biggest names in the game.
INXS star: ‘I miss the days of bum slaps’
AMID the sexual harassment claims sweeping the entertainment industry, INXS guitarist Kirk Pengilly says he preferred it when slapping a woman on “the butt” was seen as a compliment.
Police enforce controversial quota system
POLICE performance will be measured on the number of tickets issued and arrests they make in a controversial move likened to the notorious “kill sheet” where quotas are set.
You can’t claim that, Minister
TAXPAYERS forked out for an MP’s son to attend an air show and were almost charged for another’s cravings for a Kinder Surprise, a probe into wrongly claimed ministerial expenses over th...
Mayor charged with misconduct
A QUEENSLAND mayor is facing a string of charges following a probe by the state’s anti-corruption watchdog. The charges relate to his conduct while he was mayor and include allegations of ...
