Outrage after prankster ruins Melbourne Cup

A SERIAL pest renowned for creating controversial videos left punters at a Gold Coast pub fuming after pulling an obnoxious prank during a live screening of the Melbourne Cup. WATCH THE VIDE...

Democrats dismayed: no 'blue wave' in midterms

DEMOCRATS were hopeful of picking up key seats in the US midterm elections, but those hopes are fading as party insiders believe they will make only modest gains. FOLLOW OUR LIVE BLOG &nbsp...

Jetsetting mayor racks up big bill

A southeast Queensland council amassed close to $70,000 in overseas travel bills on top of almost $80,000 in other expenses.

‘Unlawful entry’: Claim union shut down site

LEGAL action has been launched against eight union organisers, alleging they caused work on a major southeast Queensland project to shut down when they unlawfully entered the worksite.

Shark attack victim ‘had a heart of gold’

A DOCTOR killed by a shark while swimming in the idyllic Whitsundays’ Cid Harbour – the third attack in seven weeks – has been described as an “exceptional gentleman” with a “heart of gold”.

Want a bargain? $5 shop arrives

A FAILING retail centre is expected to get a new lease on life when a discount shop opens in southeast Queensland this month with nothing over $5.

QLD suburbs hit triple digit growth

NEARLY 70 Queensland suburbs have recorded double digit capital growth in the past year with some areas skyrocketing by 150 per cent. SEE THE FULL LIST.

Secret world of Australia's elite combat medics

They are an elite team within the Australian military — combat medics who serve alongside Special Forces. They are fighting soldiers whose first job is to save lives. In this eight-part se...

Beachfront suburb finally gains traction with investors

THE arrival of a major hotel chain in a shunned Brisbane beachside location, coupled with million-dollar house sale listings, proves this surprisingly undervalued and underappreciated suburb...

NRL clubs raid Queensland schools

THE Brisbane Broncos and four NSW have snapped up six of Queensland’s most promising teenagers from two of Brisbane’s premier rugby league schools.