Massive water bill could sink taxpayers
A SINGLE “failed wet season” could see Queenslander taxpayers fork out $500 million after Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk refused an offer from the PM to pay for a vital dam.
Girls ‘behaving badly’ at Schoolies
YOUNG girls are outdrinking the male school leavers with paramedics called to help more female Schoolies than males.
Breaking bad habits on holiday
A CHANGE of scenery, a shake-up of routine or a brand-new environment can be best for breaking those bad habits we all pretend we don’t have…and generally, you get all three whilst trave...
Balcony stunt almost ends party
REPEATED warnings didn’t stop these idiots from risking their lives by climbing outside their high-rise apartments in a wild day of Schoolies week on the Gold Coast.
Retired magistrate could get 10 years
A FORMER Brisbane legal professional faces up to 10 years in jail after being found guilty of 18 charges including multiple counts of indecent treatment with a child aged under 12.
Penthouse of horrors alleged in court
MAUREEN Boyce’s jilted lover drove a kitchen knife so far through her stomach it impaled her to a bed after he flew into a jealous rage, a court has heard.
Addicts rush for codeine before ban
AUSTRALIA’S peak medical body has issued a warning after evidence showed people were stockpiling over-the-counter opiates before a government crackdown in February.
Turnbull targets ‘battlers’ as Canberra descends into chaos
MIDDLE-INCOME battlers have been promised major tax cuts in a vow by Malcolm Turnbull tonight to the country’s top business leaders at the Business Council of Australia's annual dinner.
Aussies feast on England’s scaredy bats
AUSTRALIA’S pace attack has been shown footage of England’s biggest names looking scared and helpless as motivation for a Mitchell Johnson-style assault at the Gabba.
Top cop ‘never to return’
THE Gold Coast’s top cop is unlikely to return to his Glitter Strip post after being embroiled in alleged nepotism and procurement controversies — and could call quits on his career for ...
Waterside gem about to take off
WITH three railway stations and an attractive waterside precinct, this Brisbane suburb is primed for serious redevelopment. Local businesses say “bring it on”.
