Town in shock after body found

MULTIPLE crime scenes are in place around Cooktown as part of a murder investigation after a woman’s wrapped body was found in an isolated creek.

 
 
 
 

How the Osprey crash unfolded

A US Marine Osprey aircraft is believed to have struck trouble while attempting to land on a transport ship, smashing into its deck and sliding into the ocean off the coast of central Queensland.

 
 
 
 

Federal LNP pushes back from abyss

THE Turnbull Government is clawing its way out of electoral oblivion, clocking its best poll result in Queensland since freefalling after the 2016 election. Interactive poll tracker.

 
 
 

Poll puts Tully in mayoral robes

ACTING Ipswich mayor Paul Tully is in the box seat to don the mayoral robes vacated by Paul Pisasale. But a new poll shows there’s another contender not far behind.

 
 
 

Horseback hunt after alleged bail breach

WHEN a Queensland police officer was called to investigate an alleged breach of bail at a local equestrian centre, she had to use the nearest ‘vehicle’ available when the accused took off.

 
 
 
 

Fourth man in terror raids charged

THE last of four Sydney men arrested over an alleged Islamic State-orchestrated terrorist plot to blow up a passenger plane has been freed by police after being charged with possessing a prohibited weapon.

 
 
 
 

Gina Rinehart’s wheelchair mystery

AUSTRALIA’S richest woman Gina Rinehart was temporarily confined to a wheelchair after an undisclosed incident overseas.

 
 
 

Titans in turmoil following Broncos belting

DARRYL Kelly is considering abandoning plans to buy the Titans and Neil Henry’s future is in doubt after the worst fortnight in the club’s history.

 
 
 

Bronco bullies won’t stop bashing

THE Broncos are the NRL’s newest bullies. Led by Josh McGuire, they’re planning to bash their way to the top and they don’t care if you don’t like it.

 
 
 

Trophy home fails to sell at auction

THE founder of collapsed Linc Energy Peter Bond has failed to sell his prestige waterfront mansion at auction.