Move over Winx, Shorten’s a sure thing

A cashed-up political junkie has bet $1 million that Bill Shorten will triumph in the upcoming federal election – the biggest wager the betting agency has ever taken.

Man missing from music festival located after 15 days

An exhaustive search for a man missing from a Southern Downs music festival has ended after he was found in NSW.

Calls for heads to roll after school saga

A group of parents and alumni have called for PMSA heads to roll over the “disgraceful and improper manner” in which it claims the principal of an elite Brisbane school was targeted.

Fast-food chain branch in financial strife

A southeast Queensland outlet of a fashionable Portuguese chicken chain is in financial hot water, with tax authorities alleging it owes them nearly $150,000.

‘Icon’ to eyesore: $175m apartments hit the skids

Work on a Chinese-backed $175 million 260-apartment inner-Brisbane development appears to have stalled, leaving local residents stuck with a concrete eyesore even though sales information cl...

Sneak peek at iconic shopping strip’s magical transformation

A famous inner north Brisbane landmark is about to shine that bit brighter, when an illuminating community project is officially launched on Friday night.

Five arrested after remains found burning in bushland

Homicide detectives have arrested five men over the murder of Queensland man Tyron Beauchamp, whose smouldering remains were found in bushland near Taree more than four months ago.

Free burritos as next GYG location confirmed

A popular Mexican restaurant will celebrate the opening of its new store north of Brisbane next month with free burritos and burrito bowls.

Furious Roberts on the brink of leaving Broncos

James Roberts was dropped from the Broncos squad this weekend in an attempt to motivate the out-of-form centre – but the decision has left ‘The Jet’ fuming at coach Anthony Seibold.

Smith back in the runs, Warner back in the nets

Steve Smith posted his best 50-over score for Australia in more than two years in a total of 6/277 in a practice match against New Zealand. David Warner, back opening, did not fare so well. ...