Sad reality of state’s ID scanning regime

THEY were meant to combat the epidemic of alcohol-fuelled violence, but new figures reveal the true effect ID scanners are having in Queensland venues.

Mayor hits back over developer link claims

GOLD Coast Mayor Tom Tate has fired back at Four Corners after the top ABC current affairs show shone a light on his council’s links with developers.

Broncs, it’s time to put the big boy pants on

SERIOUSLY, was that the same Broncos side that was plucked to within an inch of its life by the Chooks in week one of the finals?

Face of Queensland’s ice epidemic

HE’S young, he’s smart. He once held down a well-paid government job, but he let crystal meth consume his life. He’s far from the only one, with Queensland drug recovery services struggling to cope.

I almost became a ‘sugar mamma’

THIS Aussie was in Havana when a local man yelled out at her: “Lady!” It was a trap - one many tourists fall straight into.

Windfall for Labor-linked company

A COMPANY with Labor Party links in a key electorate has been awarded a lucrative state government grant ahead of dozens of other contenders.

Trump taunts ‘rocket man’ Kim

DONALD Trump has openly taunted Kim Jong-un as the United States runs out of options for dealing with North Korea.

Unlikely predator to Reef’s rescue

SCIENTISTS are preparing to unleash biological warfare to protect the Great Barrier Reef from one of its biggest threats.

Why Sam’s desperate to beat Maroons mates

THERE is news breaking at every club throughout the day and our rolling coverage will keep you posted on everything you need to know.

Australia’s hottest kitchens this year

The hottest renovations in the country this year, also have some of the hottest kitchens. CHECK THEM OUT.