Storms set to dampen Christmas for some

SOUTHEAST Queenslanders are set to be gifted some fairly pleasant Christmas weather but those further north are unlikely to be as rapt by their forecast amid predictions of showers and potential thunderstorms.

Qld road blitz off to a busy start

POLICE have fined more than 3,200 speeding motorists and 112 drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol across the state on the first day of the Christmas Road Safety Campaign.

Tia a ‘source of income’ for foster family

AN ONLINE conversation between Tiahleigh Palmer’s foster brother and his cousin has revealed he considered the Queensland schoolgirl a “source of income” for his family, court documents show.

Changes loom in Queen’s Wharf plan

THE State Government wants to make urgent changes to the $3 billion Queen’s Wharf development after key parts were not included in the priority development area.

Dreamworld reopens more rides

TWO more of Dreamworld’s “Big 9” rides have reopened, leaving just a handful still closed in the wake of October’s Thunder River Rapids tragedy.

Bribie Island paradise on offer

NESTLED in Bribie Island’s exclusive Pacific Harbour community, this dream home needs to be sold.

30 beachgoers pulled from water

DETERIORATING conditions at Gold Coast beaches are being blamed for a spate of Christmas Eve rescues.

Warner: Smith criticism is ‘bizarre’

DAVID Warner has thrown his support behind Steve Smith, claiming criticism of Smith’s decisions in the victory over Pakistan as ‘bizarre’.

What’s on sick kids’ Christmas wish list?

AT LADY Cilento Children’s Hospital, the staff “go above and beyond” to make sure the patients who can’t get be at home to celebrate with family don’t miss out on a true Christmas experience.

$25 flights: Best Boxing Day travel sales

Christmas shopping done? It’s time to bag a holiday bargain — and this year, the Boxing Day sales are starting early.