Bennett rejects new role with Broncos

WAYNE Bennett has confirmed he has been offered a front-office job at the Broncos for 2020 but says he has no interest in it, telling Brisbane bosses he is not finished as an NRL coach.

Has the CCC lost its way?

THE Crime and Corruption Commission has run a fine-tooth comb over our local councils. Why, then, has it not done the same with the State Government, asks Des Houghton.

Bundaberg residents warned to stay alert

FIREFIGHTERS have spent the day battling almost a dozen blazes in the state’s southeast — and a new flare up further north could be a cause for concern with homes likely to be affected b...

Hero helicopter pilot dies in crash fighting fires

A WATER-BOMBING helicopter has crashed while fighting fires, killing the experienced pilot, who was the only person on board.

Palaszczuk happy with less scrutiny

PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk has insisted less scrutiny on public servants is in Queensland’s best interests, after around 90 performance measures were “discontinued” in this years’...

New laws to sack council a step closer

NEW laws to sack Ipswich City Council have been given the green light by a parliamentary committee, which also rejected calls for compensation to be paid if the council is dismissed.

Queenslander extradited after body found in bin

A SUNSHINE Coast man has been extradited to Victoria to face charges over the grisly discovery of a man’s body in a wheelie bin.

Purple Wiggle breaks silence on shock split

PURPLE Wiggle Lachy Gillespie has broken his silence on his shock split with Wiggley wife Emma Watkins — and revealed why he loves her now more than ever.

Oates wants to stay with Brisbane

COREY Oates has given his strongest indication yet that he will stay with the Broncos, as the club begin negotiations to retain their star winger.

Things to do in Brisbane this weekend

CELEBRATIONS of two pop princesses are among the events on in the southeast this weekend. See what’s happening near you.