Townsville flood damage to cost half a billion

Townsville’s devastating floods that will take years to recover from have already placed damage costs well above half a billion dollars according to the Insurance Council of Australia.

Councillors discussed alienating whistleblower

Logan councillors who were part of a “Team Awesome” chat group discussed alienating their chief executive officer after she reported corruption allegations.

MP caught out mocking obese people at summit

Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie has apologised after a photo emerged online appearing to show her mocking overweight people at an obesity summit.

Hot 30: Mighty Winx keeps powering on

If only Winx’s race career would never end. There is no better advertisement for the sport than the mighty mare who started her final racing campaign with a dominant win in the Apollo Stak...

Coast high schoolers among smartest in Queensland

Gold Coast high school graduates are among the smartest in the state, this morning being celebrated at an exclusive Brisbane award ceremony.

BUSTED: Police arrest accused change-room phone pervert

A MAN has been arrested and charged for allegedly using a phone to film women in change rooms at a Maroochydore store.

Cass speaks out: ‘I was never Mrs Stefanovic’

Cassandra Thorburn is determined to make her own name after years of being known as Mrs Stefanovic. On Monday night, she’ll make her debut on Channel 10’s new-look Dancing With The Stars...

Royal tour taxpayer bill revealed

Curious how much you paid for Harry and Meghan’s royal visit last year? The final bill to Australian taxpayers has been revealed.

Bulldogs Mad Monday hotel issued ‘first strike’

The Sydney hotel at the centre of the Bulldogs debauched Mad Monday celebrations has been issued a “first strike” by authorities, meaning it now faces stricter conditions.

Champion’s Choice: Coen Hess

Away from SuperCoach, I’m not a fan of Coen Hess as a player. But his SuperCoach scores are set to soar in 2019.