Tributes for ‘beautiful soul’ who drowned at party
FRIENDS and family have paid tribute to the 25-year-old woman who drowned at a north Queensland property during an Australia Day party. Her body, along with that of a teenage boy, were pulle...
Would this happen to Serena or Federer?
SHE’S the world no.1 and one of the more marketable athletes on the planet. LEO SCHLINK says the fact Australian Open finalist Simona Halep doesn’t have a major sponsor begs some questions.
A meat lover's guide to South Australia
FROM floating down the River Torrens in a BBQ boat to eating emu rissoles in an outback hotel, South Australia is the epicurean epicentre for our country’s meaty delights.
Why you don’t need $1m to retire
“YOU need $1 million in retirement,” say most financial planners. If you’re in your 50s this likely scared the bejeezus out of you. Follow these steps before you even think about retir...
GPs face ban on prescribing painkillers
PATIENTS who require strong pain medication may soon have to consult specialists rather than GPs for a prescription, as Australia faces an opioid overdose epidemic.
Company faces shutdown after rorting workers
A QUEENSLAND businessman fined almost $230,000 for the “appalling” exploitation of workers may have his company shut down by the Federal Government.
Can Aussie Alcott make it four titles in a row?
AUSTRALIA’S Dylan Alcott has been hanging out with Will Smith, has become a household name and is on almost every billboard at Melbourne Park. Today he’s going for a fourth straight titl...
Threats, kidnap and murder: Trials of a criminal lawyer
DISGRUNTLED criminals have a tendency to dole out their own rough justice and slain Sydney solicitor Ho Ledinh may prove to be a case in point.
Career on the line: Hunt gets his day in court
HE’S got talent in spades and the footy all-rounder can outstrip, outkick and outrun the best of them, but police charges of cocaine possession could prove to be his undoing.
Shingle Inn’s lucky break amid franchise fizzle
OWNERS of cake-coffee chain Shingle Inn dodged a bullet by quietly dropping a takeover offer from Franchise Retail Brands, which just went into administration.
Former treasurer living high life
FORMER Queensland Treasurer Keith De Lacy and his wife Yvonne had gone for the high life for their new home.