Why did super fit Mercer’s heart fail?

HE was a super fit bloke and the least likely person to suffer a heart attack. Or so we thought. A cardiologist explains why former ironman Dean Mercer’s heart gave out. And issues a warning for athletes over 40.

 
 
 
 

‘Probably best keep your mouth closed’

A STRAIGHT-shooting Brisbane magistrate has delivered a brutal Father’s Day message to a man who breached a domestic violence order during a series of epic take-downs in court.

 
 
 

The ad too controversial for TV

A HEARTWARMING ad celebrating the role of the father in a child’s life has been pulled from TV in an “extraordinary” decision.

 
 
 
 

Staffer quits over gay marriage directive

A SENIOR Cancer Council Queensland employee has resigned after several staff members were told to remove pro-marriage equality signs from their work areas.

 
 
 

Shopping centres will soon look like this

BRISBANE’S shopping centres will be transformed into around-the-clock, one-stop hubs where people go for health care, childcare, leisure and entertainment – and even live.

 
 
 

Clubs furious at JT, Smith testimonial

MANLY are one of several clubs furious at the NRL about being kept in the dark over being able to stage a salary cap-exempt testimonial game.

 
 
 

Hinch cleared of constitution breach

SENATOR Derryn Hinch will not be referred to the High Court over concerns he was ineligible to sit as a parliamentarian.

 
 
 
 

She waited years to tell husband one thing

KIRRALEE Murdoch has waited the longest time to be able to say one thing to her husband. After 10 years, and much heartache, she finally can.

 
 
 
 

Russia burns secret documents

ACRID black smoke was seen pouring from a chimney at the Russian consulate in San Francisco as workers began hauling boxes out of the building ahead of their eviction.

 
 
 
 

Aggressive Ricciardo’s warning for rivals

DANIEL Ricciardo just copped a massive penalty for the Italian Grand Prix, meaning he’s in a certain frame of mind for the race at Monza.