Will battle: Death certificate doubts | RSPCA slams rumours | Umpiring howlers

Will dispute: Death certificate ‘raises doubt’

A brother and sister are locked in a court battle over their late mother’s will, with the death certificate raising “sufficient doubt” over the papers and questions also asked about th...

$53k stolen watch found in traffic stop

A Mudgeeraba man was found with a $53,000 stolen watch during a routine traffic stop. He was also wanted for possessing something a little more sinister.

Lawyer X betrayal torched the underworld rule book

In the underworld, secrets that don’t stay secret can get you killed or locked up. Yet cunning criminals who would hardly trust their mothers, mostly trust lawyers the way churchgoers used...

Suburb where 80 streets need fixing

There are dozens of substandard streets in this suburb on Brisbane’s southside and the local councillor says the footpaths are in no better condition.

RSPCA slams rumours over puppy rescue

The RSPCA has hit back at an online post spreading what it says are “rumours” about the seizure of more than 100 dogs and puppies from a central Queensland puppy farm.

Teen’s horror drug overdose death

One man is dead and at least 15 others are in hospital after a rash of suspected drug overdoses at a “trap” music festival in Sydney.

Instead of singing, the world shouts now

Rami Malek will win the Oscar for best male lead performance this year. But his portrayal of Freddie Mercury makes you realise how much the world has changed, and how much it has changed som...

Umpiring howler adds to Aussie frustration

Nathan Lyon has been foiled by the Decision Review System as he toiled away in Adelaide, left shaking his head at a number of howlers from the umpires.

Cynical excuse for jobs for the boys (and girls)

It’s a political tactic that’s been used for decades to justify rubber-stamping the cynical status quo. It’s beyond time for the excuses to stop, writes Sarah Vogler.

Springfield’s most influential people: 10 to 6

We’re counting down the top 20 most influential people who are helping to make Greater Springfield a great place to live now and into the future.