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Owners Michelle and Leon McNiece at their Total Fusion gym, Morningside. Picture: Liam Kidston.

The truth behind Qld power couple’s luxe fitness empire

Meet the Queensland power couple behind the luxurious new fitness brand that features state-of-the-art facilities, a team of medical experts and a plasma facial adored by Hollywood A-listers. WELCOME TO HIGH STEAKS

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**Strict Embargo DO NOT USE. Please speak to Laura Charmers** Cover shoot with Sharyn Ghidella, partner Paul Croll and two sons Austin 16 and Darcy 14. Qweekend cover story on SharynÃ¢â¬â¢s longevity on our screens Ã¢â¬â sheÃ¢â¬â¢s been in TV for almost 40 years.

The two moments that bring Sharyn Ghidella to tears

Sharyn Ghidella admits feeling a deep sadness after her abrupt axing from Channel 7. But in her first interview since that moment, it isn’t what brings her to tears. WATCH THE VIDEO

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Trump v Harris: Massive war chests to win the White House

The Democratic Party didn’t skip a beat in shifting its loyalty – and a $A146.5m war chest – from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris. See how it compares to the Republican Party’s campaign.

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The Sunshine Coast's best restaurants are mouth watering.

30 best restaurants: Foodies’ ultimate guide to Sunshine Coast

Looking for somewhere spectacular to eat? Here’s our comprehensive foodie guide of the best restaurants on Sunshine Coast.

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Pig ’N’ Whistle 457 worker felt ‘trapped and pushed to limit’

Pig ’N’ Whistle 457 worker felt ‘trapped and pushed to limit’

A former worker for a major hospitality group claims his bosses allegedly made him fill in fake time sheets, saying the company had him, and other workers like him, over a barrel.

Vulnerable workers explain how Mantle Group ‘exploited’ them

Vulnerable workers explain how Mantle Group ‘exploited’ them

One of Queensland’s most well-known hospitality groups has been accused of taking advantage of some overworked and underpaid workers, under the guise of work experience.

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Behind the scenes of Shrek in Melbourne at Her Majesty's Theatre and the process of `going green' for actor Ben Mingay. Picture: Mark Stewart

How many layers (of prosthetics) does an ogre have?

It takes Two-and-a-half hours for Ben Mingay to layer on prosthetics and stage makeup before every performance of Shrek the Musical. These behind-the-green pictures show the incredible transformation.

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Godfrey Mantle (left) is head of the Mantle Group.

Hospitality king eyes bigger venues

Godfrey Mantle’s hospitality empire has grown to 15 venues in two states. It’s now targeting bigger format venues and parting ways with some of its Pig ‘N’ Whistle hotels.

Many foreign workers feel pressured to work long hours to maintain their visa status.

The workers most at risk of exploitation

Securing a sponsored temporary working visa is seen as the beginning of a more prosperous life for overseas hospitality workers. But they are particularly vulnerable to exploitation, warn academics.

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Steve Noakes surveys the destruction of Binna Burra Lodge.

Inside Binna Burra disaster: 60ft flames coming up like a tsunami

Six months on from the devastating bushfire that destroyed homes and the historic Binna Burra Lodge, locals have opened up about the horrifying reality of surviving the ‘apocalyptic’ fire.

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Badel’s top 10: Big prop will be the best we’ve ever seen

As Peter Badel reveals his top 10 NRL players for 2020, The Courier-Mail’s chief rugby league writer says one prop will finish his career as the best we’ve ever seen.

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Badel's top 50 part four

Badel’s 50: We’ve only scratched the surface of Ponga’s talent

It may shock some to see Kalyn Ponga outside of the top 10 NRL talents for 2020, but there’s one thing for sure – he won’t be out of there for long. Check out part four of our top 50 stars here.

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Police & Courts

Tamborine Mountain High School defamation case decision being handed down in Southport Court. Donna and Miguel Baluskas, Laura Lawson arrive and Trudie Arnold Pics Adam Head

Mt Tamborine: What they said, and what it cost them

They were no different to any of the millions of social media posts made every day, but for these people those words changed their lives irrevocably.

Rita Langer and Di Wishey. Di drives from the Gold Coast to Ipswich to take Rita, Alfie's mum, to see Broncos games. Pic Peter Wallis

Broncos for life: How Alfie’s mum still lives for her boys

It’s been 18 years since her famous son last pulled on the boots for the Broncos, but Rita Langer’s dedication to her boys in maroon has never died, writes Mike Colman.

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