UNIVERSAL paid domestic and family violence leave would become a reality for Australian workers by August next year under landmark laws to be put forward by the federal government this week.

BRISBANE’S $400 million Pinkenba quarantine facility could be turned from a white elephant into a valuable asset.

A STATE of Origin scale battle has erupted to attract international airlines back to Australia with millions of dollars on offer from the Queensland, New South Wales and Victorian governments.

MANLY has been plunged into chaos with a host of players considering pulling out of Thursday night’s clash against the Sydney Roosters because of the club’s inclusive jersey.