THOUSANDS of homeowners in a Sydney suburb could see a dramatic increase in insurance costs and a lack of confidence from investors or developers, following the State Government’s decision to identify homes within a one in 100,000 year flood zone.
HOMEOWNERS in Riverstone are furious following the release of the West Schofields Masterplan, which will see the acquisition of their homes over the next 20 years for sporting fields.
A FORMER KGB colonel was gunned down in his driveway by ‘frogmen’ working for the Russian mafia who fled in the darkness of a Gold Coast canal. The death of Gennadi Bernovski, 41, in 2000 still intrigues today.
THERE’S penguins, lizards and even a bear — but for these wacky animals there’s a prize to be shared in this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Competition. SEE THE IMAGES
PERTH’S urban sprawl could be stopped if some of the city’s open space is sacrificed for housing.
FOR five years, Mark Curtis was living it large earning $600 a day drilling on the mines and coming home to a binge-fest of illicit drugs and booze.
THE fire that razed 57 homes in the Perth Hills burned for almost a month. Nearly one year on, the community has banded together in an inspiring show of strength.
ONE moment they were in an island paradise, the next they were in hell. This is how death and destruction returned to Australia’s doorstep.
OUR crops are getting stressed. Extremes of heat and cold are becoming increasingly common. But scientists say there are ways to keep the world’s booming population well-fed.
THE history of space exploration is full of small steps, giant leaps for mankind, and many setbacks in between. So how significant is the discovery of water on Mars?
FORGET the mining boom – China’s middle class are about to create a tourism boom and it’s coming to Brisbane.
THE developers of Brisbane’s new multi-billion dollar Queen’s Wharf casino and resort have revealed their inspiration for the iconic centrepiece.
NEW public spaces on Brisbane’s riverfront will be among the first projects constructed as part of the Queen’s Wharf development. PICTURE SPECIAL – now and the future.
A MAJOR new Brisbane development is offering 10,000 new jobs. Here’s how to get involved.
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