Price comparison: Truth about duty free shopping revealed
For decades, Australians have believed an international boarding pass is also a one-way ticket to a super-cheap shopping spree, but experts have revealed the sinister truth. SEE THE LIST
Queensland
Kip’s marriage breakdown, Nova fallout. ‘Now Kyle’s coming for my job’
Kip Wightman opens up on rebuilding his life after hitting rock bottom, and feeling the ratings pressure after one of Australia’s biggest radio personalities.
Redland City appoints new $350k+ CEO while mayor away
Louise Rusan has been appointed Redland City’s new CEO while Mayor Jos Mitchell is on leave following a 10-day Olympic fact-finding trip.
The day a monster named Marcia destroyed Qld homes
Ten years ago Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia turned towards the Queensland coastline as a monster category 5 storm. What unfolded was truly terrifying for hundreds of residents. SEE THE PICTURES
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Aunty Phyliss remembers her brother
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Shock DV murder defence could be scrapped in massive shake-up
The Queensland Law Reform Commission has released its consultation paper into a review of multiple criminal defences, including an outdated DV murder defence.
Inside Qld team’s hi-tech ‘esky’ that can make a heart go on and on
A Queensland medical team revolutionising heart transplants around the world is now using its technology expand the pool of donors by repairing organs.
Life after Netflix wellness warrior’s tragic health battle
The former fiance of a ‘wellness warrior’ who died of cancer and inspired a character in a Netflix hit show is an award-winning Noosa real estate agent who has found love again.
Mayor to Premier: Knock down, rebuild of Gabba is a new stadium
Brisbane’s Lord Mayor has upped pressure on the government ahead of the Olympics infrastructure report, saying a knock down and rebuild of the Gabba is the same as building a new stadium.
Long-term fears for major hospital’s maternity ward after double closure
Fears are growing for the long-term future of the maternity unit at a major Queensland private hospital after its operator closed two wards in two Australian state capitals.
‘Dangerous’ find in Maccas burger cuts up man’s insides
A Brisbane father has suffered major health problems are choking on a McDonald’s quarter pounder burger filled with a sharp piece of plastic that cut his insides.
‘World War III’: Explosive Trad-Palaszczuk power struggle exposed
The power dynamic between former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and her deputy Jackie Trad has been exposed in a long-awaited CCC report.
The red hot agents behind the Sunshine Coast’s top 50 property sales
From sprawling beachfront estates to serene hinterland retreats, extraordinary sales in the Sunshine Coast and Noosa have been recorded in the past year. See the 50 most expensive property sales and meet the agents who secured them.
Why power prices could surge by 60 per cent
New modelling predicts Queenslanders will pay a significantly higher cost for electricity by 2035 without a replacement for a scrapped major project.
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