Island bushfire out of control as residents flee

UPDATE: A large bushfire on Russell Island is out of control after residents were earlier evacuated from an emergency zone. Pic: 7 News Brisbane

Councillor charged over $180,000 theft

UPDATE: A Logan councillor has been stood down after being charged today with stealing more than $180,000 through a similar scam used to rip off major Queensland councils earlier this year.

Matt the Bat delivers on home turf

AUSTRALIAN opener Matt Renshaw has brought up his half century as he and Steve Smith’s partnership grows the Gabba. LIVE COVERAGE.

Parents urged to ‘rise up’ against song change

A CHRISTMAS carol change is the latest example of creeping political correctness... and it has a federal MP seeing red.

Wife’s move ‘like a punch in the guts’

UPDATE: Former Billabong boss Matthew Perrin was in an emotional crisis when his then-wife told him of a move she made that left him “shell-shocked”, a court has heard.

Not a smart ride for a court date

THEY were attending court to face property crime charges, including car theft. So it probably wasn’t wise to rock up in this.

Swimmer’s body pulled from lake

UPDATE: A body has been found where searchers were looking for a 21-year-old swimmer who went missing southwest of Brisbane yesterday.

Cheaper fares for southeast commuters

PUBLIC transport will be cheaper from Monday, with the Fairer Fares package to kick off early.

$14m luxury buy in Brisbane

A BUYER has splashed out with a multi-million dollar purchase in the same Brisbane complex.

No joke: $135 flights to Thailand

READY to put your feet up? We’ve got you sorted with this super sale that’s slashed flights to Thailand but you better be quick.