Freak fire drives push to recall SUV

A QUEENSLAND mother and her two children are lucky to be alive after their SUV exploded in their garage and destroyed their home in minutes.

Queensland used as NSW’s dumping ground

AN “ALARMED” Queensland Premier has responded to explosive allegations that the Sunshine State is being used as a dumping ground for its neighbour’s waste.

Interpol hunt for Clive Mensink

GLOBAL crimefighter Interpol has joined the chase for fugitive ex-Queensland Nickel director Clive Mensink, tracking his last known whereabouts.

Marine ‘critical’ as wreck found

A US MARINE continues to fighting for his life in a Brisbane hospital, as the Navy locates a military aircraft that crashed into the ocean off north Queensland on the weekend.

Police divers scour dumped body site

THE grisly discovery of the body of a woman likely murdered in Cooktown was found by a friend in an isolated creek not far from his property.

Liberal’s gay marriage plan fraught with risks

THE Liberal Party’s ability to resolve the question of gay marriage before the next election is now hostage to the High Court, writes James Campbell.

Rubgy league now a working class shame

BUZZ: RUGBY league is supposed to be the working-class game but Retro Round showed just how far the game has gone from it’s roots.

Queenslanders punished for saving water

SOUTHEAST Queensland households are facing higher, fixed water bills ... because they have done the right thing when it comes to being waterwise.

Gen Y buyer wins inner-city bargain

A GEN Y investor has beaten hundreds of interested parties to win a property that was billed Brisbane’s best inner-city bargain.

How luxurious diner is faring one year on

THIS high-end restaurant opened to much fanfare last year, but a year is a long time in the dining industry. So, does it still live up to the hype 12 months on?