Highest rate rise in three years

ONE of Queensland’s largest councils hopes to be in surplus by almost $60 million by the end of the next financial year. But it’ll come at a cost.

Parking fine: ‘You’re bloody joking’

THIS motorbike rider thought he was being considerate when he parked his bike a certain way on a Queensland street this week. Parking inspectors thought otherwise, leaving him fuming. SEE THE PARK

Survivor: ‘There’s more to come out’

UPDATE: A man who survived the historic Whiskey Au Go Go nightclub fire that claimed 15 lives in Brisbane says an inquest into the blaze may finally bring closure for others like him - and dispel rumours. WATCH VIDEO SPECIAL

Corby stoush: ’I’m no longer a threat’

UPDATE: Schapelle Corby’s sister Mercedes and her former bestie have “agreed to disagree” in a bitter court battle, with Trudy Todd saying she’s “no longer a threat about knowing personal issues about the family”.

Schapelle’s surprising Bali legacy

ALMOST a week after her departure, it emerges the convicted drug smuggler has left an unlikely gift for the Indonesian island.

Callous attack leaves dog fighting for life

A BRISBANE family is heartbroken as they helplessly watch their beloved pet in pain following a cruel attack on the animal at their home. They’re warning other dog owners in the area to be on alert. WARNING: Graphic

School teacher sacked — for this

SHOCKING footage shows a teacher being abused by foul-mouthed students, then punched by an enraged boy but the Education Department ruled the teacher deserved to be sacked. You be the judge.

The duds Ikin and Tallis want axed

BEN Ikin and Gorden Tallis are the latest former Queensland players to call for changes to be made to the Maroons team for Origin II.

Australia’s angriest Telstra customer

IT’S a story of mistaken identity, phantom iPhones, pissed off police, and a ruined honeymoon. All because of a lazy oversight.

Commuters forced out of carpark

THOUSANDS of commuters who travel into the city every day for work will be affected when a major park-and-ride facility moves next month. But it’s not all bad news.