Labor rejects $3 billion casino

UPDATE: A multibillion-dollar integrated resort and casino in southeast Queensland has been rejected by the State Government, saying the area where it was proposed must be protected.

Sex abuse claim rocks school

PAST and present students at a Brisbane Catholic girls’ school have been informed that police have been notified about allegations of historical sexual abuse.

‘No formal complaint made’

IPSWICH City Council has weighed in on allegations that former mayor Paul Pisasale was driven to brothels and massage parlours in an official council car.

Palaszczuk’s robocall blurs the lines

PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk has resorted to robocalling Gold Coast residents to drum up interest in an event, blurring the lines between whether it is a forum held by an elected public official or a party political event. HEAR THE CALL

Net explodes after Mooch sacking

THE internet is having a field day — maybe its best day ever — following the surprise sacking of Anthony ‘the Mooch’ Scaramucci. Here’s the best of the best.

Brisbane’s new destination suburb

A HO-HUM suburb became an overnight destination after a 14,000-capacity entertainment venue opened on its doorstep, and now it’s about to be home to a 4.5 star hotel.

Height restrictions changed for new hotel

HEIGHT restrictions in a busy Sunshine Coast precinct are on the rise to accommodate a new luxury hotel.

Gigantic hail smashes into plane

A PILOT is being hailed as a hero after “flying blind” and landing a packed Airbus after it was smashed by colossal chunks of hail.

Prison not the place for all criminals

QUEENSLAND’S reappointed police commissioner is copping flak for insisting jail time is “not the answer to making Australia a great nation”. But take it easy, people, he’s right.

The one thing flight attendants don’t say

IT took a flight with her parents for this traveller to finally realise there was something big missing from cabin crew announcements.