MPs join forces for huge defence deal

A POWERFUL bloc of Queensland’s federal Coalition MPs has united to win a multibillion-dollar defence contract so big its economic benefits to the state have been likened to the mining boom.

Horn hits back at trash talkers

JEFF Horn might be a millionaire world boxing champion, but he still has to deal with the garbage. And it’s not just in the wheelie bin on the footpath outside his Brisbane home.

Government’s claim for Palmer millions

THE Federal Government is suing Clive Palmer and his missing nephew Clive Mensink for almost half a billion dollars following the collapse of Queensland Nickel.

Sign of the times for travel company

IT’S the flashy neon sign that has been spruiking quirky messages on a busy Brisbane road in this Queensland travel company’ signature style for several years. But the lights have now gone out.

Police to dig tip in search for Rachel

THE family of missing Bowen teen Rachel Antonio have welcomed news that police will begin a scientific examination of the town dump in a bid to find clues into her disappearance.

Top border cop facing an inquiry

THE young staff member engulfed in a personal scandal with Border Force top cop Roman Quaedvlieg remains in her job as her boss faces a high-powered investigation.

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Register to receive The Courier-Mail’s new sport eNewsletter ‘Inside Mail’ and go into the draw to WIN a platinum double pass to the Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium, Wednesday July 12.

Tomic ‘bored’ and ‘couldn’t care less’

BERNARD Tomic has admitted the extent of his disillusionment in a dramatic post-match interview after crashing out of Wimbledon.

Brisbane home listings jump

BRISBANE recorded the biggest rise in homes listed for sale in June, as asking prices fell.

The problem with NZ’s new tourism ad

Tourism New Zealand has launched its new video campaign - but doesn’t it all feel a little familiar? Take a look.