The $365 fine that baffled boatie

A QUEENSLAND fisherman has been left “flabbergasted” after a bizarre encounter with police at a boat ramp that landed him with a $365 fine.

 
 
 
 

Gutted Thurston ruled out of Origin

QUEENSLAND have confirmed Johnathan Thurston will play no part in the opening game of the 2017 State of Origin series. The Maroons talisman could also be in doubt for Game II.

 
 
 
 

Bomber’s brother ‘planning attack too’

SALMAN Abedi’s younger brother Hashem is a member of Islamic State and was planning his own terrorist attack, according to a Libyan militia.

 
 
 
 

‘Our books teach us beheading’

TWO prominent Australian Muslim leaders have clashed live on air during a fiery debate about extremism and Islam.

 
 
 
 

Expert NRL tips for Round 12

OUR NRL experts have analysed the Round 12 fixtures to help you with your weekly tips.

 
 
 
 

EHealth’s massive computer failure

UPDATE: Moves to protect Queensland Health computer systems from an international cybersecurity attack are believed responsible for a failure within the state’s electronic medical records system.

 
 
 

Council workers find remains in drain

A CRIME scene has been established after remains were found in a stormwater drain near a busy road in Gladstone.

 
 
 
 

School zone parents put on notice

POLICE are sending a stern warning to parents, who they say are “flouting road rules” in school zones, and repeat offenders should be aware – they are set to up the ante.

 
 
 

How to thrive post property boom

YOU may have heard the experts trumpet the end is nigh for the property boom, but thriving in that environment could be as simple as ripping up carpet.

 
 
 
 

This brand new hotel is already No.1

Just weeks after it opened, this coastal hideaway has been named Australia’s best hotel. So what’s so special about it?