Top state school in catchment row

FUMING parents have launched legal action against Queensland’s most prestigious state school for knocking back children who live in the catchment area.

Shorten’s throne a bombshell

THE Opposition leader is set to reveal a Shorten Government will push for Australia to become a republic and hold a vote by the end of its first term.

‘Hoping and praying he’s OK’”: 5 things

AN injury that could derail Brisbane’s season and some lacklustre attack. Here’s five things we learned from their 28-14 loss to Parramatta.

How and why of high power prices

WITH power prices doubling in a decade, many consumers are confused as to why so we’ve come up with a guide to understanding the electricity market.

Palace reveals who’ll open the Games

BUCKINGHAM Palace has ended speculation on whether the Queen will open the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

‘Sex, violence, bullying’ at care facility

FEDERAL investigators have swooped on a Queensland Health aged-care home amid three years worth of allegations of sex, violence and infection fears. Now, it may lose its funding.

More angry NBN users ‘than ever’

THE National Broadband Network boss admits more users are struggling with slow download speeds at peak times, and consumer groups want reform.

Bus strike could roll on if deadlock continues

BRISBANE commuters could be staring down the barrel of rolling bus driver strikes, costing the economy at least $5.5 million a day, if a deadlock with council remains unresolved.

Mystery over bride balcony fall

FIVE men have broken their silence after a newlywed woman died just 30 seconds after entering a room full of strangers in Spain.

How to actually afford the Maldives

THIS fairytale destination was once reserved for the rich and famous but that’s all changing. Here’s where to stay.