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9th August 2022

Lunchtime Edition

‘Inspiration’: Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

Within hours of the news of Olivia Newton-John’s passing, fans have sent her iconic hits racing up the music charts.

‘Missed out’: How fame took toll on Olivia’s daughter

The bond between Olivia Newton-John and her daughter Chloe Lattanzi was tested at times. But one thing always remained the same.

Bertie bombshell! Beetle calamity! Iconic Ekka showbag running out

The Ekka has been hit by possibly the most devastating news imaginable (okay, it’s bad but really that bad?) with the iconic Bertie Beetle showbags in short supply.

‘Felt sick’: House insurance bill goes from $2000 to $16k

A Maryborough family has been rocked and shocked by a massive increase in home insurance they say is simply ‘unaffordable’.

Motorist allegedly robbed with hammer while stuck in roadworks

A driver has been allegedly violently robbed by a hammer-wielding man while stuck in roadworks along a busy Sunshine Coast hinterland road.

‘Under siege’: Trump’s fury as FBI breaks into his safe

The former US president said his Florida home was raided by FBI agents, slamming the act as “prosecutorial misconduct”.

Half-hour mystery after alleged ‘meat cleaver’ murder of mum, son

Police are appealing to the public for information relating to the movements of a 49-year-old man in the moments after he allegedly murdered his partner and her son in a Brisbane h...

Unions’ cosy ties with super funds set to continue

While Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been busy warning us of hard times ahead, his assistant has his eyes on your superannuation nest egg, writes Mike O’Connor.

Mix of artistic talent competing for Brisbane Portrait Prize

Take a sneak peek at entries in this year’s Brisbane Portrait prize, before the contest closes this week.

Queen’s ‘bitter disappointment’ over axed event

There are fresh concerns for the Queen’s health after she was forced to cancel one her favourite events, according to a royal source.