Partner stood tall in face of terror

THE hero partner of slain cop Senior Constable Brett Forte has been revealed as an award-winning officer with a reputation for dismantling ­organised crime.

Hard line on Aussie jihadist fighters

THE Federal Government wants the 100 Australians fighting for Islamic extremists killed on the battlefield — adding to the 76 already eliminated by coalition forces.

Belt the Maroons ‘traitor’

QUEENSLAND selectors have their eye on a born and bred Blue in their bid to rebound from Origin I, and one NSW legend hopes they do pick the ‘traitor’.

Sex teacher divorce gets weirder

FORMER student Vili Fualaau filed for divorce from the teacher he started sleeping with as a 12-year-old. But it’s not what you think.

What’s going on in James Street?

WHO’S in and who’s out on inner-Brisbane’s James Street strip? There are grumblings among businesses, with some claiming they are being shut-out of a marketing initiative for the ritzy shopping precinct.

Mabo anniversary: ‘Dad, you did it. You won’

EDDIE Mabo used to tell his daughter his name would become well known to the world. And 25 years ago, his battle for justice did just that.

Renters’ market in inner city

A WEAK inner city vacancy rate is no cause for alarm for property investors.

Massive credit card rewards shake-up

CREDIT card customers chasing rewards points on their plastic are wasting their money and are unlikely to break even ahead of new changes to hit the market.

Ariana’s surprise hospital visit

HOURS after Prince William had stopped by, Ariana Grande surprised her young fans who were injured in the Manchester terror attack.

Bennett gives up on Origin scheduling

BRONCOS coach Wayne Bennett has accused the NRL of being slow movers and says he has given up on campaigning for change in State of Origin scheduling.