Brisbane solicitor jailed for fraud

FORMER high-profile criminal lawyer Tim Meehan has been sentenced to more than 5 years’ jail for crimes a judge says have brought the legal profession into disrepute.

‘He knew she smelled like death’

A FORMER professional soccer player charged over the torture of a young woman “knew that she smelled like death” after she was burned, prosecutors have alleged.

Broncos make shock fullback move

THE Broncos are set to make a big move at fullback against the Knights this weekend. It comes as Anthony Milford is confirmed to return but two Origin stars are out.

Accused Uber rapist denied bail

UPDATE: An Uber driver from Brisbane’s northern suburbs who has been accused of raping a teenage girl who rode in his car, has been refused bail by a Brisbane Magistrate.

Do yourself a flavour this weekend

MORE than 30 of Australia’s best cooks and chefs will serve up 50 free cooking demonstrations at South Bank this weekend for Regional Flavours.

Man’s drunk face tattoo dilemma

MARK Cropp wants to get off the dole, get a job and put food on the table for his family. But there’s one not-so-small problem.

Has Origin wrecked your NRL club?

THE gruelling State of Origin period can break a club’s season. We analyse the form and health of all 16 NRL teams ahead of the run home to the finals.

Supermarkets’ new price war trick

SHOPPERS are being warned not to fall for the latest trick supermarkets are using to get you through their doors as a part of a supermarket price war.

New CBD beer garden with a difference

CONSTRUCTION has started on a new “beer garden and street food” venue in the heart of the Brisbane CBD boasting the city’s biggest river frontage.

How do auctions work?

FORTUNE favours the brave when it comes to bidding at auction. Plan your strategy and you could be the winner.