New trading hours in store for Queensland

THE biggest shake-up to Queensland trading hours in two decades is expected to pass Parliament this week after Independent MPs sided with the Government.

A royal tries to walk into a Brisbane bar...

A VISITING prince had about as much chance getting into a Queensland bar as Homer Simpson did getting into the Stonecutters.

Real estate millions at risk

BRISBANE real estate deals are collapsing after a new Chinese Government sting, with experts warning millions sunk into real estate are at risk.

Barcelona van attacker shot dead

THE terrorist who mowed down pedestrians in Spain, including seven-year-old Aussie boy Julian Cadman, has been shot dead while wearing an explosives belt.

Club ready to welcome Jarryd Hayne

EVEN after the sacking of coach Neil Henry, speculation continues about the future of Jarryd Hayne. But there’s at least one team willing to welcome him with open arms.

Are Titans worth the risk for Walters?

ROBERT CRADDOCK: Kevin Walters’ coaching stocks are at their highest after two Origin series wins. He has always craved an NRL gig in Queensland. But are the Titans the right club?

Latest suburb to make transition

A BRISBANE suburb once deemed so unfashionable the local pub was renamed to remove its stigma is bouncing back with a vengeance, and drawing new residents over its classier neighbours.

Billionaire to the rescue of fire victims

BRITISH billionaire Sir Richard Branson has once again proved himself a man of the people with his response to the destructive Sunshine Coast bushfires.

Australian Survivor saved my life

MARRIAGE celebrant Jacqui Patterson broke her arm while on Australian Survivor, a break that may have saved her life — she now faces a cancer battle.

Once-a-century wonder looming

IT’S the greatest event in the sky for more than 100 years, as parts of the world will be completely in the dark during the day today.