Goalie died ‘after call to wife’

THE goalie of a Brazilian football team survived the crash that killed his teammates and called his wife, only to die moments later.

Driver dies after car and truck collide

A MOTORIST has died at the scene of a crash between a car and a truck on a highway southwest of Brisbane. The highway remains closed.

Ex-wife accused of hiring hitmen to kill hubby

A RETIRED flight attendant hired hitmen to murder her ex-husband, leaving him in fear for years, suffering death threats, break-ins, robberies and vandalism, a court has heard. But they also turned on her.

‘Ghost ships’ could ruin your Christmas

CHRISTMAS could be a giftless washout for thousands of Queenslanders this year, thanks to three “ghost ships” that have gone missing in action.

Bikie law review driven through

THE Palaszczuk Government’s organised crime reforms finally made it through Parliament last night, with crossbench support getting the controversial measures over the line.

Could this be Australia’s best home?

COULD this inner city heritage property be Australia’s best home? The decision is just hours away.

Police move in as skeleton found

UPDATE: Human remains discovered at a property in Brisbane’s north have likely been there for about 10 years, police say.

Suburb finally gets some breathing room

FOR years this suburb was a political battleground. Now the war has come to an end, the spotlight has finally moved away from this quiet inner-city area - and the locals couldn’t be happier.

Gaz quits as captain, 2017 could be end

GARY Ablett has stepped down as Gold Coast captain after breaking the news to his teammates, and says he cannot guarantee he will play beyond next year.