PM’s $2bn ‘electricity game-changer’

MALCOLM Turnbull is set to announce his biggest and most expensive vision since becoming PM under a surprise multibillion-dollar plan to drive down power bills for struggling households.

Fears tunnel tradies at risk of disease

AUTHORITIES insisted it didn’t exist here but 19 people have been diagnosed with the potentially deadly black lung disease in the past 18 months alone. Now a lung expert fears for the health of Brisbane tradies.

Builder pays couple $1.8m after house ‘exploded’

A BRISBANE couple has successfully sued a builder for almost $2 million after their house was destroyed during a fierce storm at The Gap in 2008.

Nicholls told ‘why I don’t vote for you’

OPPOSITION Leader Tim Nicholls has fronted a fiery community forum in Townsville, where he was challenged to win back conservative voters or spend another term out of government.

Socceroos star’s dad given life in jail

THE father of a well-known Socceroos player has been given a lengthy prison sentence for the brutal murder of his brother-in-law.

Do you own a drug house?

HUNDREDS of investment properties across Queensland could be meth time bombs.

How a piece of wood cost us $12,000

AN UNINSURED Brisbane family has issued a warning to fellow dog owners of the dangers that lurk in most gardens after they found out the hard way following a $12,000 operation. WARNING: Graphic

Drenching to bring up to 200mm rain

SOUTHEAST Queensland is facing yet another day of rain and while some parts can only expect a drizzle, others will be soaked.

Bennett: How I lost Billy Slater

WAYNE Bennett has revealed his failed attempt at poaching Billy Slater from Melbourne during his premiership-winning years as Broncos coach.

Aussies’ dumbest travel questions revealed

From astounding ignorance to diva demands, travel agents share some of the most bizarre questions they’ve been asked.