Residents told to prepare for flooding

UPDATE: The SES has advised residents in parts of southeast Queensland to prepare flooding, with fears continued rain could see water enter homes by the end of the day.

Mayor fires back at Peter Garrett

GOLD Coast Mayor Tom Tate has gone all “power and passion” on Peter Garrett after the Midnight Oil frontman and activist sledged the Glitter Strip in the iconic band’s first southeast Queensland concert of its comeback tour.

Pearce’s role under question as Cronk looms

THE fact that the Roosters are chasing Cooper Cronk highlights there is an obvious concern about Mitchell Pearce continuing as chief playmaker.

Thousands of cars recalled

AUSTRALIA’S consumer watchdog has just announced a recall affecting the owners of more than 48,000 vehicles.

Hanson’s Sunrise climate clash

CONTROVERSIAL One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has clashed with a Greens senator on Sunrise about the origins of climate change.

Howzat! Is this cricket’s craziest ever wicket?

THE players and umpire all agreed it was a great wicket but what happened next astounded everyone at this cricket clash at the weekend.

Abbott: How I could be PM again

TONY Abbott has reflected on how he could ever take the prime ministership from Malcolm Turnbull as the Coalition faces dismal Newspoll results. HAVE YOUR SAY

Kyle walks out: ‘You’re on your own a**hole’

KYLE Sandilands has walked out on Jackie O Henderson on air this morning after the pair were discussing Kate, Tim and Marty when things got a bit awkward.

Inside the world’s new biggest cruise ship

THIS ship about to claim the record as the world’s largest — and what’s on board will really blow you away. Here’s what to expect.

The man who could beat Fittler to NSW job

PLENTY of candidates have put their hand up, but Brad Fittler heads a group of four in the running for role as NSW State of Origin coach.