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Scorching weekend before Christmas

Southeast Queenslanders are expected to melt on Friday with temperatures soaring to almost 40C — but a cool change could be on the way. SEE THE FULL 5-DAY FORECAST.

Christmas gift that could save your life

It costs under $10 and could save your life, so why isn't there one of these in every car?

Chaos as 760 flights cancelled

London’s Gatwick airport has shut down after rogue drones were spotted above the airfield, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.

Most expensive suburbs for renters

If you think you’re paying too much rent, spare a thought for those living in Queensland’s most expensive rental suburbs.

Are you making this parenting mistake?

It’s one of the three most important aspects of parenting, and is proven to affect a child’s health in later life, but research shows many parents are dropping the ball – particularly ...

‘Gutted’ Tatt’s members may challenge

As questions surround hundreds of disallowed votes in Brisbane’s Tattersall’s Club’s approval of female members, some are pushing for a recount or legal challenge.

Monster street party to draw more than 10,000 visitors

There’s no such thing as a silent night in the week before Christmas in this lively southeast Queensland street, which lights up every year for one of the state’s largest street parties.

First responders pray for near-drowning victims

Two men who rescued a woman and child from drowning in a swimming pool say they are praying the pair pull through.

Aussie terrorist ‘regrets’ joining ISIS

As Australian-born terrorist Neil Prakash again begged a Turkish court to release him, he also declared that he was “repentant” for pledging allegiance to the Islamic State.

Alarm over federal MP’s trips to ‘seedy’ Asian locations

A federal government MP’s ­frequent trips to seedy neighbourhoods in South East Asia have been scrutinised by police amid concerns he could be ­exposed to blackmail.