Devastated town mourns little Willow

A TODDLER in a renowned and well-loved outback family has drowned in a tragic accident that has devastated the town of Longreach.

Federal minister stands down, blames mum

QUEENSLAND senator Matt Canavan says he believed his mother had applied for his Italian citizenship without his knowledge, while applying for herself.

Time to look into archaic rules

TO POTENTIALLY lose three Australian senators in the space of a fortnight smacks not so much of carelessness but of a model that is perhaps not working as it was originally intended.

Did the Professor doctor it?

UPDATE: Queensland’s chief scientist allegedly claimed she was on a visa that entitled her to a $45,000 private health insurance claim when she was ineligible.

Singer Dr G. Yunupingu dies aged 46

DR G. Yunupingu, one of Australia’s most treasured artists, has died after a long battle with chronic illness.

Boyd poised to re-sign with Brisbane

DARIUS Boyd is edging closer to signing the richest deal of his NRL career which will allow him to finish his career with Brisbane.

Raider banned for later Slater hit

CANBERRA’S Sia Soliola has been suspended for five matches for his tackle on Billy Slater, which left the star fullback unable to remember Origin III. Did the judiciary get it right? VOTE NOW.

Unlikely Bill Byrne backer emerges

A FELLOW state MP has backed Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne after he called Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s staff “f---tards” during an expletive-laden rant.

Diana tapes expose ‘odd’ marriage

VIDEOS about to be shown in the UK reveal Diana met Prince Charles just 13 times before their wedding, which the princess said was “the worst day of my life”.

‘Secret’ mansion sells for record

A ‘SECRET home’ has changed hands for an insane figure — the highest price paid for a property on the Gold Coast this year. TAKE A LOOK INSIDE