Recall: 40,000 cars could catch fire

AN URGENT recall has been issued on more than 40,000 cars, amid warnings that cars could burst into flames as a result of a fault.

ATO warns of ‘nuclear bomb’

CERTAIN deductions are costing Australia $22 billion every year, but according to the ATO, there’s an even bigger “nuclear bomb”.

Woman ‘recruited men to abduct girl’

A BRISBANE woman allegedly recruited two armed and masked men to break into a home and abduct a young girl, a court hears.

How Tanja’s smile hid secret pain

TANJA Ebert was on a trip of a lifetime, an idealistic teenager enjoying a gap year Down Under when she met her future husband. Now that love has turned tragic.

Brisbane’s ‘new’ suburb an old fave

A BID to officially put this suburb back on the map has moved a step closer. It disappeared in 1973 when it amalgamated with a neighbouring suburb, but locals want the old name reinstated.

‘How I won council parking ticket war’

A GOLD Coast man has spent nine months battling the council to beat two $180 parking fines. And he’s urging others not to rollover and accept unjust fines. Here’s how he did it.

Hunt clear to take on Dragons

THE Broncos have received a big boost with departing utility Ben Hunt cleared of a suspected broken hand for Friday night’s crucial clash against future employer the Dragons.

Expert NRL tips for Round 24

OUR NRL experts have analysed the Round 24 fixtures to help you with your weekly tips.

Rent in a pyramid

Housing affordability in this global metropolis took an interesting turn as one of the city’s most eye-catching structures runs a rental lotto to fill its units.

Qantas flight attendants’ $5 packing secret

THEY spend most of their working lives at airports and on planes, yet always manage to look so good. This is the real reason why.