Weekend worker pay slashed

THE weekend penalty rates of thousands of low-paid Queensland workers employed by corporate giants have been slashed — under deals made by a union.

Brandis argued against sex pest laws

ATTORNEY-General George Brandis strongly argued against laws banning pedophiles from travelling overseas for child sex holidays, a Cabinet leak reveals.

US warns of ’massive military’ response

DONALD Trump and his top general have warned the US is prepared to use “overwhelming” force after North Korea’s nuclear test.

Life in Brisbane’s fastest-growing suburb

THE population of a Brisbane suburb is set to treble, as more than 18,000 extra residents squeeze into the inner-city neighbourhood.

Mal dropped midair C-bomb on Tony Abbott

MALCOLM Turnbull gave Tony Abbott an expletive-ridden assessment of his 10 months as prime minister in a rant aboard a VIP plane after the pair and several ministers attended a lavish booze-fuelled Sydney party.

Celebs react to shock Logies dumping

AUSTRALIA’S television industry has reacted with horror and disappointment after Melbourne’s shock ditching of the Logies, with the event likely to be held in Queensland from next year. HAVE YOUR SAY

Man dies after being thrown from car

A MAN has died after he was thrown from his vehicle in a crash in northern Queensland overnight, while another man has died after succumbing to injuries from an incident where he was hit by a truck.

New No. 1 for Broncos with Boyd forced out

THE Broncos will unearth a new chosen one with a hamstring injury forcing captain Darius Boyd to miss Friday’s blockbuster final against the Roosters.

Original beach house up for grabs

ONE of architect John Mainwaring’s original beach homes has hit the market with the potential of being redeveloped.

City lifestyle the big attraction

WITH friendly people and great weather, why wouldn’t you choose to live in Brisbane?