Drugs, weapons found in police raid
POLICE have seized drugs and several guns during raids on Brisbane’s southside.
POLICE have seized drugs and several guns during raids on Brisbane’s southside.
Decision time for bank investors
Major brokers are cutting bank recommendations after a strong rally.
Major brokers are cutting bank recommendations after a strong rally.
Cate Blanchett sells Sydney trophy home
AUSTRALIAN golden girl Cate Blanchett and playwright husband Andrew Upton have sold their waterfront Sydney trophy home.
AUSTRALIAN golden girl Cate Blanchett and playwright husband Andrew Upton have sold their waterfront Sydney trophy home.
Workers ‘forced to watch’ child porn
TWO Microsoft workers who claim they were told to take “walks and smoke breaks” to deal with the stress of watching child porn are suing the comp...
TWO Microsoft workers who claim they were told to take “walks and smoke breaks” to deal with the stress of watching child porn are suing the comp...
Pharmas whacked by Trump
CSL, Mayne Pharma and Mesoblast took a hit as Trump accused the sector of “getting away with murder”.
CSL, Mayne Pharma and Mesoblast took a hit as Trump accused the sector of “getting away with murder”.
Finance news you need to know today
VOLKSWAGEN has agreed to a $5.8 billion settlement to resolve the US government’s investigations into emissions cheating.
VOLKSWAGEN has agreed to a $5.8 billion settlement to resolve the US government’s investigations into emissions cheating.
Teen in serious condition after snake bite
A TEENAGE boy was rushed to hospital overnight in a serious condition after he was bitten on the foot by a snake.
A TEENAGE boy was rushed to hospital overnight in a serious condition after he was bitten on the foot by a snake.
‘I have a conflict situation as President’
DONALD Trump will be president next week. And he’s finally announced what will happen to his business interests.
DONALD Trump will be president next week. And he’s finally announced what will happen to his business interests.
’Those were not homophobic comments’
UPDATE: Pauline Hanson has backed a One Nation candidate who posted controversial remarks online claiming the gay community wanted “to destroy families...
UPDATE: Pauline Hanson has backed a One Nation candidate who posted controversial remarks online claiming the gay community wanted “to destroy families...
Materials sector boosts market
STRONG gains by resources companies including Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton lifted the share market on Wednesday, despite falls by the banks.
STRONG gains by resources companies including Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton lifted the share market on Wednesday, despite falls by the banks.
Man dead after car hits tree
A MAN has died following a single-car crash on the Sunshine Coast overnight.
A MAN has died following a single-car crash on the Sunshine Coast overnight.
Temperatures predicted to soar
THE southeast is likely to be very similar to the Gabba last night – full to bursting with heat and scorchers.
THE southeast is likely to be very similar to the Gabba last night – full to bursting with heat and scorchers.
The day a revolution started
THIRTY years is an extraordinarily long time for a few newspaper articles, a television program and their consequences to remain a topic of current interest,...
THIRTY years is an extraordinarily long time for a few newspaper articles, a television program and their consequences to remain a topic of current interest,...
All fun and no Games for Ley
SIDELINED Health and Sport Minister Sussan Ley has spent just 15 minutes touring Commonwealth Games venues, despite using her keen interest in the event...
SIDELINED Health and Sport Minister Sussan Ley has spent just 15 minutes touring Commonwealth Games venues, despite using her keen interest in the event...
‘Don’t know what I will do without him’
A TODDLER who drowned in an inflatable pool in a suburban backyard has been remembered as a “sweet little boy” who was always upbeat and outgoing.
A TODDLER who drowned in an inflatable pool in a suburban backyard has been remembered as a “sweet little boy” who was always upbeat and outgoing.
Canal jumper released on bail
AN 18-year-old man who jumped into a canal at Surfers Paradise to avoid being arrested by police on Wednesday night has been granted bail.
AN 18-year-old man who jumped into a canal at Surfers Paradise to avoid being arrested by police on Wednesday night has been granted bail.
Broadie has it all
BROADBEACH has come of age and it has everything – the beach, the parks, the waterways, the casino, the restaurants and of course amazing shopping at P...
BROADBEACH has come of age and it has everything – the beach, the parks, the waterways, the casino, the restaurants and of course amazing shopping at P...
Tony Abbott: ‘Change is imminent’
FORMER Prime minister Tony Abbott has made intersting comments on the state of the Liberal Party, and its future.
FORMER Prime minister Tony Abbott has made intersting comments on the state of the Liberal Party, and its future.
Samsung will no longer make Note7
SAMSUNG has permanently ended production of the Galaxy Note7 smartphone, revealing it would not make any more of its one-time flagship device.
SAMSUNG has permanently ended production of the Galaxy Note7 smartphone, revealing it would not make any more of its one-time flagship device.
Man’s five-day crime spree
A MAN who has allegedly been responsible for at least five shooting incidents since Thursday was arrested in dramatic scenes yesterday.
A MAN who has allegedly been responsible for at least five shooting incidents since Thursday was arrested in dramatic scenes yesterday.
Terror strikes in Munich
AT LEAST eight people are dead after gunmen opened fire at a shopping mall in Munich, in what German police say “looks like a terrorist attack”.
AT LEAST eight people are dead after gunmen opened fire at a shopping mall in Munich, in what German police say “looks like a terrorist attack”.
Secret tape not the only talking point
THE reasons behind a decision to release a secret expletive-laden recording of former Chief Justice Tim Carmody are almost as juicy as the tape is expected t...
THE reasons behind a decision to release a secret expletive-laden recording of former Chief Justice Tim Carmody are almost as juicy as the tape is expected t...
Forecasters defend the bureau’s predictions
THE weather bureau said it was not caught off guard by the intensity of the storm that tore through southeast Queensland on Sunday. An emergency situation wa...
THE weather bureau said it was not caught off guard by the intensity of the storm that tore through southeast Queensland on Sunday. An emergency situation wa...
Shock toxic water findings
QUEENSLAND’S water contamination crisis has deepended, following alarming test results which show chemical levels up 425 times the accepted maximum exp...
QUEENSLAND’S water contamination crisis has deepended, following alarming test results which show chemical levels up 425 times the accepted maximum exp...
Mystery still surrounds #faketradie
AUSTRALIANS have reacted with mirth to a Liberal ad featuring a builder exhibiting several telltale signs that he’s never been on a worksite in his life.
AUSTRALIANS have reacted with mirth to a Liberal ad featuring a builder exhibiting several telltale signs that he’s never been on a worksite in his life.
Living in fear for my family
COMMENT: I am a father-of-three and a small-business owner in Oakey. Several days ago, The Courier-Mail conducted water tests on the irrigation bore on my pr...
COMMENT: I am a father-of-three and a small-business owner in Oakey. Several days ago, The Courier-Mail conducted water tests on the irrigation bore on my pr...
Fruit thieves av it away with brekky
FIRST came the smash, now comes the grab. It’s the crime wave that will send terror into the heart of every cafe owner worried that their stock standar...
FIRST came the smash, now comes the grab. It’s the crime wave that will send terror into the heart of every cafe owner worried that their stock standar...
Cops access ex-model’s file 1400 times
A FORMER bikini model has lodged a formal complaint with the Queensland Police Service after officers accessed her personal file more than 1400 times.
A FORMER bikini model has lodged a formal complaint with the Queensland Police Service after officers accessed her personal file more than 1400 times.
Clueless, scared and with huge debt
OPINION: Queensland, we can’t have it all. The state is stuck with staggering debt and leaders — on both sides — refuse to accept an even h...
OPINION: Queensland, we can’t have it all. The state is stuck with staggering debt and leaders — on both sides — refuse to accept an even h...
Threat facing Aussie super gains
A VOLATILE year for our superannuation savings looks likely to end in positive territory as long as global markets don’t crash this week.
A VOLATILE year for our superannuation savings looks likely to end in positive territory as long as global markets don’t crash this week.
Surfwear company cuts 40 jobs
THE soap opera continues for SurfStitch as the surfwear brand sheds 40 jobs in a bid to return to profit.
THE soap opera continues for SurfStitch as the surfwear brand sheds 40 jobs in a bid to return to profit.
‘It’s still a prison. I feel like an animal’
REACTION to the first TV crew’s story to emerge from Nauru tonight ranged from stunned to cynical. And it was a surprise to Australia’s Immigrati...
REACTION to the first TV crew’s story to emerge from Nauru tonight ranged from stunned to cynical. And it was a surprise to Australia’s Immigrati...
End just the beginning for Parker
THERE was understandably some sadness at Corey Parker’s announcement of his decision to retire. But not for wife Margaux, or Broncos boss Paul White.
THERE was understandably some sadness at Corey Parker’s announcement of his decision to retire. But not for wife Margaux, or Broncos boss Paul White.
Wild weather: ’It was like a tidal wave’
UPDATE : An emergency situation has been declared after wild storms left a trail of destruction on the Sunshine Coast. Brisbane residents have also described...
UPDATE : An emergency situation has been declared after wild storms left a trail of destruction on the Sunshine Coast. Brisbane residents have also described...
‘Dam may spill’ as heavy rain hits
THE wild weather is far from over in Sydney and southern NSW, with a major dam full to bursting as another downpour begins.
THE wild weather is far from over in Sydney and southern NSW, with a major dam full to bursting as another downpour begins.
‘Dole destiny’ for STEM grads
Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.
Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.
Shorten veers left on treaty, boats
Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.
Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.
Course set for vote failure
Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.
Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.
Labor props up budget with raids
Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.
Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.
Fears over Brexit wipe $30bn
Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.
Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.
Shooter’s history grows darker
Just before America’s worst mass shooting, Kevin West, a regular at Pulse nightclub, recognised the man in front of him.
Just before America’s worst mass shooting, Kevin West, a regular at Pulse nightclub, recognised the man in front of him.
‘If she killed my girl she must die’
An Australian woman charged with poisoning her friend must be executed if found guilty, says the victim’s father.
An Australian woman charged with poisoning her friend must be executed if found guilty, says the victim’s father.
A sail to get customers excited
A deal between the Sydney Opera House and Samsung will give guests the chance to climb inside the icon’s tallest sail.
A deal between the Sydney Opera House and Samsung will give guests the chance to climb inside the icon’s tallest sail.
Train delays, evacuations in Sydney
HOUSES on Sydney’s northern beaches are at risk of plunging into the ocean and commuters face public transport chaos as storms batter the east coast of...
HOUSES on Sydney’s northern beaches are at risk of plunging into the ocean and commuters face public transport chaos as storms batter the east coast of...
Australian among 66 EgyptAir missing
AN Australian dual-national is reported to be among the missing after EgyptAir Flight MS804, carrying 66 people, vanished from radar over the Mediterranean y...
AN Australian dual-national is reported to be among the missing after EgyptAir Flight MS804, carrying 66 people, vanished from radar over the Mediterranean y...
