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First home buyers still struggling

Property THE struggle is still real for aspiring first homeowners, but Queenslanders would rather forgo a holiday than get a second job to save for a property.

Free access to military records on Remembrance Day

Lifestyle Survey shows growing gap in knowledge of November 11 importance

Warning as temperatures continue to soar

News Emergency services on high alert for heat-related sicknesses

The $187 mistake you’ll make today

Environment "It’s easy to forget about the cost of keeping cool, especially on a 35C day."

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Champion surfer’s $4m-plus payday

Property WORLD number three surfer Julian Wilson is significantly richer after a $4 million-plus oceanfront payday for his jawdropping Queensland home.

Porn extortion email creates panic with real passwords

News AN EXTORTION email warning people they have been filmed viewing adult content websites is doing the rounds in Queensland, police have warned.

Family's experiment to combat zombie scroll

Parenting ONE family agreed to take part in a social experiment to limit their internet use. The results surprised them.

How long should appliances last?

Lifestyle THEY don’t make products to last like they used to. Here’s how much use you “reasonably” expect to get out of your appliances.

iPhone XS Max review: The price for a great photo?

Smarter Shopping While the new iPhones come with a big price tag, when you consider what is under the hood, there will be plenty willing to fork out for one.

Motorway shut-down after crash involving 'several' vehicles

News Two northbound lanes of the Sunshine Motorway have been shut down after a multi-vehicle crash.

Shoppers are no longer carrying their wallets

Technology CONSUMERS are ditching their wallets in droves and instead choosing to pay other ways. This is how quickly digital payment numbers have soared.

Your next career: Inside the life of a snake catcher

Offbeat THEY’VE been bitten on the crotch, hands and legs and have come close to death. These are the Queenslanders who risk their lives to catch and relocate snakes.

Come together in Coolum over a chai latte

Life Recognising an importance of art, locals have been helping locals in one beachside Coolum town.

$Elderly man suffers skull fracture in beach cliff fall$

Elderly man suffers skull fracture in beach cliff fall

News A 74-year-old man has been transported to Brisbane after suffering severe head injuries from falling down a cliff at a Coast beach.

'DISTURBING': Twist in death of baby found naked on beach

21st Nov 2018 5:41 AM

Damning note reveals how far CBA sunk

21st Nov 2018 6:23 AM

Young man charged over McDonald’s sexual assault

21st Nov 2018 6:15 AM

Explosive Jarryd Hayne ‘bite’ claims emerge

21st Nov 2018 5:39 AM

Around the Region

Three rescued after Schoolies adventure goes wrong

News Three Schoolies have been rescued by surf life savers this afternoon after they attempted to swim across a Caloundra passage.

Cop spitter: ‘I don’t call myself Australian’

News “I want to say sorry to my mob. With any of these articles I never intended to hurt...

Terror as Schoolies stuck in free-falling lift

News "I can't f-ing breathe."

What not to do with a sea snake

Pets & Animals Farmer handles highly venomous sea snake on Fraser Island holiday

The property trend only Queenslanders are enjoying

Property CommSec report suggests that more apartments may need to be built

MAJOR RECALL: Car doors may unlatch and open while driving

Motoring Safety recall issued after risk occupants could fall out of cars

Road closed after motorcycle crash

News Hinterland road closed after motorcycle crash

Sport

DOWNLOAD: Special Noosa Tri edition of Multisport Mecca

Sport The special Noosa Tri edition of Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca is available to download now.

Wilson keen to lead new era of Aussie surfing

Surfing AUSTRALIAN world surfing title contender Julian Wilson knows he has big shoes to fill with the retirement of Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson.

Shield wrap: Bulls batsmen fall in heap

Cricket Sheffield Shield wrap: Bulls top order crumbles with Tassie on top

World title for touch

Sport Coolum footy players wowed on the international stage

WATCH: Paddler's close encounter with whale

Environment "An experience we will not forget."

National Sport

‘Extremely drunk’ Olympian’s disgrace

Odd moment in teary Cahill send-off

Gallen unloads on departing Holmes

Gallen calls for Holmes to be banned for life

Battle lines draw: Kohli lays down rules

Queensland News

The area you should consider to invest

Property DON’T say goodbye to your dreams of an investment portfolio just yet. This unit was just snapped up for only $160,000 and has a long term tenant.

21st Nov 2018 5:11 AM

Police establish crime scene after East Ipswich fire

News Police are seeking information about the suspicious fire.

Man dies days after crash with fire truck

News A motorcyclist has died a week after a crash with a truck.

Four-month-old’s death ‘suspicious’

News Baby dies in “suspicious” circumstances

Housing industry warns against migration cuts

Politics Housing industry's dire warning for PM on immigration

'First lady of Wondai' passes away

Community Much-loved Wondai community member has passed away.

CQ drug syndicate busted: 6 people charged with 80 offences

News Drug operation targeting Ice suppliers in The Gemfields wraps up.

Business News

Australia’s ‘sneaky’ mobile rip-off

Technology Samantha Shoaib says she was overcharged $160 thanks to a common tactic used by telcos. Here’s how to stop it happening to you.

Sneaky way terrorists, criminals communicate

Crime Small group of Aussies uses encrypted apps to make deadly plans.

What Aussies really think of driverless cars

Motoring THE people have spoken on driverless cars - here's the verdict

How schoolyard rap gained national wrap

News WATCH THE FILM CLIP HERE

What's On

Who's just been announced on the Bluesfest lineup for 2019?

Be berry excited for tomorrow's strawberry festival

Aussie drag queen gets own TV show on BBC4

GOURD LORD: Why 14,000 people are about to hit Goomeri

Music festivals consider ban on single use plastic

Lifestyle

Cooking contestants flee set

TV A team managed to escape the set of Family Food Fight without anyone noticing before being chased down by producers.

21st Nov 2018 5:37 AM

Sweet treat this country could lose

Politics The sudden loss of a treat Aussies take for granted is focusing people’s minds on what is written on these pages — and what it really means.

21st Nov 2018 5:29 AM

Why dads need to care for themselves, too

Parenting How important is a father's mental health to the way their child grows and develops? Massively, according to this research.

‘My baby saved my life’

Parenting When Lisa was in the early stages of pregnancy with her first child, her GP sent her for a pap smear. Shortly after, she faced a terrifying decision.

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Entertainment

Why Jada ‘had to pull a knife’ on her ex

Celebrity The Girls Trip star has opened up about an emotionally abusive relationship with an aggressive ex, where she knew she was “in trouble”.

21st Nov 2018 6:40 AM

‘Too risky’: Limits to Saudi reforms

News The reality of Saudi Arabia’s loosening of restrictions on women.

21st Nov 2018 5:22 AM

Mum’s ‘cruel’ attempt to stop wedding

TV Fatima made a last minute move to stop the ceremony.

21st Nov 2018 5:14 AM

Mandy Moore stuns at her surprise wedding

Celebrity Actress Mandy Moore has found love again.

21st Nov 2018 5:08 AM