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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.

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 exposure limits.

Drugs, weapons found in police raid

POLICE have seized drugs and several guns during raids on Brisbane’s southside.

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.

’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”.

Man dead after car hits tree

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 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, follow-up and commemoration.

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 as an excuse for her regular Gold Coast visits.

‘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.