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Thu 28 Feb 2019

Opera Queensland branches out with A Flowering Tree

Opera Queensland branches out with A Flowering Tree

Opera Queensland drapes the simplicity of an Indian folktale with the shimmering silk of a modern opera into a production of magical proportions.

Kerri-Anne heartbreak as husband dies

Kerri-Anne heartbreak as husband dies

Australian TV icon Kerri-Anne Kennerley has shared a heartbreaking post on Instagram about her husband’s tragic death.

What's on the big screen this week

What's on the big screen this week

ONE last hurrah for retired crooks turns into a nightmare in the star-studded heist film King of Thieves, and a family film recounts a dog's 640km journey home.

Energizer releases mega phone with 50 day battery

Energizer releases mega phone with 50 day battery

You’re no doubt familiar with the brand, but this company’s latest product idea will surprise you. And people aren’t quite sure what to make of it.

Why Pell’s accuser was so compelling

Why Pell’s accuser was so compelling

Many people can’t believe Cardinal George Pell is guilty of child sex offences but it was this key piece of evidence that sealed his fate.

Wed 27 Feb 2019

Is the Jaguar I-Pace better than a Tesla?

Is the Jaguar I-Pace better than a Tesla?

With the recent launch of the new Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV our readers wonder if it is superior to tesla’s ‘falcon-wing’ doored family hauler.

The car tech solutions that seemed like good ideas

The car tech solutions that seemed like good ideas

It’s time to be blunt about cutting-edge tech in cars. Often, a senior exec says, “you’re looking for the off switch”.

Apple Isle senior wants to drive melanoma message home

Apple Isle senior wants to drive melanoma message home

WITH one foot on the throttle of his caravanning dream and the other on continuing to survive his melanoma journey, Dennis Applebee is ready to hit the road.

‘Code red’ warning ahead of heatwave

‘Code red’ warning ahead of heatwave

A “code red” has been issued as three capitals get set to swelter through a clutch of blisteringly hot days. Records could be smashed.

Seniors to contest NSW state election

Seniors to contest NSW state election

The Seniors United Party of Australia will field a team in the upcoming NSW state election.

HIV baby experiment had side-effects

HIV baby experiment had side-effects

The Chinese scientist who controversially manipulated the DNA of babies to make them immune to HIV may have made unintended changes.

Punters outraged over ‘best Aussie beach’

Punters outraged over ‘best Aussie beach’

TripAdvisor has named the best beaches in the world. Not only do people not agree with Australia’s best beach, we’ve been embarrassed by the Brits.

Porsche reveals plan for an electric-powered SUV

Porsche reveals plan for an electric-powered SUV

The famous sports car brand is ditching petrol power in favour of green energy and is spending huge amounts of money to make sure it succeeds.

'I died and saw God': Man's heavenly encounter

'I died and saw God': Man's heavenly encounter

ANDREW Hicks has made extraordinary claims that he died during a simple hospital operation and went to Heaven.

Pell verdict sends shockwaves across world

Pell verdict sends shockwaves across world

George Pell’s explosive guilty verdict on sickening child sex crimes has sent shockwaves reverberating around the world in a “grave blow” for the Pope.

Fall less with these simple better vision tips

Fall less with these simple better vision tips

IT'S A problem as we get older - misstepping, tripping and even falling - but, there are times when all this can be avoided with some simple strategies.

Tue 26 Feb 2019

The photo that dogged George Pell

The photo that dogged George Pell

It’s the striking black-and-white photograph that has haunted Australia’s most senior Catholic for 26 years — one made even more starker in light of today’s...

How the Townsville tragedy unfolded

How the Townsville tragedy unfolded

Just before 4.30 yesterday afternoon, a home’s CCTV caught two young brothers heading to their favourite park. Hours later, they were dead.

‘Dumb’ phone that’s already sold out

‘Dumb’ phone that’s already sold out

There’s one phone that really stands out from the rest at this year’s Mobile World Congress and it’s proving surprisingly popular with Aussies.

Aveo retirement community returns to heritage name

Aveo retirement community returns to heritage name

Construction nears completion on Aveo Group's new development as the Launceston independent living community returns to heritage name, Aveo Mowbray Links.

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