An elderly Queensland couple who could lose their home and business after falling victim to the alleged mastermind of a massive tax-evasion scheme say their plight is “soul destroying” and “devastating”.
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Clive Palmer's fugitive nephew 'travelled on company credit card holiday'
One of Clive Palmer’s most trusted employees tells a court she used the company credit card to organise and pay for the overseas holiday of Queensland Nickel’s director — and Mr Palmer’s nephew — Clive Mensink, who has two outstanding arrest warrant.
Slain Korean student's injuries 'so horrific gender indistinguishable'
Korean student Eunji Ban suffered such severe injuries to her face, a paramedic was initially unable to determine her gender, a murder trial in Brisbane hears.
Apartment lending rules tightened in Perth, Brisbane as oversupply bites
The ANZ tells its brokers to tighten lending restrictions in 11 postcodes in Brisbane and Perth, where buyers will now need a 20 per cent deposit before they can borrow.
New records tipped to fall as Australia braces for second heatwave
Temperature records set on Saturday could fall within days, with a heatwave that could last weeks expected to bring soaring temperatures to eastern Australia.
How technology can be used to help stop domestic violence
Technology in smart homes and smartphones can be used by perpetrators of domestic violence, but it can also be used to protect victims.
Cooper says Cowboys enjoy defying expectations
The ability of players to step in and cover for key injuries has driven the Cowboys’ surprise run to the grand final, says forward Gavin Cooper.
Screen time could hamper our ability to read emotions: study
An Australian study finds people who spend the most time browsing social media show some traits similar to those of the autism spectrum disorder, including an inability to read facial emotions.
Love among same-sex couples 'is like the love of friends', Archbishop says
The love of same-sex couples is valuable but “is like the love of friends” and should not be compared to heterosexual marriages, one of the country’s most senior Catholics, Archbishop of Brisbane Mark Coleridge, says.
Two men dead in light plane crash south-west of Brisbane
Farm workers rush to help after a light plane crashes on a turf farm in the Scenic Rim, south-west of Brisbane, killing two men.