The shock jock dominated Sydney's airwaves for more than 35 years — interviewing eight prime ministers, numerous premiers and MPs.

The richest regional race meet in Queensland is hosting its first non-TAB meet. Despite the dramatic drop in betting revenue, the club has managed to maintain high-stakes prize money and is expected to draw a strong crowd. 

Peter van de Wetering was sentenced to nine years in 2016 for the violent attack on the 19-year-old woman.

Locally heavy falls have already resulted in flash flooding across parts of Brisbane, the Scenic Rim and Western Downs.

A caravan park owner called police when two geologists, who regularly stayed at her park, didn't return from a day out prospecting. She's described them as friendly, conscientious and dedicated to their work.

The federal government has announced the first recipient of taxpayer investment under the National Reconstruction Fund, with "a dozen" more announcements promised before the election.

Bruce McGowan felt privileged to hold his wife Belinda as she died, and now wants all palliative care patients to have the option to be close to loved ones at the end of their life.

MPs who lose their seat are eligible for a payout worth 12 weeks of their salary but an association representing former members says it should be more.