The owner of a Queensland petting zoo cafe that hired a convicted paedophile to say that he has been removed from the business for a second time.

Readers respond to the Australian Open tennis, legislative lessons, the cost of expensive real estate and Donald Trump.

Freshly minted Tennis Australia chair Chris Harrop hosted some of the biggest names at an exclusive dinner at Tennis Australia’s rooftop “O” venue, accessible only via a concealed lift and premium lanyard.

A 41-year-old man has been charged with constructing the devices with ingredients allegedly stolen from Bunnings.

Businesses have been gutted and residents told to shelter inside as an industrial fire ripped through a block of shops in Adelaide.