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The remains of the pole can be seen sticking through the floor of the car.

Driver impaled by pole through floor of car

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie poses for a photo on February 15, 2016 in ...

Who has been Queensland's best premier?

COMMENT
John Harrison

An electrical problem has brought Gold Coast trams to a halt.

More rail problems as Gold Coast tram suspensions roll on

With the hung parliament making reform difficult will it be better for the future PM to stick to cooking shows?

Political correctness is out of control in this country, and it's sad

COMMENT
Annabel Crabb

Thomas Broich headed home the Roar's third goal in the 55th minute.

Brisbane Roar cruise to 4-0 rout of Adelaide

Damaged glass inside St Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo.

Blast near Cairo cathedral kills at least five: security sources

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The $8000 battle over a surname

Everything you need to know about lightning

Peter Hannam

Tragic start to holidays with six dead on Queensland roads

Toby Crockford

Fence cut to free man with impaled leg

Toby Crockford

Bus changes: Commuters urged to plan ahead

Rachel Clun

A study found rock music impaired men in their ability to play the game Operation.

Rock music impairs amatuer surgeons: study

Rachel Clun

Adam Driver attends the 26th annual Gotham Independent Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, in ...

Driver's road from marine to star

Queensland took out the country's top Lotto prize, with $70 million being collected by a Hervey Bay couple.

State's Lotto hotspots revealed

DEVASTATED: Prince Andrew's daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

'Stop bullying the York family'

A 15-year-old boy has been reported missing from Nanango and has not been seen since Friday morning.

Police searching for missing teen

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Couch potato to world champion

Amy Shark

Amy Shark on music, ARIAs and her first national tour

You don't have to be pulled into full-scale financial planning.

Starting a business? Remember Facebook was once a crazy idea

Scores dead as church collapses in Nigerian city ...

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Blast inside Cairo's Coptic cathedral kills at ...

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Donald Trump says 'nobody really knows'' if ...

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R.A.C.Q. parking lot in Fortitude Valley during the Brisbane Exhibition, ca. 1927.

Parking in Brisbane: History in pictures

Simon Miller

A final farewell to the original tower of power

Toby Crockford

Brisbane grandfather turned marathon runner breaks another record on Gold Coast

Toby Crockford and Scott Beveridge

Clique Photographer of the Year 2016. Winner. Congratulations Matthew Willmann of Queensland.

Boonah man named photographer of the year

Henry Zwartz

A new Brisbane group allows survivors of domestic violence to inform stakeholders and legislation.

'It was not something that happened to someone like me': DV survivors speak

Felicity Caldwell

Researchers have modelled a solar cell from the structure of a fly's eye.

Researcher looks to fly eyes to improve solar panels

Amy Mitchell-Whittington

An 18-month-old has been taken to hospital in a stable condition, after she was hit by a car.

Toddler hit by car, taken to hospital

Rachel Clun

The Wright family are working with Camp Quality to launch Crack Ups, where children source jokes to include in a range ...

Little Annabelle's wish for her Christmas miracle

ACT

Take-off... The final document standing in the way of construction of an airport at Badgerys Creek has been signed.

All clear for Sydney's second airport ... finally

NSW

The remains of the pole can be seen sticking through the floor of the car.

Driver impaled by pole through floor of car

The Ord River.

Search for man who vanished after leap into Ord River

WA

Cory Bernardi wants Trump-style political change.

You'll hear more from me in 2017, says Bernardi

Heath Aston

Stop children stealing from elderly parents, discussion paper says

Fergus Hunter

Abbott still no 'tech head' after Netflix confession

Fergus Hunter

Sean Black – now working for One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts.

Police investigate One Nation staffer over assault allegations

Senator Nick Xenophon called for an inquiry into the leak despite knowing his own staffer was involved.

Xenophon staffer's clearance under review over subs leak

Menzies Research Centre executive director Nick Cater has defended the grants.

Taxpayers charged millions to fund parties' war of ideas

Health Minister Sussan Ley.

When it rains: government facing bitter health fight

The roof of the Reigners Bible Church collapsed on worshippers in Uyo, Nigeria.

Church collapses into worshippers killing an estimated 100 in Nigeria

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Damaged glass inside St Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo.

Blast inside Cairo's Coptic cathedral kills at least 25

24 mins ago

Turkish women from pro-Islamist groups hold painted dolls depicting dead Syrian babies as they protest against the war ...

Islamic State back in Palmyra as regime focuses on Aleppo

A wounded police officer at an Istanbul hospital after the blasts near the Besiktas stadium. Most of the dead were riot ...

Twin bombings outside Istanbul soccer stadium kill at least 38

Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg has a fine line to walk on climate policy.

Politicians should come with a trigger warning

COMMENT
Annabel Crabb

Tax Office workers unwrapping the detail might find bad news.

Think twice before wrapping that joke Secret Santa gift

Alison and Jillian Barrett

Lawrence Springborg has announced his retirement from State Parliament.

Springborg should consider Senate spot

COMMENT
Madonna King

GENERIC - Series of an older businessman at desk. Stress in tray documents overworked tired.

When will you be too old for your job? Check out this chart

Illustration: Glen Le Lievre

Recession? Look out your window

COMMENT
Ross Gittins

Rupert Murdoch with sons Lachlan (left) and James (right): If successful, the deal would end a tumultuous period for the ...

Murdoch pounces on Sky in 'bargain of a lifetime'

A tumultuous year for James Packer.

Packer's year to forget: Mimi, Macau and a giant tax bill

Foxes in charge of the hen house

COMMENT
Adele Ferguson

GDP: Generally Dubious Puffery?

COMMENT
Scott Phillips

Masters fire sale: the weirdest, saddest stuff left

Liam Mannix

How life for milk's market darling turned sour

EXCLUSIVE

Domain Group Chief Economist Andrew Wilson said 3.2 per cent of Brisbane house and units are empty.

Boon for tenants as vacant Brisbane properties rise

Pantone looks at design and manufacturing trends to determine its colour of the year.

Pantone just released its colour of 2017, and it's a shocker

The Sunshine Coast house.

Why downsizers are flocking to the Sunshine Coast

Cater to the various age groups' needs and suggest activities but don't worry if they just want to chill out at home.

Hosting holiday guests? 12 essentials before they arrive

Y-shaped house from MVRDV.

Y shaped house with rooftop pool in Taiwan turning heads

Luke Beveridge, senior coach of the Bulldogs and captain Robert Murphy embrace.

Heroes and villains: 26 of the year's most memorable men

Culture

Prohibition Bathtub Cut Gin is one of the 20 best Aussie spirits of 2016.

Top tipples: 20 new Aussie spirits every home bar needs

Smart Sipping

Most pre-retirees don't have enough super.

What it would take to replace the age pension

Caitlin Fitzsimmons

The government offers a reverse mortgage alternative through the Pension Loans Scheme.

Nicole Helps… choose a reverse mortgage

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Aussie couple making a mint from exporting American goods

Adam Courtenay

alcohol delivery?

How small business is leading the booze delivery game

Kate Jones

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Turkey blasts 'cruel and heinous'

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Exxon CEO top pick for secretary of state

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Hull hold out in six-goal thriller

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Dinosaurs are weirder than we ever thought

Woman standing in front of an aeroplane Jason [?], New South Wales, 16 June 1930, 2 [picture]. [nla.pic-vn6300142] ...

Rewind - The portrait

Stan - Mozart

Brand new season of Mozart in the Jungle - exclusively premieres tomorrow on Stan.

Preacher on Stan

Every episode of Preacher - now streaming only on Stan.

Understanding your toddler's fine motor skills

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Adam Driver attends the 26th annual Gotham Independent Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, in ...

How Adam Driver went from marine to movie star

Karl Quinn

Patti Smith fumbled through her performance at the Nobel Prize ceremony.

Patti Smith forgets words at Nobels

Eddie McGuire's <i>Hot Seat</i>, also known as <i>Millionaire Hot Seat</i> has been on air on Nine since 2009. The ...

Nine's plan for McGuire's Hot Seat

Ebony Bowden

James Corden with Adele on Carpool Karaoke.

What Aussies watched on YouTube this year

Ebony Bowden

Caroline Jones on the set of Australian Story earlier this year.

'Legend' Caroline Jones to leave Australian Story

Karl Quinn

Leila Bekhti (Kahina Zadi) in <i>Midnight Sun</i>, possibly one of the best TV dramas of the year.

Midnight Sun: is this the best TV show of 2016?

Michael Idato

Thomas's own best material is always himself.

'I got a hair transplant': Secret life of Josh Thomas

Amanda Hooton

1972 file photo of Emerson, Lake and Palmer, with Greg Lake on the left.

British prog rock musician Greg Lake dies of cancer

Sugar Spin for Kids.

SEQ's ultimate Christmas school holiday guide

Judy Watson at the unveiling of her public artwork at the entrance of GOMA.

Sculpture nets Brisbane River history

Amy Mitchell-Whittington

Kerrie Hess

Gucci Garden opens on the Gold Coast

"I don't have 'followers', they're not 'following' me – they're queens."

How Constance Hall's bold blog attracted a million 'queens'

Jenna Clarke

The mid-section is the body part women are most ashamed about with four in five - a whopping 82 per cent - worrying ...

The activewear brand set to launch a 'sweat shop' in Bondi

Jenna Clarke

Introverts need quiet and calm.

What I learned from an embarrassing public meltdown

Jo Stanley

Hailey Baldwin in Sydney last week.

Why Hailey Baldwin quit social media

Jenna Clarke

Madonna has taken out the top prize at Billboard's 11th annual Women in Music awards.

'Doormat' Madonna slams gender inequality at Billboard event

Jenna Clarke

A very chic Christmas ... Barack and Michelle Obama have sent their last Christmas card before they depart the White House.

Obamas' parting Christmas card a lesson in style

Melissa Singer

Jennifer Lawrence has been forced to apologise for a story she told while promoting her new film, Passengers.

Jennifer Lawrence apologises for rock 'butt-scratching' story

Jenna Clarke

Kitty Flanagan could cook up a storm on late-night TV.

Local late-night TV show scene to remain in white boy's territory

Andrew Hornery

Contributing to the world around us can change our biology.

The trait that trumps happiness and is an antidote to loneliness

Sarah Berry

A comfortable relationship? Bring it.

8 times when being mediocre is more than just OK

Jeremy Glass

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5 ways music takes your workout to the next level

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A summery Chrissamisu for dessert this year?

Part-tiramisu and part-trifle

Adam Liaw

Maki socks

Christmas gifting: Stocking stuffers for food lovers

Sticky pork skewers with spiced lime dipping sauce.

Quick summer dinner ideas: BBQ winners

Karla Barry walking down the aisle.

Maid of honour goes above and beyond for friend's wedding

Anthony Mayse was left in tears after being fat-shamed by Santa.

Santa sacked after 'fat shaming' 9-year-old boy

Should parents be graded on their commitment to their child's education.

The school 'grading' parents on their performance

Check your passport details well before you go overseas.

Traveller letters: Be warned - check your passport now

Woman eating ice-cream outside Big Ben, London

No packing necessary: Ten reasons why this is the best way to travel

Brian Johnston

View of La Paz, Bolivia.

These are the 17 cities you need to visit in 2017

Ben Groundwater

Don't miss out on this summer's sporting action due to terrible digital television reception.

Don't let your TV ruin summer sports

COMMENT

US President-elect Donald Trump has lifted stock markets with a pro-growth agenda.

What we talked about on Facebook in 2016

A 99-million-year-old piece of amber with a feathered dinosaur tail trapped inside.

Dinosaur tail feathers found encased in amber at a market

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2016's most-watched video game trailers

Kotaku

Gift guide presented by Microsoft. All content and recommendations made by Fairfax Media unless otherwise noted.

Christmas tech gift guide: under $1000

2016 Lexus LC 500

Lexus' new sporty coupe reviewed

David McCowen

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio will battle it out with the likes of the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63.

Alfa reveals local Giulia range

Dom Tripolone

Apple iCar: The company is working hard on joining the car industry.

The secrets of the Apple iCar

Greg Kable

2016 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43.

Mercedes' Macan rival reviewed

Stephen Ottley

David McCowen driving his Renault Megane in Challenge Bathurst 2016.

How you can race at Bathurst

David McCowen

BMW’s vision for the next century is a sporting sedan dubbed, you guessed it: the VISION NEXT 100.

BMW takes responsibility for driverless cars

Andrew MacLean

Cameron Bairstow fouled out early in the fourth quarter.

Bullets again haunted by foul trouble

Joshua Paterson

Melbourne Star Alana King celebrates the wicket of West Indian import Stafanie Taylor during the clash with Thunder

Solid ratings for first prime-time Women's Big Bash League match

Larissa Nicholson

Happy days: Mitch Starc is congratulated by team mates after taking a wicket.

Team closer under Boof than Arthur: Starc

Club v country?: A brewing cold war between the ARU and Shute Shield clubs threatens the future of rugby.

The cold war threatening the future of rugby

Georgina Robinson

Manny awaits: Jeff Horn crushed Ali Funeka to line up a possible bout with Manny Pacquiao.

Jeff Horn on course for Manny Pacquiao fight after big win

Eye on the ball: Peter Handscomb will seek pointers from teammates before facing the pink ball at the Gabba.

Handscomb looks for help to deal with Gabba pink ball

Daniel Cherny

TV star: Melbourne City's Tim Cahill is a popular player.

A-League may have found the secret to success on TV

Dominic Bossi

Max Holloway will fight Anthony Pettis.

UFC 206: Anthony Pettis and Max Holloway deserve this fight

Liam Ducey