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Almost half of public servants want to quit in the next 12 months
Workplace

Almost half of public servants want to quit in the next 12 months

When asked what one realistic change they wanted, 13 per cent of respondents said a reduction of red tape and bureaucracy.

  • by Felicity Caldwell

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The sad, sorry collapse of a Gold Coast online retailer
Opinion

The sad, sorry collapse of a Gold Coast online retailer

It's not just Amazon that is threatening Australia's e-commerce scene.

  • by John McDuling
Kids 'torch 14 cars' at Brisbane recycling centre
Crime

Kids 'torch 14 cars' at Brisbane recycling centre

Three boys, the youngest just 12, are facing arson charges.

LNP to study 'Very Fast Train' from border to Bundy
Public transport

LNP to study 'Very Fast Train' from border to Bundy

Proposal links the Gold and Sunshine coasts to Brisbane in 30 minutes.

  • by Jorge Branco
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Professions Australians say are harmful to wellbeing

Priests, politicians and journalists are "detrimental" to our wellbeing.

  • by Jane Gilmore

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The government can't stop caving to rent-seeking businesses

I'm starting to suspect the federal government – of whatever colour – has lost its ability to control its own spending.

Ross Gittins
    Ross Gittins

    Overplay identity politics and you risk being trumped

    The real killer for the Left's pursuit of identity politics is that it's not the only player on the field. The Right plays the game too. And it can play it better.

    Peter Hartcher
      Peter Hartcher

      An international visitors' guide to the absurdity of the Sunshine State

      In the wake of Prince Frederik's embarrassing knock-back at Jade Buddha, it's time to bring all our international and interstate visitors up to speed with how things are done in Queensland.

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        Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during his tour of the Snowy Hydro Tumut 3 power station in Talbingo, NSW, on Thursday 16 March 2017. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
        Federal

        Malcolm Turnbull wants to shower millions on the Snowy Hydro scheme

        The funding represents a major new investment from the federal government, which had only committed $500,000 to the project so far.

        • by James Massola

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        The ultimate Father's Day gift guide
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        The ultimate Father's Day gift guide

        We all know that one of the most precious things that you can give on Father's Day is your time. But that doesn't mean you can't spoil him too.

        How Kathryn started a Thermomix business without breaking the bank
        Planning & budgeting

        How Kathryn started a Thermomix business without breaking the bank

        Getting a business off the ground isn't just about finding start-up money. 

        • by Christine Long

        Sport

        Dugan and Ferguson in State of Origin II hotel room drama
        NRL

        Dugan and Ferguson in State of Origin II hotel room drama

        Claims that a hotel room was damaged after a boozy night in the lead-up to Origin II surfaced at the meeting that decided Laurie Daley's fate.

        • by Michael Chammas
        Allianz Stadium set to jump the queue in Sydney's bitter stadium war
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        NSW

        Allianz Stadium set to jump the queue in Sydney's bitter stadium war

        The 31-year-old stadium could be knocked down and a new one built as soon as May next year

        • by Andrew Webster