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City council
Detailed plans for Brisbane River's future revealed
Brisbane City Council says 'we have the opportunity to do more' on the river.
- by Ruth McCosker
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Federal
Derryn Hinch's Senate eligibility under a cloud
The crossbench senato is reportedly considering referring himself to the High Court over links to the United States that could disqualify him from the Senate.
Drones
Fleets of drones predicted to take over as world enters 'swarm bot era'
A futurist said he believed drones were the most disruptive technology in human history - more so than mobile phones or the internet.
- by Ruth McCosker
Federal
Electoral carve up set to cost Turnbull three seats, and put Pyne at grave risk
Looming electoral changes could cost Malcolm Turnbull three seats before the next election.
- by James Massola and Adam Carey
Marriage equality
'F--- off Nazi scum': West End hits back at homophobic posters
Posters attacking LGBTIQ families popped up in West End, but it did not take long for the community to fight back.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Opinion & Perspectives
Defeated by legal costs: the terrible injustice most of us could face
We're all supposed to be equal before the law, but you ain't anything like equal if they can afford a lawyer and you can't.
Ross Gittins
Let's swap Peter Dutton and company for 50 Australian babies
The Federal government grows more disgraceful daily.
Jenna Price
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.
Madonna King
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Federal
Study shows how elite jobs pass down family lines
It's no easier to move from rags to riches in Australia than it used to be, and no easier than anywhere else, a new study of surnames finds.
- by Peter Martin
Federal
Border Force steps in as Chinese men reach Australia by boat
- by James Massola and Nick McKenzie
Federal
Bishop places hope in sanctions as North Korea tensions escalate
- by Amy Remeikis and David Wroe
World
Business
Business
NBN refusal gives Telstra a $5.5 billion headache
Telstra shares dived 8 per cent on early Wednesday after the telco giant was forced to drop a plan to raise $5.5 billion by selling income it receives from the NBN.
- by John McDuling
Small business
Entertainment
Lifestyle
Life & relationships
Teens behaving badly: Is it worth telling the parents?
Do parents want to know what's going on with their kids? Kerri Sackville isn't sure.
- by Kerri Sackville
Smarter living
Food
It pays to invest in an Australian handmade knife
Bespoke blades are bringing joy to food prep and Aussie bladesmiths are carving out a respectable slice of the market for themselves.
Fitness
Train slow if you want to run faster
It's counter-intuitive and counter to the fitness zeitgeist of hard and fast interval training. But if you want to speed up, you may want to slow down.
- by Sarah Berry
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Sport
Cricket
History made as Bangladesh enjoy first Test win over Aussies
Six months' after Australia's stunning Test win in Pune it remains the team's sole Test win in Asia since 2011.
- by Daniel Cherny
Broncos
High-stakes NRL finals poker for Cowboys and Broncos
North Queensland are playing for their season while Brisbane will try to avoid a nightmare road trip in week one when they take the field in Townsville on Thursday night.
- by Phil Lutton
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Australia rugby
Forrest's scathing attack on ARU, calls for chairman to resign
- by Tom Decent and Chris Dutton