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The road rules in Brisbane as fewer people catch public transport
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The road rules in Brisbane as fewer people catch public transport

People living in Sydney or Melbourne were less likely to hop in the car to commute than workers in Brisbane.

  • by Felicity Caldwell

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Labor candidates to launch campaigns in hint of imminent election
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Labor candidates to launch campaigns in hint of imminent election

As election date speculation continues, some Labor candidates are bringing in the big guns to launch their campaigns.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
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Protecting NBN from the private sector 'disastrous'

Competition watchdog says protecting the NBN from private sector competition would inflict higher internet costs on households.

  • by Mathew Dunckley and James Massola
Brisbane residents to head to the polls following shock resignation
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Brisbane residents to head to the polls following shock resignation

Residents in Morningside might have to cast a vote in two ballots at the upcoming state election.

  • by Ruth McCosker
Behind the fences on Manus Island.
Federal

Manus Island regime will cost Australia up to $250 million a year after closure

The controversial detention centre is slated to be shuttered and returned to the PNG defence force next week.

  • by Michael Koziol

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        • by Michael Pascoe

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        Israel Folau says he is not concerned to be missing a chance to break the world record for most tries in a season.
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        Israel Folau says break from rugby will help the Wallabies

        Israel Folau insists his missing next month's Spring tour will help the Wallabies in the long run rather than dent their new-found momentum.

        • by Scott Bailey and Vince Rugari
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        Ex-league coach ran at victim 'like a bull' before pub punch, court told

        "He started asking me questions about bloody politics, things I couldn't care less about."

        • by Georgina Mitchell