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Jonathan Thurston takes out Queenslander of the Year award
Johnathan Thurston

Jonathan Thurston takes out Queenslander of the Year award

State of Origin and Cowboys hero Johnathan Thurston has been named the 2018 Queenslander of the Year for his work off the rugby league field.

  • by Shae McDonald

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Bushwalkers saw backpack before finding skeletal remains at bush track
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Bushwalkers saw backpack before finding skeletal remains at bush track

Police said the area at Mt Coot-tha where remains were found was known to be frequented by the homeless.

  • by Amy Mitchell-Whittington
US President Donald Trump with Chris Christie whose controversial term as New Jersey governor has ended at the hands of a Democrat.
World

Voters deliver first forceful rebuke to Donald Trump

Voters have delivered their first forceful rebuke of President Donald Trump, with the Democrats capturing governorships in two key states.

  • by Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns
"The record has to count for something.": 21st Century Fox chief executive James Murdoch (right) with brother Lachlan and father Rupert.
Business

Rupert Murdoch retreats as his media empire comes under threat

21st Century Fox investors will attempt to take control of Rupert Murdoch's media empire at a meeting next week.

  • by Colin Kruger
LNP leader Tim Nicholls slaps down Matt Canavan's 'domestic' comment
Queensland election

LNP leader Tim Nicholls slaps down Matt Canavan's 'domestic' comment

Tim Nicholls said he would never use language like Senator Matt Canavan did in describing the Premier's partner.

  • by Felicity Caldwell & Ruth McCosker

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Not my problem: Bill Shorten stiffs embattled Malcolm Turnbull

Direct negotiations between the Prime Minister and the alternative prime minister are relatively rare.

Mark Kenny
    Mark Kenny

    Trust me, I'm a politician: why the citizenship plan beggars belief

    Malcolm Turnbull is asking people to place their trust in his new citizenship system. Tell him he's dreaming.

    Judith Ireland
      Judith Ireland

      Women should embrace the power of our collective rage

      Our anger is real, justifiable and valuable. Instead of fearing it, we should embrace it, writes Jane Gilmore.

      Jane Gilmore
        Jane Gilmore
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        The Pixel 2 is very impressive and extremely Google
        Mobiles

        The Pixel 2 is very impressive and extremely Google

        This sequel fixes a lot of the issues that kept the original Pixels from being perfect Android phones.

        • by Tim Biggs
        Brew the perfect cup of tea
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        Brew the perfect cup of tea

        While few of us are likely to go to extreme technical lengths at home, it's easy to lift your tea game by paying just a little more attention to the process.

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        Honduras show true colours at Socceroos training
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        Honduras show true colours at Socceroos training

        At a venue reserved solely for Socceroos training, the Australians walked out to a giant Honduras jersey.

        • by Dominic Bossi
        Bob Sharpless has been the Lions chairman for the past four years.
        Brisbane Lions

        Bob Sharpless to step down as Brisbane Lions chairman

        Anxiety grows about the club's chances of securing funding for a new training and administration base at Springfield

        • by Peter Ryan