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Child Safety Minister 'horrified' to discover staffer with child porn record
Shannon Fentiman says the man, who has since been made to resign, was employed by the Queensland Parliament which did not conduct a criminal check.
- by AAP
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Queensland election
Labor to win in Queensland, according to latest Newspoll
Labor may return to government, taking marginal seats from the Opposition via One Nation preferences, the latest Newspoll suggests.
- by AAP
Traffic
Fiery head-on crash closes Bruce Highway near Sunshine Coast
All northbound lanes have been closed as police investigate, with diversions in place around heavy traffic in the area.
- by Toby Crockford
Gold Coast
Toddler, 2, hit by car near Dreamworld
Police said the little boy was getting out of a car when he escaped from the reach of his guardian and ran into the path of oncoming traffic.
- by Toby Crockford
Queensland election
Queensland has too many public servants: Howard
Ex-prime minister John Howard has hit out at the size of Queensland's public service, undermining Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls' promise not to cut jobs.
- by Shae McDonald
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Opinion & Perspectives
Richard Glover: To love and be loved is a dog's great gift
The Odyssey, War and Peace...maybe all great works of literature include a dog.
Richard Glover
Postal vote aftermath: Malcolm Turnbull should put reactionary MPs to the sword
The irony of hearing all the self-appointed Outsiders and Tribunes of the average person suddenly bleating that they are a vulnerable minority is exquisite. Welcome to my world. You have had your say. Now step out of the way.
Catherine McGregor
Men of God hold no mortgage on the national soul
Who knew that not discriminating against people would be so good for the soul?
Mark Kenny
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Insurance
Banks inquiry in the balance as Nationals ponder crossing floor
AÂ Nationals-led push to defy Malcolm Turnbull and force a powerful commission of inquiry into Australia's banks could finally succeed.
- by James Massola
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Aviation
Qantas flight to show how biofuel cuts the mustard
The carrier plans to operate the first ever flight between Australia and the United States powered by biofuel early next year.
- by Patrick Hatch
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Predators circle Murdoch as Netflix drives US consolidation frenzy
- by Elizabeth Knight
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Your mental health involves your whole body and starts with diet
Before September 2005, Scott Gooding was a competitive athlete who could run 10 kilometres in under 33 minutes (i.e. really fast).Â
- by Sarah Berry
drive
Land Rover Discovery versus Australia's favourite four-wheel drives
Despite the new Disco's softer physique, it’s claimed to be more capable than ever. To keep it honest we’ve assembled a multi-national trio of rivals.
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Sport
The Ashes
Ashes 2017-18: Australia look confused and won't be feared by England says Shane Warne
The make-up of Australia's bombshell first Test squad left players and officials around the country stunned.
- by Chris Barrett
International rugby
Blake who? Wallabies name late replacement for Adam Coleman
A late Adam Coleman scratching has paved the way for Brumbies second-rower Blake Enever to make a shock Wallabies debut on Saturday against England at Twickenham.
- by Tom Decent
