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Premier defends maverick Labor MP after being snapped campaigning with Hanson
Queensland election

Premier defends maverick Labor MP after being snapped campaigning with Hanson

MP urges ON voters to put Labor second despite the Premier saying she'd rather send her own party into opposition than accept the support of Pauline Hanson's party.

  • by AAP

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Queensland magistrate jailed for child abuse spanning 12 years
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Queensland magistrate jailed for child abuse spanning 12 years

A former Queensland magistrate who abused a young boy for almost 12 years has been jailed for nine years.

  • by Christine Flatley
Wide shot of the House of Representatives during a division at Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday 6 September 2017. Fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Federal

Cabinet ministers appeal to Coalition MP threatening to quit

An unnamed MP reportedly threatened to defect to the crossbench unless Mr Turnbull is replaced as leader.

  • by Fergus Hunter
Lacking debate opponent, Nicholls goes on the attack
Queensland election

Lacking debate opponent, Nicholls goes on the attack

Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls has used a Queensland Media Club address to accuse the Premier of being desperate and lying to Queenslanders.

  • by Ruth McCosker
Wayne Byres signalled the regulator would keep a close eye on banks' mortgage lending practices over 2018, in response to "heightened risk" in the home loan market.
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'Blind spot': Banks warned over customers' debts

APRA has urged Australia's banks to be more cautious when estimating how much money their home loan customers need to live on.

  • by Clancy Yeates

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The biggest lie told in the lead up to Christmas

"The thought that counts" is meant to provide cover for whatever gift you give – no matter how inappropriate.

Jenna Price
Jenna Price

Here’s how much your bank is stiffing you for being loyal

What's your bank loyalty worth? The better part of $5 billion a year.

Michael Pascoe
Michael Pascoe

Message from a techno-optimist: the kids will be OK

To navigate and thrive in this new world requires us to learn to use technology as the tool it was always meant to be – to connect with others, to make a difference and to enjoy ourselves - not as an end of itself.

Jessica Irvine
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    Reserve Bank reveals 'considerable uncertainty' over wages

    The RBA has played down expectations of wage rises and offered little hope to struggling retailers in an economic assessment that has pushed forecasts for the next interest rate rise until the end of next year.

    • by Eryk Bagshaw

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    How to make it to the Term Four finish line
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    How to make it to the Term Four finish line

    Term four is always over within a flash. This can make parents to feel out of control as they are faced with endless obstacles and commitments.

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    The three-minute guide to London's East End

    Want to connect with what's really happening in London? Then head to the East End, where successive waves of immigrant communities have made a mark.

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    Sport

    England must target Australia's vice-captain David Warner.
    The Ashes

    Ashes 2017: A six-point plan for England to beat Australia

    England might be underdogs, but there are ways they can stifle the Australians – and cause damage.

    • by Geoff Boycott
    Under fire: Michael Cheika.
    Australia rugby

    Michael Cheika awaits outcome on televised 'f---ing cheats' comment

    The Wallabies coach will find out within 24 hours whether he will have to face disciplinary panel.

    • by Tom Decent