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Brisbane public transport is about to get more expensive

Brisbane public transport is about to get more expensive

Some commuters will pay up to 29₵ more per trip, but authorities say fares will still be cheaper than they were in 2014.

  • by Felicity Caldwell

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Craig McLachlan, centre, performing in Rocky Horror Show in 2015.

Craig McLachlan leaves Rocky Horror Show in wake of harassment claims

Craig McLachlan will not continue in the Rocky Horror stage musical, after allegations of sexual harassment. 

  • by Michael Lallo, Kate McClymont and Rob Moran
Telstra makes silent lines free as telemarketing complaints soar

Telstra makes silent lines free as telemarketing complaints soar

Complaints about calls from telemarketers jumped 20 per cent from 2016 to 2017.

  • by Jennifer Duke
Anzac Square restoration work to ensure it lasts another 100 years

Anzac Square restoration work to ensure it lasts another 100 years

The inner-city park will get more grass and seating as part of the final stage of $21 million in restoration works.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Police hunting two people after man shot at Gold Coast home

Police hunting two people after man shot at Gold Coast home

A crime scene has been established at the Carrara residence after a man suffered gunshot wounds.

  • by Toby Crockford

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Fire, fury and the first amendment

There's enough intrigue and backstabbing in the latest White House tell-all tittle-tattle to make Game of Thrones look like work of fiction.

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    Man sues woman for women-only show, is compared to Rosa Parks

    Said his lawyer "Being denied access to the Largo theatre can best be described as being akin to the Montgomery bus company in Alabama circa 1955."

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      • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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      The problem with the entrepreneurial dream

      The vision of millions of dollars and the freedom to choose your own hours might just be wishful thinking.

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      Too good: The Australian team celebrate after their 4-0 win in the Ashes.

      Australia deny England any reward in series they entered as equals

      At moments like these, there is a temptation to let a fine achievement chew on its own tail.

      • by Malcolm Knox
      Chris Lynn to miss Australia's one-day series against England
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      Chris Lynn to miss Australia's one-day series against England

      Brisbane batting brute Chris Lynn is set to miss Australia's one-day campaign against England.

      • by Jon Pierik