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Southbound Irukandji could spell doom for south-east Qld tourism

Southbound Irukandji could spell doom for south-east Qld tourism

Deadly Irukandji jellyfish are drifting further south along Queensland's coastline and could eventually put the Gold and Sunshine Coast's tourism industries at risk, an expert has warned.

  • by Laura Polson

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Building approvals drop in Queensland for fifth month

Building approvals drop in Queensland for fifth month

The trend has been blamed on an 'indisputable and unprecedented' rate of unit and apartment developments.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Mark Thompson

Drugs found in Mark 'Bomber' Thompson's warehouse during police raid

Drugs were found in Mr Thompson's home after a probe into an alleged trafficking syndicate, a source confirmed.

  • by Nino Bucci and Tammy Mills
Cardinal George Pell pictured at Melbourne Magistrates Court in October.

ABC footage, transcripts passed on to George Pell's defence team

George Pell's defence team will trawl through media interviews with people who accuse him of sexual offences.

  • by Adam Cooper
This is Queensland's typical public servant

This is Queensland's typical public servant

Health and Education have the biggest workforces, the average age is 44 and male public servants earn more than women.

  • by Felicity Caldwell

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Is this the simplest way to discredit a woman?

Need to discredit a woman who has brought allegations of sexual assault against you? Hire a PR firm to dig up a photo of her in a bikini.

Jane Gilmore
Jane Gilmore

'I want them just to shoot me': Why my Grandma should be left to die

The story of an old lady suffering under a regime that seems to think people should live forever.

Emma Young
    Emma Young

    A little restraint might save the world and boost happiness

    Have you noticed that self denial is creeping slowly back into vogue?

    Caitlin Fitzsimmons
    Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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    Goodbye cash and cheques, faster electronic payments are nearly here
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    Goodbye cash and cheques, faster electronic payments are nearly here

    It's one of the most important pieces of infrastructure so far this century, but most people haven't heard of it.

    • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
    The reality is a four-hour work week is unlikely to happen if you start your own business.
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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.

    • by James Adonis

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    Glenn Maxwell set to clear air with Steve Smith over training comments

    Glenn Maxwell set to clear air with Steve Smith over training comments

    The Australian captain meant when he questioned Maxwell's training practices following his ODI axing.

    • by Daniel Cherny
    Former Eagle Ben Cousins has been released from jail. (File photo)

    Ben Cousins released from jail, father takes him back to family home

    The fallen AFL player was just shy of completing his one year sentence for stalking his ex-partner.

    • by Heather McNeill