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Pilot dies in Qld ultralight crash months after losing daughter

Pilot dies in Qld ultralight crash months after losing daughter

Timothy White, 53, died when his plane crashed into a paddock near Emerald on Sunday. He leaves behind a wife, two children and two grandchildren.

  • by Toby Crockford

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Queen Street bus station upgrade ready in time for Commonwealth Games: TMR

Queen Street bus station upgrade ready in time for Commonwealth Games: TMR

A $3 million upgrade to one of Brisbane's busiest bus stations is edging closer to completion. 

  • by Ruth McCosker
The Queensland towns with the best driving test pass rates

The Queensland towns with the best driving test pass rates

These towns have some impressive test results, while older drivers scored poorer than younger motorists.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
The AstraZeneca-sponsored Lung Cancer Symposium was attended by more than 100 oncologists.

Alarm over drug companies' extravagant spending and influence on doctors

Sponsoring "educational activities" for doctors has become a financially lucrative practice for drug companies.

  • by Esther Han
Queensland police to keep 'sneaky' speed cameras

Queensland police to keep 'sneaky' speed cameras

The Queensland Police Service will continue to use unmarked mobile speed cameras, despite calls by the union to scrap them.

  • by Shae McDonald

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So much for the spirit of the game ... whatever that is

If we ever lose sight of the "spirit of the game" we're opening ourselves up to the idea that being "fair" should always give way to "winning at all costs".

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    What is it about the African gang crisis that's so disturbingly familiar?

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      Markets are pricing in the likelihood that the RBA will deliver one interest rate increase by the end of 2018.

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        John Paul Young co-wrote <I>Love is in the Air</I>.

        Aussie music legends sue US pop duo, Air France over Love is in the Air 

        The legends behind John Paul Young's famed hit Love is in the Air – Harry Vanda and the late George Young – are suing an American electro pop duo and France's national air carrier for allegedly ripping off the song.

        • by Sarah Danckert

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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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        Jason Roy on his way to a record-breaking 180.
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        Jason Roy smashes records in huge one-day win for England

        Australia's bowling was exposed under MCG lights as England beat the hosts for the first time this summer.

        • by Daniel Cherny
        Legends: Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

        Australian Open 2018: The sun starts to set on a glorious golden generation

        What was once the Big Four, or Big Five if you prefer, could soon be assigned to the dustbin of tennis history. 

        • by Scott Spits