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World's tallest student accommodation opens in Brisbane

World's tallest student accommodation opens in Brisbane

The world's tallest student accommodation tower had opened in Brisbane, taking student life from dingy to deluxe.

  • by Ruth McCosker

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Ute drags burning trailer for 20 kilometres on Bruce Hwy before police intercept

Ute drags burning trailer for 20 kilometres on Bruce Hwy before police intercept

The trailer was fully engulfed in flames, causing burning debris to litter the highway and ignite multiple spot fires.

  • by Toby Crockford
The scientists wanted to discover how mutated white blood cells could cause heart disease.

Scientists say CHIP is the new heart attack risk we'll all have to deal with

An accumulation of mutated stem cells in bone marrow can increase a person's risk of dying within a decade.

  • by Gina Kolata
Origin Energy to axe 650 jobs, primarily in Brisbane

Origin Energy to axe 650 jobs, primarily in Brisbane

Origin Energy is slashing the jobs in a bid to reduce its operating and capital costs and boost its global competitiveness.

  • by Petrina Berry
Super blue blood moon: Where and when to view the rare lunar treat

Super blue blood moon: Where and when to view the rare lunar treat

Australia is in for a visual spectacle with a super blue blood moon full eclipse set to grace our skies on Wednesday night.

  • by Kamin Gock, Melissa Cunningham

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Why changing Australia Day would be good for the economy

So the January 26 crisis passes for another year, the status quo warriors no doubt pleased with their spirit defending the symbolism of an event 230 years ago, an event most Australians don't know is related to Australia Day.

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    A few rules for staying married

    Jenna Price has several tips for those planning to tie the knot, and there's one big one.

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      Tension and paranoia as Foxtel confronts the Netflix threat

      It's shaping up to be another critical year for Australia's pay TV giant.

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        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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        Opening spot? Usman Khawaja.

        Smith says Khawaja could be a replacement opener in South Africa

        Australian captain Steve Smith has declared Usman Khawaja could become a replacement opening batsman should Cameron Bancroft not hold his spot.

        • by Jon Pierik
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        The search for Queensland's next State of Origin halves is yet to start but new Maroons assistant Josh Hannay says Michael Morgan has already proved himself.

        • by Laine Clark