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The Star Wars character at the centre of a $2.25 million damages claim
Greg Hallam, the CEO of the lobby group for councils, is suing ex MP Rob Pyne and others over Facebook posts, some of which allegedly likened him to Jabba the Hutt.
- by Mark Solomons
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Brisbane karaoke bar fined after 'extremely violent brawl', patron 'passed out'
The restaurant's licensee company was convicted on 11 charges and fined $40,000.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Independent MP wants to stop politicians having sex with staff
The ban proposed by Cathy McGowan would follow a precedent set by the US Congress just this week.
- by Michael Koziol
Brisbane pushing for boutique football stadium
Australia's bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup could include a long-awaited solution to Brisbane's rectangular stadium shortage.
- by Vince Rugari
Could this week cost Frank Lowy $200 million?
A fall in Rodamco's share price has reduced the value of the French retail giant's bid for Westfield.
- by Carolyn Cummins
'Good' customers to get cheaper loans as banks fall into line
The federal government is eyeing more pressure on big banks by requiring them to share more data on customers.
- by Clancy Yeates
Queensland MPs muscling up before Parliament goes back
From gym selfies to lycra, Queensland's politicians are proving their fitness prowess after a lengthy break between Parliament sittings.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Barnaby Joyce does not understand marriage
And so it turns out that not only is Barnaby Joyce a shocking hypocrite, he's also a repulsive cliche.
Clementine Ford
The program helping Indigenous students beat the average
Last week I attended an awards dinner for a remarkable organisation, CareerTrackers, which mentors Indigenous university students into professional jobs.
Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Coalition's feet of clay over big business tax cut
The Coalition has cornered itself arguing a lower company tax will turn up in worker's pockets. So why not link the two - making pay rises a precondition?
Mark Kenny
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Geelong College refers Robert Doyle allegations to Victoria Police
- by Clay Lucas and Miki Perkins
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Darkest hour? Turnbull to stand and fight over company tax cuts
Malcolm Turnbull has doubled down on company tax cuts despite hardening opposition from Labor. Both sides appear intent on fighting the next election on tax.
- by Mark Kenny and Darren Gray
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Big four banks won't enforce gag orders in royal commission
Banks have promised not to enforce confidentiality agreements struck with customers or former staff who are giving evidence to the royal commission.
- by Clancy Yeates and Sarah Danckert
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There are two types of 'cool' people at work
Being cool is a complicated ideal to chase as attainment is in the eye of the beholder.
- by James Adonis
What if your parents invested $2.83 every day since you were born?
I could easily have afforded it but like most parents I didn't get around to it.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Brisbane Lions overlook Luke Hodge for official leadership role
He didn't make the cut for Brisbane's leadership group but Luke Hodge will still be a key Lions mentor in 2018, coach Chris Fagan says.
New England's Rob Gronkowski may retire to answer Hollywood's call
Gronkowski is reportedly considering retiring from football to pursue an acting career.
