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Residents get council development decision overturned
Camp Hill residents have successfully challenged a Brisbane City Council planning decision.
- by Ruth McCosker
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South-east braces for 40 degrees as week of heat sets in across Queensland
The weather bureau said a refreshing sea breeze would be the "only saving grace" as the heatwave set in.
- by Toby Crockford
Pressure mounts on Barnaby Joyce over involvement with staffer
Labor is demanding an explanation for allegations that jobs were created for the Deputy Prime Minister's lover.
- by Fergus Hunter
Opinion
Extreme weather
With political leaders on the sidelines, sport could take the lead on climate change
This is an opportunity for sporting codes to show leadership around climate change and its potential effects.
- by Sue Cooke
Drivers targeted in Queensland ice action plan
Queensland motorists will face thousands more roadside drug tests a year as the state government moves to tackle methamphetamine use.
- by Sonia Kohlbacher
Israeli jet shot down in Syria after Iranian drone intercepted
Israel launched air strikes in Syria after the Syrian army claimed to have hit an Israeli F-16 jet.
- by Maayan Lubell & Lisa Barrington
Two men seriously burnt after truck explodes at Gold Coast home
Emergency services say there was a fuel spill which ignited, causing a car to catch fire and seriously burn two victims.
- by Toby Crockford
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Opinion & Perspectives
The motherhood penalty is still deeply entrenched ... even in Denmark
It will take more than progressive government policies to ensure equal opportunities for mothers and fathers
Matt Wade
Why you should always pay off your credit card in full before you save
Weight loss and personal budgets have a lot in common - everyone has an opinion.
Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Closing the gap, or closing the book on Aboriginal poverty?
Aborigines can’t even get a constitutional cheerio as consolation for being today's stolen generation.
Jack Waterford
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National
Woman charged with terrorism after alleged 'Islamic State' stabbing
- by Neelima Choahan and Timna Jacks
Politics
Former treasurer Wayne Swan to retire from politics at next election
The treasurer in the Rudd and Gillard governments says it's time for new blood.
- by Fergus Hunter
Darkest hour? Turnbull to stand and fight over company tax cuts
- by Mark Kenny and Darren Gray
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COMMENT
The economy
Wages growth is worse than the headlines claim
For once the headlines have been underplaying bad news. That stubbornly weak wage price index (WPI)? The reality is worse.
- by Michael Pascoe
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Lifestyle
Smarter living
Luxe gift ideas to make sure you don't stuff it up this Valentine's Day
If the thought really does count, make sure you get it right from the start.
- by Jane Rocca
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Managing
Why your boss should allow you to nap at work
Expecting everyone, with different body clocks, to perform at their best in a set shift, is unrealistic.
- by Tony Featherstone
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Sport
Warner fails but Australia unbeaten and into final of Twenty20 tri-series
David Warner's troubles in white-ball cricket have continued, posing a selection conundrum.
- by Jon Pierik
Qld Reds fly the flag, Waratahs make finals as Blues take Rugby Tens title
The two east-coast franchises were alive after pool play at but the Blues and Crusaders looked brilliant.
- by Phil Lutton