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Residents get council development decision overturned

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

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

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
With political leaders on the sidelines, sport could take the lead on climate change

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

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

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

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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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
    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
      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
        Jack Waterford
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        Philip Lowe, governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia. It seems our central bank, like others, is still struggling to nail down the issues behind the issue.

        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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        Luxe gift ideas to make sure you don't stuff it up this Valentine's Day

        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
        Napping can help productivity.
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        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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        David Warner struggled again in Australia's win.

        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

        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