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Joyce in extraordinary attack on PM after 'inept', 'unnecessary' comments

Joyce in extraordinary attack on PM after 'inept', 'unnecessary' comments

Australia's leaders are in open warfare after Malcolm Turnbull told the Nationals leader to "consider his position".

  • by Eryk Bagshaw and Michael Koziol

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Man found dead after overnight Brisbane River search

Man found dead after overnight Brisbane River search

Police began combing the river on Thursday night after an emergency caller spotted the man floating on his back in the water.

  • by Ruth McCosker and Amy Mitchell-Whittington
Records tumble as the heatwave nears its end

Records tumble as the heatwave nears its end

Queensland has sweltered through days of above-average temperatures, smashing records. Reprieve from the heat is coming, but not until next week.

  • by Ruth McCosker
Tiahleigh Palmer's accused killer seeking judge-only trial

Tiahleigh Palmer's accused killer seeking judge-only trial

Rick Thorburn's solicitor told the Brisbane Supreme Court he would apply for the judge-only trial due to publicity around the high-profile case.

Queensland mayor sacked for 'serial' and 'flagrant' local government breaches

Queensland mayor sacked for 'serial' and 'flagrant' local government breaches

Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe dismissed Chris Loft,  declaring him "unfit for office".

  • by Toby Crockford
Turnbull's rage has come forth hitting us like a limp lettuce leaf

Turnbull's rage has come forth hitting us like a limp lettuce leaf

It has taken long, painful days for the PM to speak out about Barnaby Joyce. And how underwhelming it was.

  • by Wendy Squires
Florida shooting accused  tortured animals and trained with white supremacists

Florida shooting accused  tortured animals and trained with white supremacists

Nikolas Cruz called himself "the annihilator" and spoke about shooting animals and people.

  • by Rachel Olding
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Of course Barnaby Joyce wants to stay put - he needs the money

Of course Barnaby Joyce wants to stay put. He needs the money. Who willingly puts up their hand for a 50 per cent pay cut?

Michael Pascoe
    Michael Pascoe

    This was one of the most farcical days in our corporate history

    The McGrath board put the acid on its founder to substantiate media rumours he was looking to privatise the company.

    Elizabeth Knight
      Elizabeth Knight

      We should do to the banks what we did to the taxis

      We should do to the banks what we've done to the taxi industry and the car industry and the airline industry.

      Peter Martin
        Peter Martin
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        Open warfare: BarnabyJoyce launches extraordinary attack on 'inept' PM

        Open warfare: BarnabyJoyce launches extraordinary attack on 'inept' PM

        Barnaby Joyce has described his comments on his affair as "inept," "unnecessary" and "hurtful".

        • by Eryk Bagshaw and Michael Koziol

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        The unhealthy portion of Medibank premiums not spent on health

        The unhealthy portion of Medibank premiums not spent on health

        Of each dollar Australians were coerced into paying Medibank shareholders for private health insurance, they received only 82.7 cents back.

        • by Michael Pascoe

        Small business

        When your workplace is a dump

        When your workplace is a dump

        • by Sylvia Pennington
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        Five things you should never ever say to a new mum

        Five things you should never ever say to a new mum

        Before you put your foot in your mouth, you should definitely read this.

        • by Megan Blandford
        Drones are cool. Finding a place to fly them is not.

        Drones are cool. Finding a place to fly them is not.

        Locating a place to fly legally can be a lot more challenging than actually operating the device.

        • by Ben Grubb

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        Tensions between Aussie snowboard team members laid bare

        Olympic Winter Institute boss Geoff Lipshut has revealed the frosty relationship between Jarryd Hughes and teammate Alex "Chumpy" Pullin.

        • by Glenn Cullen
         Lassila's Olympic campaign ends in 'brutal' disappointment

         Lassila's Olympic campaign ends in 'brutal' disappointment

        Much of Lydia Lassila's pride in her final Winter Olympics campaign came from feats off the snow.

        • by Warren Barnsley