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Qld Nationals MP George Christensen calls for an end to the Coalition

Qld Nationals MP George Christensen calls for an end to the Coalition

Queensland Nationals MP George Christensen has made the call following the resignation of Barnaby Joyce.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

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Boy becomes stuck in drain after parts of south-east cop 215mm drenching

Boy becomes stuck in drain after parts of south-east cop 215mm drenching

The Isaac region in central Queensland will receive disaster funding help after severe storms hit earlier in the week.

  • by Toby Crockford
Assassin bug: Its venom liquefies prey but could be used as a medical weapon

Assassin bug: Its venom liquefies prey but could be used as a medical weapon

Queensland researchers say the insect common throughout Brisbane has exciting potential for the treatment of epilepsy, stroke and neurodegeneration.

  • by Toby Crockford
Marc Jeanson, director of France's Jardin des Plants.

'Would you burn the Mona Lisa if it was sent?': Our horror bureaucratic bungle

The story begins with a simple loan request made by a botanist with the Queensland Herbarium.

  • by Nick O'Malley
Corporate partners cut cord with NRA as gun control debate rages

Corporate partners cut cord with NRA as gun control debate rages

The fallout over last week's shooting rampage started to take its toll on the NRA's roster of corporate partners.

  • by Barbara Goldberg and Gina Cherelus
Sex in Parliament House: it ain't what it used to be

Sex in Parliament House: it ain't what it used to be

"I think it's a bit overblown for Canberra to be seen as a kind of orgy capital of Australia."

  • by Michael Koziol
Why Woolies boss thinks Uber Eats is a bigger threat than Amazon

Why Woolies boss thinks Uber Eats is a bigger threat than Amazon

Brad Banducci says the supermarket will lose customers if it doesn't address demand for "ultra-convenience".

  • by Patrick Hatch
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For all of Joyce's defiance, his final act was admirably clean

Malcolm Turnbull sealed Barnaby Joyce's fate when he overlooked him as acting PM. But the tawdry "affair" was costly to both men and the government.

Mark Kenny
    Mark Kenny

    Long overdue laws will empower child sexual abuse survivors

    The pain of being raped or sexually abused as a child by a member of the clergy is forever wrought on the souls of survivors

    Ben Schneiders
      Ben Schneiders

      Australia are not giving the South Africa Test series the respect it deserves

      The Australian tour of South Africa is a mouth-watering prospect. Even with only three days preparation.

      Malcolm Knox
        Malcolm Knox
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        Sex in Parliament House: what really happens in the halls of power

        Sex in Parliament House: what really happens in the halls of power

        "I think it's a bit overblown for Canberra to be seen as a kind of orgy capital of Australia."

        • by Michael Koziol

        World

        Corporate partners cut cord with NRA as gun control debate rages

        Corporate partners cut cord with NRA as gun control debate rages

        • by Barbara Goldberg and Gina Cherelus
        Stolen Degas masterpiece found on bus

        Stolen Degas masterpiece found on bus

        • by Rory Mulholland

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        The price Woolworths pays for perfection
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        The price Woolworths pays for perfection

        Share prices can move in what seem to be mysterious ways.

        • by Elizabeth Knight

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        Most of us may as well hang up the landline for good.
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        Why keeping your landline is a waste of money

        ​Australians remain surprisingly keen on landline phones, but if you're paying for one then you're probably spending money unnecessarily.

        • by Angus Kidman
        The underrated drink you should be pairing with food

        The underrated drink you should be pairing with food

        Put down the wine and reach for this traditional Spanish tipple instead.

        • by Emily Bitto

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        Sport

        Russian bobsledder who wore 'I don't do doping' shirt tests positive

        Russian bobsledder who wore 'I don't do doping' shirt tests positive

        Russia has hit another speed bump on the way to flying its national flag at the closing ceremony.

        • by Mark Zeigler
        Rain men: Johnathan Thurston and Cameron Smith.

        A trial game to remember as Johnathan Thurston can't help but steal the show

        The Cowboys would beat Melbourne in a testimonial that looked more like an NRL fixture than a pre-season tune up. 

        • by Phil Lutton