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'Really extreme' global weather event leaves scientists aghast
Few episodes related to global warming are as remarkable as this week's unusual heat over the Arctic.
- by Peter Hannam
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Going, going, groin: Accused thief flips, trips and slips into fence
A man's attempt to outrun a police dog in Brisbane's south came to a sudden, painful conclusion.
- by Toby Crockford
Ardern left visibly upset by 60 Minutes interview
Charles Wooley marvelled at her age and appearance rather than her policies, in an interview blasted for being sexist and tone-deaf.
- by James Croot
Helicopter pilots trying to stop drownings are being distracted by drones: SLSQ
Drone sightings over beaches are rising and chopper crews fear that swimmers in distress could be missed.
- by Toby Crockford
'Day by day' battle for Gold Coast road rage victim
The victim of a vicious road rage assault on a Queensland motorway faces a "day by day" battle to survive.
- by Ed Jackson
Anti-tank gun found among almost 900-weapon haul
Criminals are importing parts from overseas to make illegal weapons even more dangerous, Qld Police Commissioner Ian Stewart warns.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Full-time median earnings grow by just 1.5 per cent
ABS figures show up to 70 per cent of working Australians took an effective pay cut in the past year.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Opinion & Perspectives
Why voting for an independent is usually a complete waste of time
Perhaps it started with the Australian Democrats. They told everyone in their slogan that they would "keep the bastards honest".
Amanda Vanstone
Tony Abbott's economic argument against immigration is flawed
It appears that the former PM dozed off during some of his lectures.
Jessica Irvine
Joyce affair weakens case for secret Coalition deal
Malcolm Turnbull's blunt insistence on keeping the coalition agreement with the Nationals secret is out of step with comparable economies.
Mark Kenny
Politics
Read this if you don't know a thing about Australia's new Deputy Prime Minister
Now Michael McCormack is the leader, it remains to be seen whether the mongrel or the gentleman - or both - prevail.
- by Tony Wright
Barnaby Joyce's expenses audited as Nats reel from leadership change
- by Mark Kenny and Adam Gartrell
Company tax cuts 'do not put surplus at risk': Budget Office
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Peter Martin
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Big banks in spotlight for opening round of royal commission hearings
Each of the big four banks will be put under the microscope in the opening round of hearings from the royal commission into the sector.
- by Clancy Yeates and Sarah Danckert
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Smarter living
When to keep a child home from school
We need simple guidelines on what constitutes the need to keep sick children home.
- by Staff writer
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How to bust out of credit card debt
Psychological and practical tricks to keep you focused on clearing your debts.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Sport
Queensland Reds must fix discipline issues, warns Kerevi
Samu Kerevi admits the Reds have discipline issues after captain Scott Higginbotham was banned for three weeks and Lukhan Tui is also in the judiciary's sights.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
Media & marketing
Sports rights bubble shows signs of bursting
A soft result for EPL rights in the UK suggests the glory days are over. Cricket and tennis rights in Australia will be the next test.
- by John McDuling
