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Truck explosion, nasty two-car smash cause lengthy delays for weekend commute

Truck explosion, nasty two-car smash cause lengthy delays for weekend commute

Two separate incidents in Brisbane's south and east caused significant delays to commuters heading home for the weekend on Friday evening.

  • by Amy Mitchell-Whittington and Toby Crockford

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Donald Trump jnr's wife Vanessa seeks divorce

Donald Trump jnr's wife Vanessa seeks divorce

Vanessa Trump has filed for divorce from Donald Trump jnr, the US President's eldest child and co-head of the family's real estate business, according to court records.

PM's gaffe-prone son stirs up trouble at Goldman Sachs

PM's gaffe-prone son stirs up trouble at Goldman Sachs

Alex Turnbull's whistleblower gaffe is just the latest example of his volatile relationship with social media.

  • by Colin Kruger
The flying pollie: Robbie Katter gets his wings

The flying pollie: Robbie Katter gets his wings

MP Robbie Katter has obtained his pilot licence saying that it was necessary to be able to properly do his job in his vast north-west Queensland electorate.

  • by Jessica Johnston
Men fined $17,000 after dead turtles, dugong found in boat

Men fined $17,000 after dead turtles, dugong found in boat

Two men have been fined $17,000 after park rangers found two dead green turtles and a dead dugong in their boat off Hervey Bay last year.

  • by Amy Mitchell-Whittington
Police scolded for bid to keep attempted murder accused in jail

Police scolded for bid to keep attempted murder accused in jail

Applications for bail by four of the five defendants were delayed as police struggled to back up the allegations.

  • by Jorge Branco
Dora may not explore Qld after federal tax decision

Dora may not explore Qld after federal tax decision

The federal government has refused to increase the tax break offered to movie company Paramount to film the Dora the Explorer movie in Queensland.

  • by Stuart Layt
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Labor's hit on share dividends meets fairness test

Vested interests will cry foul but the proposal to restrict dividend imputation credits adds up.

Caitlin Fitzsimmons
    Caitlin Fitzsimmons

    Brisbane must lift if they are to produce another classic against the Cowboys

    Their recent clashes have become the stuff of legend but Friday night's version doesn't feel like another classic is about to be brewed.

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      Phil Lutton

      Labor's $59 billion revenue grab is a bit rich

      There is no way Peter Eklund could be described as a blue-blooded toff who exploits a “loophole” in the tax system.

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        'They have no right to take this off the small man': Labor faces backlash

        'They have no right to take this off the small man': Labor faces backlash

        His cattle dogs tumbling at his feet, Stjepan Brticevic warned Labor its latest plan was "pretty bloody bad".

        • by Eryk Bagshaw and Patrick Begley

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        'Significant issues' with Aussie compliance, royal commission told

        'Significant issues' with Aussie compliance, royal commission told

        Details from a series of internal documents were revealed suggesting Aussie had lax monitoring over its network of more than 1000 brokers,

        • by Ruth Williams
        Betting ads banned during live sport broadcasts

        Betting ads banned during live sport broadcasts

        • by Nick Toscano and Jennifer Duke
        Wesfarmers was a standout in the ASX after announcing it will demerge Coles.

        Coles spin-off lifts ASX to flat finish for the week

        • by Sarah Turner and Vesna Poljak

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        The best new brews to celebrate St Patrick's Day

        The best new brews to celebrate St Patrick's Day

        Toast the Irish holiday with a tasty new take on a classic favourite.

        • by James Atkinson
        Why you shouldn't bother throwing a big first birthday party

        Why you shouldn't bother throwing a big first birthday party

        Seriously, they don't remember a thing.

        • by Tarah Chieffi

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        Hope springs eternal for Socceroo wannabes

        Hope springs eternal for Socceroo wannabes

        Time is running out for those trying to force their way into Bert van Marwijk's thoughts and secure a World Cup squad spot.

        • by Michael Lynch
        'They are into it, it's been fun': Monster putt sparks Tigermania

        'They are into it, it's been fun': Monster putt sparks Tigermania

        Tiger Woods is back and so are the galleries as the 14-times major winner sent a jolt of excitement through the Arnold Palmer Invitational.