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Payouts to cyclists mount as more slip on resurfaced Goodwill Bridge
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Payouts to cyclists mount as more slip on resurfaced Goodwill Bridge

Confidential settlements have been reached with cyclists who claim they slipped and injured themselves or damaged their bikes on the bridge.

  • by Mark Solomons

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Best-paid Brisbane train driver earns almost $200,000

Best-paid Brisbane train driver earns almost $200,000

The top earner on the Citytrain network racked up a staggering 952 hours of overtime over the year.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Inner suburb may rise to 20 storeys as population grows

Inner suburb may rise to 20 storeys as population grows

High rises of up to 20 storeys could be built in parts of Kangaroo Point under proposed changes to the city plan.

  • by Ruth McCosker
Almost 200,000 Games tickets remain unsold

Almost 200,000 Games tickets remain unsold

With two weeks to go, the world's best athletes have started arriving but 190,000 tickets are still available.

  • by Tony Moore
Pilotless planes a reality but people aren't ready: expert

Pilotless planes a reality but people aren't ready: expert

The technology exists for planes to be flown without a pilot but industry leaders question when - or if - it should happen.

  • by Ruth McCosker
Great expectations: the flipside of leading in the polls
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Great expectations: the flipside of leading in the polls

Inflated expectations among voters and colleagues can be deadly and Bill Shorten needs to be aware.

  • by Mark Kenny
Hunt cops $10,000 fine, four-game ban for Xanax offence

Hunt cops $10,000 fine, four-game ban for Xanax offence

Karmichael Hunt is free to play for the Queensland Reds after three months on the sideline. But do they want him?

  • by Georgina Robinson
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Why it’s finally time to ban mortgage broker commissions

Something is rotten in Australia’s $1.6 trillion mortgage market.

Jessica Irvine
    Jessica Irvine

    NRL officials have grave concerns over Denver Test match

    Chief medical officer Paul Bloomfield and COO Nick Weeks have slammed the mid-season Test between New Zealand and England in Denver because of safety concerns.

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      Andrew Webster

      New Idea says extraordinary memory led to scoop

      It is a difficult thing to make comment on one of the biggest tabloid stories of the day when I know all of the key players.

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        Coalition and Labor distance themselves from 'dark arts' firm 

        Coalition and Labor distance themselves from 'dark arts' firm 

        People from the major parties have previously met with the firm that has now been accused of accessing the data of 50 million Facebook users without permission.

        • by Fergus Hunter

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        Woolworths launches fresh review of pokies business

        Woolworths launches fresh review of pokies business

        An independent investigation has been launched into the scandal engulfing Woolworths-owned pokies venues.

        • by Nick Toscano

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        The secret language that will make you a better communicator

        The secret language that will make you a better communicator

        A secret conversation is happening right beneath your eyes.

        • by Phil Barker
        20 signs your child may be gifted

        20 signs your child may be gifted

        Suspect your child is gifted? Here are 20 sure signs.

        • by Rebecca Gruber

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        Sport

        Broncos safe from sponsor backlash as Lodge's contract remains intact

        Broncos safe from sponsor backlash as Lodge's contract remains intact

        While NRMA issued a rebuke, other sponsors have backed the club over Lodge, while Todd Greenberg said he was already aware of the latest allegations.

        • by Phil Lutton
        Mitchell Starc under injury cloud ahead of third Test

        Mitchell Starc under injury cloud ahead of third Test

        The Australian fast bowler has a calf issue and must prove his fitness by bowling at training at Newlands on Tuesday.

        • by Chris Barrett