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Premier open to bringing new Google HQ to Qld

Premier open to bringing new Google HQ to Qld

The NSW government had rejected a plan to create a Silicon Valley-style technology hub in Sydney.

  • by Felicity Caldwell

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Final moments of newlyweds' Qld helicopter crash revealed

Final moments of newlyweds' Qld helicopter crash revealed

The pilot saw a warning sign flash and felt a "thud" before the aircraft hit the water.

  • by Amy Mitchell-Whittington
Ex-electoral commissioner hit with drug charges

Ex-electoral commissioner hit with drug charges

It has been two months since Walter van der Merwe resigned his position over 'serious allegations'.

The CIA Director secretly met with Kim Jong-un
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The CIA Director secretly met with Kim Jong-un

Mike Pompeo made a top-secret visit to North Korea over Easter weekend as an envoy for President Trump.

  • by Shane Harris & Carol D. Leonnig
Passenger partly sucked out of jet window identified

Passenger partly sucked out of jet window identified

Jennifer Riordan was killed after the twin-engine 737 apparently blew an engine at 30,000 feet.

Customer complaints rise but NBN blame game goes on

Customer complaints rise but NBN blame game goes on

There has been so much spin about the telecommunications industry in one day it’s hard to keep one's balance.

  • by Elizabeth Knight
Police identify victim of deadly Brisbane house fire

Police identify victim of deadly Brisbane house fire

Police now say two men and a women were killed in the fire. Initially they believed it was two women and a man.

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The new television rights deal is just not cricket

It's about as clear a breach of the anti-siphoning legislation as you could hope for.

John Birmingham
    John Birmingham

    Stinking AMP reveals our soft line on corporate dishonesty

    The cynical behaviour on show at the royal commission underlines the need for changes to enforcement.

    Adele Ferguson
      Adele Ferguson

      Sir John Monash was familiar with the brush-off 100 years ago

      Sir John Monash was so revered by Australians that 300,000 people turned out for his funeral. But he also had enemies.

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        Tony Wright
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        Politics

        Tim Fischer condemns Turnbull government for blocking John Monash promotion

        Tim Fischer condemns Turnbull government for blocking John Monash promotion

        The former deputy prime minister has urged the Prime Minister to reconsider the decision not to posthumously promote John Monash to field marshal. 

        • by Bevan Shields

        World

        CIA Director Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
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        CIA Director Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

        • by Shane Harris & Carol D. Leonnig

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        Business

        AMP denies it 'traps' investors in poorly performing funds

        AMP denies it 'traps' investors in poorly performing funds

        The royal commission also hears that AMP charges companies that want their funds on AMP’s investment platforms a $25,000 a month administration fee.

        • by Sarah Danckert

        Small business

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        Entertainment

        Ten slammed over Bachelor in Paradise 'queerbaiting' tactics

        Ten slammed over Bachelor in Paradise 'queerbaiting' tactics

        Viewers have reacted angrily after a teased "lesbian kiss", used in pre-season promos to amp up excitement for the Ten series, turned out to be a lie.

        • by Rob Moran
        Sean Hannity did not disclose Trump lawyer relationship, Fox News confirms

        Sean Hannity did not disclose Trump lawyer relationship, Fox News confirms

        The controversial host backed lawyer Michael Cohen on air without disclosing their relationship, but Fox News says Hannity has their "full support".

        • by Michael Idato

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        Smarter living

        The secret way to getting Platinum status with just one flight

        The secret way to getting Platinum status with just one flight

        Chasing status can be a time consuming enterprise, but there are shortcuts to getting Gold.

        • by David Flynn
        Thinking about getting your child the flu vaccine? Here’s what you need to know

        Thinking about getting your child the flu vaccine? Here’s what you need to know

        The flu vaccine is the best way to protect against these potentially harmful viruses.

        • by Christopher Blyth & Kristine Macartney

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        Sport

        'Elevated risk': Margaret River Pro cancelled due to shark attacks

        'Elevated risk': Margaret River Pro cancelled due to shark attacks

        The remainder of the Margaret River Pro surfing competition has been cancelled in the wake of two shark attacks in the South West region this week.

        • by Phil Hickey
        Israel Folau comments 'disgust' Chiefs halfback Brad Weber

        Israel Folau comments 'disgust' Chiefs halfback Brad Weber

        Chiefs halfback and one-test All Black Brad Weber has tweeted his disgust at the comments made by Israel Folau about gay people.