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Other councils will follow Ipswich's lead on dumping recycling: LGAQ

Other councils will follow Ipswich's lead on dumping recycling: LGAQ

China's decision not to take Australian recycling could cost Queensland councils $40-50 million extra a year.

  • by Felicity Caldwell

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'Double-murder suicide' probed in Everton Hills fire

'Double-murder suicide' probed in Everton Hills fire

The body of Graeme Thomson was identified, with reports the other two deceased were his son and former wife.

Sports broadcaster Darrell Eastlake dies at 75

Sports broadcaster Darrell Eastlake dies at 75

Nine News reports he died this morning in a NSW nursing home after suffering from Alzheimer's.

  • by Rachel Clun
The uncomfortable truth about a conflicted Comey
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The uncomfortable truth about a conflicted Comey

In a book filled with careful displays of self-flagellation, the former FBI director makes one remarkable admission.

  • by Matthew Knott
Sunshine Coast in bid to end Google's search for Aust HQ

Sunshine Coast in bid to end Google's search for Aust HQ

Maroochydore's high-tech CBD will offer part of its 58-hectare site under construction as a possible Google HQ.

  • by Tony Moore
'Answer the question': CBA exec faces royal commission

'Answer the question': CBA exec faces royal commission

Commonwealth Bank manager accused of ''dissembling" in her answers over the treatment of customers.

  • by Sarah Danckert
'Part of the plane is missing': Pilot lauded for calm reaction

'Part of the plane is missing': Pilot lauded for calm reaction

Despite the horrific circumstances, audio from the pilot speaking with air traffic control is far from dramatic.

  • by Jenny Noyes
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There are more jobs, but 730,000 people are still out of work

Why have politicians and the media stopped talking about unemployment?

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    Matt Wade

    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.

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      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.

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        'Ups and downs': Malcolm Turnbull plays down new warning from China

        'Ups and downs': Malcolm Turnbull plays down new warning from China

        Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is facing new concerns about Australia’s vital trade relationship with China.

        • by David Crowe

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        Making us sore and unhealthy: the perils of working from home

        Making us sore and unhealthy: the perils of working from home

        Workers will be spending less time talking to each other in the office and with families at home - and more time with the doctor, two reports show.

        • by Anna Patty

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        Entertainment

        Leah blows up at Bachelor in Paradise producers in game of Survivor
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        Leah blows up at Bachelor in Paradise producers in game of Survivor

        After flipping off a cameraman and telling a producer to "f--- right off", Leah earns a place in Bachelor blow-up history.

        • by Rob Moran
        Manu Feildel reveals why he excused MKR contestants from competition

        Manu Feildel reveals why he excused MKR contestants from competition

        For the first time in My Kitchen Rules history, two contestants have been booted from the competition over verbal abuse.

        • by Broede Carmody and Aja Styles

        Lifestyle

        How do I dispose of my last embryo?

        How do I dispose of my last embryo?

        • by Jo Hartley
        'All this striving is getting in the way of living'

        'All this striving is getting in the way of living'

        • by Parul Sehgal
        Mood and personality disorders can be confused: here’s an explainer

        Mood and personality disorders can be confused: here’s an explainer

        • by Kathryn Fletcher & Kristi-Ann Villagonzalo
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        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

        Sports broadcaster Darrell Eastlake dies

        Sports broadcaster Darrell Eastlake dies

        Nine News reports he died on Thursday morning in a nursing home on the NSW Central Coast after suffering from Alzheimer's.

        • by Rachel Clun
        'No appointment made': Langer remains favourite to be head coach

        'No appointment made': Langer remains favourite to be head coach

        Justin Langer remains the firm favourite to be Australia's next head coach as Cricket Australia finalises its process for appointing Darren Lehmann's successor.

        • by Andrew Wu