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Cole Miller's killer charged with assaulting another prison guard
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Cole Miller's killer charged with assaulting another prison guard

Fairfax Media can reveal Renata, who has since been moved to Brisbane Correctional Centre, was one of four prisoners charged with alleged assaults on staff.

  • by Jorge Branco

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North Korea says it will stop nuclear tests, shut down site
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North Korea says it will stop nuclear tests, shut down site

The surprise announcement came less than a week before Kim Jong Un is due to attend a summit with the south.

Alleged Petrie shooter charged after day on the run

Alleged Petrie shooter charged after day on the run

A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder and burglary overnight, after Jacob Bell was shot on Friday morning.

  • by Toby Crockford & Jorge Branco
Man dies in backyard explosion north of Brisbane

Man dies in backyard explosion north of Brisbane

The man was declared dead at the scene. Police said the 'industrial accident' was being treated as non-suspicious.

  • by Toby Crockford
Coles and Woolies in sight as Aldi targets new market

Coles and Woolies in sight as Aldi targets new market

Aldi will continue to lighten Woolworths and Coles’ coffers as it increases its appeal to wealthier customers.

  • by Patrick Hatch
Trump lied to me about his wealth to get onto rich list 

Trump lied to me about his wealth to get onto rich list 

It took decades to unwind the elaborate farce Trump had built to project an image as one of the richest people in America.

  • by Jonathan Greenberg
Chief scientist attacks reason for science brain drain
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Chief scientist attacks reason for science brain drain

Schools and universities are sending the 'wrong signals' to students, chief scientist Alan Finkel found.

  • by Michael Koziol
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AMP's mea culpa doesn't cut it - more heads need to roll

AMP essentially sacking its chief executive for the second time in a month is like shooting someone who is already dead.

Elizabeth Knight
    Elizabeth Knight

    Does royal commission turncoat Scott Morrison really think the public is so dim?

    A clearly panicked Scott Morrison has endless reasons for embarrassment.

    Tony Wright
      Tony Wright

      The good news is that the Wallabies will be competitive

      The Wallabies have had their issues off the field, but on it they are coming together in an encouraging fashion.

      Paul Cully
        Paul Cully
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        How Scott Morrison changed his tune on the banking royal commission

        How Scott Morrison changed his tune on the banking royal commission

        From calling the idea a "populist whinge" to warning "disturbing" behaviour revealed in the inquiry could lead to jail time, here is how his opinion has changed.

        • by Rachel Clun

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        Packer's right hand: John Alexander wields the knife at uneasy Crown

        Packer's right hand: John Alexander wields the knife at uneasy Crown

        In the towering shadow of James Packer, you might hardly notice the man they call 'JA'. But his influence runs deep.

        • by Nick Toscano

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        Entertainment

        Joggers and Joan: Rupert Murdoch's low-key comeback

        Joggers and Joan: Rupert Murdoch's low-key comeback

        Rupert Murdoch certainly could do with a lesson or two when it comes to managing one's "comeback"

        • by Andrew Hornery
        SPECTRUM. Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles of Peking Duk, a producer DJ duo, photographed at ODI in Sydney. April 10, 2018. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer

        Peking Duk's rise from digital dilettantes to full-scale rock stars

        Dance music duo Peking Duk take very little seriously, but the prophesied "death of the DJ" has them tweaking their game.

        • by Michael Dwyer

        Lifestyle

        I wrote this while having an epidural
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        I wrote this while having an epidural

        • by Polly Dunning
        Our self confidence can lapse at any age. And that's OK

        Our self confidence can lapse at any age. And that's OK

        • by Jacinta Tynan
        'I still make my adult son's packed lunch'

        'I still make my adult son's packed lunch'

        • by Flic Everett
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        Smarter living

        Orphaned children may have a loving extended family but if their parents don't nominate a testamentary guardian, it becomes a matter for the family court.

        Why everyone needs a will, especially parents

        One of the biggest reasons parents need a will has nothing to do with who gets their money if they die.

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
        Ten rare whiskies that are worth the investment

        Ten rare whiskies that are worth the investment

        Collectors and connoisseurs gathered to try 10 of the most unsual whiskies on the market.

        • by Michael Harry

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        Sport

        Late strike brings heartbreak for Matildas in Asian Cup final 

        Late strike brings heartbreak for Matildas in Asian Cup final 

        Despite a gutsy performance, the game was decided in the 84th-minute when Japan scored  with a searing strike into the top corner to secure a 1-0 victory.

        • by Pete Smith
        City's dominance rewarded as second-half strikes sink Brisbane Roar

        City's dominance rewarded as second-half strikes sink Brisbane Roar

        Melbourne City completely dominated the first elimination final but had to wait to the second half to secure the win through goals by Mauk and Fitzgerald.

        • by Michael Lynch