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'Smell from fridge nearly killed us': Public housing rented on Airbnb

'Smell from fridge nearly killed us': Public housing rented on Airbnb

The state opposition has asked why a Gold Coast public housing property was rented out for $100 a night during the Commonwealth Games.

  • by Felicity Caldwell

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Jones' shows sparked 10,000 comments: court hears

Jones' shows sparked 10,000 comments: court hears

One of the brothers suing Alan Jones for $4.8 million says he's had tens-of-thousands of comments directed at him.

Qantas orders $2b worth of Dreamliners, grounds 747s

Qantas orders $2b worth of Dreamliners, grounds 747s

Qantas Airways has ordered another six Boeing 787s, allowing it to finally phase out its iconic but ageing fleet of 747s.  

  • by Patrick Hatch
Perth principal poached to lead Somerville House

Perth principal poached to lead Somerville House

A West Australian principal will take the helm at the elite Brisbane girls school from next year.

  • by Amy Mitchell-Whittington
Council comes clean on what's going into yellow bins

Council comes clean on what's going into yellow bins

Brisbane City Council has revealed what is being thrown in the city's yellow-top recycling bins. 

  • by Ruth McCosker
Max made honorary police dog after staying with lost girl

Max made honorary police dog after staying with lost girl

A deaf and partially blind farm dog that kept a lost three-year-old company is now Qld’s first honorary police dog.

  • by Amy Mitchell-Whittington
Court revives New Acland mine expansion

Court revives New Acland mine expansion

Supreme Court overturns ruling that recommended scrapping the expansion of the Darling Downs coal mine.

  • by Christine Flatley
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What's really behind the fight between the NRL and News Corp

NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg wants everyone to "talk up the game". News wants to tear him down. When will it end?

Andrew Webster
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    Peace in Korea? We've been here before, many times

    It will take more than hugs and handshakes to turn a totalitarian rogue regime into a trustworthy partner for peace.

    Peter Hartcher
      Peter Hartcher

      Michelle Wolf's White House roast was 20 minutes of brilliance

      Different rules apply to women who have opinions, while conservatives and trolls accuse anyone of disagreeing with them as snowflakes.

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        Woolies, Qantas: It's a new age for Australia's duopolies
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        Woolies, Qantas: It's a new age for Australia's duopolies

        Sometimes even consumers can benefit, as the third-quarter updates from Qantas and Woolworths suggest.

        • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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        Shanina Shaik and DJ Ruckus marry on Lenny Kravitz's private island

        Shanina Shaik and DJ Ruckus marry on Lenny Kravitz's private island

        The visually pleasing pair were married by Rev Run of Run DMC on a private island in the Bahamas, owned by the DJ's cousin, Lenny Kravitz.

        • by Amy Croffey
        David Wenham reveals what he stole from the movie set of 300

        David Wenham reveals what he stole from the movie set of 300

        And why the Australian film star is now 'kicking' himself.

        • by Broede Carmody

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        What you need to know about your student debt before heading overseas
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        What you need to know about your student debt before heading overseas

        Previously, the fact that you had a HELP or TSL debt when you left the country didn’t matter. Now it does.

        • by Melissa Browne
        Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is funky fun

        Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is funky fun

        With beautiful visuals, sound, and imaginative stage concepts, this is one of the all-time greats.

        • by Tim Biggs

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        Hayne paid out of personal bank account during Eels cap scandal

        Hayne paid out of personal bank account during Eels cap scandal

        Parramatta superstar Jarryd Hayne was paid out of the personal account of an Eels staffer during the salary cap scandal, court documents show.

        • by Adrian Proszenko
        Simmons shrugs off Celtics fans' taunts

        Simmons shrugs off Celtics fans' taunts

        Ben Simmons has shrugged off taunts from rabid Boston Celtics fans and fresh barbs from rival NBA Rookie of the Year candidate Donovan Mitchell.

        • by Peter Mitchell