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Complaints over gun ad near childcare centre north of Brisbane

Complaints over gun ad near childcare centre north of Brisbane

While the sign does not violate advertising regulations, residents angered by its prominence are demanding it be removed.

  • by Toby Crockford

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New footage shows full scale of live exports horror
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New footage shows full scale of live exports horror

It is the footage deemed so confronting and horrific that commercial television would not show it.

  • by Latika Bourke
Tax cuts for the wealthy in the pipeline

Tax cuts for the wealthy in the pipeline

Scott Morrison's third budget will provide income tax relief across the board as well as a fast path back to surplus

  • by Mark Kenny
Palm Island activist expects backlash over settlement

Palm Island activist expects backlash over settlement

Once-jailed rioter Lex Wotton is concerned by resentment towards recipients of a $30m settlement.

  • by Warren Barnsley
World leaders know how to play to Trump's fragile ego
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World leaders know how to play to Trump's fragile ego

From Moscow to Pyongyang, from Paris to Jerusalem, presidents, PMs and dictators seek to weaponise his vanity.

  • by David Rothkopf
Qld forward crisis has Blues lining up ahead of Origin

Qld forward crisis has Blues lining up ahead of Origin

Josh Maguire, Matt Gillett, and now Jai Arrow. There was more drama for the Queenslanders late on Saturday.

  • by Phil Lutton
Australian actor dies after cancer battle

Australian actor dies after cancer battle

TV star Catherine 'Cathy' Godbold was best known for roles in Home and Away and The Saddle Club.

  • by Goya Dmytryshchak
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On Tuesday, get ready to have your intelligence insulted

We are about to get a paltry tax cut and a beer discount. With an economic shock looming, it's an insult.

Peter Hartcher
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    Andrew Laming: this is what I really meant about teachers' pay

    My call to pay teachers for every hour they work was misrepresented by vested interests as an attack on the profession.

    Andrew Laming

      We should welcome it when people change their minds

      Recently someone wrote about some of my views on marriage equality with the headline: “Why Julia Baird was wrong”. My daughter was delighted. “I could write a book with that title!” she cried.

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        Nobel literature prize won't be awarded this year following sex abuse allegations

        Nobel literature prize won't be awarded this year following sex abuse allegations

        The Nobel Prize in literature will not be awarded this year following issues within the ranks of the Swedish Academy that selects the winner.

        This image released by Entertainment Studios shows Kate Mara as Mary Jo Kopechne in a scene from "Chappaquiddick." (Claire Folger/Entertainment Studios via AP)

        Chappaquiddick unblinkingly revisits a shameful moment in Kennedy history

        Ted Kennedy was a leading light of US politics. But he was also responsible for a young woman's death.

        • by Karl Quinn

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        26 luxe gifts mum really wants for Mother's Day

        26 luxe gifts mum really wants for Mother's Day

        If you're stuck on finding the perfect way to say happy Mother's Day, we've got you covered.

        • by Jane Rocca
        Blended families need an inheritance plan more than most

        Blended families need an inheritance plan more than most

        Having an up-to-date will is crucial for those who bring assets and children to a new relationship.

        • by John Collett

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        Title fight delays have only made me stronger, says Horn

        Title fight delays have only made me stronger, says Horn

        It's been a difficult promotion, but Australia's WBO welterweight champion has tuned out the noise.

        • by Phil Lutton
        Victory beat the odds to claim fourth championship

        Victory beat the odds to claim fourth championship

        Melbourne Victory have made history by winning a fourth A-League grand final in 13 seasons.

        • by Michael Lynch