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Libs have Queensland's Longman in their sights as byelections pile up

Libs have Queensland's Longman in their sights as byelections pile up

The skyrocketing costs of the constitutional crisis include $11.6 million in legal fees plus seven byelections.

  • by Michael Koziol

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Developer in bid to provide hundreds of CBD car parks

Developer in bid to provide hundreds of CBD car parks

Hundreds of parking spaces could soon be available in the Brisbane city centre as a developer unveils a proposal.

  • by Ruth McCosker
'Disappointed' ABC boss warns of political backlash

'Disappointed' ABC boss warns of political backlash

ABC boss Michelle Guthrie has suggested the government could face a political backlash over cuts to the broadcaster.

  • by Jennifer Duke
Donald Trump’s America has just become a rogue nation
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Donald Trump’s America has just become a rogue nation

The US has generally played the role of international security guarantor, but Trump’s America has just gone rogue.

  • by Peter Hartcher
The SEQ hospital where 9/10 patients obese or overweight

The SEQ hospital where 9/10 patients obese or overweight

“Normal isn’t normal for us,” said Dr Jamie Beit, the hospital’s director of anaesthesia.

  • by Aisha Dow
Labor's dual citizenship denial a disservice to voters

Labor's dual citizenship denial a disservice to voters

Labor's refusal to square up to its citizenship problems has drawn out a problem, creating unnecessary costs.

  • by Mark Kenny
Conman Foster's explosive claims in Chardon case

Conman Foster's explosive claims in Chardon case

Peter Foster claims the daughter of accused wife killer John Chardon tried to hire a hit man to kill the conman.

  • by Shae McDonald
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Billy Shorten's citizenship gutser lands on an awkward day for the PM

Labor's citizenship crisis sweeps Malcolm Turnbull's pre-election budget from the news cycle in the parliamentary playground.

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    Why this budget is just too good to be true

    If you believe Malcolm Turnbull's luck can turn on a sixpence, this is the budget for you. From now on, everything's coming good.

    Ross Gittins
      Ross Gittins

      Knee-deep in blood - AMP feeds directors to baying crowd

      As four women have been chopped there's plenty more change required on the troubled giant's board.

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        Coalition's $140 billion income tax cut plan struggling to pass first hurdle
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        Coalition's $140 billion income tax cut plan struggling to pass first hurdle

        The Turnbull government is facing a Senate blockade on its $140 billion personal income tax cuts.

        • by David Crowe

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        AMP faces record-breaking investor revolt on pay

        AMP faces record-breaking investor revolt on pay

        Shareholders are also expected to deliver a massive protest vote against the reelection of AMP director Andrew Harmos.

        • by Sarah Danckert

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        Entertainment

        The Roseanne reboot has proven a ratings hit.

        Recent TV reboots prove some things old can be made new again

        Alongside the appetite for the fresh, there's a craving for the familiar.

        • by Debi Enker
        'You've awakened a sleeping moose': Ryan Reynolds slams Eurovision

        'You've awakened a sleeping moose': Ryan Reynolds slams Eurovision

        The actor behind Marvel's successful antihero Deadpool has roasted the European song contest: "You let in Australia and they're barely on the planet." 

        • by Broede Carmody

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        Eight clever ways to make your rental house a home

        Eight clever ways to make your rental house a home

        How to make the best of the home we have, for the time we have it.

        • by Carolyn Tate
        A few hours of work on the weekend can leave a cloud over the rest of the weekend.

        Money can buy happiness if you spend it on experiences, time or others

        How would you spend $20 for the biggest payoff in happiness? What did you actually spend your last $20 on?

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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        Sport

        'Culture of hush money': Ex-Suns player takes legal action against AFL

        'Culture of hush money': Ex-Suns player takes legal action against AFL

        Former Gold Coast player taking action against the AFL over alleged racial abuse, sexual taunting, bullying, mistreatment.

        • by Toby Crockford
        Rugby Australia signals tougher contract stance with Israel Folau

        Rugby Australia signals tougher contract stance with Israel Folau

        Rugby Australia has made a cunning new hire and it will affect how negotiations play out with controversial star Israel Folau.

        • by Georgina Robinson