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Polling shows Labor in trouble ahead of SEQ federal byelection

Polling shows Labor in trouble ahead of SEQ federal byelection

A shock poll puts the Turnbull government ahead in the race to win the Queensland seat of Longman in the “byelection blitz” expected next month.

  • by David Crowe

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Cocaine, girls and a million dollar fraud
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Cocaine, girls and a million dollar fraud

This loans officer did everything wrong, but despite making full admissions, he was never reported to the police.

  • by Chris Vedelago & Cameron Houston
Half a million Queensland driver's licences lost or stolen

Half a million Queensland driver's licences lost or stolen

Queenslanders could be at risk of identity theft crimes, with almost 500,000 lost or stolen since 2010.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Verdicts are in on who gains the most from rival plans
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Verdicts are in on who gains the most from rival plans

Labor has gained a short-term edge over the Coalition in a crucial political fight over the fairness of income tax reform.

  • by David Crowe
Fraud charges against basketball great dropped

Fraud charges against basketball great dropped

Shane Heal says he is relieved after fraud charges against him were dropped, days before he was due to go to trial.

  • by Sonia Kohlbacher
Anwar Ibrahim set to be pardoned

Anwar Ibrahim set to be pardoned

Way cleared for the twice-jailed opposition leader's return to Malaysian politics. 

  • by James Massola
Seven dead: tragedy sending 'shockwaves' through nation 

Seven dead: tragedy sending 'shockwaves' through nation 

Margaret River is reeling following an overnight incident which has left seven people, including four children, dead.

  • by Kate Hedley, Emma Young, Melissa Cunningham & Simone Fox Koob
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David Campese could hold the game to ransom, but the game has changed

How is one New South Wales utility causing so many problems for a game that doesn't need him.

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    Malcolm Knox

    Malaysia is making history and the world is watching

    It was the win few believed could actually happen. And it has upended Malaysia's staid political system, forever.

    James Massola
      James Massola

      Stop dreaming, Australia: Google is not leaving Sydney

      Google isn't leaving Sydney, but the excitement around that mere possibility tells us a lot about the rest of the country, and the world economy.

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        'The ship has sailed' - push back against on women on boards will fail

        'The ship has sailed' - push back against on women on boards will fail

        The cascade of female director resignations at AMP have sparked rumblings of a revolt against corporate diversity targets.

        • by Ruth Williams

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        And the winner of the 2018 Archibald Prize is . . .

        And the winner of the 2018 Archibald Prize is . . .

        Melbourne art teacher Yvette Coppersmith has won Australia's most prestigious art prize.

        • by Linda Morris
        Acclaimed Indigenous actor Tom E Lewis dies aged 59
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        Acclaimed Indigenous actor Tom E Lewis dies aged 59

        His family said in a statement he will be greatly missed.

        • by Garry Maddox

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        Parenting a 'spirited' child

        Parenting a 'spirited' child

        My child has two speeds: either flat out, or sleeping.

        • by Catherine Rodie
        The Young Gun of Wine Awards announce their top 50 winemakers

        The Young Gun of Wine Awards announce their top 50 winemakers

        Now in their twelfth year, the awards have opened the market to a new breed of Australian winemaker.

        • by Emily Bitto

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        Folau saga putting rugby under pressure: Castle, Hore

        Folau saga putting rugby under pressure: Castle, Hore

        Israel Folau's employers have admitted the fallout from his social media posts is taking its toll on their organisations.

        • by Georgina Robinson
        The way we hear cricket on our screens will never be the same

        The way we hear cricket on our screens will never be the same

        The hirings of the last fortnight or so have confirmed that very few of the Channel Nine commentators will make it over to the new broadcasters.

        • by Peter FitzSimons