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Government sell-off threatens accuracy of weather radars, BoM warns

Government sell-off threatens accuracy of weather radars, BoM warns

The Bureau of Meteorology says the federal government is jeopardising its ability to provide accurate rain and storm observations in areas across Qld and Australia.

  • by Nicole Hasham

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Councillors barred for up to seven years if convicted

Councillors barred for up to seven years if convicted

Queensland councillors convicted of serious integrity offences will be banned from holding office.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
New bus route proposed to service inner Brisbane

New bus route proposed to service inner Brisbane

Council says inner-city riverside suburbs need a second high-frequency bus route and consulted 6000 households.

  • by Ruth McCosker
Simmonds a 'walking conflict of interest': opposition

Simmonds a 'walking conflict of interest': opposition

Federal LNP hopeful Julian Simmonds has faced opposition calls to resign immediately.

  • by Ruth McCosker
RBA warns royal commission could hit house prices

RBA warns royal commission could hit house prices

House prices are at risk of falling, the Reserve Bank says, as banks restrict the amount of money they're willing to lend.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
Wild crocodile egg harvesting to be allowed under govt plan

Wild crocodile egg harvesting to be allowed under govt plan

Up to 5000 eggs will be collected under a proposed plan, which would include selling crocodile skins overseas.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Verbal abuse of Premier 'disgusting': Minister

Verbal abuse of Premier 'disgusting': Minister

A Queensland minister has denounced "disgusting" language directed at the Premier during a protest.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
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Brisbane is doomed by our addiction to our own cars

Brisneylanders are getting back into their cars because whatever governments are doing with public transport isn’t working.

John Birmingham
    John Birmingham

    Why do politicians refuse to believe decades of polling and research?

    Today's poll proves anew something that only politicians refuse to believe. Voters generally care more about the health of the nation than about themselves.

    Peter Hartcher
      Peter Hartcher

      Budget tax cuts the worst piece of tax policy design in recent history

      This is the Trojan horse of tax cuts, calculated to save the political hide of a government which has proved bereft of true reform ideas.

      Jessica Irvine
        Jessica Irvine
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        Former Finance secretary says budget lacks courage to make needed reforms

        Former Finance secretary says budget lacks courage to make needed reforms

        The former head of the Department of Finance has lashed the Turnbull government's third budget for lacking the guts to undertake real reform.

        • by Eryk Bagshaw

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        The heads keep rolling in the murky world of super
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        The heads keep rolling in the murky world of super

        A fund which owns some of the nation's biggest pieces of infrastructure is the focus of a storm after three directors depart the board.

        • by Adele Ferguson

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        Daniel Johns admits self-medication with booze led to public breakdown

        Daniel Johns admits self-medication with booze led to public breakdown

        The musician and former Silverchair frontman talked about his years-long struggle with anxiety in a revealing sit-down with Andrew Denton.

        • by Karl Quinn
        Smith Street Band singer speaks out on toll of live music sex pests

        Smith Street Band singer speaks out on toll of live music sex pests

        "When something like this happens I lie awake all night blaming myself."

        • by Broede Carmody

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        How taxpayers can make the most of the budget
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        How taxpayers can make the most of the budget

        Should you delay or bring forward your tax deductions?

        • by Melissa Browne
        The best way to get your mate up off the couch and running

        The best way to get your mate up off the couch and running

        Running is a great solo sport, but it can be even more fun when you run with a friend.

        • by Laura Hill

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        Inglis and McCullough at centre of Maroons plan for life after Smith

        Inglis and McCullough at centre of Maroons plan for life after Smith

        The void left by Smith will surpass that left by Lockyer, Thurston and Cronk. But coach Kevin Walters has options as he plots the Queensland rebuild.

        • by Phil Lutton
        Why Jamie Maclaren was cut from van Marwijk's World Cup squad

        Why Jamie Maclaren was cut from van Marwijk's World Cup squad

        FFA chief David Gallop has denied commercial incentives influenced the inclusion of the veteran in Australia's 26-man World Cup squad on Tuesday.

        • by Dominic Bossi