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'Something is crook': Where Qld public servants are taking two weeks of sickies
Staff at one government department are taking more than two weeks of unplanned leave off every year.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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' I dodged a bullet': Matthew Hayden injured while surfing
Former Test cricketer was surfing off Stradbroke Island when accident left him with head and neck injuries.
- by Toby Crockford
'Nowhere to hide': Cabin crew speak of sexual harassment
Hannah Rowlands left her job as a Qantas cabin crew member after she was allegedly sexually assaulted on a flight.
- by Patrick Hatch
Monsters to invade as Gold Coast lures Hollywood giants
Thousands of people will have the opportunity to work on the set of blockbuster film Godzilla vs Kong.
- by Rebecca Gredley
Top cop wants Whiskey Au Go Go killer before coroner
Convicted Whiskey Au Go Go killer James Finch has broken his silence, offering to take a lie detector test.
- by Tony Moore
Newman-appointed TAFE chief leaves with $390k
She received a $390,000 termination payment despite leaving her role “voluntarily”, the state government said.
- by Alison Brown
20 dead after limo crashes on way to New York wedding
The limousine was reportedly carrying a wedding party when it crashed at a notorious intersection.
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Opinion & Perspectives
NSW, how could you cave into Alan Jones so cravenly?
On Friday 2GB shock jock Alan Jones reached a new low – even for him - by publicly bullying a respected official.
Peter FitzSimons
How much would you pay to get an extra hour in your day? Quite a lot
When a large representative sample of the population was asked that question recently, the average answer was $68.
Matt Wade
Got a political problem? Commission a report
It's a tried and true method to look like you're doing something - without burning any political capital.
Jacqueline Maley
Politics
Major climate report expected to call for coal shut-down by 2050
The Morrison government has denied a claim it sought to have reference to the coal phase-out removed from the final report.
- by Nicole Hasham
World
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It's not just the view that's worth looking at from this coastal property
It's not the Big Prawn, but this Ballina landmark home still draws a crowd. And there's plenty to look at, both inside and out.
- by Nicole Frost
The Block: Boring terrace angers the three judges
The one terrace that attracts their ire is laughed at and described as just one big missed opportunity, leaving once couple at the very bottom.
- by Adrian Lowe
Business
ANZ profit to be hurt by customer compensation, other charges
ANZ flags a heavy profit hit due to customer compensation for services that either weren't provided or were inadequate as well as other charges.
Small business
Entertainment
'Make Kanye 2006 again': Pete Davidson rips Kanye West's pro-Trump rant on SNL
"Being mentally ill is no excuse to act like a jackass," said Davidson.
- by Bryan Alexander
Bond can't be played by a woman, says film's producer
"He was written as a male and I think he'll probably stay as a male," said producer Barbara Broccoli.
- by Keiran Southern
Lifestyle
Opinion
Sex & relationships
Stu Laundy is every reluctant divorcee I have ever dated
- by Kerri Sackville
Smarter living
How to keep your kids safe online these school holidays
From YouTube videos that aren't what they seem to internet "friends" who aren't who they seem, parents have reason to be concerned.
- by Alice Clarke
This is the way to talk about money without losing friends
You're on a well-earned good wicket, but knowing how to act gracious about requires some tact.
- by Larissa Ham
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Sport
Brawl breaks out after McGregor forced to tap out by Khabib
Three members of the Russian champion's entourage were arrested after the fight that followed the superstar Irishman tapping out in the fourth round.
- by Michael Gadd
Australia shake but are stirred in tough opening to Pakistan series
Captain Tim Paine got his wish with both teams shaking hands before play, but Pakistan was soon dominating his bowlers on day one in Dubai.
- by Jon Pierik
