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Police probe break-in at Moreton Bay mayor's home
Police are investigating a burglary at the luxury bayside home of Moreton Bay mayor Allan Sutherland last week.
- by Mark Solomons
Man who threatened to bite partner's face off loses sentencing appeal
A domestic violence perpetrator was sentenced to four years and told he would be eligible for parole in 12 months.
- by Alison Brown
Qld dairy farmers call for 10-cent increase on all milk
The supermarkets are calling on shoppers to support farmers by buying home brand milk. Independent dairy businesses say it won't help.
- by Emma Koehn
Brisbane lawyer 'will win' CCC case against him
He's used to spending time in court, but high-profile Brisbane criminal lawyer Adam Magill has found himself in an unfamiliar position - in the prisoner's dock.
- by Stuart Layt
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'Most beautiful, honest person' killed on north Queensland beach
Toyah Cordingley, 24, was found dead on Wangetti Beach, about 40 kilometres north of Cairns, on Monday morning.
- by Toby Crockford
Of all politicians, Gillard was the only one they wanted
Moving around the room, Julia Gillard was mobbed. Everyone wanted a chat.
- by Jacqueline Maley
11 refugee children flown from Nauru to Australia
All refugee children waiting for high-level treatment have been transferred.
- by David Wroe & Michael Koziol
'You're better looking': Harry like father on conservation
Prince Harry has spoken about the importance of protecting forests in Qld.
- by Felicity Caldwell
I fell for Facebook fake news. Millions of you did, too.
This crazy video is fake. Yet it’s been watched 14 million times on Facebook.
- by Geoffrey A. Fowler
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Opinion & Perspectives
It's time to shut the White Ribbon campaign down
Send the money where it matters, to refuges, to education programs for children and young people, to support programs for victims.
Jenna Price
The billion-dollar question hanging over the Nine-Fairfax deal
The morning the deal was announced the combined market value of the two companies stood at $4.2 billion. Last week, following a fall for media stocks, it ended at $3.2 billion.
John McDuling
Why the big questions about Barnaby Joyce are so important
A Joycean return to leadership would tell us a lot about the direction Australia is heading.
Jacqueline Maley
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Government
Lady Cilento’s family threatens to wage PR war over hospital name change
- by Alison Brown
Queensland
National
Politics
Wentworth vote puts more pressure on Scott Morrison to get children off Nauru
The Prime Minister has also opened urgent talks to shore up his control of Parliament after a brutal swing against the government.
- by David Crowe
World
Property bydomain
Jolly pre-auction $4.1m offer sees house sales total more than double
Brisbane's auction clearance rate of 45 per cent is well up on last week's 33 per cent, but some sold prior as agents report keen auction interest
- by Caroline James
Why investors love The Block apartments
It’s easy to see why living in an apartment from The Block has its appeal, but for an investor, it's all about whether the numbers stack up.
- by Daniel Butkovich
Business
'Rallying cry': Mining giant BHP renews calls for carbon price
Mining giant BHP has renewed calls for a price on carbon to cut emissions in Australia, despite the Morrison government rejecting the need for tougher action.
- by Nick Toscano
Coal's days are numbered, top government adviser says
- by Adam Carey, Cole Latimer & Nick Toscano
Small business
Entertainment
Chris Hemsworth surprises hitchhiker with free helicopter ride
"Gotta chip in for the gas, right? It's four grand," joked the Australian actor.
- by Broede Carmody
'Sends the wrong message': Push to ban Charlie Sheen's speaking tour
Allowing Sheen into the country tells powerful men they can "get away with" violence, say campaigners.
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Smarter living
How to pick a real winner at this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival
Pay attention to the details and take a punt on something that some would say is a risk.
- by Benjamen Judd
Assassin's Creed Odyssey review: an adventure of Homeric proportions
Ancient Greece makes a fantastic setting for the series' most open historical epic yet.
- by Tim Biggs
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Sport
Video Assistant Referee here to stay, says head of A-League
The head of A-League believes the VAR system is working appropriately but wants more full-time referees to keep pace with the sport.
- by Steve Larkin & Adrian Warren
'A Manly man': The flailing Sea Eagles turn to one of their own
Des Hasler has taken command of the Sea Eagles once more, with the club hoping he knows the DNA of the club well enough to spark an overdue resurgence.
- by Phil Lutton
