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'Jarryd has issues to deal with': NRL chief steers clear of Hayne charge
NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg has refused to weigh in on the future of Jarryd Hayne after the former Parramatta star was charged with aggravated sexual assault.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Brother of baby girl found dead has been taken into care, police say
Police are waiting for the results of toxicology tests as part of their investigation into the death of a 9-month-old girl.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Royal Mint makes millions despite tap-and-go depleting coins - but it's not enough
The rise of PayPass threatens the Royal Australian Mint's business. An audit shows it needs to do more to prevent the damage.
- by Doug Dingwall
Scott Morrison probably regrets his comments about Pamela Anderson: O'Dwyer
Anderson has labelled the Prime Minister's comments "lewd" and "smutty".
- by Fergus Hunter & Dana McCauley
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Weevil introduced to Forest Lake in bid to kill weeds
A Brazillian weevil has been imported to tackle the immense problem of weed growth in a man-made lake at Forest Lake that has helped kill 800 kilograms of fish since July
- by Tony Moore
Pollen counter brings relief for Brisbane asthmatics
A new website provides real-time information on Brisbane's pollen count.
- by Lucy Stone
Truck smashes traffic lights, leans on side at intersection
The truck was leaning on its side against a shop front in Fortitude Valley.
- by Toby Crockford
Tea party atop coal train causes Port of Brisbane delay
Negotiators were called in and the protester was arrested after three hours.
- by Toby Crockford
Opinion
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Lime scooters left you sour? Suck a lemon
The electric-scooter backlash has started but I look forward to a new Golden Age.
- by John Birmingham
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Man armed with gun surrenders to police, ending Ipswich siege
- by Toby Crockford
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Three arrested over alleged plot to 'kill maximum number of people'
- by Melissa Cunningham, Robyn Grace & Tammy Mills
Politics
'He misled the Victorian people': Peter Dutton on the attack over Bourke Street
"He misled the Victorian people and he should come out and correct the record," the Home Affairs Minister said.
- by Michael Koziol
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Papua New Guinea rejects US criticisms of Chinese 'Belt and Road'
- by David Wroe
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Married for 49 years, Tim and Mariam live apart and together simultaneously
The retired medicos made an economically pragmatic decision to live together, but separately at the same time.
- by Jenny Brown
Half of first-home buyers rely on help from parents to buy a home
Despite improving affordability in biggest housing markets, 49 per cent of first-home buyers get help from parents, a trend experts expect will continue.
- by David Ross
Business
'It's not their money': retirees vent anger at Labor dividend tax plan
At two separate events, mum and dad investors blasted an opposition plan to change tax breaks on shares.
- by Colin Kruger
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The ABC is 'in a death spiral': The Chaser launches war on Aunty
For the first time since 2001, The Chaser won't be appearing on the ABC during an election year.
- by Robert Moran
SBS in 2019: New dramas, documentaries – and more 'slow TV'
Footage of a moving train – no music, no breaks – drew big audiences to SBS this year. In 2019, that concept will be expanded.
- by Michael Lallo
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The importance of sleep - and how to help your child get it
Sleep is very important to a child’s health and development - not to mention their parents’ health.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
A new pill could revolutionise hair loss treatments
A trial testing Minoxidil in pill form shows promise for men losing their locks.
- by HealthShare
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Sport
Sharks want NFL trials banned for contracted stars after Holmes defection
Valentine Holmes will be the last contracted NRL star to try his luck in the NFL if the Cronulla Sharks have their way.
- by Adrian Proszenko & Christian Nicolussi
FFA vice chair may have to excuse herself from A-League expansion vote
Former Capital Football boss Heather Reid has declared a potential conflict of interest and could withdraw from the A-League expansion process.
- by Eamonn Tiernan
