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A local resident is seen kayaking in flood waters at her home in Hermit Park Townsville on Sunday

'We don't know when this event will end': Dam opens, flights cancelled

A local resident is seen kayaking in flood waters at her home in Hermit Park Townsville on Sunday

Residents in Townsville have been urged to seek higher ground as heavy downpours forced the floodgates to the city's swollen Ross River Dam to be opened.

  • by Tracey Ferrier & Tom Rabe

Every drop of sweat: Labor says Morrison is hurting ordinary workers

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen will use a speech on Monday to argue Australians are being forced to "sweat every drop" just to maintain their standard of living

Australians feel "chained to a treadmill of low wage jobs", says Chris Bowen as he argues the economy is soft under the Morrison government

  • by Shane Wright

Smoking commuters cough up more than $100,000 in fines

Over $100,000 in fines were issued across Qld in 2017-18 for public smoking.

More than $100,000 in fines have been levied at people smoking in public places across Queensland in the last financial year.

  • by Stuart Layt

Finance sector set for a huge shake-up as government responds to Hayne report

Commissioner Kenneth Hayne's report into the finance sector will be released on Monday, prompting concerns about its potential impact on the economy

Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg are poised to accept almost all the recommendations of the Hayne royal commission .

  • by Shane Wright

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Serving it up: Bernard and John Tomic on 60 Minutes on Sunday night.

'I was intimidated, harassed': Tomic breaks silence on Hewitt run-in

Bernard Tomic has gone back on the offensive in a TV interview.

  • by Chris Barrett
Breakthrough: Usman Khawaja celebrates after reaching his century.

Khawaja reveals emotional toll of brother's troubles

Usman Khawaja has opened up on the effects of his brother's legal issues.

  • by Andrew Wu
The new immersive training simulator at the Royal Flying Doctor Service's Brisbane base.

New simulator brings Royal Flying Doctors to reality

A new immersive training simulator has been unveiled at RFDS Brisbane base.

  • by Stuart Layt
“In between the good songs, I’ve written so many bad ones – just awful. But there’s no way around it. You can’t judge yourself.”

'It drove me crazy': Missy on media's attempts to 'out' her

Shortly after achieving pop stardom at 21, Missy Higgins quit the industry. 

  • by Michael Lallo
Australian Press Council

Press Council Adjudication

The Press Council has upheld a complaint by Angela Owen, Chairman of the Brisbane City Council.

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Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen will use a speech on Monday to argue Australians are being forced to "sweat every drop" just to maintain their standard of living

Every drop of sweat: Labor says Morrison is hurting ordinary workers

Australians feel "chained to a treadmill of low wage jobs", says Chris Bowen as he argues the economy is soft under the Morrison government

  • by Shane Wright

World

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Head start for home owners makes a big difference for housing stress

Head start for home owners makes a big difference for housing stress

How does affordability change over the years after people have bought their home?

  • by Mustapha Bangura, Chyi Lin Lee
Auction results: See what sold under the hammer near you

Auction results: See what sold under the hammer near you

How did properties up for auction in your street, suburb and city fare today? Check the latest results here.

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Business

Former Reserve Bank of Australia board member and former Woolworths managing director Roger Corbett.

Business heavy-hitters warn against panic over Hayne

“We’ve opened the biggest economic can of worms since federation,” says Professor Allen Fels, the former chairman of the ACCC.

  • by Sarah Danckert & Clancy Yeates

Small business

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Entertainment

Matthew and his "wife" Lauren on Nine's Married At First Sight.

MAFS virgin Matthew responds to claims he's an actor

"I can understand people thinking [I'm an actor], but then why would someone go on national TV and declare themselves the 29-year-old virgin?"

  • by Amy Croffey
Australian Tennis Championships at Kooyong, Victoria, 1968
Mrs Billy Jean King, left, is congratulated by Mrs Margaret Court, right, on her win in the women's singles final.

Naming rights are a great honour but can also court controversy

I'm not sure how tennis legend Margaret Court would have felt about it, but I wasn't the only "gay" inside her eponymously named arena at the Australian Open.

  • by Andrew Hornery

Lifestyle

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Why being pregnant has been good for my career - and other surprising benefits

Pregnancy itself often gets a bad rap, but there are actually plenty of unexpected upsides.

  • by Jessica Mudditt
Moncler Genius designers announced.

Genius' Assemble: Moncler's ambitious vision

The Italian label has a bold vision for fashion, focused collaboration that pushes boundaries.

  • by Benjamen Judd

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Australia's Mitchell Starc (centre) celebrates.
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Ashes shape as insular contest between world cricket's also-rans

Sri Lanka have done their part to help an Australian team that can only suffer from delusions of adequacy ahead of the battle for the urn.

  • by Malcolm Knox
Gripping: Brisbane's Kate Lutkins is chased down by Alyce Parker of the Giants.

Brisbane Lions roar in closely contested AFLW opener

The Brisbane Lions have beaten GWS by two points in humid conditions at Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex.

  • by Natassia Chrysanthos

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