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The Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital is expected to roll out the second phase of the integrated electronic medical record this year.

Electronic medical record costing Qld hospitals millions

The Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital is expected to roll out the second phase of the integrated electronic medical record this year.

The integrated electronic record has sparked fears from clinicians over its safety and appropriateness in Queensland's hospitals.

  • by Lucy Stone

Inquiry finds Roberts-Smith's lawyer's claims unreliable and baseless

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Sydney defamation lawyer Mark O'Brien has been found to have made false statements when complaining about alleged leaks from an official inquiry into his client.

  • by Nick McKenzie

Former Queensland assistant minister wins $1.4m payout

Former Queensland assistant health minister Chris Davis has been awarded $1.4 million.

Chris Davis has been awarded more than $1.4m in damages after he was denied a job with the Metro North Hospital and Health Service after his spectacular falling-out with the LNP Newman government.

  • by Cameron Atfield
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Victims to be offered rape kits before deciding on police complaint

Forensic evidence of rape will now be kept for 12 months, regardless of whether victims immediately decide to make a formal complaint.

It comes after revelations vital DNA evidence could be missed due to a policy not to collect forensic evidence from rape victims unless they report the attack to police.

  • by Felicity Caldwell and Lydia Lynch

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Devastating north Queensland floods to hit company earnings

Devastating north Queensland floods to hit company earnings

The devastating north west Queensland floods have jolted the beef producer Australian Agricultural Company, with its market cap falling $78 million on Monday

  • by Darren Gray
Hakeem al-Araibi.

Hakeem al-Araibi to return to Australia

Refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi will be freed from his Thai jail cell and allowed to return home to Australia.

  • by James Massola and Bevan Shields
The development wanted to see a new residential area move into a current industrial complex.

Controversial southside development rejected by BCC

The development, submitted in 2017, sparked strong opposition from the community.

  • by Lucy Stone
Michael Kirby married his partner Johan van Vloten on the 50th Anniversary of when they first met on Monday.

Justice Michael Kirby weds 50 years after summer of '69

It was a small celebration for a big love affair when Australia's longest serving justice married his same-sex spouse.

  • by Helen Pitt
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd addresses the media at a doorstop interview during the launch of his book "The PM Years", at Parliament House in Canberra on  Tuesday 23 October 2018. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
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Di Natale apologises to Rudd over Q&A 'sociopath' slur

It is the second time in less than 12 months that Mr Rudd has taken issue with content published by the ABC.

  • by Latika Bourke
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Landmark Paddington house that stopped traffic sells for $3 million

Landmark Paddington house that stopped traffic sells for $3 million

One of Brisbane’s most viewed properties of 2018 finally sold for $3 million this week to a mysterious Gold Coast buyer.

  • by Caroline James
Slice of paradise: The Gold Coast's top 20 homes in 2018

Slice of paradise: The Gold Coast's top 20 homes in 2018

They're the homes most of us can only dream of, but what does it take to be one of the best of the best in one of the most sought-after areas?

  • by Ellen Lutton

Business

Qantas made almost as much from its loyalty division last year as it did from its international airline operations.

Qantas goes after slice of frequent buyers' credit card spending

Qantas has set its sights on big-spending shoppers to grow its fledgling financial services business, as its switches the focus of its loyalty scheme from frequent flyers to "frequent buyers". 

  • by Patrick Hatch

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Sam and Ines catch up behind their partners' backs on Married At First Sight.

'I don't regret anything': No sign of remorse as Ines makes major play for Sam

Ines Basic and Sam Ball are making a play for each other - to no one's surprise except his oblivious wife, Elizabeth Sobinoff.

  • by Amy Croffey
MKR's Josh and Austin have ruffled viewers' feathers.

MKR villains Josh and Austin on why their instant restaurant flopped

"It was just a recipe for disaster," said Josh on Monday.

  • by Broede Carmody

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Food from Delhi Streets, which has had success using the EatClub app.

Food apps to help you save money, the environment and small businesses

Two new apps that let everybody win by connecting restaurants to customers.

  • by Alice Clarke
The Backstreet Boys are the epitome of a throwback that should stay in the past.

Backstreet's back: Why the sudden craving for nostalgia?

Constantly thinking the past was better than today can mean forgetting to live in the now.

  • by Thomas Mitchell

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Deadly weapons: Origin foes Will Chambers and Latrell Mitchell will team up for the Indigenous All Stars.

Good Will Hugging: Mitchell loving time with Origin foe Chambers

They locked horns in Origin then the NRL Grand Final, now Latrell Mitchell and Will Chambers have come together as mates with the Indigenous All Stars.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Return serve: Dave Warner, wearing a sling following elbow surgery, and Ricky Ponting seen during last month's Australian Open.

Warner could return to Australian side hours after ban expires

David Warner's return to international cricket could happen on March 29 provided he is selected for the short series in the UAE.

  • by Jon Pierik

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