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Queensland Police fraud squad probes Brookwater resort scheme
A controversial development scheme that took deposits from dozens of Australian and Vietnamese investors is now under scrutiny by detectives as well as Fair Trading investigators
- by Mark Solomons
Scott Morrison suffers historic defeat as border protection election looms
The government lost a series of votes by 74 to 75 in a defeat on significant legislation that has not occurred in federal Parliament since 1941.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Border security
Scott Morrison stopped the boats. Then the boats stopped him
He was the immigration minister who restored control of Australia’s borders. He is now the PM who has lost control of Australia’s Parliament.
- by Peter Hartcher
Queenslander dies from infectious disease caused by floods
There were also two more confirmed cases of the infectious disease, rising the number of cases to 10.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
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Better helmet compliance needed for Lime scooters, lord mayor says
Scooter compliance is the responsibility of the police, deputy mayor Adrian Schrinner said.
- by Lucy Stone
Engine Room Cafe operators $17,600 behind in rent to BCC
A not-for-profit charity was awarded the tender to run a social enterprise cafe.
- by Lucy Stone
Speaker Tony Smith puts propriety before politics
Twice on Tuesday, the Morrison govt turned to its Speaker to rescue it.
- by Michael Koziol
Hysterectomies lower chance of ovarian cancer: Qld study
Rates were lower in women with endometriosis who had a hysterectomy.
- by Stuart Layt
Trump supporter attacks BBC cameraman at rally
Man in a MAGA hat stepped on reporters' platform and pushed the camera.
- by Georgina Stubbs
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Analysis
Border security
How first day of the political year threatened to end the government
- by Tony Wright
Opinion & Perspectives
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Exploitation and abuse of female doctors may be getting worse
- by Aisha Dow and Anthony Colangelo
Politics
Scott Morrison suffers historic defeat as border protection election looms
The government lost a series of votes by 74 to 75 in a defeat on significant legislation that has not occurred in federal Parliament since 1941.
- by David Crowe
World
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The nine new prestige suburbs you should know in Queensland
The sunshine state’s strong economy is driving an expansion of top-end property. These are the most in demand areas.
- by Sue Williams
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Is air pollution a problem in your home? How to know for sure
We usually associate air pollution with the outside environment, but the reality is that air pollution can also create havoc for us indoors.
- by Melissa Gerke
Business
Opinion
Iron ore
The accidental iron ore boom that snuck up on us
A month ago, no one saw it coming. But now it is here, a lot is at stake.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
World markets
Why the state of the market has a lot of powerful people confused
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Small business
Entertainment
'Can I send you nudes?' Ines and Sam's MAFS wife-swap heats up
Tuesday night's episode should've come with an "explicit content" warning.
- by Amy Croffey
'No culture, no fun': Music giants rally against state government
"If this continues, there won't be any festivals left in NSW."
- by Broede Carmody, Jenny Noyes and Felicity Caldwell
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Get the scoop: CHOICE reveals which ice cream brands taste best
We all like premium ice cream from time to time - but is it worth the extra money?
- by Suzi Catchpole
How to find a signature fragrance that works for every occasion
One of the world's oldest fragrance houses wants to teach Australian men how to smell better.
- by Benjamen Judd
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Sport
'This has trashed our brand': Gallop faces review over Stajcic axing
FFA chief David Gallop and two other senior positions will be reviewed with the new FFA board unhappy at the handling of the Alen Stajcic sacking.
- by Dominic Bossi
Meninga headhunted to chair new coaches' union
Mal Meninga is already a genuine league powerbroker, but could soon become more influential as head of the new NRL coaches' union.
- by Adrian Proszenko