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Richard Turner addressing potential investors at the launch of the Brookwater scheme in 2016.

Queensland Police fraud squad probes Brookwater resort scheme

Richard Turner addressing potential investors at the launch of the Brookwater scheme in 2016.

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

Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten.

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

Scott Morrison stopped the boats. Then the boats stopped him 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday.

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

The paramedic was driving on the Mackay Eungella Road.

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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Scooter injuries are reported to Mater hospital at an average of one per day.

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
The Engine Room historic building during council's $1.2 million restoration in 2016.

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
Senate President Scott Ryan and Speaker Tony Smith during the lighting of the Parliamentary Giving Tree at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 27 November 2017. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Speaker Tony Smith puts propriety before politics

Twice on Tuesday, the Morrison govt turned to its Speaker to rescue it.

  • by Michael Koziol
Women with endometriosis reduce their risk of ovarian cancer by 80 percent if they have a hysterectomy, new research has found.

Hysterectomies lower chance of ovarian cancer: Qld study

Rates were lower in women with endometriosis who had a hysterectomy.

  • by Stuart Layt
A Trump supporter (centre) is restrained after he storms the media area where journalists including BBC reporter Gary O’Donoghue (second from left) were working.

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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Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten.

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

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The nine new prestige suburbs you should know in Queensland

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
Is air pollution a problem in your home? How to know for sure

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
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"Can I send you nudes?" Ines asks Sam on Tuesday's Married At First Sight.

'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
Electronic Duo Peking Duck have come out swinging against the NSW state government.

'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

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CHOICE delivers the scoop on which premium ice cream tastes best

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
Creed wants men to smell better.

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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Position under scrutiny: David Gallop answers questions after meeting Matildas players to explain why Alen Stajcic was suddenly sacked as coach in January.

'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
Chairman Mal: Meninga has been headhunted to head up the NRL coaches' union.

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

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