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Richard Howard is employed by Senator Fraser Anning and may return to Home Affairs.
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Anning staffer and alleged Nazi enthusiast employed by Home Affairs

Richard Howard is employed by Senator Fraser Anning and may return to Home Affairs.

Richard Howard has been accused of writing Fraser Anning’s infamous “final solution” speech and holding an obsession with Nazi Germany.

  • by Nicole Hasham

Morrison says he raised issue of anti-Muslim sentiment at Coalition meeting

Morrison says he raised issue of anti-Muslim sentiment at Coalition meeting

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vehemently denied ever suggesting anti-Muslim sentiment should be exploited for votes.

  • by Michael Koziol

Torch to be shone on human rights abuses in government 

Queenslanders will be able to complain about their human rights being breached from January 1, 2020.

The soon to be formed Queensland Human Rights Commission is preparing for an influx of complaints.

  • by Felicity Caldwell

Pre-election RBA interest rate cut may be off agenda

A slight fall in the unemployment rate has given the Reserve Bank breathing space for a future interest rate cut

The Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday reported the unemployment rate edged down to 4.9 per cent.

  • by Shane Wright

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A concept image of the planned new viewing platform at Mt Coot-tha.

State to defer decision on Mt Coot-tha zipline decision until after court appeal

An appeal lodged in court will delay the state government's final decision on the zipline development application.

  • by Lucy Stone
Twin tropical cyclones, Veronica in the west and Trevor in the east, will pose risks for wind damage, flooding and storm surges in coming days.

'Triple whammy' expected from twin cyclones

Winds from Cyclone Trevor are forecast to reach 275km/h while gusts of up to 320 km/h are tipped for Veronica.

  • by Peter Hannam
Nathalie Abildgaard claims she was sexually harassed by an IFM executive in Madrid in March 2018.

Super industry shocked at $36 million bonus allegation

The alleged massive bonus of a super fund senior executive facing harassment claims has set tongues wagging.

  • by Sarah Danckert and Latika Bourke
QUT Associate Professor Chamindie Punyadeera, centre, is developing a mouthwash test for oral cancer and heart disease.

The Qld scientists pushing the bounds of the impossible

The World Science Festival Brisbane has shone the spotlight on Queensland scientists pushing the envelope in STEM.

  • by Stuart Layt
Facebook has blamed some of the sharing of the Christchurch livestream on the media.

Facebook slams media role in spread of Christchurch video

Facebook slams media for playing a role in distributing footage from the  attack as it defends live videos on the platform.

  • by Jennifer Duke
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New Zealand High Commissioner Dame Annette King views tributes left at the front gate of the NZ High Commission in Canberra.

Australia 'not to blame' for terror amid fears over Turkish response

Australians have been airing their grief and guilt to New Zealand’s top diplomat in Canberra over the actions of the Australian gunman accused of the massacres.

  • by David Crowe

World

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Brisbane auctions: Inner-city bargains to go under the hammer this weekend

Brisbane auctions: Inner-city bargains to go under the hammer this weekend

In Graceville, a chance to buy the cheapest home in the suburb will be up for grabs, while in Windsor, a house is up for sale for the first time in 120 years.

  • by Ellen Lutton
How many properties do our federal political leaders own?

How many properties do our federal political leaders own?

Labor plans to curtail tax breaks for property investors if it wins the election. Here's how much skin our top leaders have in the game.

  • by Lucy Macken

Business

IFM Investors executive Frederic Michel-Verdier has been accused of sexual harassment.

A lot of bling: Industry shocked at $36 million bonus allegation

Industry super owned IFM Investors is facing harassment claims against a senior executive. Now the executive's alleged massive bonus has set tongues wagging.

  • by Sarah Danckert and Latika Bourke

Small business

For the first time, researchers have looked at the effects of sex at home on engagement at work.

How sex at home makes you happy at work

  • by James Adonis
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Entertainment

Seven Network's investigative program Sunday Night is found to have broadcast an inaccurate statement about African Australians.

Seven Network slapped on the wrist over 'African gangs' coverage

The communication watchdog says Seven's Sunday Night program broadcast an inaccurate statement about African Australians.

  • by Broede Carmody and Jennifer Duke
Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino's ninth film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Margot Robbie and Damon Herriman in first-look at Tarantino's new flick

The first trailer for Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood features a couple of familiar Aussie faces.

  • by Brian Truitt

Lifestyle

Smarter living

Parenthood cliques.

How parenthood brings back the cliques of your youth

When you start a family, a new sort of clique-iness creeps back in. It's subtle at first.

  • by Jill Johnson Mann
Nicole Livingstone.

AFLW CEO Nicole Livingstone is kicking serious goals

Former swimming champ Nicole Livingstone has the winning edge to take the AFLW to the next level.

  • by Luke Ryan
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Sport

James Slipper will be torn when he plays against his former club on Sunday.

Slipper gets call to become Queensland enemy in Reds homecoming

Former Reds captain James Slipper is set to be thrust into the Brumbies starting side to play against the team he represented 105 times.

  • by Chris Dutton
Tom Lynch.

Rance goes down with knee as Richmond win at a cost

A season-opener that started perfectly for Richmond ended with the first four premiership points of 2019, but they may have come at a cost.

  • by Daniel Cherny

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