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One Nation party officials Steve Dickson (left) and James Ashby field questions during a press conference in Brisbane, Tuesday, March 26, 2019. The pair have been caught in an al-Jazeera investigation which used hidden cameras and a journalist posing as a grassroots gun campaigner to expose the far-right party's extraordinary efforts to secure funding in Washington DC in September.

'We were on the sauce': One Nation staffers blame booze and 'skulduggery' for gun lobby sting

One Nation party officials Steve Dickson (left) and James Ashby field questions during a press conference in Brisbane, Tuesday, March 26, 2019. The pair have been caught in an al-Jazeera investigation which used hidden cameras and a journalist posing as a grassroots gun campaigner to expose the far-right party's extraordinary efforts to secure funding in Washington DC in September.

"This is the stuff you see in James Bond magazines. I would never expect you would see this for real in the real world."

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Analysis
Apple

Apple's not building a Netflix killer. It's got something bigger in mind

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, introduces the company's new TV, video and news subscription services.

On face value, Apple's latest product launch might have seemed underwhelming - but it may have been its most significant in years. 

  • by John McDuling
Breaking
Illness

Second measles case in Brisbane in as many days

South-east Queenslanders are being warned to look out for symptoms of measles.

A person infected with measles visited inner Brisbane suburbs and the airport in past fortnight.

  • by Stuart Layt

Night at a karaoke bar leaves mother dead, partner in jail

The driver pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death.

Driving home from a night drinking at a karaoke bar with his partner, Wei-Hsiang Hung hit the accelerator of his BMW less than 200 metres from their home.

  • by Warren Barnsley

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'Absolute brat': Magistrate slams MAFS bride Ines,  orders her to 'get into reality'

The 29-year-old entered the Cleveland courthouse flanked by a bodyguard.

  • by Nicholas McElroy
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Shark bite was a 'freak accident, says victim

Ryan Bowring, 25, is in a stable condition in Mackay Base Hospital after being bitten on the hip and buttocks.

  • by Toby Crockford
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Coles brings in robot supermart in online revamp

Ocado's warehouses are run by small robots that pluck items from a stacking system and load them into order boxes.

  • by Patrick Hatch
Artist Vincent Fantauzzo with a painting of his wife, Asher Keddie.

New Brisbane hotel is a giant love letter to Asher Keddie

The Fantauzzo hotel, which opened on Tuesday, is themed on the work of Australian artist Vincent Fantauzzo.

  • by Lydia Lynch
Donald Trump smiles as he holds a proclamation formally recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump's best day ever: a win, accolades and enemy snared

The President woke early and started feeding his Twitter account at 6am, but there was no venting or heckling.

  • by Catherine Lucey
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Politics

Scott Morrison

Facebook censured by government for failure to act on livestreaming concerns

The social media giant has been heavily criticised by the government for its response to its role in spreading video of the Christchurch terror attack.

  • by Fergus Hunter and Jennifer Duke

World

Property bydomain

'Expect an increase': More cash to flow from Chinese buyers, thanks to visa

'Expect an increase': More cash to flow from Chinese buyers, thanks to visa

Despite a clampdown on moving money out of China, holders of a special visa for investors are about to have funds available locally.

  • by Elizabeth Redman
Once a safe bet, why London's property market is floundering

Once a safe bet, why London's property market is floundering

It's not just Brexit to blame, but it's certainly not helping. Experts say a reluctance to buy before any resolution is reached is adding to sluggish conditions.

  • by Sam Buckingham-Jones

Business

Graeme Samuel told the AFR banking and wealth summit that clubs of male and female directors needed to be broken down.

'Needs a nuclear bomb': Graeme Samuel slams female director club

The former competition watchdog chairman took particular aim at the "impenetrable" club of women who sit on company boards.

  • by Natassia Chrysanthos

Small business

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Entertainment

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Oprah Winfrey at the Apple TV+ launch.

With 7 new TV shows, Apple unveils the second coming of the streaming age

The Apple TV+ launch event was as compelling for the shows they highlighted as the ones they did not.

  • by Michael Idato
Hannah Gadsby speaking at the launch of the 33rd Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Hannah Gadsby predicts a 'revolution' in comedy

Opening the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Gadsby praised a move towards diversity in stand-up.

  • by Hannah Francis

Lifestyle

Smarter living

Are ball pits are playground for germs?

Germ alert: The dirty truth about play centre ball pits

Here's a study that will have you reaching for the antibacterial wipes.

  • by Ariane Beeston
More than half of us are Googling for products while we're at the shops.

Buyers want advice from Google, not family, friends or Kardashians

The latest annual marketing report from Salmat shows declining reliance on family and less influence from influencers.

  • by Alice Clarke

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Sport

David Fifita of the Broncos is tackled during the Round 2 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Friday, March 22, 2019.

Broncos back Fifita to stop Dragons powerhouse Sims

Veteran back-rower Alex Glenn believes the Broncos have found the solution to stopping St George Illawarra powerhouse Tariq Sims in Thursday night's match.

  • by Laine Clark
Ravi Ashwin is copping plenty of critiscism for his run-out of Jos Buttler..

Ashwin's 'disgraceful and low act' in IPL sparks fierce debate

Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin sparked controversy overnight when he dismissed English wicketkeeper Jos Buttler via the Mankad method.

  • by Ronny Lerner

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