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Medical association urges pause on integrated Qld electronic record
The peak medical body wrote to hospital boards this month urging for a pause to the $600 million project to address clinicians' patient safety concerns.
- by Lucy Stone
British jet ski fugitive has 'no regrets' as he is extradited
David Jackson, 57, said the only reason he got caught was that he couldn't get any fuel in PNG.
- by Nicholas McElroy and Toby Crockford
'Almost traitorous': Shooters slam One Nation over Al Jazeera gun exposé
Shooters, Fishers and Farmers leader Robert Borsak says his party has never had dealings with the National Rifle Association, as he slammed One Nation as "almost traitorous" for seeking millions of dollars in donations from the US gun lobby.
- by Lisa Visentin
Multi-property owning landlords grow as negative gearing wanes
The proportion of Australians losing money on rental homes is falling but new figures reveal a growing number of people with at least three properties.
- by Shane Wright
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'To the people of Brisbane, I say thank you': Quirk farewells City Hall
Lord mayor Graham Quirk says after eight years in the top job, it is time to focus on family and new ventures - but not politics.
- by Lucy Stone
'Quiet, determined': Newman praises Quirk
Former lord mayor and premier has joined a chorus of people paying tribute to Graham Quirk.
- by Felicity Caldwell
The contenders vying to become next lord mayor
With Brisbane's long-standing lord mayor about to step down, several LNP councillors may be eyeing the top job.
- by Lucy Stone
I slept through seven white-tailed spider bites
Denial is comfortable when you are faced with the thought of a spider crawling on your face in your sleep.
- by Fleta Page
Dutton's patient game as part of Turnbull's inner circle
As Tony Abbott set about destroying new PM Malcolm Turnbull, a new challenger was building his strength.
- by Peter Hartcher
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Multi-property owning landlords grow as negative gearing wanes
The proportion of Australians losing money on rental homes is falling but new figures reveal a growing number of people with at least three properties.
- by Shane Wright
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How long do Brisbane first-home buyers have to save for a house?
Saving for a first home? Depending on where you're looking in Brisbane it could take anywhere from two to seven years to save a 20 per cent deposit.
- by Ellen Lutton
Labor announces date for negative gearing changes if it wins election
Investors could return to falling property markets across the nation before the year's end, in bid to beat proposed changes to negative gearing, CGT: experts.
- by Kate Burke
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Retail
Aussie retailers are fighting the Amazon Armageddon - and winning
The online giant has been far less aggressive entering this market than anticipated, and local retailers are staging a successful rearguard action.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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Entertainment
Why Dave Hughes wore a nappy on stage
The show must go on, as they say. But Hughesy has taken this attitude to extreme lengths.
- by Michael Lallo
Trump says FBI and Justice Department will look into Jussie Smollett case
In a tweet, Trump called the case "outrageous" and "an embarrassment to our Nation!"
- by Megan Crepeau
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Sullivans Cove cleans up at World Whiskies Awards
The Tasmanian distiller continues their global domination of the whisky world.
- by James Atkinson
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Pitfalls and pipe cleaners in Yoshi's cheerful, childish lands
Yoshi returns with a wonderful handmade look and a streamlined, accessible take on his most traditional adventures.
- by Tim Biggs
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Ball tampering
Revealed: Bowlers considered Test boycott if Warner wasn't banned
Steve Smith and David Warner are now free to return to international cricket but a year on from Cape Town details are still emerging of the sandpaper scandal.
- by Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik
Ash Barty powers into Miami Open final with straight-sets win
The win, which will see her progress to the biggest final of her career, featured a lengthy rain delay.
