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The Mt Coot-tha zipline will also include a "skywalk".

'Iā€™m 100 per cent serious': New lord mayor scraps the Mt Coot-tha zipline

The Mt Coot-tha zipline will also include a "skywalk".

The controversial project had sparked strong community concern about the privatisation of Mount Coot-tha.

  • by Lucy Stone

Assange arrested as Ecuador slams 'discourteous and aggressive behaviour'

Assange arrested as Ecuador slams 'discourteous and aggressive behaviour'

'The patience of Ecuador has reached its limit', the country's President said, after scrapping the Australian's six-and-a-half-year political asylum.

  • by Nick Miller

It looks like Israel Folau's rugby career is over

Israel Folau.

Rugby Australia is set to sack the superstar for his anti-gay post.

  • by Tom Decent

Manual checks with 'highlighters and pens' slowed loan growth, says BoQ

BOQ cut dividends after a weak first half.

Bank of Queensland says manual checking of customers' expenses contributed to weak loan growth in the last half.

  • by Clancy Yeates

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Coal miner Russell Robertson is Labor's candidate in the Queensland seat of Capricornica.

'Don't buy into the fake coal war': Union calls on Labor candidates to back mining

There's a looming crisis in the key battleground state of Queensland, where Labor's uncertainty over the Adani coal mine is putting key seats at risk.

  • by Dana McCauley
A yacht burns off Moreton Island in April, 2019.

Two people, dog plucked from fire by passing yacht

Another nearby yacht beat water police to the scene and rescued those aboard.

  • by Toby Crockford
The spacecraft is shooting for a moon landing on April 11.

Israeli spacecraft 'definitely crashed' on moon

Attempt to make history as the first privately funded lunar mission fails.

Investigators have focused on the sensor's role in the two disasters.

Boeing said 737 Max 8 is 'not suitable' for 'hot' airports

Ethiopian airport's altitude not cited as a factor in the downing of Flight 302.

  • by Anita Sharpe
Great grandmother Pauline Lorenzen (centre) says 75 is a good age to graduate from law.

Great-grandmother graduates from law at 75

Ten years after retirement age,Ā  she's looking for work as a solicitor.

  • by Tony Moore
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Julian Assange arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.

Julian Assange 'won't get any special treatment': Scott Morrison

"When Australians travel overseas and they find themselves in difficulties with the law, they face the judicial systems of those countries," the Prime Minister said.

  • by Michael Koziol and Latika Bourke

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Brisbane auctions poised for a record tumble amid city-wide bidding

Brisbane auctions poised for a record tumble amid city-wide bidding

Big turnouts of buying clans north and south of the Brisbane River are expected to battle for prize family homes this weekend.

  • by Caroline James
Six things city slickers should consider when planning a tree change

Six things city slickers should consider when planning a tree change

Whether you're looking for a new build, an established home or hobby farm, you will be impressed with the value for money compared to the city.

  • by Lee Dashiell

Business

US President Donald Trump launched a major tax overhaul in 2017.

What we might learn from Donald Trumpā€™s tax returns

His political enemies hope that the President's tax returns willĀ help unlock the secrets of his murky finances. They may be disapponted.Ā 

  • by Susanne Craig and Jesse Drucker
Australian shares are poised to end the week higher.

BGH's Navitas acquisition approved

  • by William McInnes
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Ignacio Serricchio in The Inmate.

A US Marine goes undercover in a Mexican prison ā€“ what could go wrong?

With so many entertainment options, it's easy to miss brilliant TV shows, movies and documentaries. Here's what to watch.

  • by Brad Newsome
Chris Lilley as a South African pet psychic by the name of Jana.

Netflix tight-lipped on controversial new Chris Lilley character

The trailer for Lilley's new show has dropped, introducing six new characters - and one of them is generating plenty of discussion.

  • by Broede Carmody

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The Mega Sg plays all Mega Drive, Genesis and Master System cartridges, and can play Mega CD games too if you have the requisite original hardware and discs.

The Mega Sg is the Ferrari of playing old Sega games in HD

If old game cartridges are like vinyl, Analogue's machines are like expensive reference-quality turntables.

  • by Tim Biggs
Yes, it's totally possible to get me time on a family holiday - here's how I do it

Yes, it's totally possible to get me time on a family holiday - here's how

Take these four steps to ensure you enjoy some time to yourself on your next family trip.

  • by Sara Ahmed

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Past glory: Israel Folau in action for the Broncos against the Sharks in 2010.

Code red: 'Inclusive' NRL slams the door on possible Folau return

Chairman Peter Beattie has pointed to the performance of Macklemore at the 2017 grand final as evidence of the NRL's values.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Game over: The Tigers celebrate while the Broncos wonder what just happened.

Broncos coach Seibold on front foot after last-gasp loss to Tigers

Michael Chee-Kam was the man for the Tigers as coach Anthony Seibold defended Brisbane from the "crap" they are copping from a growing band of critics.

  • by Phil Lutton

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