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People will be able to pay for public transport using their bank cards or smart watches under a new Queensland ticketing system.

London-style public transport ticket system expected to rake in $8 billion

People will be able to pay for public transport using their bank cards or smart watches under a new Queensland ticketing system.

Testing of plans to let commuters tap their bank card, phone or watch to pay for transport is expected to start this year.

  • by Felicity Caldwell

Almost 100,000 Australians' private details exposed in attack on Westpac's PayID

Experts say that with access to the details the lookup service can provide en masse, fraud could be committed and Australians' personal details exposed.

The attack, which also affects customers from other banks, has prompted a fraud warning from computer security experts.

  • by Ben Grubb and Clancy Yeates

Banks under pressure to pass on any RBA rate cut in full

The nation's banks are under pressure to pass on all of an expected cut in official interest rates in a move that should boost the national property market

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has personally urged the nation's biggest banks to pass on all of an expected 0.25 percentage point cut in official interest rates.

  • by Shane Wright and Clancy Yeates

Australian government, spy chiefs secretly urge UK to ban Huawei

Huawei is one of the biggest provides of telco equipment in the UK

The Australian government and senior intelligence officials argue the western alliance of intelligence-sharing partners need a united position.

  • by Jennifer Duke and David Wroe

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'Stone cold loser': On approach to London, Trump reignites war of words with mayor

'Stone cold loser': On approach to London, Trump reignites war of words with mayor

The mayor of London greeted Trump's visit by comparing him to 20th century fascists.

  • by Nick Miller
Beautiful one day ...

Morning snow possible in southern Queensland 

Stanthorpe is bracing for a freezing start of minus eight with wind chill.

  • by Toby Crockford
Kevin Walters has caused a stir with his decision to hire controversial "coach whisperer" Bradley C Stubbs.

'It’s not the way we do things in Queensland'

Amid calls to sack Walters, QRL remains bastion of good, old-fashioned hypocrisy.

  • by Roy Masters
A federal court judge has ordered Immigration Minister David Coleman to inform a man he deported of his rights.

Judge reprimands minister over NZ man's deportation

Minister and department ordered to search for deported NZ national.

  • by Dana McCauley
Former LNP president Gary Spence challenged Labor's property developer donation laws in the High Court.

After court loss, LNP to pay back $500,000 to donors

The ECQ will allow the party to repay donors instead of the government.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
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Politics

Shadow home affairs minister Kristina Keneally says Peter Dutton has presided over a "blowout" in plane arrivals.

Keneally to push immigration as Labor mulls new economic growth agenda

Labor's new home affairs spokeswoman says immigration needs to be given "the attention it deserves" but would not commit to an increase.

  • by Michael Koziol

World

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Why this was a Brisbane construction maestro's most challenging project

Why this was a Brisbane construction maestro's most challenging project

Having built homes for well-known faces like Darius Boyd and Quade Cooper, Andrew Gray has turned his attention to his own family home.

  • by Nicole Frost
The hidden winter padding that your home probably needs

The hidden winter padding that your home probably needs

If you're feeling a bit chilly, it might be time to invest in a bit of padding. But it doesn't come cheap, so how should you approach what is a big project?

  • by Nicole Frost

Business

Huawei is one of the biggest provides of telco equipment in the UK

Australian government, spy chiefs secretly urge UK to ban Huawei

The Australian government and senior intelligence officials argue the western alliance of intelligence-sharing partners need a united position on Huawei.

  • by Jennifer Duke and David Wroe

Small business

YouTube star Gary Vaynerchuk with Vinomofo co-founder Justin Dry as the pair launch Empathy Wines.

Vinomofo looks to the US with Gary Vee partnership

  • by Cara Waters
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Entertainment

Anne Frank died in the Holocaust at age 15.

'Media giants have a responsibility': Netflix stirs debate with Anne Frank skit

Viewers say an episode of new show Historical Roasts has crossed a line. 

  • by Broede Carmody
Capitol

$20 million refit makes Capitol place of education by day, culture by night

After years of neglect, the magnificent 1924 art deco cinema will once again become a major focal point in Melbourne's cultural life.

  • by Karl Quinn

Lifestyle

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World's best boss

'You never have to apologise for being a human being' says world's best boss

Having an understanding manager can make all the difference.

  • by Ariane Beeston
Turning 30 can be interesting.

No more bath sex and other weird things about turning 30

No longer being able to wear flat caps is the least of your concerns when you turn the big Three Zero.

  • by Thomas Mitchell
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Sport

Controversial choice: Wally Lewis presents Billy Slater with the player of the series medal in 2018.

NRL overhauls voting format for Wally Lewis Medal

A streamlined point-scoring system will be in place for this year's Origin series, but a Billy Slater-type result could still be on the cards for the Wally Lewis Medal.

  • by Adam Pengilly
Ashleigh Barty enjoys her fourth-round victory.

Barty charges into French Open quarters

Ashleigh Barty's impressive run at the French Open continued on Monday when the Australian saw off American Sofia Kenin.

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