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Top judge worried forensic evidence putting innocent people behind bars
In an extraordinary intervention, a senior judge has issued a public call for urgent law change amid concerns over the accuracy of forensic science.
- by Liam Mannix
Every month, seven terminally ill people take their lives in Queensland
The revelation has prompted renewed calls for voluntary assisted dying legislation to be swiftly introduced, with one advocate saying any delay will cause "more carnage in this space".
- by Felicity Caldwell
Man threatened with blowtorch in three-hour ordeal
The abductors forced the victim to text and call his family to ask them for money, police allege.
- by Toby Crockford
Queeny the Staffy did more than ruffle some feathers but isn't 'dangerous'
A self-represented Queensland dog owner has beaten her local council in a legal battle to prevent her dog from being declared dangerous after it bent a chicken's leg "back 90 degrees".
- by Toby Crockford
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Liam Gallagher to perform at Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall in December
It was announced on Monday that Gallagher will play in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Auckland on December 6-20.
- by Toby Crockford
'They behaved abominably': Why Lionel Shriver isn't coming back to Brisbane
The controversial American author is back - and she's unrepentant.
- by Helen Pitt
Police treating devastating house fire in Brisbane's south as suspicious
Area declared a crime scene and nearby residents were put into lockdown.
- by Toby Crockford
Analysis
Hong Kong protests
Harrowing video that shocked Hong Kong shows cycle of escalating violence
Footage showed passengers cowering in train, huddling and hugging each other.
- by Kirsty Needham
Alan Jones ad boycott likely to cost $1 million
Nine could renegotiate Macquarie offer if there is a significant ongoing hit.
- by Jennifer Duke
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Queensland
Sporty teens with concussions are three times more likely to be depressed
Playing sport has a range of benefits for teenagers, but a group of researchers is questioning whether the benefits could be outweighed by the risk of brain injuries.
- by Stuart Layt
Water restrictions tighten in southern Queensland as money also dries up
The drought has left one-third of ratepayers in the Southern Downs Regional Council area without a viable income.
- by Toby Crockford
Brisbane home invaders end up in hospital
Two masked men who threatened an inner-north Brisbane resident with a knife and crowbar have themselves ended up in hospital.
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Politics
National action for Qld Tamil family: Hundreds rally against deportation
Hundreds of people are rallying in Brisbane and around Australia to protest the possible deportation of a Tamil asylum seeker family who have been taken to Christmas Island.
- by Yan Zhuang, Helen Pitt, Tate Papworth and Toby Crockford
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Political expenses
Ministers and staff charged taxpayers millions to travel the country during election campaign
- by Michael Koziol and Eryk Bagshaw
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Labor in turmoil
'Never let a crisis go to waste': Labor MP calls for drastic action in ICAC fallout
- by Latika Bourke and Tom Rabe
Business
BlueScope and flurry of cartel cases signal a 'new era', says Fels
A major cartel court case against Bluescope has contributed to what Allan Fels says is a "landmark" legal moment that will drastically change business attitudes.
- by Patrick Hatch
World
Europe marks the start of WWII in Poland as Germany sounds warning
The German President sent a modern-day warning about the dangers of nationalism as world leaders gathered.
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Property bydomain
Bizarre Brisbane auction sees Chapel Hill house sell for $880,000
About 35 people watch two registered bidders fight it out for the property in an unusual auction.
- by Kell Andersen
The Block: Has Mitch and Mark's latest big move backfired?
The Bondi granddads, lauded last week for tinkering with the architect's plans, failed to win over the judges with changes to their main bathroom.
- by Simone Mitchell
Entertainment
Fine, I'm finally on board the Harry Styles bandwagon
A viral Rolling Stone profile unearthed an unlikely revelation: Harry Styles, he's actually pretty great?
- by Robert Moran
Kasey Chambers: 'I’ve definitely learnt to say no a lot more'
It's been 20 years since The Captain but while the music industry has changed, Chambers remains the same. Well, almost.
- by Bernard Zuel
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Documentaries
'We're in a hole': Struggle Street puts spotlight on rural battlers
- by Michael Lallo
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Spare a thought for Princess Eugenie in the media shadow of her father
- by Kasey Edwards
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Sport
Barty, De Minaur crash out of US Open in heavy defeats
Ashleigh Barty and Alex de Minaur have both suffered heavy fourth-round defeats to end Australian hopes.
- by Darren Walton
Can the Brisbane Lions stop Dustin Martin? And can they go all the way?
This finals series will pose questions of teams, players and coaches; careers will be made and unmade. Here are some of the most pressing of those questions.
- by Jake Niall
