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'Mustang granny' to make whole family millionaires after $50m win
Mystery winner has been uncovered a week after the record-breaking $150 million Powerball draw - and a sports car is on the Ipswich grandma's shopping list.
- by Lydia Lynch
Costello 'absolutely right' in doubting effect of more rate cuts: Frydenberg
The Treasurer says "hard reforms" suggested by Peter Costello are "very much on the government's agenda" as interest rate cuts fail to fire the economy.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Queensland Police
Teen arrested after stabbing outside Robina Town Centre
Teenager allegedly slashed at people who were riding past on an electric scooter then chased after them.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Why we reported that Ben Roberts-Smith was under investigation
Many people question why we reported the military and police investigations into a war hero. We were prejudicing an inquiry, ignoring the fog of war, making our soldiers soft, they said. This is why we did it.
- by Carrie McDougall and Michael Bachelard
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Riverfire organisers say possible rain and storm won't stop the show
The chance of a possibly severe thunderstorm is predicted for Saturday but organisers say winds will have to hit 40km/h to force the massive spectacle's cancellation.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
The Brisbane spots in 2019's top 10 hot and new restaurants
From eclectic Italian in Sydney to riverside wine in Brisbane, it's all here.
Inside the Hong Kong event too controversial for Chinese state TV
Demonstrators prevented Carrie Lam from leaving an event for four hours.
- by Kirsty Needham
Brisbane protester ditches job for full-time activism
He was inspired by Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg's address to the UN.
- by Lydia Lynch
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Media & marketing
'I don't run around bullying or shouting at people'
Alan Jones doesn't understand what the fuss is about.
- by Jennifer Duke
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Queensland
Australia's 'toxic kitchen culture' to cause major chef shortage
Female apprentices are being threatened with rape to do their jobs while other apprentices are dropping out after experiencing bullying and harassment in the kitchen.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
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Environmental protection
No one in government can say when a key climate change paper will be released
The plan to tackle climate change was expected in July.
- by Tony Moore
Queensland child rapist who filmed crimes fails to reduce sentence
The paedophile unsuccessfully argued the sentence didn't take into account the time he spent in prison overseas.
- by Nicholas McElroy
National
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Drought
'This isn't welfare': PM pledges another $100m for drought-ravaged farmers
- by Rob Harris and Lydia Lynch
Politics
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Asylum seekers
Dutton takes asylum seeker test case to the High Court
The minister has launched an appeal against a test case that exposed the government to compensation claims.
- by Dana McCauley
Costello casts doubt on lower rates as manufacturing jobs collapse
- by Shane Wright and Clancy Yeates
Business
Terry towelling queen: Fella Hamilton's remarkable 50 years
Fifty years ago, a chance meeting in a London sauna kickstarted one of the biggest fashion trends of the 70s.
- by Dominic Powell
Ahmed Fahour could get $22.5m share bonus in Latitude listing
- by Colin Kruger and Clancy Yeates
World
Inside the Hong Kong event too controversial for Chinese state TV
Demonstrators prevented Carrie Lam from leaving the dialogue event, which she hosted to show she was listening to citizens, until four hours after it ended.
- by Kirsty Needham
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Don't rinse first: Mistakes you're making with your dishwasher
Most homes in Australia have a dishwasher, and most people have worked out their preferred method of how to use it.
- by Melissa Gerke
Brisbane auctions: The houses that will sell despite Riverfire and the AFL
The grand final may be on but buyers have said they'd rather miss the footy than miss out on these beautiful Brisbane houses.
- by Ellen Lutton
Culture
Step back in time: LPs to outstrip CDs for first time in 33 (and 1/3) years
Of all the changes washing through the music industry here's one few people would have predicted: vinyl revenue will soon outstrip CD, with more to come.
- by Karl Quinn
Australia to feature in new David Attenborough series
At least 30 per cent of the upcoming documentary Life in Colour will be shot in Australia.Â
- by Broede Carmody
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Homegrown children’s theatre at its finest is coming to Brisbane
- by Cameron Woodhead
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Sport
Former Brisbane star Berisha opts for Western United in A-League return
A-League record goalscorer Besart Berisha has plumped for start up club Western United as he returns to the competition after a stint in Japan
- by Michael Lynch
Why Brandon Ellis is going to the Gold Coast Suns after the grand final
The midfielder may be a dual Richmond premiership player by Saturday afternoon, but within weeks he is set to join Gold Coast.
- by Michael Gleeson
