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Former deputy premier Jackie Trad cleared of corrupt conduct

Queensland Treasurer Jackie Trad said the state had been dudded on infrastructure funding.

Former Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad has been cleared of official corruption over the appointment of a high school principal. 

  • by Lydia Lynch and Matt Dennien
Opinion
NRL 2020

Opinion: In 32 years, the Broncos have rarely got things this wrong

Broncos coach Anthony Seibold after Saturday night's shock loss to the Gold Coast Titans.

Not only did the once-mighty Broncos pick the wrong coach, they paid Souths $600,000 to take Wayne Bennett off their hands.

  • by Andrew Webster

Man fights for life as motorbike bursts into flames

Paramedics treated a man with a critical head injury before he was airlifted to hospital.

Paramedics have taken a man to hospital on the Gold Coast.

  • by Jocelyn Garcia

8000 businesses threatened with repaying JobKeeper cash

The ATO is ensuring JobKeeper compliance.

Newer businesses with low revenue have been pursued by the tax office despite suffering the required drop in revenue and operating before the date required to receive payments.

  • by Paul Sakkal

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Department of Environment Queensland helps rescue a crocodile that was found near a park in Chermside on July 2, 2020.

Juvenile crocodile wanders near Chermside park

A crocodile believed to be wild-caught was found dehydrated and distressed.

  • by Jocelyn Garcia
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has won the support of some influential Republicans.

Hundreds of Republican officials launch fundraiser backing Biden

At least 200 people who worked under George W. Bush join push against Trump.

  • by Alexandra Jaffe
Fear and uncertainty reign after the introduction of new security laws in Hong Kong.

Australia set to offer safe haven visas to Hong Kong residents

Australia is set to offer safe-haven visas to Hong Kong residents as the Chinese territory is consumed by protests.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
Children should not hug or kiss backyard birds.

Five children hospitalised with salmonella linked to backyard chickens

The spate of infections has prompted a warning from Queensland Health about the safety of handling birds.

  • by Lucy Stone
Composite of Mary Trump's book and Donald Trump

US court sides with publisher of explosive book by Trump's niece

Lawyers will now file a brief to lift the restraining order against Mary Trump.

  • by Michael Kranish
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Queensland

Planes are being packed with food and medical supplies but - until recently - have been empty of people.

Brisbane flight volume to take off as borders reopen

An extra 7000 plane seats each day are available for domestic travellers from Brisbane Airport from July 10.

  • by Tony Moore

Letting Victorians into Queensland would be 'reckless': Deputy Premier

Steven Miles says Queensland has the balance right.

Queensland's Health Minister has pushed back against calls to let Victorians come to the state.

  • by Lydia Lynch

Baby boy found with head injuries at Qld home has surgeries in Brisbane

Investigations are continuing.

Detectives are asking people with information to come forward.

  • by Jocelyn Garcia

Brisbane's 'safe' levels of pollution still raise death risk, research finds

New research has shown even low levels of air pollution can be harmful to human health.

The amount of pollution contributes to the risk of death even at low levels.

  • by Stuart Layt

'Carolyn would still be here': Advice after earlier death wasn't followed

Carolyn Lister was killed on Tuesday.

Changes that could have been made after the death of a cyclist years ago might have saved nurse's life, advocate believes.

  • by Jocelyn Garcia

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Politics

Charities are reporting record number of Australians are needing help to get through the coronavirus recession, including 1.4 million who have received food relief.

Record 1.4 million people relying on food charity as recession bites

A record number of Australians are relying on food banks to survive the coronavirus recession with fears it could worse by September.

  • by Shane Wright and Jennifer Duke

Business

Tesla's Australian chairwoman Robyn Denholm says calls for a road user charge for electric vehicles are crazy.

Warning that Australia risks being left behind on EVs as Tesla value hits $300b

Australia risks squandering the chance of becoming a renewable energy "superpower" says Tesla chair.

  • by Cara Waters

World

The Amsterdam Red Light district has reopened after COVID-19 lockdown

Kissing off menu as COVID-19 lockdown ends for Dutch sex workers

In the Netherlands people are advised to keep 1.5 metres apart and must wear face masks while riding public transport. That won't apply to sex workers.

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Brisbane's best buys: Must-see properties under $800,000

Brisbane's best buys: Must-see properties under $800,000

Here’s our pick of the best buys in Brisbane at the moment – and they start at just $489,000.

  • by Caroline James
'Be brave, you can repaint later': Decorating tips from top designers

'Be brave, you can repaint later': Decorating tips from top designers

Leading interior experts reveal their favourite at-home styling tips to use as inspiration for your own space.

  • by Elizabeth Clarke
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Life & Culture

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The language of tween fashion according to The Babysitter's Club

Author Ann M Martin didn’t just write characters, she spun entire worlds into existence. As Netflix debuts its reboot, fans can expect a fresh hit of nostalgia.

  • by Natalie Reilly

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Sport

Australian U20s No.8 Will Harris makes his Super Rugby debut this weekend.

The kid who spurned the NRL and benched Dempsey: Who is Will Harris?

A trip to Melbourne to watch Origin and a private audience with Cameron Smith and Craig Bellamy couldn't woo Will Harris to the NRL. Harris runs out in Brisbane on Friday as one of the game's most hyped next-generation Australian players. 

  • by Georgina Robinson
Peter V'landys has made it his misssion to keep Victorians out of NRl fixtures while the state is battling COVID-19 outbreaks.

How do you spot a Victorian at an NRL match? Here are the signs

I posed the question on Twitter and people were most helpful.

  • by Peter FitzSimons
Melbourne Storm training at Sunshine Coast Stadium this  week.

Storm looking at possible games on Sunshine Coast

The Storm are looking at a longer stay in the area and looking to avoid schedule clashes with Suncorp Stadium matches.

  • by Roy Ward
Inbound Wallabies coach Dave Rennie will take a 30 per cent pay cut

Let Rennie, not Johnson, be Wallabies boss: Cheika

Michael Cheika wants Rugby Australia to give more power to incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie.

  • by Tom Decent
Banned: Steele Sidebottom.
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AFL 2020

Magpie Steele Sidebottom cops four-match ban

In a suspension Collingwood called "excessive'', star midfielder has been punished for COVID protocol breaches.

  • by Jake Niall
Ricky Stuart and John Bateman.

'My job is to look after my clients': NRL agent hits back 

Isaac Moses has defended himself after Ricky Stuart unloaded on him over John Bateman's decision to leave the Raiders.

  • by Chris Barrett
Brad Thorn on the sideline ahead of last week's close Super Rugby loss to the Crusaders.

Thorn questions Gallen's NSW appearance as Reds captain lays down challenge

Queensland coach Brad Thorn surprised to see the Waratahs let Origin great Paul Gallen into their inner sanctum.

  • by Tom Decent
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