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Premier gives update; Treasurer labels Stephen Miles 'a lightweight'
The low-level personal attacks keep coming in the battle between Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles and two senior federal government MPs - Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton.
- by Kate Rose
The new rules to 'free up access to credit' and simplify home loans
Customers will be promised faster access to loans under simpler rules that aim to free up credit and lift the economy by ending confusion over lending obligations.
- by David Crowe
Border war descends into personal insults and finger pointing
The Australian Defence Force is "often the meat in the sandwich in political confrontations".
- by Lydia Lynch
Preference flows 'out the window' as minor party posturing begins
Experts suggest the impact of Queensland's pandemic election plan - with increased early and postal voting - could upend understandings of voter behaviour.
- by Matt Dennien
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'It's a real tough day': Brett Lee returns to TV hours after trying to save Dean Jones
The former Australia fast bowler performed CPR on Jones in a desperate attempt to revive him at their Mumbai hotel.
- by Chris Barrett
Club giving meals to homeless fined at Gabba
Volunteers hit with six parking tickets near The Gabba on an event day.
- by Lucy Stone
Three more charged over Surfers Paradise death
Raymond Harris, 27, was stabbed in the torso with a hunting knife on Wednesday and died shortly after in hospital.
- by Toby Crockford
'My daughter's guinea pigs were strangled': Miller claims intimidation
Retired Bundamba Labor MP says her family faced intimidation after she raised complaints against Paul Pisasale.
- by Matt Dennien
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Snorkeller attacked by crocodile off far north Queensland island
The Royal Flying Doctor Service was called out to Lizard Island.
- by Matt Dennien
Queensland
CHO says Queensland cruises still a long way down the track
Jeannette Young says it is not safe to begin even Queensland-only cruising.
- by Tony Moore
Brisbane COVID-19 restrictions to ease on Friday
"Organise that house party," says Health Minister, with as many as 30 people allowed to congregate in homes and parks as of 1am on Friday.
- by Toby Crockford and Lydia Lynch
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Brisbane development
Howard Smith Wharves takes out two national planning awards
The wharves, under the Story Bridge, have become a go-to destination for Brisbane residents.
- by Lucy Stone
'Mr Ipswich' pleads guilty to more than 30 charges
The former mayor will be sentenced next week after he pleaded guilty in the Ipswich District Court.
- by Lucy Stone
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Emergency services
Historic police barracks and new childcare site damaged by blaze
About 40 firefighters were eventually called to the site on Enoggera Road in Newmarket just after 11pm on Wednesday, to find the buildings engulfed in flames.
- by Matt Dennien
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Union lashes divided Labor over 'morally indefensible' gas opposition
The boss of Australia's oldest union is warning Labor will kill off blue-collar jobs and any chance of winning government if it does not embrace gas.
- by Rob Harris
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Australian recession
The steak and wine court case behind new bank lending rules
- by David Crowe
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Coronavirus pandemic
Manufacturing jobs collapse as economists back more JobSeeker support
- by Shane Wright and Jennifer Duke
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Investing
Tax reform and open borders: budget needs to get people working again
The federal government can either spend $10 billion a year to encourage businesses to invest or keep spending around $12 billion a month on JobKeeper subsidies.
- by Jeniffer Westacott and Peter Strong
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World markets
ASX set to edge higher after rocky Wall Street session
- by Stan Choe, Damian Troise and Alex Veiga
Analysis
AUSTRAC crackdown
Hardening up: How AUSTRAC became the toughest cop on the beat
- by Sarah Danckert
World
McConnell disputes Trump, vows peaceful power transfer
Congressional leaders from both parties have swiftly pushed back after Donald Trump declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the election.
- by Aamer Madhani and Kevin Freking
Trump faces challenges even in red states, poll shows
- by Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin
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Will property still be overpriced after house prices have fallen?
Some economists predict prices to fall 10 per cent from their peak, but experts say that would still leave property overpriced, and unaffordable.
- by Jim Malo
Renters, owners search for cheaper housing as welfare cuts loom
JobSeeker and JobKeeper are about to be cut by $300 a fortnight and, despite the moratorium on evictions, renters and owners are feeling the pinch.
- by Jim Malo
Life & Culture
Midnight Oil taps into Australia's 'unfinished business' for upcoming album
The Makarrata Project, a collaborative mini-album, has the stated intention to keep the Uluru Statement from the Heart at the forefront of our national conversation.
- by Michael Dwyer
Disney bumps Marvel movies down the line as COVID keeps audiences away
- by Steven Zeitchik and Karl Quinn
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Sport
'Wonderful soul': Tributes pour in for former Australian cricketer Dean Jones
The local and international cricket community joined political leaders and sports lovers on social media to grieve Jones' death.
- by Paul Sakkal
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NRL 2020
Brisbane clinch wooden spoon as dire season ends
Darius Boyd tried his best in his farewell game but it wasn't enough to prevent Brisbane finishing last in the table.
- by Phil Lutton
Dangerfield leads All-Australian team, but Tigers snubbed
Patrick Dangerfield claimed an an eighth All-Australian honour, and the captaincy.
- by Michael Gleeson
Origin III eyeing 75 per cent capacity after AFL trial
The biggest NRL and AFL games could have bigger crowds after a successful COVID-safe trial in Bay 13 of the Gabba.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Opinion
NRL 2020
Why the Bennett circus is becoming a distraction for Souths
The supercoach says he's staying at Redfern. Or is he?
- by Andrew Webster
Neale and Daniher? Brownlow favourite says Joe a great fit for Lions
Brownlow Medal favourite Lachie Neale says Joe Daniher would suit Brisbane's system and the Queensland lifestyle.
- by Jake Niall
Christmas in quarantine: All Blacks reject Rugby Championship schedule
A six-week schedule in Australia was announced on Thursday. Minutes later NZ Rugby said they had not agreed to it.
- by Tom Decent
Have Your Say
The end of an error: Brisbane's hellish season and the mountain ahead
There will be some respite at last for Broncos fans on Friday but the path back to the top will be hindered by roster limitations and the rise of local rivals.
