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LNP warned youth curfew plan could breach international law
The controversial and rehashed curfew proposal for perceived crime hotspots Townsville and Cairns was announced by leader Deb Frecklington on Wednesday to almost instant uproar.
- by Matt Dennien and Lydia Lynch
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QLD Votes 2020
Labor v Greens in Queensland's oldest electorate
Formed in 1860, South Brisbane is Queensland's oldest electorate, where the Greens believe they can win Jackie Trad's Labor seat in a perfect storm of circumstances.
- by Tony Moore
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Cyber security
'Consequences catastrophic': Dutton says cyber attacks on critical infrastructure rising
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton will warn Australia is continuing to experience a rise in cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, saying the potential consequences could be "catastrophic".
- by Anthony Galloway
Investigation
Anti-corruption
Border Force subject to corruption investigation after millions paid to ship builder
The anti-corruption commission in charge of the investigation has pulled its punches over the $39 million payment and has taken the probe behind closed doors.
- by Nick McKenzie and Charlotte Grieve
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Battle of the Bruce: Bidding war to unblock Queensland's artery
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack described the plan as a "thought bubble" while a north Queensland business manager on the Bruce Highway said, "we’ve heard it all the time".
- by Toby Crockford and Matt Dennien
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
I invented the Rubik's Cube. It can teach us how to face problems such as COVID-19
One aspect of the Cube might be helpful in framing the challenge: a Rubik's Cube is engaged individually, but solving it is about human solidarity.
- by Erno Rubik
'Get flying before Christmas': Employers plead for national cabinet plan
Leaders are being urged to allow domestic travel by Christmas to prevent border controls “crippling” the economy.
- by David Crowe
Police close Seibold case despite links to prominent league figures
Former Broncos coach will continue to push for changes to legislation after the police ended its trolling investigations.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Electric bus contract awarded for City Loop trial
Brisbane City Council awarded the contract to international company Yutong who will import the buses from China.
- by Lucy Stone
QUEENSLAND DECIDES
What is youth crime, and is it on the rise in Queensland?
- by Matt Dennien
Your guide to each seat in the Queensland state election
Candidates will vie for election in 93 seats across Queensland at the October 31 poll. Check out the candidates and contenders and discover more about each electorate.
- by Danielle Cronin
Ask a Reporter: Can I vote outside of my electorate?
For the state general election, electors can vote at any early voting or election day polling booth.
- by Cameron Atfield
Queensland
Divers find Brisbane man's body near Devil's Pool
Police said the victim's friend who had been swimming with him was heading back to Brisbane "very distressed".
- by Toby Crockford
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Extinction Rebellion
Police charge activist after lord mayor says 'lock her up'
The 29-year-old woman was brought down from her bamboo harness after about three hours of traffic congestion.
- by Lucy Stone and Toby Crockford
Showers threaten AFL grand final
There is also the risk of thunderstorms in south-east Queensland on Saturday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
- by Toby Crockford
P-plater overtaking at twice speed limit among motorists caught in blitz
Speeding blitz caught about 300 people speeding on roads marked 60km/h.
- by Lucy Stone
Green light for $126m revamp of infamous Brisbane roundabout
Between 2014 and 2019, the roundabout recorded 32 crashes.
- by Toby Crockford and Lucy Stone
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Politics
ABC cuts 229 jobs in response to government funding freeze
Managing director David Anderson confirmed the job losses figure in a Senate estimates hearing - lower than the anticipated 250 job losses he foreshadowed in June.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Crime
Lawyers, accountants and real estate agents should report suspicious activity: AUSTRAC boss
- by Anthony Galloway
Business
Crown tears up Packer deals on eve of annual shareholder meeting
Crown Resorts has torn up two agreements with major shareholder James Packer
- by Patrick Hatch
World
'It has hit us with a vengeance': COVID surges again across the United States
After weeks of warnings that cases were again on the rise, a third surge of coronavirus infection threatens to be the worst of the pandemic yet in the country.
- by Sarah Mervosh and Lucy Tompkins
Europe's hospitals under major stress as coronavirus cases surge
- by Bart H Meijer and Luis Felipe Castilleja
Opinion
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Property bydomain
What's the outlook for our housing market after what happened overseas?
COVID-19 lockdowns have varied in severity and length around the world. But what has happened to those markets since restrictions have eased?
- by Jemimah Clegg
Brisbane's best buys: Five must-see properties under $800,000
From impressive inner city apartments to sweet Queenslander cottages, here’s our pick of the best buys in Brisbane at the moment, starting from $685,000.
- by Caroline James
Life & Culture
'Sad waste': Even Jacki Weaver and Jack Thompson can't save this film
With this line-up, director Mark Lamprell should have turned the film into a celebration of some great screen careers.
- by Sandra Hall
MKR and House Rules dumped, Idol to be revived in Seven shake-up
- by Broede Carmody and Zoe Samios
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Sport
Storm take heed of Slater's words as 'Our home - Victoria' symbol wins hearts
A late-night message from Storm legend Billy Slater was the inspiration for the logo and mindset which has driven the club's run to the NRL grand final on Sunday.
- by Roy Ward
'If I cop a bad enough hit, I could die': Mansour reveals surgeon's dire warning
The Panthers winger has revealed the stunning details of the horrific facial injury he suffered in 2018.
- by Michael Chammas
'We can do a lot better': RA boss backs Ella's call to boost Indigenous pathways
Dane Haylett-Petty also said the Wallabies might consider dropping a knee in support of Black Lives Matter.
- by Tom Decent
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Australian cricket
'We don't have a schedule': Seven chief worried about arrival of India
Seven boss James Warburton says he still has no visibility on the schedule for the India tour starting in three weeks.
- by Zoe Samios and Jon Pierik
Opinion
Bledisloe Cup
Go figure: Numbers game at Eden Park didn't do Wallabies justice
That second Bledisloe didn’t provide the breakthrough win we wanted, but Australia were seriously competitive.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Seven to broadcast Beijing Winter Olympics after cutting new deal
Seven West Media has struck a new deal after the Tokyo Games were postponed.
- by Zoe Samios
'He made us look stupid': Gary Ablett's greatest hits
As Gary Ablett prepares to play his final AFL game, we take a look back at the moments that have defined his career.
- by Daniel Cherny
Have Your Say
Dally M debacle could force change to future votes as Raiders slam 'disrespect'
Jack Wighton's win was overshadowed by Nathan Cleary's loss and the leaked announcement - Canberra are not happy.
