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Why the Queensland election matters beyond the state's borders
While the return of the democracy sausage adds a sense of the familiar, the pandemic has radically reshaped this election.
- by Danielle Cronin, Matt Dennien, Toby Crockford and Lydia Lynch
'It will come down to the wire': Labor fears hung parliament
More than 1 million people will cast their vote in Queensland's cliffhanger pandemic election on Saturday, and Labor leader Annastacia Palaszczuk says "every single vote is important".
- by Lydia Lynch
Tourism and business leaders blast Qld decision to keep Sydney on outer
Friday's decision to reopen the state's borders to everyone in NSW except those in Sydney sparked immediate outcry from the beleaguered business sector.
- by Matt Dennien
Cashed-up Australians squirrel away $100 billion
Australians are stashing their cash away as they remain fearful the pandemic will weigh on the economy and their own finances well into the future.
- by Shane Wright
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'Wild weather' on the way so south-east Queenslanders urged to vote early
Thunderstorms with possible hail are predicted on Saturday afternoon as voters decide who will be Queensland's next premier.
- by Lucy Stone
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NRL off-field behaviour
Sex, drugs and cover-up: NRL sits on explosive complaint
The NRL integrity unit has been accused of turning a blind eye to an extraordinary complaint involving a star player’s alleged toilet tryst.
- by Kate McClymont
Qatar opens criminal probe over invasive search of Australian passengers
Qatar says it will prosecute those responsible for the invasive searches at Doha airport.
- by Latika Bourke
Powerful earthquake hits Turkey and Greece
The quake set off huge waves that slammed into coastal areas and islands, while up to 20 buildings collapsed in Turkey's city of Izmir.
A small force to be reckoned with: How Baby Yoda upended Star Wars
The success of The Mandalorian and its diminutive puppet star has reset the future of the Star Wars franchise.
- by Michael Idato
QUEENSLAND DECIDES
Your guide to the biggest Queensland election promises, at a glance
Don't follow politics? Here is a quick guide to the parties' policies ahead of the October 31 poll.
- by Lydia Lynch
Live
Ask a Reporter: Today, you will answer the biggest Queensland election question of them all
When Labor released its costings on Monday, 668,447 Queenslanders had already cast their votes. By the time the LNP did the same, that number had risen to 974,115.
- by Cameron Atfield
Queensland
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Fire
Gas leak 'most likely' behind Fortitude Valley blaze
No injuries were reported after a large fire broke out on the second floor of a building in Brunswick Street Mall early on Friday.
- by Jocelyn Garcia and Lucy Stone
Updated
Courts
No remains found in search for missing Brisbane toddler
Forensic officers had used ground-penetrating radar to comb the space under the old housing commission home in Inala where Peter John Enright once lived.
- by Matt Dennien
Residents told to get tested after COVID found in Brisbane bayside waste
It follows another positive test result in Ipswich's Carole Park earlier this week.
- by Lucy Stone
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Queensland councils
Queensland minister reveals conflict over brother's role
ALP MP Stirling Hinchliffe has admitted to a conflict of interest but is facing questions over his refusal to act over a controversy involving a far north Queensland council and the insurance company his brother runs.
- by Mark Solomons
Report calls for SEQ road closures on Sundays to encourage cycling
SEQ councils should close some roads to encourage cyclists to ride safety without fear of cars: report.
- by Tony Moore
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Wage scandal
Allan Fels says 7-Eleven's $173m wage-theft bill should have been higher
Allan Fels, who headed 7-Eleven's repayment scheme, says the money the chain has paid back to underpaid workers represents only a fraction of the unpaid wages.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Business
NAB directs staff back to office after months of remote working
The bank is telling staff outside Victoria it's time to start returning to the office after months of working from home.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Opinion
icare investigation
'Too much spin': icare board papers reveal business is a 'shambles'
- by Adele Ferguson
World
'Tell my children I love them': France terror victim's last words
The final words of Simone Barreto Silva, a victim of the Nice church attack, have been revealed as France braces for more "terrible attacks".
- by Bevan Shields
'Don't take anything for granted': Trump, Biden battle for the Mid West
- by Trevor Hunnicutt and Alexandra Alper
US faces record surge of coronavirus cases as election looms
- by Lisa Shumaker and David Morgan
Opinion
Trump and China force Australia to secure its defence closer to home
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
Eight billion humans can't all be wrong, but we do need a civilised discussion about population
Elizabeth Farrelly
Columnist, author, architecture critic and essayist
'Why does no one care?': The tragic flaws in the childcare system
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
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Take a tour of the finished homes for sale on The Block 2020
As the auctions loom, find out if the couples have nailed the brief for buyers and what the show's executive producer Julian Cress thinks of each house.
- by Jemimah Clegg
Everything you need to know to start a successful urban garden
If you’re thinking about training vines, greening walls or making shade with edible or ornamental plants, there are a few factors to consider.
- by Byron Smith
Life & Culture
How to pull off a perfect, mood-lifting picnic
From the gear, guest list and dress code to the finer details, like food and how to serve it. Ahead, your guide to nailing an outdoors soiree.
- by Alexandra Whiting
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'No chance' of playing BBL, says bubble-weary Smith
Steve Smith has ruled out participating in the BBL this season, saying that continuing to play in bio-secure bubbles will take a toll on his mental health.
Learning to walk again: How Vukovic overcame horror injury and COVID-19
At 34, Danny Vukovic thought he might never play again after rupturing his achilles. Now, he's overcome injury and COVID-19 to captain Belgian champions Genk.
- by Dominic Bossi
'Wake-up call': Should Australia's cricketers take the knee?
Michael Holding is adamant Australia's men should, but Josh Lalor is not so sure. Mel Jones says it's the discussion around the topic that matters most.
- by Andrew Wu
Inside the mad genius that is NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler
There's a misconception that Fittler is off with the fairies. But the attention to detail of the NSW coach paints a different picture.
- by Michael Chammas
Hooper, Pocock and the gay rugby community applaud Palmer's 'powerful' column
Prominent voices in the Australian rugby community have joined Wallabies captain Michael Hooper in applauding Dan Palmer.
- by Sam Phillips
From anthems to boomerangs, Rennie is all in with Wallabies
The second Kiwi to coach Australia is a details man, and how his side responded to the haka wasn’t something he would leave to chance.
- by Tom Decent
Ravaillion and Treloar content with Queensland netball comeback
Kim Ravillion didn't know if she'd be able to come back to netball after giving birth, saying her decision to live away from partner Adam Treloar was difficult.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Have Your Say
Deano and the Vics: the inside story of a tumultuous relationship
The late Dean Jones had an up-and-down relationship with Victoria throughout his career and it stayed that way to the end.
