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View full resultsAccused killer in hospital after 'altercation' with fellow inmate
Zlatko Sikorsky, accused of torturing and murdering 16-year-old Larissa Bielby, is reported to be in a critical condition after suffering head injuries in the incident.
- by Matt Dennien
Quadriplegic Gold Coast spinal doctor is Queensland's Australian of the Year
Gold Coast University Hospital spinal research doctor Dinesh Palipana has been named as Queensland's Australian of the Year.
- by Tony Moore
Ipswich Road could reduce to 40km/h through Annerley Junction
After years of lobbying, the council has agreed to refer the busy road to the speed management committee for a potential 40km/h speed reduction.
- by Lucy Stone
Pregnant councillor not allowed to Zoom into meetings after birth
Opposition deputy leader Kara Cook requested the council allow her to join meetings via Zoom after the birth of her child in January.
- by Lucy Stone
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Prostate cancer treatment could be used to fight worst COVID symptoms
QUT researchers working out of the Translational Research Institute say two drugs they're working on can be repurposed to help COVID-19 patients.
- by Stuart Layt
Woman charged after alleged Valley bus incident left man with 'puncture' wound
Police had said initial investigations suggested the man was allegedly 'confronted' while exiting the bus near the corner of Brunswick and Robertson streets on Monday.
- by Matt Dennien
'Listen to Joel Fitzgibbon': Albanese facing unrest over his leadership
Deep divisions within federal Labor over climate policy have triggered fresh unrest about Anthony Albanese’s leadership after veteran MP Joel Fitzgibbon warned the party is again headed for election defeat.
- by Rob Harris
'I see a lot of Mal in Freddy': Maroons pay Fittler ultimate compliment
Queenslanders are likening Brad Fittler to Mal Meninga for the way he has ignored the critics and stuck solid with Nathan Cleary and a core group of Blues.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Brewery to open restaurant in heritage-listed Morningside factory
The factory, a collection of buildings by the Brisbane River, has a longstanding connection to Australia's defence forces.
- by Lucy Stone
Queensland
Premier announces new faces in Queensland cabinet
Three backbenchers have been promoted to cabinet, following the resignation of three ministers before last month's state election.
- by Lydia Lynch
Sister, colleague mourn for young man killed in highway crash
Coen Michael Fry has been identified as the man who died in the crash on Monday north-west of Brisbane.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
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Queensland councils
Mayor quits, Hinchliffe flags he will close door on runners-up landing job
Retrospective changes would mean recently vacated positions can be filled with a byelection.
- by Matt Dennien
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Fire
Two teens in hospital after Woody Point fire as crews investigate cause of blaze
Early details suggest the blaze could have been caused by the home's solar panel system.
- by Matt Dennien
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Crime
Crime scene declared after suspicious fire at Gold Coast brothel
Police are investigating the fire that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
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Fox News cuts away from Trump team making unproven voter 'fraud' claims
Donald Trump has lost the election but has so far refused to concede.
How Trump’s refusal to concede affects Biden’s transition
The transition team for President-elect Joe Biden is considering legal action to be able to get on with the job.
- by Michael S. Schmidt, Julian E. Barnes and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Politics
Fears of fresh fiscal cliff when JobSeeker supplement ends in March
More than a million unemployed Australians will get a smaller but extended coronavirus supplement after Christmas but experts called on the government to lock in a permanent increase to JobSeeker to avoid a new fiscal cliff next year.
- by Shane Wright and David Crowe
Business
Murdoch's News Corp defends climate coverage in escalating Turnbull stoush
News Corp has responded to former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull's criticism of its bushfire coverage.
- by Zoe Samios
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China relations
What's in it for them? China and Russia stay silent on US election
"They have the most to gain in terms of the US continuing to be distracted and continuing its own turmoil."
- by Eryk Bagshaw
'Start of an era': Armenia signs deal with Azerbaijan, Russia to end conflict
- by Nvard Hovhannisyan and Nailia Bagirova
Opinion
Trading blows: China's punitive strategy against Australia is failing
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Thinking of a tree change? There are a few things to know first
Many regional centres are welcoming the influx of remote workers, but it's worth finding out a little about the local climate and customs before you move.
- by Melissa Heagney
'History in the making': Amazing new southeast QLD developments
Apartments with lifts just for your cars? Nope, this is not the Jetsons, this is a new building on the Gold Coast.
- by Anna Levy
Life & Culture
Scientists are turning to dogs to learn about the secrets of ageing
Their research so far shows that dogs are similar to us in important ways, like how they act during adolescence and what happens in their DNA as they get older.
- by James Gorman
Let the Christmas viewing commence: why we'll always love holiday films
- by Matilda Dixon-Smith
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State of Origin
Only fools rush in to write off Maroons
The Eighth Immortal was left red faced after game one in Adelaide but still believes NSW can win Origin II — if halfback Nathan Cleary rediscovers his touch.
- by Andrew Johns
High five as Stars emerge as WBBL team to beat
Meg Lanning may have failed with the bat but it did not matter as the Melbourne Stars brushed aside the Adelaide Strikers in Sydney.
- by Jon Pierik
Blues’ hopes of three-peat soar as Kelly and Apps win fitness battle
The inclusion of the Dragons pair is a huge boost for the Blues who are looking to claim their third-straight Origin win on Friday.
- by Sarah Keoghan
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Rugby Championship
Vunivalu called into Wallabies squad
The former Melbourne Storm star has joined the Australia squad in Sydney, but is unlikely to figure in the two Tests against Argentina.
- by Sam Phillips
Maradona to be discharged within days, says doctor
Diego Maradona is recovering well from a brain operation and post-surgery complications.
Vietnamese grand prix to be left off 2021 F1 calendar
Vietnam's first Formula One Grand Prix in Hanoi, cancelled this year, will reportedly not be held in 2021.
Loud and Cleary: Blues ace vows to roar back after silent night against Maroons
The No.7 says elevation to the vice-captaincy will inspire him to lead.
- by Adam Pengilly
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'It hurt so much I couldn’t talk': Vautin's warning after cancer scare
It was a surprise that Paul Vautin was not a central part of the Channel Nine commentary team for game one of State of Origin. Now we can reveal why.
