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Poll Call: LNP volunteer heckles the Premier over border closures
Queenslanders yet to vote in Saturday's state election are being urged to vote early if living in south-east Queensland, as storms are expected this afternoon.
- by Danielle Cronin
Nervous wait for candidates as storms build in the west
Voters have turned out to cast their vote in the 2020 Queensland state election as politicians wait for their fates to be decided.
- by Lucy Stone
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
'Very dangerous' thunderstorms roll across south-east Queensland
The weather bureau has issued several warnings for storms and large hailstones on Saturday afternoon.
- by Lucy Stone
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
'Wild weather' on the way as 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
Invasive airport searches a stark reminder of limits on rights when overseas
Qatar's "offensive" response to the discovery of an abandoned baby left female passengers traumatised, and the nation's reputation in tatters.
- by Deborah Snow
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'There's only so much time left': Springsteen on life, love and voting out Trump
Now in his 70s, Bruce Springsteen has been defining the American dream for five decades. In recent times, the working-class boy from Jersey has also been fighting for it.
- by David Leser
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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
Powerful earthquake hits Turkey and Greece
The earthquake toppled buildings and set off huge waves that slammed into coastal areas and islands, flooding streets.
Trump launches rally blitz as US braces for election unrest
Businesses in some of America's biggest cities are boarding up their shopfronts in anticipation of potential damage on election day.
- by Matthew Knott
Sincerity the surprising lesson from Sammy J's lockdown
Doing hours of live radio through the pandemic has meant casting aside the usual role of the comedian.
- by Sammy J
QUEENSLAND DECIDES
Ask a Reporter: Today, you will answer the biggest Queensland election question of them all
Who will lead Queensland for the next four years? Well, that's up to you. We look forward to your answer.
- by Cameron Atfield
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
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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
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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
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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'Ad hoc': Wyatt to review call for major overhaul of Indigenous funding
The Productivity Commission found there was little evidence of the effectiveness of $35b in annual funding across Indigenous health, education and welfare, and he called for a guide to assess whether money had been well spent.
- by Rob Harris
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Wage scandal
Allan Fels says 7-Eleven's $173m wage-theft bill should have been higher
- by Nick Bonyhady
Business
'AMP destroyed me': Former planners demand inquiry
Politicians from both sides of the aisle have condemned AMP's treatment of its planners. Now one has spoken out to demand an inquiry.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Opinion
icare investigation
'Too much spin': icare board papers reveal business is a 'shambles'
- by Adele Ferguson
World
Could Texas flip? Why the GOP stronghold is worth watching on US election night
While no Democratic president has won Texas since Jimmy Carter in 1976, recent public and private polls suggest the race is competitive.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
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Trump and China force Australia to secure its defence closer to home
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- by Jemimah Clegg
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- by Byron Smith
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'I'm a big deal in my living room': Jane Gazzo talks radio, TV and the future of music
The host of the ABC's "The Sound" is on the frontline of discussions about the future of the music industry.
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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
'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
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.
