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12-year-old gives birth after allegedly being raped by Qld man
A Queensland man appeared to smile as he was extradited from Sydney after being charged with raping and impregnating a 12-year-old girl.
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Four dead, including teen trio, after two close crashes
A motorbike rider has been killed just hours a catastrophic crash which claimed the lives of three teenage friends on a nearby road. UPDATES.
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Ravbar, Ingham’s 20-year reign officially ended by CFMEU
The Courier-Mail can exclusively reveal that the Queensland CFMEU has formally cut ties with ousted leaders Michael Ravbar and Jade Ingham in a bold move for the embattled union.
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Spotted: British royals living it up in Brisbane right under our noses
They’re here for what’s arguably the biggest sporting event of the year in Brisbane, but this British royal couple have been quietly enjoying the best of the River City for days. H...
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Gender debate erupts as email signature sparks Qld Health legal stoush
A disagreement over an email signature has triggered an extraordinary legal battle between a child psychiatrist and Queensland Health.
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Stacia’s cheeky Games call after historic 11-year runway
Former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has called for the state to “get on with it” but declined to comment whether Queensland had made the most of its runway. Bit rich? Vote in our ...
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Meet the WAGS: Women behind British & Irish Lions hit Brisbane
The partners and families of British and Irish Lions rugby players are starting to descend on the Sunshine State. SEE THE LIST
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I’m a Paddy living in Brisbane, this is my guide to surviving the chaos
The birds are loud and angry, crossing the road is a full-contact sport, and booze is a tad complicated. So if you’re a Pom or a Paddy here for the rugby, here’s my top tips, write...
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Inside Qld’s $55m British and Irish Lions tour windfall
The test series hasn’t even started yet, but Queensland is already the big winner from the British and Irish Lions rugby tour.
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Sorry Julie, but weight loss plea is a bit rich
Former MasterChef darling Julie Goodwin’s plea that people stop talking about her appearance after recent dramatic weight loss leaves a sour taste, writes Kylie Lang.
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Disgraced Brisbane lawyer declared permanently unfit to practise
The long legal career of a disgraced former criminal defence firm partner who appeared drunk in court, then lied to a judge to try to cover it up, is over.
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I polled my lady friends – we all agree this gives us the ick
Women are now being allowed to do this – the only problem is they don’t want to be anywhere near it.
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