New January 1 laws, changes that affect Australians
From January 1, there are a raft of changes coming to welfare, health, education and other living expenses. This is what’s coming and how it will affect Australian families.
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Police investigate fatal stabbing
Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 20-year-old man in central Queensland overnight.
Cyclone Penny likely to form this morning
A tropical low in the Gulf of Carpentaria is expected to reach tropical-cyclone strength this morning before making landfall in Queensland later today — earlier than initially forecast.
State’s move to expand plastic bag ban
HEAVY plastic bags such as those used by department stores, could be banned in Queensland as part of a wider crackdown on pollution.
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Libs still livid at Dutton’s ‘pointless’ comments
Coalition MPs have blasted Peter Dutton, accusing him of “desperately” wanting to keep his seat at the expense of the Morrison Government after his comments on Malcolm Turnbull this week.
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Two perfect 10s in Qld’s best year for dining
In two decades of reviewing restaurants, Des Houghton had never given 10 out of 10. In 2018, he did it twice. Check out his best of the best.
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More damage found in troubled Opal Tower
More damage has been discovered at the troubled Opal Tower with engineers racing to install structural support on the fourth floor late last night.
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Bold prediction: Karl and Jasmine’s Brisbane move
A Brisbane move for newlyweds Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough leads our bold predictions for 2019 in entertainment, politics, sport and business.
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The heartwrenching story behind this picture
A Gold Coast man has revealed the heartbreaking story behind this photograph of his engagement ring set which was posted online.
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Waugh’s radical plan for Sydney Test
Steve Waugh has called for a complete overhaul of the Australian batting order featuring surprise promotions for Tim Paine and Shaun Marsh.
