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MPs back Dutton with more Turnbull claims

Peter Dutton’s explosive spray against Malcolm Turnbull has been privately backed by Coalition MPs, who have made further claims about the deposed prime minister’s leadership style — a...

All the changes coming on January 1

The New Year is nearly upon us, and with it another raft of changes to fees, taxes, rules and laws. Here’s what you need to know.

Party pills claim Brisbane festival goer

A QUT student and GPS Ashgrove rugby player is being mourned after his death from an apparent drug cocktail at a NSW music festival.

‘Jobs for the boys’ claim hits ex-council boss

A chief executive officer of the state’s fourth biggest council abruptly resigned after two private business associates scored high-paid jobs at the same council, internal emails reveal.

Woman dies as 4WD goes into river

Police are investigating after a woman died when the car she was travelling in plunged into a river on the Sunshine Coast last night.

Dutton had his reasons to unload

This was no brain snap. Peter Dutton’s extraordinary spray at former PM Malcolm Turnbull was calculated and planned, writes RENEE VIELLARIS.

Rail fail: Next best thing to actually delivering

A report card on Queensland Rail’s train crew rostering overhaul has a curious definition of “mission accomplished”.

Sommer subbies may not see a cent owed

Subcontractors who worked for failed building company Sommer and Staff Constructions are unlikely to see a cent of the more than $15 million owed to them.

Opal builder has 48 hrs to satisfy inquiry

The construction firm responsible for building the Opal Tower has been given 48 hours to hand over a detailed list of all materials used in the high-rise apartment block.

Amazing Queenslander home reno

A kitchen designer has completely transformed this neglected Queenslander, which is set to break price records when it goes under the hammer. SEE THE BEFORE AND AFTER PICS.