MURDERERS and rapists can apply for approval to work with children in a bizarre legal technicality in the Blue Card system.
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How builder went from $97m empire to collapse
THE failed construction company Sommer and Staff that has collapsed owing millions to subcontractors started life as the dream of a young bricklayer escaping war-torn Europe.
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Sacked ABC boss told to ‘shoot’ political editor
ABC chairman Justin Milne rang managing director Michelle Guthrie after a meeting with Malcolm Turnbull to say the then-prime minister “hates” political editor Andrew Prob...
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Queensland hit by Airbnb juggernaut
QUEENSLAND’S Airbnb listings have doubled in just 18 months, with more than 13 per cent of all housing in one of the state’s key holiday hotspots now short-term rental accommodation.
In seconds mum loses son forever
THE heartbroken mum of Logan Andersen, who died after being hit by a car in a Townsville carpark, has spoken out about the moment the tragedy happened and her drive to make sure another fami...
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Jewel contractor: I’m outta here
ONE CONTRACTOR on the Gold Coast’s $1 billion-plus beachfront Jewel towers has quit the site with his crew to work elsewhere - saying there is no clarity on what work to do.
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Funding cuts blamed for uni’s fall
QUEENSLAND’s most prestigious university has dropped in the international rankings as the organisation behind the list delivers a broadside to the Federal Government.
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The dirty excuse to avoid speeding fines
THE leading excuses people use to try and get out of a speeding ticket are easily being flushed by police. But still people try and get away with this messy one.
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Move to make our strawberries safer
TAMPER-PROOF strawberry punnets will be considered as the Prime Minister makes a mercy dash to the Sunshine Coast today. His visit comes as a Queensland MP suggests something other than sabo...
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Emotional haka tribute to Dally M winner RTS
NEW Zealand Warrior Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has taken out the 2018 Dally M medal in a thrilling countdown , scraping home over Kalyn Ponga in the final round. He was honoured by fellow NRL...
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