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    Ferry operators to keep their jobs in new council contract

    Ferry operators to keep their jobs in new council contract

    Brisbane ferry operators are expected to keep their jobs in November when a new company takes over CityCat operations.

    • by Lucy Stone

    Heydon firestorm sparks calls for action on sexual harassment report

    Heydon firestorm sparks calls for action on sexual harassment report

    The Sex Discrimination Commissioner handed the government 55 recommendations to help address sexual harassment at Australian workplaces in March.

    • by Nick Bonyhady

    Sex law loophole in Queensland could be about to change

    Amy wants Queensland's consent laws to change to help "unblur" the lines

    The Queensland Law Reform Commission will hand in its report on sexual consent laws on Tuesday.

    • by Lydia Lynch

    War crime inquiry must put an end to speculation, says Defence Personnel Minister 

    War crime inquiry must put an end to speculation, says Defence Personnel Minister 

    Darren Chester says veterans will need mental health support following an admission by top military brass that the Brereton Inquiry will make adverse findings.

    • by Rob Harris and Nick McKenzie

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    The South Pole, the most remote part of the planet, has been warming at triple the global average, as natural variability joins with climate change to produce an abrupt shift in temperature trends.

    'Nowhere to hide': South Pole warms up, with climate change a factor

    The South Pole, the most remote part of the planet, has been warming at triple the global average, as natural variability joins with climate change to produce an abrupt shift in temperature trends.

    • by Peter Hannam
    Nightclubs will not look the same as they did pre-coronavirus.

    As Queensland awaits Tuesday border ruling, here's how venues may change

    Sanitised pokies, seated concerts and socially distanced dance floors could be imposed on Queensland venues.

    • by Lydia Lynch
    George Calombaris at The Press Club in 2009
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    Collapse of Calombaris' restaurant empire costs taxpayers $1 million

    So little cash was left in the company, taxpayers have to pick up the tab - and still some workers will miss out.

    • by Chris Vedelago and Cameron Houston
    Big Issue seller Glenn on his old beat at the corner of Market St, Sydney, on Monday

    'Big Issue' back on the streets after COVID-19 break

    Sellers of "The Big Issue" magazine returned to streets around Australia on Monday after three months sidelined.

    • by Matt Bungard
    Man who missed a pandemic

    Man who missed a pandemic

    Daniel Thorson emerged from a months-long silent retreat on May 23, when he logged on to Twitter and asked: "Did I miss anything?"

    • by Luke Mintz
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    Queensland

    Police are seeking this man in relatoin to an investigation into indecent treatment of a teenager.

    Police release images after teenage girl was 'inappropriately touched'

    Police are hunting for a man who walked towards the girl in a Logan store.

    • by Jocelyn Garcia

    'We try not to give up hope': Search for missing sailor to focus on shoreline

    Water police along with search and rescue aircraft found a missing jet ski on Sunday morning after the rider activated his emergency beacon.

    Police will use jet skis to scour Queensland coastline as the search for the 54-year-old man, missing since Saturday, is scaled back.

    • by Darren Cartwright

    Queensland bosses to scramble for money after first grants gone in days

    Businesses will be able to apply for $10,000 grants.

    Small businesses will be able to apply for coronavirus relief funding on Wednesday after the first round of grants were swallowed up in less than a week.

    • by Lydia Lynch

    Queensland justified to keep borders closed: AMA

    Border closures are being challenged in court.

    Queensland would be justified in keeping its border closed for another week, if not two, because of a second COVID-19 wave sweeping Victoria, says peak doctors group.

    • by Darren Cartwright

    New Farm boardwalk set for $7m replacement

    The former CSR factory at New Farm is now exclusive apartments.

    The popular Cutters Landing riverwalk will see some disruptions as it is ripped up and replaced.

    • by Lucy Stone

    Politics

    Greg Combet has warned changes to super rules, including any delay of scheduled increases in the super guarantee, could threaten super funds' planned investment.

    'Hugely disruptive': Greg Combet accuses Liberal MPs of undermining super system

    The Industry Super Australia chairman says their push for rule changes could put at risk $19.5 billion of planned infrastructure and property investment by industry super funds.

    • by Jennifer Duke

    Business

    Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon Brookes has backed the One Million Jobs plan.

    'We need a destination': Mike Cannon-Brookes backs plan for 1.8 million jobs

    The Atlassian co-founder and other business leaders are getting behind a plan to create 1.8 million jobs through low-emission and renewable-energy projects.

    • by Cara Waters

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    Are these Australia's biggest property bargains right now?

    Are these Australia's biggest property bargains right now?

    If you're in the market for a good opportunity, there are a handful of vendors out there slashing prices and willing to negotiate. Here's where to look.

    • by Allison Worrall
    Seven steps to reduce your mortgage stress

    Seven steps to reduce your mortgage stress

    If you’re worried about paying your mortgage once repayment holidays end, there are things you can do right now to keep a roof over your head.

    • by Alexandra Cain
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    Life & Culture

    Satinder appears in the new SBS documentary series Who Gets To Stay In Australia?
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    SBS series shines light on 'incredibly complicated' immigration process

    "Who Gets to Stay in Australia?" captures the life-changing moments when participants are told whether they can call Australia home or will be asked to leave.

    • by Michael Lallo

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    Sport

    Xavier Coates goes over the line for a try that was later disallowed during the Round 7 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Gold Coast Titans.

    Bring back Walters, Broncos old boys: Carne

    Brisbane great Willie Carne says the Broncos must not only accept Kevin Walters' help but also reconnect with more players from their golden era.

    • by Laine Clark
    Robbie Fowler told an English television show he felt he was "not a priority" for the club.

    Roar to go Aussie as Fowler stint ends

    Brisbane Roar will hunt for an Australian coach to lead the A-League club after severing ties with Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler.

    • by Ed Jackson
    Ray Stone and the Parramatta Eels will play in front of a crowd capped at 7500 against the Cowboys on Friday night.

    'No Victorians': V'landys urges state's NRL fans to stay away from games

    ARL Commission chair is pushing on with plan to have 25 per cent capacity at matches this weekend, with one proviso.

    • by Sam Phillips and Adam Pengilly
    David Pocock during his days at the Western Force.

    Forrest's $5m WA donation should end debate on Force's Super Rugby future: Pocock

    Andrew Forrest has a five-year plan to boost grassroots rugby in the west, and he has big names on board to help.

    • by Tom Decent
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    'How selfish can you all get?': Nick Kyrgios slams Zverev, tennis world

    The Australian has continued his crusade against the tennis world after Alexander Zverev was caught flouting isolation.

    • by Sam Phillips
    Corey Horsburgh gives Parramatta fans the one-fongered salute.

    Fiery Raider's one-fingered salute gets thumbs down from NRL

    Corey Horsburgh was spared fresh tears and anger when he avoided a fine for his one-fingered salute to Parramatta fans.

    • by Christian Nicolussi
    In the thick of it: Carlton's Marc Pittonet scraps in the pack against Bomber Anthony McDonald-Tipungwutii.
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    AFL 2020

    Richmond-West Coast clash on Thursday in doubt

    Match at Metricon Stadium is in doubt because of Qld government concerns about letting Victorians into the state.

    • by Sam McClure, Daniel Cherny and Lucy Stone
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