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Employment‘Predatory practice’ still targeting desperate job seekers

The Palaszczuk Government has been accused in State Parliament of failing to shut down a scheme where Queenslanders desperate for a job are instead being funnelled into state-funded training.

Kelmeny Fraser

BlockbusterExposé on Sussex defection echoes Di’s fight for freedom

The level of detail contained in an explosive new biography about the Sussexes has left royal watchers agog … and raises the question: Did Harry follow his mum Princess Diana’s lead and leak his story to trusted authors?

Danielle Gusmaroli, in London

RIPFormer PM’s homage to Brisbane man

As a Brisbane community mourns the loss of one of its most well-known sons, a former prime minister has also paid tribute to the respected scientist.

Jodie Munro O'Brien

Big move70 per cent want Adelaide Oval to host AFL grand final

An overwhelming majority of readers who took part in our Facebook poll want Adelaide Oval to host this year’s AFL grand final.

Andrew Capel

Refugee actionStory Bridge sit-in protest blocked by court

A mass sit-in planned for Brisbane’s Story Bridge this weekend to protest refugee detention has been blocked by a court injunction.

Kay Dibben

LatestWaverley College facing multiple sex abuse lawsuits

Sydney’s prestigious Waverley College is facing multiple lawsuits with claims that some Catholic priests and Christian brothers sexually molested scores of students over four decades.

Mark MorriCrime Editor

JobsQld unemployment the worst in the country

Queensland’s unemployment levels have surged in the past month, leaving the state with the worst labour market in the country, as new figures show more than 1 million Australians are out of work for the first time.

Michael Wray

Cash splashHarry and Meghan take out $13m mortgage on mansion

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly moved into a sprawling home in one of California’s A-list residential communities boasting a pool, theatre and even an arcade.

Stephen Drill, David Aidone, Nadia Salemme, Nathan Vass and Tiffany Bakker

Bush and ‘BurbsCrowley, McGrath, Garlett, Strijk and more

Ex-AFL stars were out in force in the State’s country and amateur leagues at the weekend, with several having a massive impact. One wasn’t so lucky though, sustaining a season-ending injury.

Jordan McArdle

Break OutWhere Toowoomba man went after quarantine escape

A Toowoomba man who broke out of hotel quarantine after returning from a COVID hot spot was missing for almost two full days. Here’s where police say he went.

Tobias Jurss-Lewis

Full throttle aheadSupercars transporter convoy puts racing action into gear

V8s took over the roads of Darwin this evening as the popular annual Supercars transporter convoy made its way through town, complete with horns beeping and sirens blaring

ALICIA PERERA

EmploymentQld’s bucket list plan to save jobs

As Queensland’s unemployment rate surges to the worst in the nation and the local tourism industry crumbles, there’s a new plan for holiday-makers that could save thousands of jobs.

MATTHEW KILLORAN, MICHAEL WRAY

Town ColoursShire introduces CBD colour palette policy

The Shire is providing an incentive to property owners in the CBD to adopt a colour palette, by advertising grant funding to paint the external facade of their building.

Emma Taylor

Landmark case‘Chilling’: Court ruling a threat to journalism

A media lawyer has warned og the chilling effect on journalists’ sources following a landmark ruling by the Brisbane Supreme Court.

Alexandria Utting

Behind barsElderly man 'carjacked by brick-wielding dad'

A brick-wielding father-to-be threatened to kill an 87-year-old man and his dog during a carjacking in Mandurah, a court heard today.

Adam Poulsen

NT VOTESTerritory Alliance’s NAIF loan plan ‘completely off the cards’: Pitt

A PROPOSAL for federal funds by Territory Alliance has been called illegal, nonsensical and “completely off the cards” by the minister in charge

MADURA MCCORMACK, Political Reporter

Luxury lobbyIt this Perth’s most expensive entrance?

A $16 million refurbishment of the Central Park towers lobby has been completed following a fierce battle to attract and retain tenants.

Kim Macdonald

CrimeEight charged over homemade Sydney bomb

Eight people have been charged over the detonation of an improvised explosive device that left a Sydney woman with burns to her face, hands, chest and legs.

Tiffanie Turnbull and Angelo Risso

Legal chessPalmer’s eleventh hour push to block State’s legal bid

The mining tycoon is seeking a court injunction to force the WA Government to withdraw legislation designed to kill-off the businessman’s $30 billion damages claim.

Peter Law and Josh Zimmerman

Part 6Brutal last steps on road to victory

There was jubilation across Australia as the Allies declared victory in the Pacific, but the final battles of WWII were as hard-fought as any before, writes Warren Brown in the last of his riveting series on the conflict, 75 years after the guns finally fell silent.

Warren Brown

Richard LaneFreo looks to honour local music legend

A proposal to name a laneway in honour of late beloved musician Richard Lane, a founding member of acclaimed garage rock band The Stems, is being considered by the Fremantle council.

Simon Collins

EXCLUSIVERace against time for nature’s ‘last defence’

Australia almost lost its extremely rare Wollemi pines in January, spurring efforts to ensure hundreds of other threatened species across the country can survive our worst natural disasters.

David Mills

ExclusiveRay Hadley bullying case settled out of court

A workplace bullying claim against broadcaster Ray Hadley by former producer Chris Bowen has been settled out of court.

Matthew Benns

blaze destroys homePingelly family watch home go up in flames

“That was my life, and it’s all burnt.” Jess Collette and her six children were forced to watch on while their home burned to the ground last Saturday.

Emma Taylor