At a pro-refugee rally, new Greens’ immigration spokesman Nick McKim denies a rift with his predecessor Sarah Hanson-Young over her dumping from the portfolio.
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LNP convention rejects federal backpacker tax, backdated super changes
The Queensland LNP convention passes motions against the Federal Government’s planned backpacker tax, and the retrospectivity of superannuation changes. The moves came just before the Prime Minister addressed the Brisbane gathering.
Queensland women arrested for alleged murder of Adelaide man Robert Whitwell
A Queensland woman has been arrested and is expected to be charged with the murder of her grandfather, Adelaide man Robert Whitwell.
Storm Financial court ruling 'won't mean a thing' to victims, support group says
A damning court ruling declaring former Storm Financial directors broke the law will make no difference to elderly victims of the company’s collapse, a victims’ action group says.
New trapdoor spider species found in Queensland
A Queensland scientist discovers 11 new species of trapdoor spider lurking on mountains and in forests around the state.
Judge calls out Clive Palmer's 'salacious' Queensland Nickel affidavit
Clive Palmer has been rapped over the knuckles by a Federal Court judge for providing a “salacious” affidavit containing “irrelevant” assertions in his bid to avoid questioning next week over the collapse of Queensland Nickel.
Brisbane Broncos beat Melbourne Storm 26-16 to continue NRL late-season charge
Brisbane continues its late-season resurgence with a 26-16 win over the ladder-leading Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park.
Storm Financial former directors breached law, Federal Court finds
The former directors of Storm Financial broke the law by allowing inappropriate financial advice to be given to vulnerable clients, the Federal Court finds.