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MP quits over ‘sugar daddy’ text allegations

A Nationals MP has sensationally quit as an assistant minister after he allegedly sent salacious text messages to a young woman he met through a “sugar daddy” dating website.

Telstra plans antenna for middle of playground

Telstra’s plans to put a 4G small cell antenna in the middle of a popular Brisbane children’s playground have outraged residents.

Activist Anglican is deeply misguided

I believe the Dean of St John’s Anglican Cathedral in Brisbane to be deeply intelligent, deeply devout … and deeply misguided. He really should stick to his prayer book or quit the churc...

Labor pledge to double annual refugee intake

Labor will almost double Australia’s annual refugee intake if elected and will pump $500 million into the United Nations processing and resettlement activities.

Fighting Finch set to bat after nasty hit

Australia has been dealt a massive boost, with star batsman Aaron Finch likely to bat in the second innings despite suffering a badly injured hand yesterday. However, the Aussies will be hop...

Nationals staffer on leave after abusive text

A federal government staffer has been placed on “indefinite leave” after sending an offensive text message to a female journalist after a story critical of his boss.

Man questioned over alleged de Belin assault

The man allegedly with Jack de Belin on the night the NRL star allegedly sexually assaulted a 19-year-old woman is now being questioned by police.

More tax cuts loom in ScoMo’s budget win

Scott Morrison will have a potential war chest of about $10.8 billion to splash on pre-election sweeteners thanks to Australia’s booming economy — and more tax cuts could be on the way.

Owen, low pressure system dump on Qld

Huge rainfall totals over the weekend saw some parts of Queensland’s north cop 630mm. Other parts of the state also received a massive downpour, causing flooding.

TV to get excited for in 2019

After a year that brought us plenty of TV flops, things are picking up for viewers in 2019. From the Game of Thrones finale to a beloved Aussie drama comeback, here’s what to watch next ye...