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Sunday, December 03

Raped at five, 'shopped around' for can of soft drink: MP reveals childhood hell

Queensland MP Melissa McMahon has divulged a harrowing childhood of sexual abuse as she takes a leave of absence from parliament.

New defamation laws back public interest defence

Sportsbet has Pineapple Hooper at $3 to win the mayoralty (ABC photo).

As unemployment rises, the government is standing between one man and a job

Mayor-in-waiting Chris Hooper will be the target of legislative amendments when Queensland Parliament resumes next week. As a result, the man known as “Pineapple” will have to reapply for his job.

AMA warns against anti-vaxxers and their 'crap ideas'

A senior doctor has called for stronger action to be taken against anti-vaxxers and warned that Queensland’s borders may have to close again if there was a big enough outbreak of COVID-19.

Prepare for the worst: Extraordinary powers granted to Qld health chief

Tough new powers given to the state’s Chief Health Officer have raised fears of targeted shutdowns, cast doubts over elections and brought the ire of civil libertarians.