7 h. ago Queensland demands GST reform as state faces years in the red

Queensland’s LNP government has demanded a bigger slice of the GST pie, as its first budget forecast deficits until at least the next state election.

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12 h. ago Brisbane news live: Queensland budget’s ‘fresh start’ | Grace hits back at Bleijie over CFMEU | Bail for man accused of assaulting bus driver

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13 h. ago How the LNP government budget sells a ‘fresh start’ after five years of Dick

Every primary school student in Queensland will get $100 in the LNP’s first budget since 2014. But as the treasurer reveals his pathway to surplus, the books show deficits for years.

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2 w. ago The Waratahs missed the finals. Now a Wallaby of theirs is off to the Brumbies

Wanting a fresh start, five-eighth Tane Edmed has agreed to move to Canberra to play under Stephen Larkham.

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3 w. ago Kiwi jockey Wiremu Pinn ready for fresh Sydney start after injury woes

New Zealand rider Wiremu Pinn has crossed the Tasman looking to change his luck after a sometimes painful and frustrating season at home.

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3 w. ago Princess Ingrid Alexandra swaps royal duties for student life in Sydney

The 21-year-old Norwegian royal, fresh from completing military service, will start a three-year arts degree at the University of Sydney this year.

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