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Mark FurlerQueensland Digital Editor

Mark Furler has been a journalist based on the Sunshine Coast for more than 35 years. He has overseen more than 30 websites and won numerous awards for excellence in digital journalism. Formerly editor in chief of the Sunshine Coast Daily, he was involved in three PANPA Newspaper of the Year wins.

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Rockhampton

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Brisbane man killed in horror highway crash between truck, VW

Police are calling for dashcam footage after a horror fatal crash on the Bruce Highway in Central Queensland.

LIVEFederal Election

Dutton a frontrunner to replace ScoMo; Albo secures majority

Peter Dutton is reportedly considering a tilt at the Liberal leadership, after Scott Morrison choked back tears and Anthony Albanese was mobbed as Labor secured a majority government.

UPDATEDFederal Election

FEDERAL ELECTION TEAM 2022. LABOR BUS TOUR 20/5/22Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese pictured meeting workers in a Woolworths warehouse in the seat of Chisholm tonight. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Albo says election is his ‘grand final; PM’s miracle win hope

Anthony Albanese has likened himself to a footy team captain, saying the election is his grand final, after Scott Morrison declared he can win a second ‘miracle’ term.

Federal Election

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Independent candidate for Kooyong Monique Ryan speaks to voters at a pre-polling centre in Hawthorn on May 18, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Independent Monique Ryan is standing for the seat of Kooyong, which is currently held by federal treasurer and Liberal MP Josh Frydenberg. The Australian federal election will be held on Saturday 21 May 2022. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Have Covid? Key voting information you need to know

Voters with Covid still face lengthy delays despite changes to rules around telephone voting were quickly introduced after threats of a court challenge. Here’s what you need to know

UPDATEDFederal Election

ELECTION TEAM 2022 LIBERAL BUS TOUR 19/5/2022 Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Jenny Morrison visit the Michael Clarke Recreation Centre to announce additional funding for the addition of a swimming facility, and then attend an afternoon tea at the adjacent Carnes Hill Community Centre. The event is located in WERRIWA. ATTENDING:The Hon Scott Morrison MP, Prime MinisterMrs Jenny MorrisonThe Hon Alex Hawke MP, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural AffairsMr Sam Kayal, Liberal Candidate for WerriwaMayor Ned Mannoun, Mayor of Liverpool City Council Picture: Jason Edwards

$8.4bn higher: PM attacks Albo’s costings

Scott Morrison has attacked Labor’s budget deficits over the next four years of almost $232bn – about $8.4bn higher than promised by the Coalition.

Federal Election

Crocodile at Yellow Waters KakaduPhoto- Tourism NTESCAPE 8 May 2022Destination Kakadu

Bookies and NT’s psychic croc reveal their election picks

The pollsters say Labor will win Saturday’s election. But there’s been some interesting developments among the bookies’ betting while one NT crocodile said to have special powers has made his choice. Watch the video

UPDATEDFederal Election

Bulldozer in action: Wild video as PM trips, brings down kid

Scott Morrison has reached out to check on the boy he crashed into while playing soccer on a campaign visit. See the video and photos here.

LiveFederal Election

PM makes stunning admission after angry Albo storms out

The Prime Minister has revealed what he could have done differently over the past three years only hours after Anthony Albanese fled a press pack after refusing to answer questions.

Federal Election

Full list of polling booths in Tasmania: where to vote

The federal election will be held on Saturday, May 21, with voting across Tasmania opening at 8am and closing at 6pm sharp. See the full list of polling booth locations here.

Federal Election

Full list of polling booths in NT: where to vote

The federal election will be held on Saturday, May 21, with voting across the Northern Territory opening at 8am and closing at 6pm sharp. See the full list of polling booth locations here.

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