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Matthew KilloranFederal Political reporter

Matthew is a Federal Political reporter for The Courier-Mail. The Canberra-based senior journalist has covered council, state and federal politics for more than a decade.

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Senator Fiona Nash, Deputy Leader of The Nationals, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Local Government & Territories, Minister for Regional Communications addressing the National Press Club in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

Nash reveals she’s a dual citizen

NATIONALS deputy leader Fiona Nash is the latest MP embroiled in the dual citizenship drama after a stunning revelation.

Rockhampton

Queenslander Senator Ian Macdonald with the Boxer vehicle. The Queensland bloc of federal LNP MPs and Senators, together with Rheinmetall Defence Australia, is stepping up the battle to win Queensland the $5 billion Land 400 Phase 2 defence contract to build 225 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles.picture Gary Ramage. Picture: Gary Ramage

Central Queensland possible base for $10b tank project

Company bidding for multi-billion-dollar defence deal will set up operations and national office in regional Queensland.

Business

RIGHT: Australian Resources Minister Matt Canavan speaks to the media during a press conference. Picture: LUKAS COCH

Fund for the North slammed for lack of transparency

THE Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility has been slammed for lacking transparency and having politicians promoting certain projects.

Fraser Coast

NEW FIGURES: Hervey Bay ranks in the top five highest areas in Queensland by postcode for the number of Newstart recipients, but hope is on the horizon. Picture: Lauren Smit

Development to help fix Hervey Bay’s dismal dole rating

Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce president Sandra Holebrook said there was definitely hope for those looking for employment.

National

Hanson slammed over London comments

PAULINE Hanson is copping flak for trying to take political advantage of the London terror attack, but Bob Katter has made an even more astounding claim.

National

Christensen gets coy on Turnbull

CONTROVERSIAL MP George Christensen isn’t intending to leave the LNP, but his answer to whether Malcolm Turnbull was the man to ‘right the ship’ spoke volumes.

World

PM Malcolm Turnbull at a press conference after attending the annual Australia - New Zealand Leaders Meeting in Queenstown, New Zealand. Picture Kym Smith

Turnbull an ‘Aussie gold digger’: Kiwi MP

A POPULIST Kiwi MP has savaged Malcolm Turnbull online, souring the Prime Minister’s otherwise perfectly lovely whirlwind tour of New Zealand.

QLD News

Deputy Premier and Minister for Transport Jackie Trad viewing the construction progress on the Moreton Bay Rail project including the recently laid rail and walk through the nearly completed Murrumba Downs Station. Pics Tara Croser.

Can’t see the jobs for the woods

AS QUEENSLAND’S jobless rate becomes equal worst in the country, state and local government have cast doubt over two major development projects.

News

04/06/2009: Aerial view of housing development 01 Jun 2005. houses suburb /Housing

How life in Brisbane is about to change

A BRISBANE property trend set to accelerate in coming years will forever change the city’s way of life.

Restaurants & Bars

Godfrey Mantle of the Mantle Group in front of Jimmy's in the Mall which will undergo a multi-million facelift.

Mall icon reopens after $5m revamp

A QUEEN Street Mall icon has reopened after a $5 million revamp — just in time for the influx of G20 visitors.

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