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General photos of Queensland rail trains and train stations - Bowen Hills Train Station, Nudgee Thursday 26th December 2019 Picture AAP/David Clark

Put-downs for the old, neck rubs for the young: New sex claims hit QR

More employees of Queensland Rail’s management centre have come forward with claims of misogyny and bullying, one calling it the “wild west”.

F*** list: Sex claims brushed off as female rail staff rated from 1 to 10

Sleazy male staffers at a Queensland Rail hub rated their female colleagues’ sexual desirability out of 10, but complaints went nowhere.

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Boss of non-Labor union quizzes judge on political leanings

Following claims of a “love triangle” between Labor, its unions and the QIRC, a judge has been quizzed about any political affiliations.

Ian Callinan and Joh Bjelke-Petersen

Channelling Sir Joh: Top legal figure reveals what’s wrong with the Voice

An eminent Queensland jurist and former High Court judge has made a searing critique of the proposed Voice to Parliament.

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Explained: Qld still ‘conservative’ despite Green ‘blip’

Explained: Qld still ‘conservative’ despite Green ‘blip’

The Coalition’s “Fortress Queensland” has finally cracked, although it wasn’t a red wave that knocked it but rather green shoots which have taken hold.

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BLACK LUNG: Percy Verrall was diagnosed with black lung disease in 2015. He was the first Australian diagnosed with the disease in 30 years.

Public servants accused of major mine safety cover-up

A veteran mine safety officer says lung disease is widespread in the coal industry and accuses senior public servants of helping to cover it up, writes Des Houghton.

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Boris Johnson versus Extinction Rebellion

Australia take note: BoJo shows how to deal with Extinction Rebellion

Most of us will applaud Britain’s new Public Order Bill that gives police extra powers to smash eco-protesters who deliberately disrupt traffic, writes Des Houghton.

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Hopes for Whiskey Au Go Go answers fading like memories

Hopes for Whiskey Au Go Go answers fading like memories

In the five decades since Brisbane’s night of infamy, memories have faded and warped, important records have been lost and destroyed and crucial witnesses have died.

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MACq 01 and The Henry Jones Art Hotel hospitality staff Bec Goodman and Sam Clifford. Launch of the Federal Group offer of a $100 voucher called 'Forbidden Vouchers' to spend at their restaurants and bars for anyone who stays at Henry Jones or MACq01 from August 12th until end of September.. Picture: Richard Jupe

Tasmanians could teach uncouth Queenslanders some manners

Queenslanders are a bunch of uncouth oaths, Des Houghton concludes after sampling Tasmanian hospitality. VOTE IN OUR POLL

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Brisbane pioneer George Holt.

Man who helped build Brisbane from its convict origins

This “original Pommy” saw the young colony go from a population of 2000 to a thriving capital boasting 310,000 people at the time of his death.

Inside Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's Gold Coast trip.

‘Blood everywhere’: What really happened on Amber and Johnny’s insane Gold Coast trip

Shocking new details of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s stay at motorcycle legend Mick Doohan’s Gold Coast mansion in 2015 have been laid bare.

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Claims of torture, fabricating evidence, nepotism – but CCC not interested

If allegations of torture, incitement to violence and malpractice in a state government integrity unit are not enough to warrant an investigation, what the hell is, wonders Des Houghton.

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Grave concerns: MP queries CCC probe into school torture

Grave concerns: MP queries CCC probe into school torture

Whistleblowers are being punished while questions to the CCC about startling allegations in the state’s education department remain unanswered

Cargo tycoon David Goodwin for Des Houghton column. Photo: Des Houghton.

The new union for small business where ‘parasites’ aren’t welcome

A new union will start in Brisbane next week, but “parasites” are not welcome to join, writes Des Houghton.

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