A millionaire pub baron’s empire will be forced to pay back its employees and a senior manager could be referred to the federal police after the Fair Work Commission found the company had again “systematically” ripped off its young workers.

The resources sector has lifted more Queenslanders out of disadvantage and seen them earn more than their parents in comparison other states, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will reveal as he pledges the industry will only become more important in job creation and lifting living standards.

The family of a Brisbane mother killed during a home invasion on Boxing Day have spoken of their “lifetime of pain” as a single rose was placed on the coffin of their beloved wife, mum, daughter, sister, friend and hero.

And depression, anxiety and self-harm are at record highs for Australian youth, with 75 per cent of mental health conditions emerging before the age of 25, the Black Dog Institute has revealed.

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