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Michael McKennaQueensland Editor

Michael McKenna is Queensland Editor at The Australian.

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THE Afghan Army knew one of its soldiers, who shot dead three Australian diggers, had family ties to the Taliban.

ALCOHOL plans have improved life in remote communities.

ALCOHOL plans have improved life in remote communities.

THE decade-long restrictions on alcohol in Queensland’s Aboriginal communities are set to be relaxed in months.

CONTROVERSIAL laws to cancel the work licences of Queensland tradesman with alleged links to bikies have been shelved by the Newman government.

MICHAEL MCKENNA AND CHRIS MERRITT

The party thrown for May Smiler this week, after turning 100, marked a significant milestone for the Aboriginal community.

WHILE Campbell Newman has stepped into the ring, there is no sign of his Labor opponent.

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman yesterday confirmed as the Liberal National Party candidate for Ashgrove.

DEBATE over Australia selling-off the farm to foreigners has erupted.

Michael McKenna and SUE NEALES

CAMPBELL Newman yesterday filed a court document in which Clive Palmer is accused of trying to get favourable treatment for his coal interests.