The Federal Government is using the return of Parliament to demand Labor’s Susan Lamb quit over her citizenship, but one backbencher says it’s a dangerous precedent to set.
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'Not everyone is going to the Games': Commuters worried about transport plan
The Queensland Government defends its Commonwealth Games transport plan, after criticism that train commuters will suffer under service reductions.
Five things we learned from round one of the AFLW
The first week of AFLW football is done and dusted — so what did we learn from the opening round? We take a look at an intriguing opening to 2018.
This ecologist will make you feel better about feeding birds
Professor Darryl Jones is an urban ecology expert and a bird feeder — an unusual combination in Australia where the practice is widely frowned upon. Here are his golden rules for maintaining a healthy feeding arrangement.
Australia out of Davis Cup after Kyrgios loses to Zverev
Australia is bundled out of the Davis Cup, with Nick Kyrgios’s defeat to world number five Alexander Zverev handing the Germans an unassailable 3-1 lead in the tie.
Buses to replace Brisbane commuter trains during Commonwealth Games
To get 1 million spectators to the Gold Coast, some of Brisbane’s busiest commuter rail lines will be replaced with buses, and other services reduced as trains are diverted for the Commonwealth Games.
Parkinson's disease symptoms improve with singing, study finds
An Australian first trial involving more 70 people with Parkinson’s disease which found singing regularly improves mobility and overall quality of life, culminates in a joyous performance at the Queensland Conservatorium.
Exhausted de Minaur in doubt for Davis Cup match, Millman prepares to fill in
Australian captain Lleyton Hewitt hopes a worn-out Alex de Minaur will back up for today’s must-win reverse singles in their Davis Cup clash with Germany.
Mother sues doctors and hospital over delayed cancer diagnosis
Jodie Elisara says a doctor diagnosed her bowel cancer almost by accident, eight years after she was hit with painful symptoms. Originally, she says doctors told her it was only haemorrhoids.
Same-sex couples saying yes to marriage dance tradition
Couples attend this dance class to impress their family and friends on their wedding day; the point of difference is men dance with men and women dance with women.