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NSW to lift stamp duty thresholds for first-home buyers and undo Perrottet reforms
Minns government says changes will mean more than 80% of first time buyers will pay no stamp duty or a reduced rate
Ben Smee
21, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
Vigilante fears: Queensland man accused of chasing stolen car had ‘edged weapons’, police say
Two other men charged with trespass after mob descended on Rockhampton home on Sunday
Ben Smee
11, May, 2023 @4:40 AM
Queensland MP cancels meeting with Rockhampton mob leader Torin O’Brien
Cancellation comes after Guardian Australia revealed O’Brien’s previous links with a far-right ‘patriots’ group
Eden Gillespie and Ben Smee
10, May, 2023 @6:08 AM
Facebook blocks Rockhampton mob leader as Queensland MP prepares to meet with him
Indigenous community says the plan to meet with Torin O’Brien only legitimises his offensive views
Ben Smee and Eden Gillespie
09, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
Rockhampton mob ringleader was head of ‘patriots’ group that posted anti-Islam content
Torin O’Brien led a far-right group that was deregistered as an incorporated association in 2015
Ben Smee
08, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
Fears relief could add to inflationary pressures – as it happened
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Cait Kelly and Amy Remeikis (earlier)
08, May, 2023 @8:56 AM
Mob surrounding Rockhampton home blocked by police amid tensions over youth crime
About 30 people descended on Queensland house following Facebook post that suggested two young residents were responsible for criminal activity
Ben Smee
07, May, 2023 @10:34 PM
Maryborough crash tragedy shows draconian laws can’t eradicate youth crime | Ben Smee
Weeks after passing ‘the toughest laws in Australia’, Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is forced to admit there’s no easy fix
Ben Smee
05, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
‘Did not bother’: Queensland judge calls out police failings in case of teenage boy
Ruling questions why officers failed to conduct forensic testing, tender CCTV footage and obtain key witness statements
Ben Smee
04, May, 2023 @4:52 AM
Police release footage of racist flyer drop as part of investigation into possible vigilante attack on Queensland house of teen girls
Officers probe possible link between flyers and arson attack on home of two girls accused of assault
Ben Smee
27, Apr, 2023 @10:49 PM
Death in custody: questions raised over checks on Queensland detainee deemed a suicide risk
Exclusive: Guardian Australia understands 30-year-old was held close to main counter of police watch house
Ben Smee
27, Apr, 2023 @3:00 PM
Court allows Trevor St Baker to invoke right against self-incrimination in case alleging corporate misconduct against ERM Power
Exclusive: Former executive suing company of energy baron – who is not personally accused of misconduct – and former directors alleges he uncovered ‘sham transactions’ and insider trading
Ben Smee
25, Apr, 2023 @3:00 PM
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