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Australian election briefing: Labor reveals costings as Morrison bulldozes through wage questions – plus a painted rabbit

Thursday: The best of Guardian Australia’s 2022 federal election coverage

The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022

Baffling video referee decision cruels Newcastle's hopes in heavy loss to Brisbane

In the end, Brisbane ran away with it against the Knights. But did a baffling video referee decision at a crucial point hamstring Newcastle's hopes?

ABC News · May 19, 2022

Citipointe Childcare fined $18,000 for losing toddler after bushland excursion in Brisbane

A childcare service affiliated with a Brisbane school that demanded students sign an enrolment contract denouncing homosexuality has been fined $18,000 after a toddler went missing on an excursion.

ABC News · May 19, 2022

Mitchell back into Hawks' AFL midfield

Experienced Hawthorn on-baller Tom Mitchell will return to the centre square in the AFL clash with Brisbane after a week off through illness.

AAP · May 19, 2022

Mirvac will eye major redevelopment after leases cancelled at flooded Toombul Shopping Centre, observers say

Business and marketing leaders say Mirvac will seek to capitalise on the location of the centre, which may become a multi-use hub akin to "the old town square".

ABC News · May 19, 2022

Australian Women in Music Awards recognise industry trailblazers at ceremony in Brisbane

Some of the most influential women in the nation’s music industry were honoured alongside emerging talent at the Australian Women in Music Awards in Brisbane last night.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Greens say federal government should help pay for cost of raising homes in flood-prone regions

Minor party suggests grants of $20,000 per homeowner but experts suggest works – including design and engineering – usually cost a lot more

The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022

Man charged over two emergency incidents across two Brisbane suburbs

Exclusion zones were set up in two suburbs after a man allegedly threatened to kill his housemates and explosive materials were discovered.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

NRLW stars Upton, Boyle join Knights

Wooden spooners Newcastle have bolstered their NRLW squad with the acquisition of Brisbane stars Millie Boyle and Tamika Upton.

AAP · May 18, 2022

Newcastle signs star Brisbane duo Millie Boyle and Tamkia Upton in huge NRLW recruitment coup

Newcastle might have finished winless in the recent NRLW season but the Knights have pulled off a recruitment coup in signing star duo Millie Boyle and Tamkia Upton.

ABC News · May 18, 2022