Accusing Scott Morrison of running a "shadow government" Labor will investigate the legality of the former prime minister's secret move to give himself powers to jointly run the health, finance and resources ministries during the pandemic. 

Betting on Queensland country racing events has fallen up to 80 per cent as online bookies continue to wage a war against the Palaszczuk government.

Queensland households could save up to $3675 on their electricity bills by switching providers, as they face warnings they will likely face a second power price hike this year just before Christmas.

And in sport, Newcastle have launched an investigation after a video emerged of Kalyn Ponga and Knights teammate Kurt Mann being kicked out of a toilet cubicle by security.

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