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1. Qld manager sues state over executive’s alleged sexual harassment

   A Queensland marketing manager is suing the state, alleging high-ranking Justice Department bosses failed to protect her after she reported an executive's alleged sexual advances.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

2. ‘Miraculous gift’: Family of Australian who survived Nepalese floods rejoices

   More than 40 Australians remain unaccounted for after Chinese authorities confirmed six Australians are among 261 foreigners missing on the Tibetan side of a border crossing with Nepal, as one Australian family rejoices at their relative's survival.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

3. Home owners are being short-changed by insurers’ cash payouts

   The financial watchdog warns home owners are being short-changed by insurers' cash payouts, with cash settlements sometimes so low they won't fund the repairs disaster-stricken customers need.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

4. ‘Every time we get up, we cop a hit’: Casino billionaire’s fury at regulators

   A leaked recording catches casino billionaire and Star boss Bruce Mathieson jnr bemoaning the tough regulatory line being taken on his embattled casino company, saying 'every time we get up, we cop a hit'.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

5. ASX set to slide as Wall Street retreats; Fed chief talks up inflation fight

   The ASX is set to slide as Wall Street retreats, with the bond market swinging as investors build bets that the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates soon to control the nation's high inflation.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

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