Queensland Maroons veteran Billy Slater is reportedly out of the opening State of Origin clash at the MCG after picking up a hamstring injury in training.

Queensland Maroons veteran Billy Slater is out of the opening State of Origin clash at the MCG after picking up a hamstring injury in training.

John Lloyd, one of Australia's most senior public servants has quit his $678,000 job amid questions over his conduct and allegations of bipartisanship.

John Lloyd, one of Australia's most senior public servants, quits his $678,000 job amid questions over his conduct and criticism of his links with the right-wing Institute of Public Affairs think tank.

Barnaby Joyce admits he knew when his partner Vikki Campion became pregnant in mid-2017 that he would lose his job as deputy prime minister. But he went on to fight a by-election without revealing his personal situation.