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Former reporter to take on Housing Minister at Queensland election
Bianca Stone, who worked for Channel Seven’s Sunrise program for 18 years, will be the LNP’s candidate for Gaven. Her top priority will be community safety.
Woman appeals to higher court after protection order scrapped by magistrate
The woman sought the order after a series of alleged domestic violence incidents, including claims her former partner pulled out a knife in front of her and threatened to slash her car tyres.
Dutton to pull Australia out of Paris Agreement if elected
The opposition leader said there was “no sense” in Australia’s 2030 climate target and that the federal government’s renewables goal was unattainable.
Live
NRL 2024
NRL round 14 LIVE: Brisbane Broncos v Cronulla Sharks
The Sharks will be aiming for a swift return to the top of the ladder – for a few hours at least – but they will have to do it the hard way against the Broncos in Brisbane.
Updated
Government
New cost-of-living measures to see regos cut, sports vouchers increased
Queenslanders will receive more cuts to everyday expenses, with the state government announcing vouchers for children’s sport and reduced fees for car registrations.
‘I miss you so much’: Hunter Biden’s daughter testifies at his trial
US President Joe Biden’s son has pleaded not guilty in federal court to felony charges that include lying about his addiction when he applied to buy a gun.
Podcast
Trial by Water
Trial By Water podcast, Episode 2: Unpicking the science that convicted Farquharson
Listen now to the second episode of the podcast investigation on the Robert Farquharson case – and the serious questions about the science that helped convict him.
I thought my seventh trip to Antarctica would be my last. But then ...
Where else on Earth could you kayak up close to curious penguins as well as whales – and see the world’s largest iceberg?
The bird flu virus has adapted to sea mammals. Scientists are puzzled
And the new research findings hold a warning: H5N1 may similarly transform to cause large-scale infections in other mammalian species, including people.
Rubbish exports in demand amid crackdown on illegal waste trade
Illegal exports of Australia’s waste, including tyres, are in high demand by international manufacturers, to create fuel oil for further plastics manufacturing.
Opinion
Retirement living
There are four types of modern retirees. Which one are you?
Retirement age and the concept of retirement in Australia is changing dramatically, with four distinct approaches emerging.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
Exclusive
Performing arts
Unseen for 60 years: Lost Beatles tape unearthed at secondhand market
Sydney filmmaker Greg Perano couldn’t believe his luck when he spied a box of old 8mm films, one of which was labelled “Beatles”.
University to study Freeman’s ‘dream state’ in famous gold medal run
Cathy Freeman’s 400m gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympics is arguably Australia’s greatest sporting moment. Now Freeman has revealed how she mentally handled the pressure is the topic of a study at Monash University.
Timing is everything: An expat’s guide to London’s best months for visitors
For this native Briton, it’s June and July: helped along by Wimbledon, the Royal Academy and the Lord’s Test.
‘They seem to want to kill him’: Walsh hit highlights NRL’s dilemma
The NRL’s ultimate athlete for the TikTok generation is bringing fans to the game in droves. But after his Origin knockout, is he at risk of being attacked out of the game?
Queensland
‘We’re the ones cleaning up the vomit’: Street festival expansion has locals fuming
Residents and businesses say the Teneriffe Festival is too large and disruptive for the suburb, while the festival says the expansion has been carefully managed.
Exclusive
Public Transport
Extra $554 million in the budget to help Brisbane trains run on time
The Queensland government will more than double its investment in a European Train Control System, extending it from Cross River Rail to other lines.
What to see at this year’s Brisbane Festival
Lightscape returns, as well as the popular drone show, but there are plenty of exciting new spectacles on the program, which has just been released.
Crisafulli cops flak from both flanks over support of Labor budget
Opposition Leader’s “small-target” approach to October’s election has drawn criticism from both Labor and last LNP colleague to run the state.
Exclusive
Brisbane
Paddington restaurant NOTA announces closure
“It’s definitely time to consolidate. The industry has changed.” Not that it’s the end for Sebastiaan de Kort and Kevin Docherty. Here’s what they have in store.
Politics
Exclusive
Border security
People smugglers arrested, given free pass to help hunt bosses
An Indonesian people smuggler has revealed how he was caught by Australian authorities only to be released and sent home without charge.
Business
Opinion
Budgeting
How to streamline your costs and instantly up your income
Today, I give you an RBA-inspired budgetary boot camp to help you squeeze every penny from your finances.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
World
Analysis
UK election
Sunak’s new blunder will haunt his legacy to the grave
The PM, who has been courting older voters by campaigning to bring back national service, inexplicably chose to snub a major event for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.
Opinion
Global economy
The great American boom is running out of steam, leaving mountains of debt
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Opinion
Behind the locked doors of a DV safe room wasn’t my life, until suddenly it was
Julie Lewis
Weekend Features Editor
When the PM is snookered, he goes from statesman to scrapper. Just ask Jodie
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
So Bill Shorten’s speechwriter earns $310,000 a year. Nothing to see here
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Explore
Property
Brisbane now the second-most- expensive capital city
High interest rates and inflation can’t stop Australia’s property market – and the prices outside Sydney are really worth keeping an eye on.
This Sydney university wants to build 1000 apartments. Locals are up in arms
A dramatic stoush has broken out over a proposal for two student housing towers on Anzac Parade next to a light rail stop, UNSW and acting school NIDA.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Baking
20 sweet and squishy dishes to go bananas over this weekend
Recipe collection
Potato
Five creamy, dreamy potato gratins to eat with a spoon
Lifestyle
Zone 2 training is the latest fitness trend, but what is it?
Experts weigh in on the so-called fat-burning zone that’s captured the fitness world’s attention.
Culture
Opinion
Review
Settle down, Swifties – the Beatles are still the biggest thing to hit Australia
Looking beyond the headlines and focusing on the Eras Tour’s Australian leg in isolation, it’s worth noting a few sober facts now that we’ve all, ahem, shaken off the excitement.
Tom Compagnoni
Head of Creative Video
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Live
NRL 2024
NRL round 14 LIVE: Brisbane Broncos v Cronulla Sharks
The Sharks will be aiming for a swift return to the top of the ladder – for a few hours at least – but they will have to do it the hard way against the Broncos in Brisbane.
Zverev settles domestic violence case, reaches Roland-Garros final on same day
Hours before the tennis star’s semi-final began, word emerged from Berlin that a district court there ended a trial stemming from an ex-girlfriend’s accusation of assault during a 2020 argument.
Sonny Bill Williams sees learning opportunity for Suaalii ahead of code switch
The former cross-code star, who became the first All Black to be sent off in 50 years, empathises with Joseph Suaalii but believes the Origin rookie will come back stronger in rugby.
Analysis
World Rugby
Rugby’s Qatar option would be a cynical, soulless money grab
If rugby bosses are going to accept vast sums to take the Nations Championship finals to Qatar, they must at least be honest about their motives.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Of course Reece Walsh was targeted by Blues, but there’s no grand conspiracy
Pre-match comments by some former Blues have the conspiracy theorists worked up. But there’s no doubt Joseph Suaalii acted alone with his high shot on Walsh.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
‘They seem to want to kill him’: Walsh hit highlights league’s dilemma
Reece Walsh is bringing fans to the game in droves. But after his Origin knockout, is he at risk of being attacked out of the game?
Opinion
NRL 2024
The problem with Panthers’ move to sack Taylan May
The NRL’s “no-fault stand-down” rule is imperfect but necessary. But Penrith’s internal proceedings against their winger raise several questions.
Darren Kane
Sports Columnist
Have Your Say
Low blow: Daily Telegraph goes too far with shocking Origin front page
The News Corp tabloid appeared to take giddy pleasure in Queenslander Reece Walsh’s brutal concussion.
