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Analysis
State of Origin
Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared
Queensland romped home in State of Origin I in Sydney on Wednesday night – but which stars shone the brightest on the big stage?
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Queensland Maroons
He scored a hat-trick, but the Hammer’s best moment was the try he saved
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow’s raw pace and running power terrorised the Blues all night. But it was an ‘Origin effort’ to prevent a certain Spencer Leniu try that exemplified the Queensland spirit.
Opinion
For subscribers
Blues rarely win when it’s 13 on 13 ... take one away and stop the fight
This year’s Origin opener was effectively over before 10 minutes had been played.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Perspective
Protests
Is UQ becoming the hotbed of activism it was in the ’60s and ’70s?
A recent encampment at the University of Queensland was reminiscent of earlier student uprisings. Are we seeing a new era of activism?
Courtney Kruk
City Reporter
Analysis
Household debt
Australians have been dipping into their piggy banks just to make ends meet
Growth at 0.1 per cent is abysmal. GDP per capita has fallen by 1.6 per cent since mid-2022. You don’t see that sort of fall outside a deep recession.
Fury on the floor: Dutton and Albanese clash with Greens over Gaza protests
Greens leader Adam Bandt sought to condemn the government for being “complicit” in the invasion of Gaza but was shut down after Labor MPs branded him a “fraud” and a “liar”.
72-hour party precincts on agenda in Brisbane
Ahead of a formal government review, Brisbane City Council will propose changes to Safe Night Precincts to prevent a repeat of The Zoo closure.
News Corp boss defends $376m AI deal amid looming job cuts
Michael Miller rebuked the likes of Facebook, X and TikTok for refusing to subscribe to Australian rules and values.
‘I won’t be cowed’: eSafety commissioner on legal stoush with X Corp
The online regulator has dropped a court case over X Corp’s treatment of the Wakeley stabbing video, but is fighting the Elon Musk-owned giant on other fronts.
The best way to use heat on sore muscles, according to the experts
Does heat actually speed up recovery or does it just feel good? Well, it depends.
Brisbane chef to represent Australia at cooking ‘Olympics’
In 2017, Dan Arnold achieved the highest ranking to date by an Australian chef. This time, he’s looking to emulate a famous mentor by going all the way.
Opinion
Healthcare
Yes, an ‘ADHD tax’ is a real thing. I know because I pay it
We strive to live normal lives. But our financial, workplace, education and legal systems are all designed for neurotypical people. And that comes at a price.
Caroline Zielinski
Reporter
This wondrous Bali resort is a work of art
There are few resorts in Bali that manage to be both luxurious and authentically sustainable, but this one does.
Exclusive
Indigenous art
‘What is it, 1991?’: Prominent rapper slams move to ban controversial song
One of Australia’s biggest hip-hop artists has slammed comments from the NSW government after a Birdz song was withdrawn from rotation at a Sydney school.
TV report card: The best shows of the year so far
Great scripted shows and the right viewing mix are both needed for a great streaming year.
Queensland
SEQ’s housing shortage won’t be fixed soon. These two numbers explain why
The crisis in housing can be summed up by two figures: the number of new lots the south-east needs each year, and how many are actually being approved.
Perspective
Government
Qld says it’s doing ‘everything’ it can on housing. But is it?
The state’s peak social service body suggests there is more Labor could be doing to ease housing pressures – and turns the spotlight on the LNP.
Concession calls for homes up to $1m as key SEQ regions grow
Logan, Ipswich and Moreton Bay are south-east Queensland’s fastest-growing areas. See what a home costs to buy or rent there.
Bus driver charged over crash that killed Tia Cameron in Brisbane CBD
The man who was driving the bus that crashed in March has been ordered to appear in court over the death of the 18-year-old pedestrian.
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Crime
Man who killed his aunty and himself at Albany Creek had gun licence
Police were called to the house on Sunday where they found two bodies with gunshot wounds. They also found the man’s 88-year-old mother distressed but otherwise unharmed.
Politics
Exclusive
Terror charges
Court asks national security watchdog to investigate Dutton over terror leader’s detention
A Supreme Court judge has referred the detainment of terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika to the national security watchdog over Home Affairs’ failure to disclose expert reports.
Business
$14b super fund misled investors by greenwashing, court finds
Active Super deceived investors when it claimed it had restricted members’ exposure to gambling, coal and Russian companies, the Federal Court ruled.
World
Hunter Biden’s own memoir played back to narrate his spiral into addiction
It ended with expletive-laced texts to Hallie Biden – his one-time girlfriend and his brother’s widow – berating her for disposing of his gun.
Analysis
World elections
Modi, who casts himself as ‘sent by God’, loses his aura of invincibility
Mujib Mashal and Alex Travelli
Opinion
So Laura Tingle has been outed as ‘partisan’? What nonsense
Alan Sunderland
Australian Press Council member
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
Lifestyle
Grudges seriously harm our health. Here are four ways to let them go
If you sense it’s time to let go of a grudge, here’s how to go about it.
Opinion
Tips & advice
Young travellers can’t go wild overseas any more
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
Culture
Adam Hills is so popular he turns down offers from the royal family
The Spicks and Specks host is a huge star in the UK – and also a serious athlete.
Traveller
Drivedrive
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Sport
Blues 10 Maroons 38
State of Origin
The minute of madness that sealed Blues’ fate in Origin hammering
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow completed his hat-trick right at the end of the Maroons’ romp at Accor Stadium, but the result of game one was decided long before that.
Chammas at Origin
State of Origin
‘Hope you enjoyed your debut’: Watch Queensland assistant coach sledge Suaalii
A former Qld front-rower was one of several people on the Maroons bench who vented their frustration at Suaalii for flattening Reece Walsh.
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State of Origin
Suaalii facing four-to-five week suspension for Walsh hit
The NSW centre has become the first player sent off on his Origin debut after a big hit on Qld’s star fullback.
Clutch of late tries seals Maroons’ 38-10 romp
Queensland have claimed this year’s State of Origin series opener with a commanding performance.
Less is more for Super Rugby with shorter finals planned post Rebels
Super Rugby will go from eight teams to six for the finals next season to drive competitiveness.
‘Do that for the nation’: Socceroos to unleash Bayern Munich-bound young gun
Nestory Irankunda will make his international debut in Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh.
State of Origin I tips: Experts analyse the series opener
NSW coach Michael Maguire is out to prove a point with a new-look team for game one in Sydney. Will new skipper Jake Trbojevic and his Blues have what it takes?
Have Your Say
‘He’s a legend, right?’: The French teen superfan driving de Minaur at Roland-Garros
A 14-year-old Parisian named Paul has become Alex de Minaur’s lucky charm at the French Open.
