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Brisbane hospital expansion heightens fear over deadly intersection
Pedestrians and cyclists still wait on a narrow strip of concrete to cross one of the city’s most notorious roads, two years after a nurse was crushed by a truck.
Court ruling may have gagged probe triggering Trad’s downfall
Queensland’s corruption watchdog has detailed the dozens of reports and statements likely hidden under narrowed powers now being challenged.
Families in the dark as theatre company implodes after assault charges
Out-of-pocket families and young people across Australia cannot get answers from a Brisbane theatre company floored by allegations of sexual assault
10 of the best places to eat on the Gold Coast right now
The Gold Coast has long been home to world-class beaches and an ancient, scenic hinterland. These days, increasingly, it’s also dishing up a diverse range of dining options, sometimes in surprising locations.
Goodbye to a giant of science: Cervical cancer vaccine co-creator Ian Frazer retires
The HPV vaccine co-creator is stepping back but his name will continue to be associated with groundbreaking research.
Meet Michael, a man on a mission for money gone missing
Michael phoned the Brisbane Times in a huff on Thursday as he lugged home his placard.
‘Please tell us where she is’: Daughter’s plea to Dawson in court
Lynette Dawson’s elder daughter, sister and brother have delivered victim impact statements at Chris Dawson’s sentence hearing for her murder in January 1982.
Dahmer commits many TV sins. These extraordinary shows prove it
A long-time bedrock of TV, this serial killer genre has proliferated in the streaming era to the point where it’s become numbingly familiar.
Taronga lions made hole in fence before great escape
Taronga Zoo said the lions were playing with the fence for 20 minutes before five squeezed under it. Two would later pass another fence that keeps the public at a safe distance.
‘OMG, what is this?’: Australian Instagram users react to new feature
Australian Instagram accounts are being used to test a new feature that is being rolled out as Elon Musk overhauls Twitter.
Queensland
Coming COVID wave prompts Premier to issue mask warning
People have been asked to wear masks on public transport and crowded indoor areas as the state’s fourth COVID wave approaches.
Driver’s licence number doesn’t count as ID in Queensland
Queenslanders will need to provide two numbers to verify their identity to open an account with an internet provider, phone company or bank.
Exclusive
Queensland Police
Human rights boss questions expansion of police search powers
Concerns have also been raised about the future creep of powers to allow police to search people with a metal detector “anywhere and everywhere”.
Man found dead in Qld holding cell
The Queensland Police Service will investigate the circumstances behind the death of the 51-year-old.
Jaguar Jonze cries after giving evidence over alleged sex assault in Brisbane
The performer accused two musicians from an electronic band of assaulting her at a Brisbane club, with the duo to stand trial.
Politics
Analysis
Anti-corruption
Labor’s anti-corruption choice: Win over the Coalition or the crossbench?
Labor will most likely choose the Coalition to overwhelm calls for a watchdog with more teeth – after all, the major parties have a shared interest in putting constraints on public hearings.
Business
Solly Lew’s pick wins seat at Myer table
Former Myer Grace Bros boss Terry McCartney said the department store had ‘found its legs again’, as he comes onboard as a director.
World
Democratic reverend in tight Georgia fight with ex-NFL star
The celebrity challenger is among a slew of Donald Trump-anointed candidates that failed to secure the wipe-out the GOP was hoping for.
Opinion
Elon Musk’s new Twitter could cause chaos closer to home
Jordan Guiao
Research Fellow at The Australia Institute's Centre for Responsible Technology
As a hostage in the Medibank hack, here is my list of demands
Peter Lewis
Director of the Centre for Responsible Technology.
Explore
Property
Three’s a crowd for Brisbane’s Skyneedle, which is set to be surrounded
A Brisbane landmark could be further crowded out, with three proposed towers to make the search for Expo 88’s beacon like finding a Skyneedle in a haystack.
The $100,000 hit to potential home buyers as cost of living soars
The rising cost of essential goods and services has meant buyers have even less money to service a home loan.
Lifestyle
Still lifting weights? Lowering them does more work to make you stronger
No need to ask if you even lift any longer. The key to building strength is lowering weights.
Opinion
Gen Z
Are we finally done with body-shaming? Gen Z gives us a glimmer of hope
Genevieve Novak
Spectrum columnist
Culture
Noice, different, unusual: How Kath & Kim was made - and almost wasn’t
As one of the most-loved Australian shows of all time turns 20, the stars and creators reflect on the making of a classic.
Sport
Updated
NRL 2023
NRL could use Super Rugby-style bonus points system to crown pre-season champ
How do you decide the winner of a pre-season tournament when each team only plays two games? The NRL could look to a rival code for its answer.
‘A hell of a season’: Waratahs duo set for Test debuts as Wallabies make mass changes
Rookie NSW backs Mark Nawaqanitawase and Ben Donaldson are set to don gold jerseys this weekend against Italy in a new-look Australian side.
Opinion
Australian cricket
Warnie’s century and other sporting wrongs that need righting
In the wake of Jeff Fenech being awarded a world title three decades on, it’s only right the ICC awards Shane Warne a posthumous century.
Iain Payten
Deputy Sports Editor
All out 63: Queensland reduce Victoria to 95-year Shield low
Victoria have been skittled for 63 as Queensland pace duo Michael Neser and Mark Steketee wreaked havoc in the Sheffield Shield clash at Allan Border Field.
Why you haven’t seen the T20 World Cup’s biggest moments on Twitter
No videos of the big hits, flying catches, and massive wickets at the Twenty20 World Cup have been posted to Twitter, and there’s a reason for that.
The new Wallabies captain who loves KFC
In 1994, Vili Alaalatoa named his son after Australian cricket great Allan Border.
Hamstring injury rules JWH out of World Cup semi-final showdown with Kangaroos
Kiwis coach could not find a spot for Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
Have Your Say
The NRL isn’t ready for a Pride Round. It may never be
Manly’s rainbow jersey scandal showed the game was still divided decades after Ian Roberts became the first footballer to come out.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
