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Ride on time: Push for ‘Brisbane to the border’ cycle route gathers pace
An uninterrupted cycle path from Brisbane all the way to the Gold Coast is still years away but the gaps are beginning to be filled.
What schoolies should do to minimise COVID-19 risk as virus wave builds
Experts say young people should enjoy Schoolies celebrations, while taking some simple precautions to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Queensland pilot guilty of illegally flying MPs
A north Queensland pilot has been found guilty on charges relating to illegally operating a charter service used by state and federal members of parliament.
Police take two people into custody after boy struck in hit-and-run
Two men are being questioned after a 12-year-old boy crossing the road on his bicycle was hit by a car that reportedly ran a red light.
Rory and me: Cameron Smith on the phone call that pre-empted the firestorm
The mulleted, mad Brisbane Broncos fan who loves nothing more than fishing with his Florida neighbours has been at the centre of a power struggle in golf’s civil war. So why did he go?
As he prepares to leave the F1 grid, just how good was Daniel Ricciardo?
Just 14 Australians have started a Formula 1 race in the sport’s 73-year history, and none have taken part in more than Ricciardo.
Opinion
Australian rugby
Australian rugby is under the pump – sacking the Wallabies coach won’t fix it
The players coming through the Australian system are not good enough to beat the best teams in the world, and the blame for that can’t be placed on Dave Rennie’s shoulders.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Christian Dior has held Caddick funds for years, whistleblower tells authorities
The fashion house’s Sydney office is said to be in possession of several hundred thousand dollars of funds stolen by missing fraudster Melissa Caddick.
Experts highlight Qld cybersecurity threat before 2032 Olympics
Queensland-based experts with IBM say the event will attract global attention from bad actors which will need to be countered.
Twitter teeters on the edge after another 1200 walk out
Employees have resigned en masse after new owner Elon Musk gave them a deadline to decide whether to leave or stay. Has he gone too far?
Analysis
Analysis
Twitter’s future may hinge on whether Musk can get out of the way
Elon Musk’s takeover and radical, rapid-fire changes have eroded user confidence in the platform.
Powerful look at the hunt for the Claremont killer is intensely moving
Claremont: A Killer Among Us avoids the exploitative tendencies of the true-crime doco, focusing instead on dogged police work.
Opinion
Apps
All hail the demise of Deliveroo – now bring on the end of delivery culture
These apps have a way of making you feel you’ve earned their convenience even when you resolutely did not - you’re just lazy.
Michael Koziol
Sydney editor
Are we over online shopping? Why Australians are going back to shops
“There has been a remarkable shift back to stores post-pandemic,” QUT marketing professor Gary Mortimer says.
Queensland
Woman jailed for killing violent husband eligible for parole immediately
The judge accepted she did not intend to kill her partner when she stabbed him, leaving a 15-centimetre deep wound.
Queensland COVID cases jump again ahead of Schoolies start
The rising case numbers are in line with the rest of the country, which is experiencing another wave heading into the holiday season.
Brisbane schools investigate ties to crumbling theatre group
The charity at the centre of sexual assault accusations once billed itself as the world’s largest not-for-profit youth arts organisation.
Footage shows exact moment boy struck by vehicle that ran red light
The boy was rushed to hospital with fractures after the hit-and-run.
‘A weight has fallen’: Man critical after incident at Brisbane gym
The incident occurred at an unstaffed all-hours gym in Spring Hill.
Politics
Labor wants IR laws for Christmas, but it’s running out of time to sway the crossbench
The government is running out of time to enact its agenda after setting aside just four days of parliament to debate the controversial workplace laws.
Business
Winds of change gather pace for biggest carbon-emitters
The battle for stronger climate ambition for AGL appears far from over, especially now that billionaire investor activist Mike Cannon-Brookes’ board picks have been elected.
World
Analysis
US midterm elections
Newly divided Congress presents fresh battles for birthday Biden
The US president turns 80 this weekend. He’s had an early present with control of the US Senate, but chaos awaits him.
Opinion
Jinping and Albanese shared a joke. Beware the punchline
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Australia’s China syndrome: one big lie distorts our expectations
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
I invested in crypto but I’m glad it’s crashed
Doug Hendrie
Freelance writer
Explore
Property
The most popular coastal towns for city escapees this year
The rising cost of living is prompting city dwellers afresh to consider a sea change, even after public health orders eased.
The sea-change and tree-change hotspots selling at a discount
Property values have started to fall in some of the most sought-after coastal and country towns where prices boomed in the past couple of years.
Lifestyle
Why you should consider buying second-hand Christmas gifts this year
If you’re trying to save money and be more sustainable, this is the year to think about putting some thought into a gift and getting something second-hand.
Culture
‘I’m not wielding a knife’: Sydney Theatre Company addresses its financial woes
After back-to-back years of financial losses, Sydney Theatre Company has a new stage hit on its hands and is bracing for the impact of a new COVID wave.
Sport
Brisbane Lions one step closer to second AFLW flag
Brisbane have booked their spot in a fourth grand final after muscling out Adelaide, meaning the league’s showpiece event will be held at their new training facility in Springfield.
Cummins attempts to heal rift with greats over Langer’s departure
Test captain Pat Cummins has met Adam Gilchrist to mark the start of quiet diplomacy with Justin Langer’s former teammates after his messy departure as coach.
‘Australia could be the next France’: How African migrants can bolster Socceroos
Four players of African heritage are in Graham Arnold’s 26-man World Cup squad - and there’s plenty more to come if the sport here can address its developmental problems.
‘There’s certainly pressure on me’: Rennie gets full support of RA board, for now
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has spoken publicly for the first time since the Wallabies’ loss to Italy, pledging a thorough spring tour review.
Group-by-group guide to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
How will this year’s World Cup play out? Here’s our handy guide to each group in Qatar with a sharper focus on Australia’s tough Group D opponents.
‘Make history’: The Rock urges Samoa to take World Cup fight to Kangaroos
Dwayne Johnson has provided the Samoan rugby league team with the ultimate pep talk.
Opinion
ODI
Rebels without applause: It’s time to recognise World Series records
There have been periodic pushes to get WSC recognised, and the arguments against it get weaker every time two nations do battle.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Have Your Say
Why A-League crowds are better behaved than NRL, AFL and cricket
The hysteria about soccer crowds ignores the truth about what happens in other codes.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
