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Housing squeeze forces Queensland to think tiny
Strict rules around the permanent use of tiny homes, and recent innovations, will be considered by government.
‘Every ounce of my strength’: Billboard battle opens up a new front
A homeowner has secured a payout from Brisbane City Council over a billboard that blocked the view. Rather than remove it, council will consider shifting it.
$181 million a day: Mortgage holders’ interest bills skyrocket
Commonwealth Bank economists say mortgage repayments as a share of household income are approaching 1980s levels.
Optus offers free data but customers could seek thousands in compensation
The telecommunications industry ombudsman warned she was prepared to force Optus into large compensation payments if it refused to settle claims.
The Australian companies that paid the most – and least – tax
Mining giants paid more income tax in 2021-22 than the rest of the country’s high-value companies combined, while airlines paid none as pandemic effects continued.
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Neck-deep in freezing water in West End, I wanted the cold truth
From fat-free fads to flotation therapy, many have already set out on a health and wellness odyssey. And we aren’t about to stop.
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This beautiful new Brisbane steakhouse features a $50 banquet
There’s also 600-gram rib on the bone and dry-aged striploin, a five-score Wagyu tomahawk, lobster from the tank and truffled mac ‘n’ cheese.
‘High-end brothel’ used by US politicians and others busted
Doctors, lawyers, accountants, elected officials, tech executives, military officers and government contractors used the service according to prosecutors.
‘Rare view’: A volcano is building a new island in real-time
“It’s hard to know when it will stop, but assuming the eruption continues, the island could grow higher and bigger.”
Famous for retro sitcoms, this US city is finally cool
The home of Laverne & Shirley and Happy Days, Milwaukee is no longer caught in a time warp.
The orchestra conductor: Captain Lanning more at ease calling the shots than facing the crowd
Meg Lanning will be remembered alongside Mark Taylor, Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting as leaders of Australia’s golden eras, albeit without the earnings from the game to match.
Which handsome boy made news this week? Test your knowledge with the Brisbane Times Quiz
How much do you know about the week’s top news stories?
Why Homer Simpson is no longer strangling Bart
After 35 seasons of The Simpsons, a recurring joke has finally worn thin.
Ben was living in Tel Aviv’s bubble of naive tranquillity. Then it exploded
Israelis in other places used to chide Tel Avivians, with their hip boutiques and cafes, for living in a bubble of naive tranquillity. That bubble has now exploded.
Queensland
Man who allegedly threw man over Brisbane balcony makes bid for bail
Raymond John Binge was charged with murder after he allegedly threw an elderly man head first over a balcony at a Brisbane unit complex while he was enjoying a quiet afternoon with his wife.
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State considered draining over a year’s worth of water from Wivenhoe
The Qld government asked about the impact of emptying up to 413 days’ water supply from the dam last summer after the 2022 floods. It opted for 139.
Bay watch: 10 top shows to see in the Wynnum Fringe
From a circus cabaret you can watch in the nude to a reunion of 1970s pop legends, the Bayside festival’s fourth outing looks to be full of firsts.
Cop rammed by bull after truck rollover in Queensland
A bull has charged and stomped on a police officer in Queensland after a truck rollover.
Hungry insect army to chomp through food waste at Howard Smith Wharves
A new trial at the restaurant precinct will see fly larvae convert up to 1.7 tonnes of food scraps daily into fertiliser and chook food.
Politics
Rapist’s release after High Court decision triggers Senate debate
More than 90 people unwanted by other nations could be released after the High Court ruled indefinite immigrant detention was unlawful.
Business
Star shareholders unleash wrath but board avoids second strike
The four-hour meeting heard one shareholder exclaim “shame, shame, shame”, as investors bemoaned Star Entertainment’s dwindling share price.
World
Hamas leaders reveal motive behind October 7 attack on Israel
In weeks of interviews, Hamas leaders have explained their calculations, saying “now no one in the region is experiencing calm”.
Opinion
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We weren’t prepared for the Optus outage, but we should have been
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Young families hit hardest as mortgage affordability the worst since 1990
An average household buying a typical house would face sky-high monthly mortgage repayments following this week’s interest rate rise.
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This suburb never had a $20m sale until last year. Now it’s three in a row
What rate rise? Philanthropist and gallerist Gene Sherman just fetched $26.5 million for the best house locally, Braelin, breaking records again.
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Finally, some drama: Oaks Day’s best dressed
Oaks Day may be lighter on celebrities, but it is firming as the most stylish day of the carnival.
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Calling in sick is more painful than what is keeping you at home
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Culture
Shaun Micallef back as ABC announces 2024 lineup
Returning favourites are a key element of the ABC’s lineup for 2024, but expect big changes down the line, Aunty’s new content chief says.
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NRL eyes streaming deal with $31 billion US wagering giant
The next step in rugby league’s foray into the US market is a potential hook-up with one of America’s largest wagering firms.
Canterbury club captain told not to report for training
At the start of the year, Raymond Faitala-Mariner was named Bulldogs captain. Now he’s been told he won’t be required to attend the club’s first day of training.
Revealed: 14 internationals featured as Reds lock in Super Rugby squad
Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss has confirmed his Super Rugby squad for the 2024 season.
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Revealed: Who your team will face in round one of the NRL season
The NRL is reconsidering its opening-round draw after scheduling complaints from host broadcasters.
‘I still have a lot to offer’: Former Wallaby’s shock NRL comeback bid
A former Wallabies star has announced his ambition to return to the NRL, while backing one of the Broncos’ most exciting prospects to make a meteoric rise to the top.
The ‘diminutive’ Aussie who took on a monster wave – and set a world record
Laura Enever didn’t like competing on the pro tour. Instead, she started paddling into the biggest waves on the planet.
United undone by Roony after Rashford sees red in Champions League
They were cruising with a 2-0 lead over Copenhagen before the striker was sent off.
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The orchestra conductor: Captain Lanning more at ease calling the shots than facing the crowd
Meg Lanning will be remembered alongside Mark Taylor, Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting as leaders of Australia’s golden eras, albeit without the earnings from the game to match.
