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Temporary rail line closures begin Saturday for 10 months
Two stages of rail line closures in Brisbane begin Saturday to let significant Cross River Rail work move ahead into 2024.
Have yourself a very sticky (and stormy) Christmas
Brisbane is set for a hot, sticky Christmas – with possible severe thunderstorms set to put a dampener on the festive spirit.
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Mass shooting
Students cling to ledge as gunman goes on rampage at Prague university
Officials didn’t suggest a motive but said the 24-year-old shooter, a student, had no links to international terrorism.
The battle of wits to stop drugs slipping into our jails
While many things have changed over the years inside prisons, one thing remains constant. Some inmates want the next hit, and others want to profit.
Uninsured won’t be left behind in flood clean-up
Households and businesses were already able to access immediate disaster relief payments.
Tourists urged to keep bookings as businesses and tours reopen after Jasper
North Queensland could lose $125 million over December and January if people choose to cancel their holidays following Cyclone Jasper.
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Crime
Woman stabbed to death in Hamilton, neighbour charged with murder
A 55-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of her neighbour after the stabbing on Brisbane’s northside.
Tighter noxious pollution limits coming for petrol, diesel cars
The Albanese government says the new standards from December 2025 will save lives and cut health costs.
Judge says parts of Higgins, Lehrmann evidence ‘simply can’t be accepted’
Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has entered its final days, as the judge provided an insight into his thinking about the case.
Brisbane author jumps the divide between literature and sci-fi again
This new collection of stories by the award-winning Laura Jean McKay visits the collapsed boundaries between the human and non-human worlds.
Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy with $225 million in debt
The former Trump lawyer and NYC mayor, who still hosts a daily radio show, owes millions to the tax office, two Georgian election workers and his own lawyer.
The best times to visit Singapore
It’s always hot, but the weather may still be the chief factor in determining what time of year you travel to Singapore.
Queensland
Gold Coast mother likely suffered ‘violent’ death, coroner finds
Tina Greer, who went missing more than a decade ago, likely suffered a violent death at the hands of her bikie boyfriend, a coroner has found.
Man films 19 kids as they shower at Brisbane pool
The man secretly filmed the children using a phone in his back pocket while he monitored the footage on his smartwatch.
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City life
Brisbane in 2050: The world’s most sustainable city?
High-speed rail, four-day weeks, no homelessness: Brisbane could have it all – if we act now.
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Extreme weather
Swamped Queensland town overcomes setbacks to welcome flood evacuees
People had to be rescued from rooftops including a seven-year-old boy at the Wujal Wujal hospital before the ADF swooped in, transporting about 100 people to Cooktown.
Minister leaps to bureau’s defence amid flood criticism
The Bureau of Meteorology is copping heat for its forecasting and warning systems.
Politics
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ABC
Communications minister critical of ABC process to appoint David Anderson
Michelle Rowland says the cabinet guidelines stipulate that full-time chief executive roles require the prime minister’s approval.
Business
ANZ boss warns of tough economic year ahead, more customers to face financial difficulty
Shayne Elliott signalled the bank would remain “competitive but not market-leading” in its mortgage pricing as it looks to grow home loans profitably amid high inflation and interest rates.
World
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Mass shooting
Prague university shooting leaves 14 dead, multiple wounded
Officials didn’t suggest a motive but said the 24-year-old shooter, a student, had no links to international terrorism. His father was also found dead.
Opinion
A terrorist threat? Possibly, but Benbrika was rightly freed
Rodger Shanahan
Middle East and security analyst
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Property
These are our favourite luxury homes on the market right now
From a waterfront dazzler to an ivy-walled manor with a majestic garden, we’ve rounded up our favourite luxury listings.
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Title Deeds
Barnaby Joyce puts Tamworth house with a swimming pool up for sale
The sales campaign comes a month after the Nationals MP tied the knot with his former staffer Vikki Campion.
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Lifestyle
Opinion
Christmas
How to avoid family holiday drama this year: Top tips from an expert
Worried you’re going to yell at the dog, divorce your spouse or throw crockery at your in-laws? Never fear, Perth’s family conflict and mediation expert is here.
Lisanne Iriks
Family conflict and mediation expert
Opinion
Literature
My rage for the page: 52 books from 52 countries in 52 weeks (again)
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Culture
Rising Brisbane star to join international acts at two-day musical feast
In her biggest gig to date, 18-year-old Layla Borhani, aka FELONY, will get to rub shoulders with both local and foreign acts in Brisbane next month.
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Sport
Watch: Khawaja speaks after being charged over black armband protest
Usman Khawaja was charged by the International Cricket Council for breaching its code of conduct with his black armband protest.
‘Intimidation of umpire’ leads to four-match ban
Tom Curran was charged with a code of conduct breach after an umpire allegedly had to take evasive action to avoid a collision before a game against the Hurricanes.
Two Australians have played 233 Tests. 15 West Indian tourists have played 235
Former West Indian captain Jason Holder has withdrawn before the two-Test tour of Australia.
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NRL 2024
‘It burns’: Justin Pascoe breaks silence on Tigers exit
The longtime boss stepped aside on a seismic day for the club. He opens up on Ivan Cleary’s walkout and why the Tigers will be back in the finals.
The Weekly Sports Quiz: It’s all about gold
How well did you pay attention to the sporting headlines this week?
Boon admits regret over infamous 52-beer flight
David Boon had long described teammates’ account of his infamous flight to England as a fairytale.
Meet Australian cricket’s overnight millionaire
As Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc reaped eye-boggling sums in the IPL auction, another express-paced bowler’s life has been changed.
Have Your Say
The crisis crippling Brisbane’s Olympic hopefuls
A lack of financial support as they strive for gold may prove the catalyst for a mass exodus of local athletes ahead of the 2032 Games.
