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Crisafulli announces revamped shadow cabinet as election year looms
The Queensland Opposition announces a reshuffle to put policing, youth justice and community safety “front and centre” as it heads to the next election.
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Vale
Former Queensland Origin star dies after MND battle
The fan favourite passed away on Thursday night after a four-year health battle.
Stabbing murder accused’s blood to be tested for drugs
The woman accused of fatally stabbing another woman in an affluent Brisbane suburb “had a history of delusions of grandeur”, her lawyer has told a court.
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Media & marketing
‘Unlawful termination’: Lattouf claims ABC chief made call to sack her
Antoinette Lattouf was asked not to return on Wednesday for the remaining two shifts on her contract over social media posts about the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Opinion
ABC
The ABC is at rock bottom because of negligence higher up
A self-satisfied, indulgent culture has been allowed to develop within the corporation and that’s a failure of management.
Pair charged after stealing toys from toy store, allegedly assaulting staff member
A man and woman have been arrested and charged with stealing children’s toys from a toy store in Capalaba.
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Defamation
‘Lies, damned lies and CCTV’: Lehrmann’s barrister delivers blistering closing address
Bruce Lehrmann’s high-stakes defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson is expected to conclude today.
Lawsuit over naked baby on Nirvana’s Nevermind album is revived
Spencer Elden was four months old when he was photographed in 1991 by a family friend for the photo that would grace the cover of the legendary Nirvana album.
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.
‘Just not a great mum’: British boy missing for six years reveals why he came home
Alex Batty, who went missing in 2017, says he returned to Britain after one final argument with his mother.
Opinion
Global economy
The multitrillion-dollar fight that will shape the future
The biggest problem facing the global energy transition over the next decade isn’t technology or politics. It’s money.
David Fickling
Sixers’ England star banned for intimidating umpire
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.
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Australian cricket
‘Makes no sense to me’: Khawaja to fight armband charge
Usman Khawaja will not wear the armband in the Boxing Day Test, but is in talks with the ICC over an appropriate form of action.
‘He took it as a personal affront’: How David Hookes became cricket’s provocateur
The spur that drove David Hookes to become cricket’s most quotable figure was uttered by his longtime radio partner and friend, Gerard Healy.
Queensland
Tourists urged to keep bookings as North Qld businesses and tours reopen
North Queensland could lose $125 million over December and January if people choose to cancel their holidays following Cyclone Jasper.
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.
Perspective
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.
Politics
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International students
‘It won’t be China, India any more’: Unis urged to pivot to new student market
The university lobby’s outgoing chief, Catriona Jackson, warns the sector needs to capitalise on the emerging African market to stay “on the front of the wave” in the global competition for students.
Business
Once was adored: What went wrong with Adore Beauty
Adore Beauty entered the ASX in late 2020 with a market capitalisation of $650 million, enticing more women to invest for the first time. Now the gloss has worn off.
World
In Santa Claus, the town, it’s Christmas all year around
In America’s midwest, nestled between the Interstate 64 highway and the Ohio River, there’s a quaint little town that’s got a famous name.
Opinion
A terrorist threat? Possibly, but Benbrika was rightly freed
Rodger Shanahan
Middle East and security analyst
Explore
Property
Where property owners are selling at a loss
Most property sellers make a profit, but some quick flippers or owners who picked the wrong suburbs are getting caught out.
The best value suburbs for university students to live in
How much does it cost to get a rental in a convenient location these days and where can you get a better deal by sharing with friends?
Good Food
Lifestyle
Only thing to distract from Gold Coast’s best views? The food
From beachy vibes to slick service, when you visit any of these diners on the water’s edge you can be sure the splashy views are as showstopping as the food.
Opinion
Christmas
How to avoid family holiday drama this year: Top tips from an expert
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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Australian cricket
Black armband was for a bereavement, Khawaja tells ICC
Usman Khawaja will not wear the armband in the Boxing Day Test, but is in talks with the ICC over an appropriate form of action.
‘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.
Analysis
EPL
Angeball explained: How Postecoglou has transformed Tottenham
We take a general look at the fundamentals of the Australian’s football philosophy since it took over the English Premier League.
‘You’ve got school in the morning’: 16-year-old lights up darts championship
The teenager celebrated with a kebab and a Coke after a remarkable win.
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?
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.
