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Deadly snake holds up play during match at Brisbane International
Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem was taking on Australian youngster James McCabe when an eastern brown snake slithered onto the court.
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Weather
Thunderstorm warning no longer severe but NYE not yet in the clear
The Bureau of Meteorology has advised Brisbane residents to prepare their properties as the south-east braces for more severe weather into New Year’s Eve.
Analysis
New Year
The stories that shone some light in the darkness of 2023
This was, in so many ways, a horrific year. Thank God for the Tillies.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
How Hamas weaponised sexual violence
A New York Times investigation shows a pattern of rape, mutilation and extreme brutality in the October 7 attacks.
Exclusive
Asylum seekers
Gillian Triggs says no one is copying Australia’s refugee policies
UNHCR’s outgoing Assistant High Commissioner for Protection says the UK’s failure to send asylum seekers offshore shows Australia’s hardline methods don’t work.
Special series
City life
Kerryn survived a head-on collision. She wants you to slow down this holidays
Four months after surviving a major car crash on the Gold Coast, Kerryn Grafton still has nightmares. Her SUV was crushed like an accordion.
Recipe collection
Cocktails and spirits
See off 2023 with proper spicy margaritas (and other delicious drinks)
From zesty spritz to fruity fizz, here’s 10 drinks recipes to help make it a fun and festive new year celebrations.
Analysis
Australian cricket
Australia’s all-conquering skipper, and the player of her generation: The stars of our top XIs for 2023
The importance of skipper Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja to Australia’s Test side has been reflected by the pair being the only players to retain their places in our team of the year.
Opinion
Australian cricket
Money is an unstoppable force in cricket, and the game needs to evolve or perish
Producing cricketers takes years of fertiliser and water from mums, dads, coaches, ground staff, councils and a myriad of volunteers, so cashed-up privateers should be making a serious contribution to the bottom line.
Geoff Lawson
Cricket columnist
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Tragedy
Family pay tribute to ‘loving and devoted father’ after Lithgow crash
Two people died and 15 were injured in the horror crash attended by more than 80 emergency personnel.
Explainer
Real life
In life’s sliding door moments, how do you make the right decisions?
Marriage, career, children – the big decisions in life can often be the hardest. Is there an optimal method for making a choice? And how do you factor in loss and regret?
Queensland
‘Damage twice what Yasi put out’: More disaster payments as SEQ sweats
Battered residents may be in for more punishment, with a warning of potentially “very dangerous” storms across Brisbane that could bring large hail, destructive winds and intense rain.
Council accused of contaminating school oval, requiring $580K clean-up
The Qld government is taking legal action after a school used topsoil contaminated with asbestos allegedly from a council depot.
Growing tributes for men who died after freak storm
Rugby identities have joined growing tributes for two Queensland men who died when their boat capsized during a freak storm on Boxing Day.
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Extreme weather
Young storm victim climbed over back fence before being found dead
Mia Holland-McCormack, who was found near a stormwater drain in Brisbane, has been remembered for her love of adventure.
Three die on fishing trip during ‘raging storm’, eight cling to boat
Storms have now claimed the lives of seven people in south-east Queensland, as thousands of homes remain without power.
Politics
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Byelection
Late Labor MP’s husband urged to run in key byelection
The nation’s focus will turn to Dunkley for a contest that will test the political temperature in a potential federal election year.
Business
How the ‘king of the cannibals’, Sam Altman, took over Silicon Valley
Controversy at OpenAI led to his firing and rehiring last month. In the end, Altman’s reputation has only been burnished by his temporary downfall.
World
Michael Cohen sent fake AI-generated legal cases to his lawyer for use in court
Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer, who was disbarred five years ago, said he found the citations by doing research through Google Bard.
Opinion
Netanyahu isn’t destroying Hamas – he’s making it stronger
Rodger Shanahan
Middle East and security analyst
Why Australia is less ready to face a more dangerous world
Mick Ryan
Military leader and strategist
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
Recipe collection
Best of
21 delicious dishes to take when they say ‘bring a plate’
Lifestyle
Opinion
New Year
I’m no longer a COVID virgin, but I’m trying to stay positive
After four years of dodging the bloody thing, I’ve succumbed. And it’s given me a great excuse to ditch the party hat.
Jo Stubbings
Writer and reviewer
Culture
How closely were you watching? Take our 2023 TV Super Quiz
How much do you remember about our TV favourites in the year just passed?
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Opinion
The Fitz Files
Matildas, V’landys, Eddie and Barassi: The best and worst of the year in sport
From the Penrith three-peat to the Matildas’ rise and the LIV-PGA Tour greed battle, there’s been plenty to write about in 2023.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Is a country with the population of Sydney the world’s top sporting nation?
With champions such as Erling Haaland, Casper Ruud and Ada Hegerberg, Norway is small but mighty when it comes to sport.
Analysis
Boxing Day Test
Australia win a scrap – and the world’s best can still improve
The Australians triumphed in a scrap on the fourth evening at the MCG, and have room for improvement next year.
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Boxing Day Test
Perfect 10: Proud Cummins joins exclusive 250 club with match-winning haul
Captain Pat Cummins led the way to victory for Australia in a thrilling 79-run win against a spirited Pakistan side in the second Test at the MCG.
Opinion
Test cricket
David Warner’s leaps and bounds through an era with seven names on it
The opener will be the first of an almost magnificent seven Australian cricketers, who came together in 2011, to retire from the Test arena.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Analysis
Boxing Day Test
Cometh the hour, Cummins the man
Two modernising captains have set the tone for this series, but when the crunch came, it was a good cricketer succumbing to an all-time great.
United Cup 2023: As it happened
Australia is down 2-0 after world No.12 Alex de Minaur and Ajla Tomljanovic lose their opening matches in Perth.
Have Your Say
‘I wish I’d stayed’: Why the last Wallaby to defect to league regrets his switch
Before Mark Nawaqanitawase, the last Wallabies incumbent to code-hop was Garrick Morgan in 1995. His league career lives on in infamy.
