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Tall sprawl continues in South Brisbane with plans for another tower
A major developer has taken advantage of a contentious policy.
The missing middle that could help fix the housing crisis
Experts who work in Australia’s emerging co-operative housing industry argue it should be harnessed by governments.
The ocean split Bribie Island in two. Now it is transforming Caloundra
Three years in the making, Caloundra’s sand grab and the new Pumicestone Passage have required lifesavers to be redeployed and boaties to be put on alert.
$275 to see a GP: Australians priced out of life-saving skin cancer checks
Cancer experts want free screenings for high-risk patients to detect deadly melanomas before they take hold, as people delay checks due to the rising out-of-pocket cost.
Bosses raise the pressure as work-from-home tension reaches ‘pivotal point’
While some companies have tied office attendance to pay in a bid to get employees back in the office, it could come with unintended consequences.
Houthis defy international warnings, launch first ‘drone boat’ attack
The detonation of an unmanned vessel in the Red Sea did not damage any ships, but marked a significant escalation in their Gaza-related harassment campaign.
‘Waiting for it to blow up’: Queensland family reveals Japan plane crash terror
A Queensland teenager has described how her family managed to escape from the second last row of a Japan Airlines plane, after it burst into flames on the runway.
Just a billion dollars doesn’t cut it on this exclusive Florida island
The merely affluent are being displaced by the fabulously wealthy able to spend $US100 million for a mansion on an island off the coast of Miami.
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Political leadership
January’s heat can catch you out – and careless leaders often get burnt
While December is seen as Canberra’s killing season, it is often in January when the real political carnage can occur.
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Opinion
Trump's America
Trump insurrection didn’t end on January 6. That’s just when it began
Three years ago, American democracy was attacked by a mob loyal to Donald Trump. He may yet win back the White House.
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the United States Studies Centre and former political staffer
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Australian cricket
Hazlewood’s stunning over sets up centre stage for Warner farewell
David Warner appears destined to bow out of Test cricket a winner after Josh Hazlewood’s triple strike against Pakistan.
They fixed a ‘broken’ ballet star. Now these researchers are schooling footy players
Inside the ballet’s rehab centre, dancers spin with trackers teaching La Trobe researchers about the limits of the human body. And saving dance careers.
Fit for a queen: Brisbane’s ‘crown jewel’ brought safety and sequins
Brisbane in the 1970s, where “homophobia was everywhere”, wasn’t the friendliest place for the LGBTQIA+ community. Then The Wickham opened its doors … and its heart.
Lisa Millar on Muster Dogs, beating bullies and finding that silver lining
After a tough year on TV, the popular ABC News Breakfast is looking ahead to season two of Muster Dogs and ignoring the bullies.
First among equals: the 30 must-watch shows of 2024
Strike? What strike? 2024’s television slate of sequels, spin-offs and literary adaptations looks like delivering a strong year for the small screen.
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Crime
Single shot fired from a Kia: Police charge teen and woman with murder
Police say the father of three died in a targeted and planned shooting from a vehicle outside the home that morning about 1am.
Man dies in police custody after being detained
In a statement, the QPS said when officers arrived at the scene north of Brisbane, a 37-year-old man was “acting erratically”.
WATCH: Rollercoaster becomes stuck mid-ride at Movie World
A rollercoaster at Movie World on the Gold Coast became stuck with people on board on Friday afternoon.
Razzle-dazzle in the River City as Chicago hits QPAC
Brisbane is playing host to a classic musical about a nightclub dancer who murders her lover.
10 major cultural events to see in 2024
We’ve looked into the cultural crystal ball to predict Brisbane’s highlights of 2024.
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Former Bishop, Payne adviser to challenge Wilson in Liberal battle to wrest back Goldstein
Lawyer Stephanie Hunt says the community wants relatable candidates who understand cost-of-living pressures.
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Sharemarket
ASX finishes Friday in the red, following in Wall Street’s wake
The Australian sharemarket finished lower on Friday as Wall Street drifted down overnight on the back of signals that the US job market remained hotter than expected.
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Epstein fallout
A second wave of Jeffrey Epstein docs released
The documents contained the accounts of some of Epstein’s young victims, many of whom were high school students who took payments of $US200 to give him illicit massages.
Opinion
New laws bring in the new year, but do they punish or enlarge us?
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
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Property
Top economist predicts Brisbane prices to rise by 10%, the highest in nation
Property prices have rebounded strongly, hitting new peaks in some areas, but signs have emerged of a market slowdown. What’s in store for prices this year?
Popular sea-change towns where property buyers splashed the most cash
Billions of dollars were spent on coastal property in a handful of key suburbs last year, while another inland tree-change spot was a standout.
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Summer reads
My beach town is overrun by people from Melbourne. I absolutely love it
City dwellers are the scourge of summer for beachside locals. They pinch all the good parking spots and clean out the shops of sourdough baguettes. I welcome them.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Culture
Tim Minchin has empathy for Trump-voting, gun-toting homophobic Americans. Just don’t call him a ‘nuance bro’
In a world of tribalism, Minchin’s principles are unpopular in the liberal echo chamber of today’s social media landscape – and he’s refusing to give in.
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Magic moment: Unheralded Thompson’s shocking statement in Nadal boilover
It could well be a victory that goes down in Australian sporting folklore. But for all the hometown euphoria, concerns emerged for champion Rafael Nadal in Brisbane.
Defending champion’s palpable Open signal amid top Aussie’s brutal cut
Even with Jude Law watching on, the defending Australian Open champion issued an ominous warning. But as she plots a title defence, a leading Aussie was dealt a harsh blow.
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Australian cricket
Hazlewood’s stunning over sets up centre stage for Warner farewell
David Warner appears destined to bow out of Test cricket a winner after Josh Hazlewood’s triple strike against Pakistan.
Smith puts hand up to replace Warner as Test opener
Steve Smith has made the surprising admission that he’d be “pretty keen” to open the batting for Australia if selectors asked him.
Djokovic has already forgotten his loss to de Minaur. We’d do well to do the same
You don’t need to read between the lines to understand the United Cup was too early in the month for Novak Djokovic to get bloody for the first time in 2024.
With Test cricket at a crossroads, pink test gives fans day in the sun
After consecutive years frustrated by rain, a pink-tinged SCG was reminded just how good Test cricket can be – raising more than $4 million in the process.
There were fears the Wallabies would be broken. One wants to ‘take control’
There were fears the World Cup debacle would derail the young Wallabies who embarked to France. A rising star has other ideas.
Have Your Say
Tennis Australia must stare down the Saudi threat to summer Down Under
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which has turned golf on its head, could set its sights on tennis.
Paul McNamee
Tennis columnist
