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Brisbane on track for ‘strategic removal’ of level crossings
As work begins this month on the $235m Beams Road overpass, Qld’s transport minister has promised a “three levels of government” approach to removing railway crossings.
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Aviation
Two men killed in light plane crash near Scenic Rim golf course
It is believed numerous people witnessed the crash, which claimed two men, aged 69 and 82, just before midday on Sunday.
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Royalty
Queen Mary takes the Danish throne alongside King Frederik X
Crowds began gathering early on Sunday, despite Copenhagen’s freezing temperatures, as Denmark welcomed King Frederik X and Queen Mary.
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Crime
Alleged Hells Angels chief snuck into Thailand on private jet after fleeing Australia, say police
Thai authorities in other stings also unearthed tonnes of drugs earmarked for Australia’s shores by major criminal syndicates.
‘Finger-pointing not enough’: Wong urged to punish Israeli settlers ahead of Middle East trip
The Albanese government is facing internal pressure to treat extremist Israeli settlers in Palestinian territories akin to terror groups.
Luke’s employer has given him five weeks’ paid leave. The trend is catching on
Major retailers are giving their staff five weeks’ annual leave amid calls to increase holiday entitlements to relieve pressure on workers.
Perspective
Lunch box
How day-tripping sultanas became a hero for parents struggling with lunchbox guilt
One mum has shared her story about packing a “beige” lunchbox, and how “day-tripping” sultanas solved her school’s fruit rule.
Felicity Caldwell
Journalist
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Australian Open
Djokovic survives scare as young contender announces himself on big stage
Novak Djokovic is still in contention for this year’s tournament, but not before surviving a hell of a scare from a teenage qualifier.
O’Connell tastes epic win, but Sweeny, Kubler lose five-setters
A comeback win by Chris O’Connell was the hometown highlight of day one, while two of his compatriots were brave in five-set matches.
Danish queen wins in Australia as Australian becomes Danish queen
Caroline Wozniacki put in a confident performance on her return to Melbourne Park before her Polish opponent, 20th seed Magda Linette, was forced to retire due to injury.
Opa team to unveil fast-paced, pan-Asian Longwang in one-of-a-kind CBD spot
One of Brisbane’s buzziest restaurant groups is teaming with a star former Same Same, Donna Chang and Spice Temple chef. It’s set to be one of the year’s biggest openings.
Last week of school holidays: Things to do in Brisbane this week
Parents, don’t despair. There’s plenty to keep kids occupied until the school bell rings again next Monday – and grown-up entertainment for you, too.
Opinion
Sexism
I’m ashamed to admit I was a secret misogynist
Women like me have been pitted against one another forever. I broke free from the sexist thought to which I had so easily succumbed.
Jo Pybus
Writer
Opinion
Careers
You don’t need more resilience. You need friends. And money
Modern influencers tend to glamorise resilience, but the reality is we need our support networks.
Sarah Green Carmichael
Queensland
Man in a critical condition after rash of e-scooter crashes in Queensland
The man, in his 20s, suffered head injuries on Saturday night after colliding with a vehicle in Brisbane.
Seven people rescued while clinging to capsized boat off Bundaberg
A distress beacon was activated late on Saturday afternoon after the seven-metre vessel was upturned in rough seas.
Watery welcome: English tourist’s hotel arrival a Titanic adventure
Michael Watson laughs about it now but says his check-in at a Brisbane hotel just as water from a burst George St pipe was flooding the foyer was “probably the worst arrival” of his life.
More SEQ flood victims now eligible for financial help
Federal assistance has been extended to more residents affected by storms in Logan, on the Gold Coast and in the Scenic Rim.
Venomous snake bites woman while lying in her own bed
A Queensland woman was abruptly woken when one of the world’s deadliest snakes slithered into her bed and bit her on the hand.
Politics
More than 900 parliamentary questions on health and aged care unanswered
Federal Labor has been accused of showing contempt for transparency over a shortfall in answers to questions on notice since late October.
Business
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest steps up fight against big oil and gas
Forrest has escalated his war against oil and gas producers – and Woodside in particular – taking to a helicopter off the WA coast to lambast the company’s $18b Scarborough gas export project.
World
Icelandic volcano erupts, spewing lava towards fishing town
Footage showed fountains of molten rock spewing from fissures in the ground, the bright orange lava flow glowing against the dark sky.
Opinion
If Trump wins, it will not be in spite of democracy, but because of it
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Just when you thought he’d given up, Albanese surprises on Indigenous empowerment
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Property
Brisbane property values overtake Melbourne, booming 50% in four years
It’s now the nation’s third most expensive capital city for home buyers, as interstate residents flock north. Can it last?
Brisbane rents hit record, topping $1000 a week in some suburbs
House and unit rents have reached record highs, making Brisbane the second-most expensive city in which to rent an apartment.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Recipes
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Lifestyle
Good advice is hard to come by. Here’s how to find (and give) it
How to find the best advice online and in-person, according to psychologists.
Opinion
Sleep
I’m not ashamed of my new hobby. In fact, it’s dreamy
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Culture
I cry at RSPCA ads: Why emotion is the key to Deborah Mailman’s magic
Devastated by the Voice outcome, the beloved actor tackles racism in the final season of Total Control.
Opinion
My First Job
My retail job got me AC/DC tickets, chutzpah got me backstage
Margot Saville
Journalist and author
Traveller
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Sport
‘That was awesome’: O’Connell tastes epic win, but Sweeny, Kubler lose five-setters
A comeback win by Chris O’Connell was the hometown highlight of day one, while two of his compatriots were brave in five-set matches.
Danish queen wins in Australia as Australian becomes Danish queen
Caroline Wozniacki put in a confident performance on her return to Melbourne Park before her Polish opponent, 20th seed Magda Linette, was forced to retire due to injury.
Smith the opener dares quicks to bounce him with new ball
Steve Smith says the world’s quickest bowlers will have to risk wasting their new ball if they want to pummel him with short-pitched bowling now that he’s an opening batsman.
Sinner makes his wicked return to Melbourne Park
Majors are cruel. Like Botic van de Zandschulp’s serve to Australian Open fancy Jannik Sinner in the first set, his campaign was over before it began.
Analysis
Asian Cup
Arnie must find new answers to old questions after Australia’s ‘substandard’ Asian Cup opener
Graham Arnold has to find solutions to the Socceroos’ creativity shortage.
Smiling Sam Kerr has a positive message from her hospital bed
The Matildas star is still in hospital after surgery but is ready for the long comeback from a devastating injury.
The green-and-gold brigade: Meet every Aussie in this year’s Open
Twenty-one local hopes, headlined by Alex de Minaur, will contest this year’s Australian Open.
Have Your Say
The grunts that split the tennis world
Tactical weapon to distract your opponent or an involuntary physiological response to exertion?
