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Supermarkets to be called before state parliamentary inquiry
As pressure mounts on supermarket giants over the gap between the costs of some produce and prices paid to farmers, Queensland is set to lift it further.
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Cancer
This cancer is on the rise in women under 45, and no one knows why
Lora Winter initially dismissed the ulcer on her tongue as a sign of stress. Two months later she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
Most of these tips for a healthy heart are familiar. But two little-known factors have emerged
Among the top 10 tips for heart health are some surprises, which may be the missing pieces of the puzzle for slowing down cardiovascular ageing.
Breaking
Test cricket
Khawaja in doubt for second Test after being struck in Adelaide win
Usman Khawaja may be ruled out of the second Test against the West Indies in Brisbane, beginning on Thursday, after being hit on the jaw during Australia’s 10-wicket victory.
Australians make light work of small target to record 10-wicket win
Unfortunately for the hosts, they had to come back out in the middle to pick off the few runs needed for a 1-0 series win in Adelaide.
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Australian Open
Female players take aim at ATP over Zverev case
Men’s sixth seed Alexander Zverev avoided a question about whether he intended to appear at his upcoming domestic abuse trial after escaping a close contest to progress to the third round.
Feeling the squeeze? These are 10 of the biggest wastes of money in food shopping today
Before you splash out, stop and ask yourself, do you really need that bottled lemon juice or packet of pre-chopped vegetables?
10 things we’ll never understand about Canada
Canadians rank among the world’s most agreeable people, but some of their habits might leave outsiders scratching their heads.
Take a swipe: How to declutter your dating life
When it comes to dating, particularly on the apps, things can feel chaotic quickly. Experts share advice for simplifying your love life in 2024.
Analysis
Casinos
Crown, Star look for a winning hand after scandals take toll
Australia’s two casino giants face a gruelling year, as they try to convince regulators they have been reborn into compliant, safe entertainment precincts.
Perspective
Tourism
Too soon to travel? Not for towns in dire need of visitors
It’s a question worth asking as operators continue to struggle from the jolt of Jasper, and just two years on from SEQ’s worst flooding event.
Courtney Kruk
City Reporter
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Queensland
High-profile mayor settles deceased estate with woman’s family
Outgoing Redland City Mayor Karen Williams has settled a legal dispute over a late resident’s $486,000 estate.
More Qld children to get in the water with SwimStart program doubling
The government has announced a $5 billion boost for the program up until June 2025.
Man linked to Wieambilla police shootings charged over military weaponry
The US man is facing additional charges of illegally possessing military-style rifles and threatening FBI agents.
Alleged gunman in clown mask robs servo
An alleged gunman in a clown mask robbed a servo of cash in Brisbane.
Greens defend decision to take money from professional gambler
The Greens, who have launched a war against poker machines, have accepted almost $500k from a pro gambler, while the major parties have taken money from clubs, pubs and casinos.
Politics
Updated
Jobs
Job losses and spending slowdown raise hopes for rate cuts
The jobs figures will be closely examined by the Reserve Bank board when it meets for the first time this year in early February.
Business
Opinion
Inside China
China is playing a very risky game
Xi Jinping is benefiting with the West protecting global trade as the Red Sea crisis continues. It is time to hold his feet to the fire.
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
World
Melania Trump remembers her ‘beloved’ mother
The former first lady said she always found peace in the presence of her mother, Amalija Knavs.
Opinion
Pretend Australia Day patriotism is a scoundrel’s refuge. Here’s a solution
Tony Wright
Associate editor and special writer
‘Crackdown’ on asylum seekers arriving by plane should have begun 10 years ago
Abul Rizvi
Former deputy secretary of the Department of Immigration
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Property
Inside the ‘resort-style’ Sydney apartments at risk of collapse
The promise of “corporate prestige” with “resort-style amenities” at a Macquarie Park apartment complex has fallen flat after the building authority reported it was “at risk of collapse”.
Veronica and Clif’s home was once worth $2.2m. They’re now being offered $400,000
Property owners in the troubled Mascot Towers apartment block are set to have their debts cancelled, but not everyone is happy.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
eBooks
In an increasingly digital world, this is why a real book still feels so good
Far from being a pretentious marker of intellect, there are some solid scientific reasons behind the enduring legacy of printed books in the digital era.
Shona Hendley
Writer
Culture
A secret love, the Croatian Six and the turbulence of 1970s Australia
Underbelly star Damian Walshe-Howling has directed a new short film set in the 1970s when Croatian-Australians were arrested in raids over an alleged bomb plot.
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Breaking
Test cricket
Khawaja in doubt for second Test after being struck in Adelaide win
Usman Khawaja may be ruled out of the second Test against the West Indies in Brisbane, beginning on Thursday, after being hit on the jaw during Australia’s 10-wicket victory.
Breaking
Australian rugby
Rugby Australia confirms appointment of Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach
Joe Schmidt has been officially announced as new Wallabies coach to replace Eddie Jones.
Explainer
Shopping
A good seat at the Open’s men’s final costs $5999. It’s due to dynamic pricing. What is that?
What’s the idea behind dynamic pricing and where does it already exist?
Zverev ducks question about trial, but female players up pressure on ATP
The reigning Olympic champion overcame Slovak underdog Lukas Klein, ranked 163 in the world, in a nail-biting fifth set tiebreak after four-and-a-half hours on court.
Syria 0 Australia 1
Asian Cup
‘Clean sheets win tournaments’: Socceroos on track for best Asian Cup start
Australia are into the round of 16 after another hard-fought win over Syria, with midfielder Jackson Irvine once again scoring the crucial breakthrough goal.
Updated
Australian Open
Tomljanovic falls in three sets to Ostapenko; Dimitrov knocks out Kokkinakis
Their exits leave Alex de Minaur and Storm Hunter as the last Australians standing in the third round.
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Australian rugby
Schmidt set to replace Jones as Wallabies coach
Joe Schmidt, the ex Ireland coach and All Blacks assistant, is poised to become Australia head coach.
Have Your Say
‘Happy to step aside’: The rookies behind Nicholls’ verdict on future
The Dolphins cult hero has the opportunity to play on beyond 2024, but hints he will step aside if his playing on means blocking a young gun’s progression.
