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Grandmother killed in armed robbery, police release footage of persons of interest

Grandmother killed in armed robbery, police release footage of persons of interest

Police have confirmed Vyleen White, 70, was stabbed during an armed robbery, and they would like to speak with four people who later emerged from her vehicle.

$160m relief package to help struggling Qld tenants

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 For rent For lease sign Generic Queensland, Brisbane.  23rd April 2020.A home for rent at Holland Park West. photo: Glenn Hunt

Under the new package, tenants can access bridging loans for upfront costs, while bonds can be transferred between rental properties.

One in 10 teaching students can’t pass this test. Now they’re getting unlimited attempts

A test designed to make sure teachers were among the top 30 per cent of the population is being overhauled to lift teacher supply.

Yes, that was Steven Miles peeling carrots on TikTok. Here’s what he’s trying to do
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TikTok

Yes, that was Steven Miles peeling carrots on TikTok. Here’s what he’s trying to do

Our political leaders are turning to the app to showcase their personalities in the pursuit of Gen Z votes, but is their credibility suffering?

Brittney Deguara
Brittney Deguara

Social media lead

Legislation to alter the stage 3 tax cuts will be introduced to parliament this week.

How Labor’s tax plan is predicted to pan out for you over the next 10 years

Analysis of the overhauled stage 3 tax cuts shows the vast majority of workers will benefit over the next 10 years, as the government prepares to introduce its legislation this week.

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NBN set to boost economy by $400b, but thousands dump it over price

NBN set to boost economy by $400b, but thousands dump it over price

The NBN has reshaped Australia’s workforce and boosted female employment, a landmark study has found, despite some customers dumping it over price rises.

Labor promises to save you $1000 a year and provide a greater choice of EVs

Labor has announced its long-awaited fuel efficiency standard to reduce greenhouse pollution from cars. The Coalition claims it could “drive utes off the road”.

Cam Green takes a screamer

Green takes a stunner as Abbott drives undermanned Australia to series victory

A match-changing innings and heroics in the field from Sean Abbott have lifted Australia to a one-day series victory over the West Indies in Sydney.

An example of a salad at a Queensland tuckshop. Salads cost $4.85 on average from the tuckshop versus $11.80 at a takeaway store.
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Lunch box

How the cost of living could change the packed lunch

We’ve done the maths on lunches to work out how families can save a few bucks while feeding kids healthier food.

The people unknowingly poisoning themselves with common vitamins

The vitamins that come with dosage warnings.

Gillian Clarke lost the feeling in her feet, but it took a decade to realise the two tablets she took every day might be responsible.

Who should win the Grammy: Kylie or Troye?

The local heavyweights are going head-to-head for the Grammys’ prestigious Best Pop Dance Recording prize. But who deserves it more? Let the arguments begin.

Justin Hawkins from UK band The Darkness.

Let there be rock: Things to do in Brisbane this week

Fans of Meat Loaf, Spinal Tap, the Darkness and Blind Guardian are well served with concerts and tribute shows.

Opinion
Body image

Does the desire to be thinner ever really go away?

The desire to always be thinner feels never-ending for many people.

Like most women, I thought the constant battle between my body and my brain would grow quiet as I grew older. But it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere for any of us.

Abbir Dib
Abbir Dib

Social media producer

How a negativity bias may be hijacking your success

It’s an in-built mechanism that has its roots in evolution, but simply being aware of it can mean the difference between rumination and progress.

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Queensland

A re-elected Schrinner LNP council would spend $15 million improving traffic light sequencing at selected intersections in Brisbane.

Schrinner promises $15 million to speed up traffic lights

With Labor and the Greens making early election promises on public transport, the LNP has vowed to target slow intersections.

Discounts for affordable homes to help tackle Qld’s housing woes

An impression of the plans that won Geon Properties the 2020 Queensland Rail tender to revamp Albion Station as a transit-orientated development. Stage one received Brisbane City Council approval that year.

Fresh details from the state government’s looming housing plan tap into ideas long-championed by both sides of politics.

Young boy bitten in latest dingo attack on K’gari

A seven-year-old girl was bitten on January 4 after her mother tried to take a photo of a dingo.

The boy, who was bitten at a campsite on Saturday, is the fourth victim of a dingo attack on the island in as many weeks.

Greens float free public transport ‘experiment’ as City Hall vote nears

No cash accepted on train services from today.

With council elections in a little over a month, the party hopes capturing Brisbane voters’ attention could “help convince the state government to abolish fares for good”.

Housing plan to put roofs over heads of 3000 more Queensland teens at risk

Logan Youth Foyer.

Eight more of the independent housing options will be built in a bid to “change the lives of vulnerable young people”.

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Cam Green takes a screamer

Green takes a stunner as Abbott drives undermanned Australia to series victory

A match-changing innings and heroics in the field from Sean Abbott have lifted Australia to a one-day series victory over the West Indies in Sydney.

Ange Postecoglou wouldn’t let an offer from Liverpool convince him to abandon the Tottenham project.
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Ange Postecoglou doesn’t leave jobs half finished. Not even Liverpool could change that

He’s a Liverpool tragic at heart, and the gig at Anfield is probably his dream job. But the timing is all wrong.

Keith Titmuss died after a pre-season training session in 2020.

‘He won’t be forgotten’: Manly hope for answers and closure in Keith Titmuss inquest

More than three years after the Manly rugby league player collapsed and died after training, his club hopes his family might find answers.

england cricket handled ball

England fumes about another controversial dismissal. This time they might have a point

An English batter was given out for handling the ball in bizarre scenes at the Under 19 World Cup.

Ange Postecoglou directs his side in the 2-2 draw with Everton.
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EPL

Another added-time heartbreak shows Tottenham lack killer instinct of trophy winners

Phase two of Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs redesign will be about adding more control and killer instinct.

Chris Bascombe and Rob Bagchi
Queensland Maroons halves battle

Dearden loomed as Maroons heir apparent. The race is now wide open

Tom Dearden appeared destined to command the Maroons’ No.6 jumper for the long haul after Cameron Munster. Is that still the case?

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