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$2.75b announced for Qld’s ‘next big rail project’ – but it will need much more
State funds have been earmarked for a key south-east rail link that will only be partly completed by 2032 and still requires a federal cash injection.
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City council
LNP promises more ferries to popular nightlife spot amid moves to electrify fleet
Revellers could be hopping off CityCats at Howard Smith Wharves by Easter, while EV ferries could be launched in 2027 under the LNP’s latest election pledges.
‘Zero empathy’: Qantas refunds customer forced to pay $1900 for spelling mistake
Chris Bowers made a typo when booking a Qantas flight for his nephew. It was an expensive mistake.
Police conduct another search of Sydney home in double murder case
Police divers have also scoured a waterway in Newcastle in the search for evidence surrounding the deaths of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
Katy Perry performed at lavish mansion party, but Anthony Albanese just wanted to talk jobs
While global superstar Katy Perry staged a private performance at billionaire Anthony Pratt’s mansion, the PM said he was just there to talk about manufacturing.
Trump victorious in South Carolina Republican primary
Nikki Haley has suffered another major setback in her bid to win the Republican presidential nomination.
How Swifties sucked up 15,000 hours of video data
Telstra says it has been grappling with unprecedented demand from Taylor Swift fans as the telco prepares to announce new network features at Mobile World Congress this week.
In first trial of its kind, man convicted of transgender woman’s murder
US authorities said it was the first federal murder trial of someone charged with a hate crime based on gender identity.
Opinion
Gender pay gap
How we can fight to help women achieve pay parity in the workplace
On Tuesday morning, there are likely to be some awkward conversations as the latest gender pay gap data is released. But it can also be an opportunity.
Victoria Devine
Money columnist
The first two-screen laptop that doesn’t feel like a gimmick
The new ASUS Zenbook Duo understands that two screens are not always better than one, and makes it easy to choose.
Kiwis to chase 126 from 10 overs in rain-shortened Eden Park slogfest
The weather is playing havoc as Australia take on New Zealand in their last T20 before this year’s World Cup. Follow all the action live.
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How Truman Capote became the talk of the town ... again
The author was always a one-off, the story of his life as extraordinary as anything he wrote himself.
Opinion
Taylor Swift
Is it OK to mine your past relationships to feed your art? Looking at you Tay Tay
Artists invade the privacy of their loved ones with their work – but how much exposure is too much?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
The times when acting as a grammar cop is a bit too much
While Grammar Gotcha is a popular sport, there are times when it’s wiser to hold your tongue.
Queensland
Fashion world mourns ‘visionary’ founder of Queensland-based label
The CEO and founder of Queensland alternative clothing brand Black Milk has died in an accident while on holiday.
Major US airline adds direct flight from Brisbane to LA
By December, there will be a total of 34 flights weekly from North America to the Queensland capital.
Greens want to ban cars in more traffic lanes to give buses a clear run
Ahead of the Brisbane City Council election, the Greens have vowed to create bus lanes on three of Brisbane busiest roads. Labor and the LNP are opposed.
Qld’s incoming temporary top cop won’t be there to just ‘warm the seat’
Steve Gollschewski, a 44-year Queensland police veteran and face of its COVID response, was thinking ahead to retirement. He’s now auditioning in the top job.
Mum in ‘trauma’ as son’s killers jailed for second time
A woman has sobbed in court as she listened to her teenage son’s killers being sentenced for a second time in less than two years.
Politics
Investigation
Food safety
The search for superbugs lurking in your shopping trolley
Is your scotch fillet, chicken roast or pork belly harbouring dangerous bacteria? Scientists are about to find out.
Business
Opinion
Financial planners
Do I really need to pay for two different financial advisors?
While it might feel like a lot to pay for advice from separate planners, it’s worth doing.
Paul Benson
Money contributor
World
Zelensky vows victory as Ukraine marks two years since Russian invasion
“We will win,” Ukraine’s president told a ceremony attended by four Western leaders as he pledged that his forces would overturn recent battlefield defeats.
Opinion
As Morrison leaves parliament, we should honour his legacy
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Banducci and Joyce shared special talents – and one crucial weakness
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Vladimir Putin has Russia headed for economic ruin. The West can’t lose its nerve now
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
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Property
‘Don’t think it’s ever been harder’: Brisbane first home buyers priced out
Even an entry-level Brisbane house has doubled in price over the past five years, and loan repayments are tipping many owners into mortgage stress.
‘Love living here’: SEQ suburbs where house prices doubled in five years
Home buyers are flocking to coastal havens and lush hamlets – but on the flipside, a handful of areas are cheaper than five years ago.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Tomato
Five luscious late-summer tomato recipes to make this weekend
Lifestyle
Opinion
Parenting
What the darkness of parenting memes taught me about motherhood
As a millennial who came of age in digital media, I know a lot about memes. But nothing prepared me for the onslaught of “jokes” I’d witness as a new parent.
Wendy Syfret
Freelance writer
Culture
Perspective
Live music
How I learnt to shake off my music snobbery and embrace the mainstream
If you’d told me a couple of decades ago I’d be at a Pink concert and – shock, horror – enjoying it, I’d have turned my back on you so fast, my long, luscious locks would have whacked you fair in the face.
Cameron Atfield
Journalist
Traveller
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Sport
Third T20: Smith’s World Cup bid in danger after rain-shortened 10-over slogfest
The tourists have already claimed the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy and are now gunning for a rare 3-0 series win at Eden Park in Auckland. Follow all the action live.
Wigan 16 Penrith 12
NRL 2024
‘Lying is a sin’: Penrith star’s dig at Wigan rival over controversial try
The NRL’s best team was again beaten by their English rivals, but the victory was secured courtesy of a refereeing decision that had Australians scratching their heads.
Sunday Sport Quiz: Equestrian high jinx, England’s FA Cup, and who is Ralph Doubell?
Challenge yourself with our sports quiz, a mix of questions about the latest in world and local sport, plus the big events in sporting history.
Sin Bin in Sin City
NRL 2024
Poll reveals how clubs really feel about the NRL’s Las Vegas expedition
The survey asked club bosses if taking games to Las Vegas over the next five years would yield a big financial benefit for the sport. This is what they said.
It’s 4am in Vegas, you’re an NRL star and you’re in trouble. Fear not, top cop will save you
As the spectre of scandal looms after a night in Sin City goes awry, there is only one person to call if you’re a drunk NRL star.
Fullback debate settled? Four things learnt from Reds’ triumph
The Waratahs could not be faulted for a lack of effort but the Reds proved too strong, enjoying a triumphant 40-22 win at Suncorp Stadium.
‘Once I can get a premiership ring, that pain will go away’: The agony driving Payne Haas
Brisbane, NSW and Australia front-rower Payne Haas is one of the game’s highest-paid big men. But his CV has some glaring omissions.
Have Your Say
Did NRL rule tweaks help Nathan Cleary put on a grand final masterclass?
The six-again rule has changed the game for the better, but great players would have been great in any era.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
