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Crime
Neighbour says house where two bodies were found was ‘eerily quiet’
A man and woman were found during a welfare check at a property in Brisbane’s south-west after a suspected domestic violence incident.
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Crime
‘Very brave’ staff pin down alleged 79-year-old shooter after office attack
The elderly man, wielding a semi-automatic pistol, allegedly shot another man in his late 70s at the office building in Sydney’s CBD.
Victoria Park not suitable for 50,000-seat Olympic Games venue: Schrinner
Victoria Park is not suitable for a large 2032 Games venue, said Brisbane’s lord mayor and 2032 Games board member.
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Crime
Police suspect cop targeted Baird, with Davies in wrong place at wrong time
Police believe alleged killer Beau Lamarre-Condon targeted Jesse Baird, and killed Luke Davies simply because he was there.
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The chilling scene where Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly dumped his victims
Just 100 steps off a country road, the remains of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies were found behind a mound of dirt.
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City council
Which party has the best ideas for walking, riding in Brisbane?
One leader described a lord mayoral candidate of having an “anti-motorist agenda”, while a candidate has suggested a public vote on banning hired e-scooters.
Weather bureau chief fires back over summer forecast criticism
Bureau of Meteorology director Andrew Johnson has defended its performance against criticism of its flood and storm warnings.
Opinion
Earnings season
When a 565 per cent profit growth just isn’t enough
You would think such a sizeable profit boost would be met with a positive share price lift. Not so for Flight Centre.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Perspective
Council election
The man with the teardrop tattoo, and other dumped LNP candidates
To lose one political candidate may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose a political candidate election cycle after election cycle looks like carelessness.
Cameron Atfield
Journalist
Analysis
Superannuation
Workers ‘left in the dark’ on poor-performing super
Financial planners and super funds are not doing enough to address the underperformance of superannuation investment options, says ASIC.
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Analysis
Boon for older workers as super contribution caps increase
Higher super contribution caps from July 1 will enable those with spare cash to boost their super at a faster rate.
Opinion
Ask an expert
What’s the best way to put my inheritance into my super?
There are two ways to contribute extra money to your super, and each have pros and cons.
Noel Whittaker
Money columnist
Our leading light sits at No.99, but Stosur says change is afoot
Only one Australian woman sits inside the world’s top 100 tennis players. But an Australian legend has revealed how and why she thinks more will be making their mark.
Opinion
Family holidays
I’ve made these road-trip mistakes so you don’t have to
Anyone who tells you that having kids won’t change your lifestyle is either A) a bad parent, or B) not a parent.
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
‘No more popularity contests’: Logies announce major overhaul
The TV Week Logie Awards have combined major categories in a bid to give the awards greater legitimacy.
Queensland
After Erin’s accident, she stopped making music – until now
When Erin Fitzsimon performs at Brisbane’s OHM Festival next week, it will be her first gig since suffering a brain injury five years ago.
Quick-thinking Qld paramedics rescue man from mud with just seconds to spare
With a MacGyver sense of problem-solving, the pair managed to extricate the boater as the tide threatened to engulf him.
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Defence
‘Pull up, pull up’: Defence crew saw helicopter nose-dive before hitting water at rapid speed
All four on board died when their MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crashed off the Queensland coast during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
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Vaccination
Police service, health department bungled vaccine mandates, judge finds
Health Minister Shannon Fentiman said the government would consider the ruling. Businessman Clive Palmer, who funded the case, claimed it was a world first.
Rolfe pushed child, dragged him from bin during arrest
Former constable Zachary Rolfe arrested a child hiding in a bin by pushing it over and dragging him from it, a year before killing Indigenous teenager Kumanjayi Walker.
Politics
Ukraine pleads with Australia to remove red tape holding back aid
The Ukrainian community made a direct plea to Defence Minister Richard Marles to remove obstacles within his department that have held back some of the support.
Business
Opinion
Financial literacy
Is apathy the real obstacle to financial success?
There’s one aspect of financial advice that doesn’t get a lot of airtime, and it starts with how you think about money.
Paridhi Jain
Money contributor
World
Europe, US, NATO shoot down Macron’s suggestion of ground troops for Ukraine
The French president dared to raise the taboo subject, drawing the ire of the Kremlin, which said a wider war would be inevitable.
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Property
It just got harder to buy a home, and there could be worse ahead
Buying a home used to be within reach of most workers, but a yawning chasm has opened that will likely continue to grow.
Buyer splashes nearly $5m on designer home he’d only seen on FaceTime
Four parties registered to bid but the winner had only done a video inspection moments before the auction began.
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Lifestyle
Friendships are critical for early adolescents. So too is social media
Most parents are aware of the potential dangers for children and social media, but for some teens it’s their best avenue to friendship.
Culture
‘No more popularity contests’: Logies announce major overhaul
In a major change, the TV Week Logie awards have combined major categories in a bid to grant the awards greater legitimacy.
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Sport
Is this Sea Eagles back line the fastest ever assembled in NRL?
Manly stars Jason Saab, Tolutau Koula, Reuben Garrick and Tom Trbojevic have claims to be part of one of the speediest footy sides in rugby league history.
Wikiti! Why you’ll see Maori language during Test series
New Zealand cricket’s move to incorporate Maori in its broadcasts has been unaffected by a change of government.
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NRL 2024
Tom Trbojevic left Las Vegas with $2 – and felt like he hit the jackpot
In the City of Second Chances, the injury-plagued Manly fullback needs a little luck.
What rookie’s rise means for Wallabies star
Reds veteran James O’Connor has noticed a blossoming leader in Tom Lynagh, leaving him to question whether he can force his way back into the side.
Horan slams Rebels after Super Rugby capitulation
A 30-3 defeat to the Brumbies in the opening round has raised further questions about the embattled Melbourne franchise.
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NRL player movements
Veteran prop closing in on Bulldogs deal, despite stroke
Zane Tetevano thought he might have played his last game of rugby league last year after a hole was found in his heart. But he’s passed a key test for his NRL return.
Sin Bin in Sin City
NRL 2024
The day Anthony Seibold posed for a gay magazine
Coaching a game in Las Vegas isn’t the most bizarre thing that Anthony Seibold has done during his footballing career. Not even close.
Have Your Say
Why Ange’s power of persuasion works on so many signings
Many players have spoken about getting “the call” from Australian coach Ange Postecoglou. At Celtic, there was a running joke that he could have a career in recruitment.
