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Crime
Two arrested after man fatally stabbed near Gold Coast shopping centre
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the man was stabbed near Hope Island shopping centre.
Bruce Lehrmann seen on video as friend chops ‘white powder’ at dinner party
The former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann enjoyed dinner with friends as one appears to line up white powder using credit cards.
Breaking
Air travel
Ten people hospitalised after sudden ‘drop’ on Sydney-Auckland flight
Ambulances met the plane on the Auckland tarmac and treated at least 50 people who were injured during a “drop” mid-flight.
Bus drivers’ union vows to get Tia Cameron’s family ‘the answers you deserve’
The union said several bus drivers witnessed the incident on Friday evening and were also now being counselled.
Accused killer of mother Emma Lovell pleads guilty
Lovell, 41, died from stab wounds after two teenagers allegedly broke into her family’s North Lakes home on Boxing Day 2022.
Blender allegedly used by mum for lethal smoothie contained drug traces: court
The details emerged in the case of the Gold Coast woman accused of murdering her son by giving him an overdose of prescription drugs in a fruit smoothie.
British media hardly mentioned ‘missing Kate’ – but they couldn’t ignore this photo
Most of Britain’s front pages feature the controversial photo – only some of them had enough time to address accusations of image manipulation.
King Charles to miss Commonwealth Day event
The King will be absent from the commemoration of the group’s 75th anniversary celebrations while the recuperates from cancer treatment.
Live
NRL 2024
NRL 2024 judiciary LIVE updates: Spencer Leniu to learn fate over racial insult against Ezra Mam
Roosters prop Spencer Leniu faces the NRL judiciary on Monday night, after the 23-year-old admitted to calling Indigenous Broncos’ player Ezra Mam a “monkey”.
Oppenheimer sweeps the awards, but Gosling steals the show
The billion-dollar biopic won seven Oscars, including best picture, director and lead actor from 13 nominations.
‘How many lives do you put at risk?’: Anger after man dies at music festival during heatwave
Melbourne man Antony Maugeri, 23, became unresponsive just after 1am on Sunday at the Pitch music festival in Victoria’s west. He was airlifted to hospital but later died at The Alfred.
‘Happy not to face another ball’: Why hero Carey didn’t care about missing out on a century in gutsy chase
Alex Carey won a Test off his own bat for his country, but that’s not all he achieved as Australia chased down 279 to beat New Zealand in Christchurch
Opinion
Tips & advice
Wild requests, outrageous prices: Why we could be saying goodbye to room service
A shower, bathrobe, dial-up room service, and theatrical lifting of the cloche is my idea of heaven. But hotel room service is in decline.
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
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BRISBANE COUNCIL ELECTION
How the lord mayoral candidates would fix Brisbane’s bus system
If the LNP retains control of City Hall, more than 54 per cent of bus commuters would have faster journeys under changes.
Perspective
There’s been a lot of trash talk this election, but all I got was a free food-waste bin of shame
Labor and the LNP have been spending an inordinate amount of time rubbishing each other’s garbage-collection policies.
Felicity Caldwell
Journalist
Queensland
‘Happened in a split second’: Witness recalls horror CBD bus crash
Daniel Marcus was walking up Edward St on Friday when a bus careened onto the footpath right in front of him, killing 18-year-old Tia Cameron.
Teenager pleads guilty to murder of Qld Uber driver
The search for the driver’s body lasted days, until it was found near a boat ramp.
Two men charged after police cars attacked as Logan car meet spins out of control
Panels on three police cars were kicked in and a window was smashed when a crowd of 350 people who turned out to see a YouTuber got out of control.
13 years on, Queensland woman charged with murder of baby girl
Paramedics were called to a Redland Bay property in 2011 on reports that a baby girl was not breathing. Thirteen years later, a 30-year-old has been charged with her murder.
Schrinner’s Metro achieves rare milestone: backing from the Greens
Campaigning for re-election, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner nominates the Metro as Brisbane’s most important transport project. His rivals are split on the idea.
Politics
Toothbrushes to dodgem cars cheaper with tariffs on chopping block
The Albanese government says cutting almost 500 tariffs on everyday products will be the biggest change to the system in two decades and will help businesses and households.
Business
Facebook exit would be an ‘existential moment’ for media, Costello warns
Meta’s decision to pull almost $70 million in annual revenue for news organisations puts reputable journalism at risk.
World
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Donald Trump’s fate could depend on this data
As the November elections loom larger, each set of economic numbers is becoming more important.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Opinion
The alternative is awful, but not even conservatives should back Trump
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Corporate women have their special day, but what about the rest?
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Explore
Property
More women own property than men, but there’s a catch
Women are more likely to own a home than men, but still face greater difficulty breaking into the property market, a new report shows.
Brisbane house prices most overvalued nationwide compared with fair value
House prices are overvalued by as much as a third in some cities, but experts warn they are unlikely to fall back to a fairer level.
Good Food
Lifestyle
When it comes to parenthood indecision, loved ones don’t always hold the answer
For Claire, seeking out trusted friends and family often left her feeling judged for even questioning the decision at all.
Culture
Fred Again fans endure ‘nightmare’ queues for Gold Coast gig
Poor transport and “confusing” set lists left some fans disappointed by aspects of Saturday night’s pop-up gig by the English producer.
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Sport
‘Happy not to face another ball’: Why hero Carey didn’t care about missing out on a century in gutsy chase
Alex Carey won a Test off his own bat for his country, but that’s not all he achieved in leading the way as Australia chased down 279 to beat New Zealand in Christchurch
Analysis
Australian rugby
Australian teams are flying in Super Rugby. Eddie Jones may be the reason
The Reds and Waratahs have pointed to a brighter future after thrilling performances against Kiwi teams.
‘I’ve got seven screws in my head’: Tyler Wright reveals suffocation condition
The two-time world champion and Paris Olympian has baffled doctors.
Smith warms up for Masters with $6m LIV Golf play-off heartbreak
The Australian showed he will be a force at Augusta after narrowly missing a place in LIV Golf history.
Another cruel Gilbert blow: Four things we learnt from Dolphins’ defeat to Cowboys
News that injured Dolphins star has suffered a setback in his recovery has compounded his side’s shocking start to 2024.
Opinion
NRL 2024
I tell our Indigenous players words matter. Ezra was right to speak up, as was Latrell
This generation of Indigenous rugby league players are comfortable standing up for themselves.
Ronnie Griffiths
Indigenous All-Stars men's rugby league coach
‘They should be in trouble’: Latrell’s Leniu comments raise ire but Souths back star
Brad Fittler says rival players are jeopardising the judiciary process by commenting on Leniu’s hearing.
Have Your Say
Australian Test player ratings: Carey shines, but who flopped?
The heroes and villains of Australia’s tight second Test victory over New Zealand in Christchurch.
