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New bridge in Brisbane’s west slips off council election agenda
The major parties are not promising any new Brisbane River crossings, and they have mixed views on how to keep the city’s traffic moving.
Man stabbed in Gold Coast car park identified
Police have revealed more details about the alleged motive behind the fatal stabbing of a young man at a shopping complex.
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Crime
‘Callous, brutal’: Son who killed parents with sledgehammer gets life
The sentencing judge said images of the couple’s injuries were enough to make him sick.
Sports clubs, playgrounds, pokies ban: The top parks and recreation pledges for Brisbane
Parks and recreation facilities across the city will get a boost no matter who wins this weekend’s council election.
Lies, contradictions and what the real evidence tells us about Higgins and Lehrmann
What happened in those crucial minutes sparked a frenzy of news, an aborted criminal trial and a multimillion-dollar lawsuit.
What convinced these Brisbane students to enrol at Griffith?
Griffith appears to be shaking off its reputation as a third-choice university, drawing students with a more down-to-earth values-based approach.
Opinion
Royal family
William took the photo, but Kate took the fall
The Princess of Wales tweeted her apology while convalescing. But what was she really apologising for? And why?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Where is Kate Middleton? Social media searches for a princess
The Princess of Wales’ desire to retain privacy about her health has only fuelled wild conspiracy theories.
Analysis
Electric vehicles
Salary packaging tax break sends EV demand rocketing
The portion of EVs salary packaged with novated leases has risen to 40 per cent, following a tax change in 2022.
Analysis
Superannuation
New workers vulnerable to picking poor-performing super funds
Employees risk choosing poorly performing super funds if advertising by super funds on workplace management platforms continues.
Lowe backs RBA’s caution on rate cuts
Former Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has joined the chorus of voices warning that interest rates may have to stay higher for longer.
This could be the glorious future of travel in the US
Amtrak’s rail routes take in a marvellous array of scenery across the nation. Here are some tips to make the most of your trip on a long-distance Amtrak train.
Jimmy Kimmel vs Jo Koy: What makes a good awards show host?
Did Jimmy Kimmel strike the right notes? We look at the four things that stand between nailing a hosting gig and bombing.
Chile to investigate the plane drop that injured 50 people on board
The Chilean aviation authority will examine the sudden altitude drop of a Sydney to Auckland flight over the Tasman Sea.
BRISBANE COUNCIL ELECTION
Where can I vote? Do I number every box? What you need to know
Whether this is your first time voting, or there’s something you’ve never understood about how it all works, we’re here to give you the answers.
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.
Queensland
Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing near Gold Coast shopping centre
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the man was stabbed near Hope Island shopping centre.
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.
‘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.
Politics
Frydenberg urges Labor to negotiate with Zuckerberg over media deal
The former federal treasurer, now Goldman Sachs Australia chairman, said brokering a deal with Meta and Google involved one-on-one conversations with the companies’ chiefs.
Business
‘Not fit for purpose’: Merger will help struggling aluminium makers
Rationalisation in the alumina market will create the conditions for a brighter future for the industry, a fund manager says.
World
Haiti on the brink: US and neighbours step in, prime minister resigns
With the country’s leader having resigned and being stranded in Puerto Rico, gangs are running free, but regional partners and Washington have come to the rescue.
Opinion
How terrible would a second Trump presidency be for Australia? Terrible enough
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Fight over car emissions is as stupid today as it was in the 1980s
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
Donald Trump’s fate could depend on this data
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property
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Property prices
Coalition’s super-for-housing policy would drive up property prices: analysis
The Super Members Council found the scheme to allow first home buyers to withdraw $50,000 from super for a deposit would push home prices up by 9 per cent.
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
How do I get rid of the ‘chicken skin’ on my arms and legs?
Many people have small, rough bumps on their arms and legs. But what are they, and how do you get rid of them?
Culture
Updated
Royal family
Princess Catherine’s photo-editing caper a ‘massive own goal’ for royals
The Princess of Wales has apologised for causing confusion after admitting to editing a family photograph that was withdrawn by picture agencies.
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Sport
‘He literally stopped’: Djokovic complains to umpire in shock loss to 20-year-old lucky loser
World No.1 Novak Djokovic was stunned 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 by lucky loser Luca Nardi in the third round of Indian Wells.
How the new short dropout rule has already spawned game-changing tactics
The NRL’s latest rule change has led to 80 per cent of dropouts now going short instead of long. So what does this mean for the game’s best attacking kickers?
Why Dean Widders went to the Leniu hearing even though it opened old wounds
Watching Monday night’s judiciary hearing at NRL HQ brought back bad memories for the NRL education manager, who was the victim of a racial slur during a game in 2005.
Carey bounces back from Ashes death threats as McDonald defends Smith
The abuse Alex Carey received on social media after stumping Jonny Bairstow when he left his crease at Lord’s last year also included threats to his family.
Felipe Massa says this crash cost him the 2008 F1 title. Now he’s suing
Felipe Massa has long claimed he was the “rightful” 2008 champion.
Dragons reject request for Lomax to talk to Eels and rival clubs
Parramatta recently contacted the Dragons to enquire about Lomax’s contract status, with St George Illawarra saying the 24-year-old did not have their blessing to explore his options.
‘Go Bananas’: Greyhound Racing NSW sacks staffer over Ezra Mam gaffe
On the same night the NRL dealt with Ezra Mam being called a “monkey”, form comment for a dog named Ezra Man running at Maitland read “Go bananas!”
Have Your Say
Why hero Carey didn’t care about missing out on century
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.
