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Albion Park set for major redevelopment after getting out of the Games
Albion Park was going to have an Olympic stadium, then an indoor sport centre, but will at least keep its racetrack under a planned redevelopment of the inner-city site.
Broncos injury crisis worsens as Walsh facial fracture is confirmed
Broncos superstar Reece Walsh is set to spend an extended period on the sidelines, with the club confirming the fullback had sustained a facial fracture.
LNP rejects new stadium in election pitch for fresh Games plan review
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has now joined Premier Steven Miles in ruling out a new Brisbane stadium. His alternative is to, again, reset planning.
What Dutton says when his guard is down (and why US politics is not his strength)
The opposition leader made some strange comments about the US election during a private dinner for big-money donors last week.
Brooke Boney announces departure from Today show
Boney has been part of the Today team for five years.
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Crime
Tradie driver charged after fatal hit-run, setting vehicle on fire
“I think he panicked, didn’t really know what to do, drove around for a short time, decided to burn the vehicle out and then, believe it or not, went to work,” a detective acting inspector said.
The off-the-shelf solution to the housing crisis needs to rip off red tape
Less than 5 per cent of homes built in Australia are prefabricated. The federal government wants that to change.
Is earlier really better? When you should have bought a house
Home buyers who managed to squeak into the property market during a narrow window of time a few years ago would not be as lucky today.
Where will this Opera House lookalike be built? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz
Catch up on the news you’ve missed with our weekly multiple-choice game.
Don’t let the name fool you, there’s something for everyone at this ‘writers’ festival
The Brisbane Writers Festival returns from May 30 to June 2, bringing the likes of Mirandi Riwoe, Bryan Brown, Anna McGahan and an “intellectual all-you-can-eat” to the city.
New bucket list: The 20 experiences in Asia you must do
A world of adventure, luxury, fascinating cultures, natural beauty and incredible cuisines is on Australia’s doorstep.
Hate burpees? Here’s how to improve your least favourite exercises
Personal trainers explain the five most hated exercises, and why you should be doing them anyway.
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Queensland
‘Size does not matter’: IOC says stadium decisions a matter for Qld
IOC president Thomas Bach is confident Brisbane remains committed to hosting the 2032 Olympics as the fallout from Queensland’s stadium pivot continues.
‘Hairy poo’ unmasked as nation’s newest creepy-crawly
A Queensland camper has made a momentous scientific discovery after taking a closer look at what looked like white, hairy faeces.
Perspective
Music festivals
‘The most fun I’d had in years’: Why this event can’t afford to fail
Splendour in the Grass tickets go on sale on Thursday, and despite the trauma of the 2022 event, there’s a reason the festival is still tempting an ageing Millennial like me.
The Brisbane suburbs where home buyers pay a premium for space
They boast a convenient location, a village feel and plenty of shops and restaurants, and buyers are willing to spend up to get in.
The Brisbane Easter eggs you need in your hamper
Local chocolatiers are producing unique takes on the classic holiday treat, and we’ve uncovered four of the best.
Politics
Fury as Albanese told to scrap religious schools rule
Religious schools should lose their right to dismiss teachers and expel students over sexuality or gender, the Australian Law Reform Commission says.
Business
Problem gamblers find loophole in self-exclusion register
More than 20,000 people have signed up to the government’s gambling self-exclusion register, BetStop, but some can still gamble due to a flaw in the verification process.
World
Italian PM Meloni, victim of deep fake porn images, seeks damages: report
Meloni is seeking $165,000 in damages and will donate any award to an interior ministry fund for women victims of domestic violence.
Opinion
The cold calculation behind our aid cuts to Gaza
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
Why Albanese refuses to take this leap of faith without Dutton
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
When cocaine is washing up on your beaches, supply isn’t the only problem
Michael Barnes
NSW Crime Commissioner
Why Trump’s money problems make him so dangerous
Timothy L. O'Brien
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Property
Family splashes $6.85m on Albert Park two-bedder with reno plans
The new owners could create a contemporary home that retains the history of stables that have been on the site for 100 years.
Buy now, experts warn as they predict Perth home median to smash $850k
Analysts predict that strong overseas and interstate migration, a chronic undersupply and easing interest rates will keep house prices rising over the next year.
Good Food
Lifestyle
The Americas hit-list: 15 dazzling experiences to try
Eat at the world’s best restaurant one day, dive with whale sharks the next. The possibilities are endless in this expansive and geographically diverse region.
Opinion
Sex & relationships
I tried to spy on a partner, then realised I needed to spy on myself
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Culture
‘I’m not proud of the music’: Rapper-turned-priest denounces his past
Pio Misa, better known as YP, was part of one of the biggest and most infamous rap groups in Australia. Now, he’s found God and renounced his past life.
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Sport
Seventeen-hour bus trip adds insult to injury as head clash sidelines Walsh
Reece Walsh was not cleared to fly after a head knock during the Broncos’ heavy loss to Penrith, but the news was better for the man on the other side of the collision.
Panthers hammer Broncos in grand final rematch as Walsh floored by facial injury
The Broncos lost Reece Walsh after two minutes and failed to recover from a Panthers’ onslaught.
Hearts, minds and a ’16th player’: How the Drua broke through in Fiji
Their club is about far more than results on the field.
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Australian soccer
McGree, Bos injured as Socceroos scrap to stressful 2-0 win over Lebanon
A dysfunctional performance in their World Cup qualifier made it another tough night at the office.
Exclusive
Paris Olympics 2024
Australia’s Olympic team hit by first selection controversy
A canoe sprinter is the first known athlete to give notice of his intention to appeal against his non-selection for the Games.
Opinion
NRL 2024
When will Souths stop blaming everyone else?
There’s trouble in paradise when you’re skewering Triple M’s social media department for Latrell Mitchell’s potty-mouthed interview.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘Massive reimagination’: Craig Tiley’s vision at the centre of tennis’ tour war
On one side are the cashed-up Saudis, while the grand slams are pitching for a new Premium Tour.
Have Your Say
Reds now best attackers of 2024 but is premiership talk too early?
Shock statistics have been the theme of Queensland’s three wins from four clashes this season.
