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Woman admits smoke alarm failure after fatal house fire

A NSW woman has been fined for failing to install compliant smoke alarms after a fire killed a father and five children near Brisbane.

Drain man in hospital, police want to get to bottom of it

While rain fell for hours, the man was trapped under Brisbane’s streets, looking for a way out after trying to retrieve his phone.

Professor sent thousands of texts to young employee

Chris Semsarian text messages sent to Jennifer de Jongh.

One of Australia’s top cardiologists, Chris Semsarian is defending a sexual harassment claim by a young woman.

Donald Trump is set to join the ranks of the world’s wealthiest 500 people on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index for the first time.

The $10b man: Donald Trump just made the most money he ever has in a single day

Trump’s business empire was supposed to be in peril. Instead, it turned into the single-greatest day on record for the former president’s wealth.

Brendan Piakura in action for the Brisbane Broncos against the Penrith Panthers.

Another Broncos injury but champion declares critics are ‘jumping the gun’

Just when the return of Adam Reynolds breathed life into the Broncos’ injury-plagued campaign, another setback has sent a collective groan through Red Hill. 

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Airline review: 16-hour Qantas economy long haul leaves a bad taste

Sixteen hours in economy is always going to be brutal.

Top marks Qantas for a fast and convenient flight, but economy passengers deserve more than this.

China’s economy is in a terrible funk – just how Xi Jinping likes it

Xi is preparing China for war, and for that, he wants to make sure all parts of the economy are geared to respond to centralised control.

Peter Hartcher
Peter Hartcher

Political and international editor

Brisbane’s best-known ramen chef has launched a classy izakaya

Brisbane’s best-known ramen chef has launched a classy izakaya

Come for “posh” edamame, wagyu garlic steak and sous vide chicken liver sashimi. There’s also a refreshed drinks menu – and, yes, you can still order noodle soup.

Get cracking with these new Easter recipes (feat. easy egg-and-bacon muffins for a crowd)

Herby egg breakfast sando with bacon jam.

A kitchen hero, eggs work around the clock, ready to save the day at breakfast, brunch, dinner or even an Easter dessert.

From sickly to sensational: The definitive ranking of classic Easter eggs

The definitive ranking of eggs, rabbits and the odd Humpty Dumpty this Easter.

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Government

How (and why) Labor dumped the key call of its own 2032 venue review

A rare radio appearance by the Queensland premier has shed more light on the surprise move’s timeline – and a key phone call three days before its announcement.

Matt Dennien
Matt Dennien

Reporter

‘Banditry and theft’: The delicate plan to unlock a $350 billion Russian safe

The West is putting the squeeze on Russia’s economy.

After intense debate, the West has taken a big step towards a move that will upset Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin.

Stephen Bartholomeusz
Stephen Bartholomeusz

Senior business columnist

UN vote shows Biden has finally had enough of Netanyahu

President Joe Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York on Thursday (AEST).

Even fierce Israel defender Donald Trump is fed up with the conflict: “You have to finish up your war ... you’re losing a lot of support.”

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Queensland

A Flipper Zero advertised for sale at a Brisbane pawn shop.

Police email warns new device can emulate car fobs, garage door remotes

“There is a trend developing worldwide of emerging technology that allows some devices to be able to read the codes and frequencies from electronic devices,” police said.

A pub, a height limit and housing: Blue looms over Breakfast Creek

The Breakfast Creek Hotel could soon have an overbearing neighbour.

The Brisbane pub’s owners say an 18-storey apartment block being considered for a neighbouring site could put the historic watering hole’s future at risk.

Qld’s biggest high school hires extra staff as enrolments exceed 4000

Marsden State High School had a surge in in-catchment enrolments in 2024 after the school year had already begun.

The school, which has an official enrolment capacity of 3444 students, has grown by 8 per cent in two years.

Researcher sounds alarm over growing dead zone at Moreton Bay

University of Queensland researcher Alistair Grinham says 300 million cubic metres of mud have been washed into Moreton Bay – enough to fill 300 Suncorp stadiums – over the past 50 years.

In the vast, shallow bay that sits off south-east Queensland, a dead zone is steadily growing with each new flood. Without restoration work, eventually Moreton Bay will not be able to bounce back from a flood event.

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Crime

Olympian’s brother refused bail over alleged drug plot

Dru Anthony Baggaley was handed a 28-year jail term but had the verdict set aside on appeal in July 2023.

It is alleged he obstructed officers trying to search his jail cell by jamming the door’s locking mechanism before flushing a mobile phone down the toilet.

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Derek and Rachel Williams outside Mascot Towers.

Derek’s home was worth $900,000. He’ll walk away with nothing

The owner of an apartment in the troubled Mascot Towers has accused the NSW government of the “ultimate betrayal”.

John Singleton at The Bonython in February.

Ad legend John Singleton sells former Paddington headquarters for $30m

John Singleton has sold his former head office in Sydney’s trendy Paddington to Annie Cannon-Brookes, the estranged wife of Mike Cannon-Brookes, the billionaire co-founder of tech giant Atlassian.

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Brendan Piakura in action for the Brisbane Broncos against the Penrith Panthers.

Another Broncos injury but champion declares critics are ‘jumping the gun’

Just when the return of Adam Reynolds breathed life into the Broncos’ injury-plagued campaign, another setback has sent a collective groan through Red Hill. 

Waratahs head coach Darren Coleman during a round one loss to the Brumbies.

Rugby Australia to help decide Coleman’s future at Waratahs

Rugby Australia will play a key role in deciding the future of Waratahs coach Darren Coleman’s future as part of a broader review into the club’s performance.

Mavrik Geyer and his famous father Mark

Son of Panthers legend to debut, Eels dealt Cartwright blow

News of Mitchell Moses’ broken foot has been compounded by revelations that Bryce Cartwright may now join him in the Eels injury ward while Mavrik Geyer has been named for Penrith.

Molly Picklum wrestling underwater.

Underwater wrestling regime behind Picklum’s title tilt

Australia’s brightest surfing star Molly Picklum returns home as world No.1 and in more demand than ever.

Court records show Alexia Hamilton (r) and Paige Sheppard were found guilty at Waverley Local Court in Sydney’s eastern suburbs of possessing a prohibited drug.

Two Sydney Swans women players caught with cocaine

The two women were sentenced to a good behaviour bond in a Sydney court in January.

Ian heads in 2023, when he was inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame.
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Ian Heads, the ‘gentleman journalist’ of rugby league, dies aged 81

The former Sun-Herald columnist and author had been battling a long illness.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Chris O’Connell, pictured at this year’s Australian Open, is enjoying a career-best run at the Miami Masters.

How Aussie giant-killer plans to topple world’s hottest tennis player

Chris O’Connell is just one win from the Miami Open quarters. But to get there he must get past Jannik Sinner.

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