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Brisbane’s big boom: How many people are moving to your suburb?
In one suburb south of Brisbane’s CBD, an average of five people moved in daily last year. Search our interactive maps to see how your suburb compares.
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Courts
Sarah Dougan made it big in America. Then her Australian past caught up
The executive and mother-of-five faces a difficult choice: risk her new life and fortune to face justice in Australia or get kicked out of the US.
Police crack down on speeding, drink driving amid Easter road safety blitz
During the first two days of the long weekend, Queensland police detected more than 100 drink drivers, 150 drug drivers and issued almost 1000 speeding tickets.
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Defamation
Ten seeks to call fresh evidence about Bruce Lehrmann, days before judgment
In a sensational development in the defamation case, Network Ten wants to call new evidence about the former Liberal staffer.
Perspective
Queensland votes
Political gags and last-ditch cash splashes: Qld election season begins
April 1 might be a day to take everything with a grain of salt, but in a state election year, it’s also the last chance for a campaign spending free-for-all (no joke).
Matt Dennien
Reporter
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Romance & reality
Lovers separated by Iron Curtain for 22 years ‘married by Anthony Albanese’
The romance started in 1975 when Stephanie and Valentin were at Sydney University. After being torn apart by international politics, they reunited decades later – with the help of a future prime minister.
Analysis
Political leadership
Does Anthony Albanese have a succession plan? The most and least likely contenders
The PM was elected with a two-term strategy to govern Australia, but what happens after that is a mystery.
Opinion
For subscribers
The PM was punching well, until he gave himself an immigration uppercut
Sometimes in politics – like when you realise your opponent will always punch harder – you should exit the ring and try another approach.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
‘Indefensible’: The star-studded London club that won’t let women join
The Garrick Club has a membership that should embrace progress, but it’s men-only – many of them big-name celebrities.
Opinion
US politics
When Trump parades a hog-tied Biden, his violent threat to democracy is beyond question
Donald Trump’s violent nihilism is exposed in his latest video, and it’s protected by the First Amendment.
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
Super-sub conundrum: Club legend, great’s son and brave rake to battle for a bench spot
A Broncos fan favourite has revealed the extent of a knee injury that plagued the start of his campaign, as a super-sub battle wages at Red Hill.
Opinion
Music festivals
From Splendour to surrender: Why music festivals are out in the cold
The demise of Splendour in the Grass will shock no one who has been listening to music industry warnings.
Benjamin Potter
Journalist
There’s another Aussie competing at this year’s Eurovision
Silia Kapsis,17, will perform for Eurovision in May, but not for her homeland.
Queensland
NSW man charged over alleged stabbing in Fortitude Valley
A 21-year-old has been charged after a 22-year-old man suffered significant abdominal wounds during an alleged stabbing in Brisbane overnight.
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Drugs
One dead, two in hospital after mass drug overdose on the Gold Coast
A 43-year-old has died and another is fighting for her life following a mass drug overdose involving seven women.
Genevieve got her dream job in her dream organisation. Six weeks later, her funding was cut
The Metro Arts boss says the show must go on despite a devastating funding cut to Brisbane’s 43-year-old cultural not-for-profit.
‘Please don’t make our jobs harder’: Suspended kids to get power to appeal
A public school principal has spoken out against the Miles government’s plans to grant more appeal rights to students given short suspensions in Queensland schools.
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Queensland Police
Living on the edge: Skyscraper skylarking puts lives at risk
At least three teen boys risked their lives almost 100 metres above Queen Street Mall when they gained access to the roof of one of Brisbane’s most prominent inner-city hotels and balanced on the rooftop ledge.
Politics
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Political donations
The unions want to cap corporate donors. They also want to remain untouched
The union movement has thrown its support behind Labor slashing super-rich corporate donors, but it says the funding caps shouldn’t extend to its trades halls.
Business
Energy giant sees hydrogen outshining nuclear in race to replace coal
The CEO of a major Australian power utility says clean hydrogen could replace gas in power plants within a decade, eliminating the need to go nuclear.
World
Israeli airstrike hits Gaza hospital tent camp
Tens of thousands of people have sought shelter in hospitals since Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered troops into Gaza nearly six months ago.
Opinion
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Property
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”.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Why do I get so bloated (and gassy) on planes?
No, you’re not imagining it. Here’s how to avoid that dreaded bloated feeling while flying.
Culture
The creators of South Park bought a restaurant and it’s impossible to get in
Trey Parker and Matt Stone bought their favourite place to celebrate birthdays during the pandemic. Now there’s a waiting list of 100,000.
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Super-sub conundrum: Club legend, great’s son and brave rake to battle for a bench spot
A Broncos fan favourite has revealed the extent of a knee injury that plagued the start of his campaign, as a super-sub battle wages at Red Hill.
Matildas trio celebrate Arsenal’s last-gasp League Cup triumph
Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross made a big impact; elsewhere, it was a huge night in the English Premier League title race.
Comeback kings: JackJumpers win maiden NBL crown
The Tasmania JackJumpers pulled off a remarkable win over Melbourne United.
Tight Five
Super Rugby
Reds blew it, but still have a big role to play this season
The Brumbies and Reds put on a quality display on Saturday, but it’s still a step below Test rugby.
Canberra crumble as Sharks score 30 straight in comeback win
The Raiders were heading to the top with an 18-0 first-half lead, before the Sharks hauled them in.
The bloody chaos that could change Tszyu’s career
Tim Tszyu was looking in control against Sebastian Fundora before an unintentional elbow from the American completely changed the fight.
0 for $630,000: The most expensive player ever can’t buy a wicket
Mitchell Starc’s record IPL auction price of $4.43m in December has not translated to on-field success for the Aussie pace bowler.
Have Your Say
Rugby will be a winter sport forever – or will it?
A few years ago I would have been hostile to any switch to summer to align with the northern hemisphere. Now I’m neutral.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
