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Miles says he ‘can’t justify billions more on stadiums, no matter how many swimmers ask me to’
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has responded to an open letter signed by 14 high-profile athletes urging him to reconsider the Queensland Sport and Athletic Centre (QSAC) as the main venue for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Exposed: How simple it is for cheats to buy a university essay
Despite authorities closing hundreds of essay cheating websites, the purchasing of assignments continues apace.
Yes campaign groups received millions more in donations than No side for Voice referendum
The electoral commission has released figures detailing the sums received and expended by political parties and lobby groups involved in last year’s referendum campaign.
Trump’s call for Israel to ‘finish up’ Gaza war shocks some on the right
Trump has long clung to the possibility of a grand bargain between Israel and the Palestinians, insisting that only he can broker the “deal of the century.”
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Foreign aid
Albanese demands accountability from Israel for ‘unacceptable’ aid worker death
Australian Zomi Frankcom was among four foreign aid workers killed in an apparent Israeli airstrike while providing food assistance in Gaza.
Opinion
Wall Street
Donald Trump just got hit with a $1.5b reality check
The release of Donald Trump’s media group’s annual accounts rattled investors and wiped billions off the former president’s fortune.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Analysis
BNPL
Fears as more shoppers use credit cards to buy now, pay later
Many people are using credit cards to pay off their buy now, pay later (BNPL) debt, stoking fears of a cascading “debt trap”.
One in 10 emergency workers experience the same mental health condition
New world-first guidelines seek to tackle the human cost to first responders and the high rates of PTSD.
They’re calling it Little Italy, but this project is so big there are questions about Brisbane’s skyline
A company wanting to build a 1001-unit complex in Newstead has to argue for height exemptions and explain whether it will obscure the city views from Hamilton.
Exclusive
Pollution
This factory contaminated the whole world. And you helped pay for it
Most Australians can expect to find forever chemicals – also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS) – in their blood.
Analysis
Australian rugby
In massive coup, Wallabies land a Kiwi ‘national treasure’ as scrum coach
Two-time World Cup winner Mike Cron is regarded as the world’s foremost expert on scrummaging - and he just joined Australian rugby.
Miss Succession? Shogun is a must-watch epic drama
It has swords and sandals, multi-layered plotting and a central performance that is so unhinged it’s hard to look away.
Framework’s DIY laptop lets you upgrade rather than replace
I upgraded my laptop to a new generation processor and twice the memory in 20 minutes for half the price of a new premium portable PC.
Queensland
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Tragedy
Father, grandfather drown trying to save toddler in hotel pool
The two men from Victoria were trying to save a two-year-old girl who slipped into the deep end of a Surfers Paradise hotel pool.
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Drugs
Woman who died after mass drug overdose on Gold Coast named
Police have named the 40-year-old who died in the mass drug overdose involving seven women.
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.
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).
Easter Sunday crash: Woman killed by allegedly unlicensed, speeding, drug driver
A 39-year-old Queensland woman was killed on Easter Sunday when her car was hit by an allegedly unlicensed drug driver behind the wheel of a stolen car.
Politics
The steps being taken to get better treatment for Australia’s autistic people
Australia has its first assistant minister for autism and is crafting its first national autism strategy. How the rest of society steps up will be crucial.
Business
This Australian billion-dollar luxury fashion retailer has taken the world by storm. But read the fine print
Cettire has dazzled both well-heeled shoppers and investors with its bargains and extraordinary growth, but it has also become the most polarising success story on the ASX.
World
Havana Syndrome: Russia military unit linked to brain injuries of Western diplomats
A Latvia-based media outlet reported that members of Russian military intelligence unit 29155 had been placed at the scene of reported health incidents involving US personnel.
Opinion
He fought the Taliban and won reality TV. Now he’s started an Australian civil war
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Netanyahu has been given two options by the US. Both come at a high price
Amin Saikal
Professor of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Islamic Studies
Prefab or pre-drab? The pros and cons of factory-made houses
Tone Wheeler
Australian Architecture Association president
Explore
Property
The best affordable tree-change towns under $600,000
They have local job options, rising house prices, strong rental demand and new infrastructure on the way.
Buyers bring suitcases of cash to Perth to compete with east coast investors
Locals are becoming increasingly aggressive as they seek to gain the edge in Perth’s red-hot property market.
Good Food
Lifestyle
No longer mournful, divorce rings are having a moment
Emily Ratajkowski isn’t the only person giving her diamonds new life post-divorce.
Culture
Can Virginia Trioli’s new show fix the ABC’s arts problem?
The much-loved broadcaster is back with a new show highlighting Australia’s high-profile creative talent.
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Analysis
NRL 2024
If this was Usain Bolt, it’s an obstruction. But can you pick one when you see it?
The NRL’s obstruction rule is dominating discussions. Again. So with the rule right in front of you, can you make a call on these examples of obstruction?
‘My word is equal to a signed contract’: Fundora’s manager says Tszyu can have rematch
Sebastian Fundora’s team is pledging to offer Tim Tszyu a rematch after their bloody world championship bout on Sunday.
Tigers to call up another highly rated teen, Blues head west for Origin camp
Lachlan Galvin’s suspension brings one of the Tigers’ most talked-about signings in for his NRL debut.
Number four on Germany jerseys to be redesigned over Nazi symbolism
Adidas said fans will no longer be able to customise their jersey with the number 44.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Dees prove doubters wrong, Dons edge ahead: Key takeouts from round three
We take a look at Melbourne’s game in Adelaide, Essendon’s win over St Kilda and the curious Cat.
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Raiders to lodge formal complaint with NRL over Sharks trainer
Canberra are questioning whether Daniel Holdsworth deliberately ran through Jamal Fogarty’s line of sight before a crucial conversion.
Galvin rocked by judiciary charge after Tigers produce Easter miracle
The whizz kid was still getting his school lunch packed for him five months ago. But on Monday, he came back to haunt his junior club.
Have Your Say
Brisbane blindsided: Lions deny off-season trip caused rift among players
There’s a saying that “What happens on an end-of-season trip should stay on the trip”, and that’s how the Lions have responded.
