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Massive SEQ project set to be rejected due to concerns for the environment
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says she will not allow the construction of thousands of apartments, a marina and a retail centre to damage Moreton Bay and its wildlife.
Perspective
Government
Classroom resignations are rising. But they’re not the full story
Are more teachers leaving or being hired? It’s not the only question facing Queensland education in an election year.
Matt Dennien
Reporter
Brisbane retirees are the youngest in the country
Research also reveals Australians work some of the longest hours in the developed world, and the retirement figures do not account for a key SEQ demographic.
Questions over power, independence of Queensland Victims’ Commissioner
The Miles government says a new Victims’ Commissioner will champion the rights of victims. But multiple groups have taken issue with the fine print.
Vice Admiral David Johnston the new Defence Force chief
Johnston, a naval officer who has been the nation’s second most senior military figure since 2018, will replace long-serving Defence Force Chief Angus Campbell in July.
Dutton pushes back on PM appointing special adviser to Israel investigation
Anthony Albanese has tasked a top air force figure with testing the veracity of Israel’s claims about the death of an Australian aid worker, but the opposition leader has chastised the government’s approach.
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Russia-Ukraine war
Australian elite seek to divert Russia’s $9b ‘dirty money’ to Ukraine
The group, including former prime ministers, business, union and military leaders, wants Australia to divert the billions it has confiscated since the invasion of Ukraine.
At 21, Cassie had no idea she could have a stroke. Then it happened to her
The young mother told an inquiry on Monday her stroke – suffered nine days after giving birth – could have been prevented if doctors had taken her concerns seriously.
ABC and triple j revive One Night Stand music festival
The ABC’s youth broadcaster is supporting an industry blighted by the cancellation of high-profile multi-day outings.
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Airline reviews
Airline review: Virgin’s extra legroom seats are a bargain on this route
This flight to an island paradise features Virgin’s cheapest upgrade to ‘Economy X’ at just $33.
Opinion
Wellbeing
I’ve started giving compliments to strangers. And you should too
It wasn’t until I left Australia for the US that I discovered the joy of public compliments.
Cameron Bayley
Queensland
Scooter numbers to climb as Lime prepares Brisbane return
Even more electric scooters will soon be on Brisbane streets, as the city’s original scooter hire scheme prepares its return to the city.
Talking heads: Rare photos reveal a Brisbane the police didn’t want you to see
It was a time of volatility and it was fleeting. But these black-and-white photographs show Brisbane’s punk and post-punk era in all its historic glory.
Family cat has lucky escape from carpet python
A family cat's lucky escape from a snake attack was caught on video.
Updated
Crime
Teenager charged after alleged stabbing outside McDonald’s north of Brisbane
Paramedics said they treated a teenager in a serious condition, with wounds to his face, neck, and chest following an alleged stabbing.
Police officer to face trial for alleged rape of female colleague
A Queensland police officer, who is still with the QPS, will go to trial in July for the alleged 1999 rape of his colleague after a Christmas party.
Politics
Exclusive
Disability
Sensors, escape-proof windows, 24-hour supervision: Inside a sex offender’s NDIS-funded home
Clinical experts and justice officials fear the NDIS is ill-equipped to deal with sex offenders, putting the safety of the public and support workers at risk.
Business
Investor heavyweights failing to boot directors on climate commitments
Directors at companies failing to meet any climate commitment criteria received higher support in 2023 than those that met them, according to new research.
World
Vatican says ‘no’ to sex changes, gender theory and surrogacy in new document
The release of a 20-page document follows fierce conservative pushback against the doctrinal office’s previous declaration on LGBT issues.
Opinion
Japan is set to join AUKUS – it won’t be the last country to do so
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
The Albanese government is finally awakening to the bleak nature of Israel’s fighting
Ben Saul
Challis Chair of International Law at Sydney University
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Property
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Title Deeds
Liam Hemsworth plots $14.6 million designer digs in Byron Bay hinterland
The house won’t be nearly visible from space like his big brother Chris’s place, but including land cost it will set him back more than $20 million.
Queenslanders forced to choose between air-con comfort and cost
Two in three Queenslanders who have an air-conditioner say concerns about the cost of running it prevent them turning it on.
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Lifestyle
Opinion
Wellbeing
I’ve started giving compliments to strangers. And you should too
It wasn’t until I left Australia for the US that I discovered the joy of public compliments.
Cameron Bayley
Culture
ABC and triple j revive One Night Stand music festival
The ABC’s youth broadcaster is supporting an industry blighted by the cancellation of high-profile multi-day outings.
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Sport
Secret vets, private security and a US tycoon on the end of the phone: Inside filly’s $10m sale
It’s the most amount of money ever paid for a filly in the world, but does it guarantee she will be any good as a racehorse?
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NRL 2024
Mitchell to front concerned South Sydney bosses after weekend of drama
South Sydney officials will hold talks with Latrell Mitchell and his manager on Tuesday.
Irankunda declines approach to join Olyroos for Paris 2024 qualifiers
The most exciting talent in Australia has turned down a last-minute chance to wear the green and gold.
Updated
Courts
‘It had nothing to do with Nazis’: Man denies making salute at Sydney soccer match
The 24-year-old said he was simply holding a beer in one hand and cheering on his team with the other.
Analysis
Australian rugby
The moment Michael Hooper showed he was up to the challenge of sevens
The former Wallabies captain’s bid for the Olympics is up and running after 19 minutes in Hong Kong.
Reece Walsh set for surprise early Broncos return
Reece Walsh has completed a full contact session at Brisbane training in a sign he is on track to return early from his facial fracture.
Opinion
NRL 2024
‘I miss you blokes’: It’s time for Russell Crowe to pick up the phone to Wayne Bennett
There is only one man who can pull South Sydney out of the mire, while Bennett has unfinished business.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Have Your Say
Gather Round? More like Blather Round if you ask me
After being bombarded with missives about the charms of South Australia, we were supposed to rejoice and be grateful that they had the footy and we didn’t.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
