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Chief Justice seeks to clarify roles of police, judges in dealing with young accused
Queensland’s top judge has issued a rare statement after media reports about youth justice laws, reiterating that the judiciary is independent and police can appeal bail decisions if they wish.
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Media & marketing
New Seven expenses affair rocks Sunrise, top network executives
On October 5, 2022, one of the Seven Network’s most powerful executives sent an extraordinary email to a young media reporter.
‘Molly can come home very soon’: Premier says star magpie will be reunited with best mate
The friendship between a magpie and two English Staffies is set to be renewed after the Queensland government agreed to give a Gold Coast couple a licence to care for the native bird.
Opinion
Trade wars
China has spooked the West in the war that may never end
The West is splashing out hundreds of billions of dollars to maintain its edge in the fight over the world’s most critical technology. But China is playing the long game.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
‘Reward for terrorism’: Wong’s speech draws backlash from pro-Israel groups
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong’s comments on Palestinian statehood have been welcomed by pro-Palestine advocates, but infuriated pro-Israel groups and the opposition.
Brisbane’s best ramen? There’s a new contender in town
These precisely presented bowls specialise in chicken-broth ramen, and are turning heads with local noodle nerds and Japanese expats.
Videos show Chicago police fired 96 shots in 41 seconds at fatal traffic stop
The gunshots continued even after driver Dexter Reed “exited his vehicle and fell to the ground,” officials said in releasing the footage.
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Vale
‘Our hearts are broken’: Former Sunrise reporter found dead
A number of former colleagues from Seven shared their condolences online.
Bridget Jones is back, but widowed. And with a hot new love interest
In the fourth instalment of the franchise, Hugh Grant’s Daniel Cleaver is back from the dead. But there’s bad news for fans of Colin Firth’s Mr Darcy.
‘I could Joe Rogan it up’: is Wil Anderson embracing the anti-wokers?
The stand-up veteran, who performs in Brisbane next month, admits it’d be far more lucrative to join those complaining that they “can’t say what they want to”.
‘Black Rats’ of Tobruk finally come out of the shadows
The colour of their skin counted for nothing when it came to the bonds forged between Australia’s 14,000 “rats” of Tobruk, until they came home.
Queensland
Harbour project set to be scaled back in bid to placate critics
The company behind the Toondah Harbour project will attempt to redesign the marina and apartment complex after being told it posed an unacceptable risk to the environment.
Perspective
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Why Coates needs to front Senate inquiry
Other than the premier, nobody has shouldered the responsibility for the state government’s bizarre decision to host the Olympic Games at a school athletics carnival venue more than John Coates.
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Crime
Stepfather accused of killing toddler to walk free
Outside court, the boy’s mother said she was disappointed in police when she and her family had told the truth.
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.
Perspective
Rubbish
A love letter to Brisbane’s Tour de Trash aka kerbside collection
Billions tune in to watch the Tour de France, but Brisbane has a trashier version – and cyclists here will get a front-row view while inner-city roads are closed to cars.
Politics
Beefed-up competition watchdog to sink teeth into big mergers
The largest changes to the laws governing business mergers will be unveiled on Wednesday as the government seeks to make the economy more competitive.
Business
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AI
‘Super powerful’: Australian hotshot takes on the big guns with AI image creator
Leonardo.ai is rolling out a product that will let teams collaborate on custom AI images, as OpenAI and others also look to the workplace.
World
‘Shaky’: England’s health system to review all transgender treatment
A long-awaited report recommends that extreme care should be taken before anyone under the age of 25 transitions.
Opinion
Why we shouldn’t put the Spotlight on sex work
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
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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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
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Fitness
The best time of day to exercise? It depends on your health
Plenty of studies have shown the merits of moving in the morning, but new research shows that for certain groups, after-dinner exercise can be very beneficial.
Culture
Riverdance, Cake Show and school holiday fun: Best things to do in Brisbane
There are shows, movies and exhibitions for the adults and school holiday time-fillers for the kids around town this week.
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Sport
As it happened: Raso, Foord goals set up strong 2-0 win for Matildas over Mexico
The injury-addled Matildas turned in a professional performance in San Antonio on Wednesday morning (AEST) in one of their final pre-Olympics outings.
Breaking
Around the clubs
Manly give Schuster permission to leave club immediately
Josh Schuster is free to leave the Sea Eagles immediately after a troubled start to the season.
‘Neverkusen’ no more: Best fairytale since Leicester City
Bayer Leverkusen have never won Germany’s Bundesliga title before - but are unbeaten in 41 games and in contention for a remarkable treble.
Breaking
AFL 2024
Finlayson suspended for 3 matches for homophobic slur
Port Adelaide will be without ruck-forward Jeremy Finlayson until round eight.
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NRL 2024
I’m all in: Inside the crunch meeting where Latrell vowed to do Souths proud
Those close to the Rabbitoh feared he had lost his love for the game.
Bell the back-rower? Prop could make radical positional switch
Angus Bell won’t feature for the Waratahs again this season, but could he play elsewhere in the pack?
Fallen star tipped to make NRL comeback with Dolphins
One of league’s enigmas will make his return, and a teammate says he is ready to prove he’s no spent force.
Have Your Say
‘Always in my corner’: Aussie ace addresses Open snub amid resurgence
Amid concerns of a vendetta against her, former national No.1 Arina Rodionova vows to cast the ordeal aside.
