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Defamation
Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, likely ‘hellbent on having sex’, judge finds
After a last-minute postponement, Federal Court Justice Michael Lee will deliver his judgment in the multimillion-dollar lawsuit at 10.15am.
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Suspected poisoning at 80th birthday in Brisbane, guests collapsed after speeches
More than 10 people fell ill with gastro-like symptoms after a suspected mass poisoning at an 80th birthday party in Brisbane yesterday.
Stabbed security guard recounts attack from hospital bed
A security guard has recounted being stabbed in the belly by the Bondi Junction attacker before sounding the alarm.
Gold Coast police searched Cauchi for knives in December
The Queensland man who fatally stabbed six people was itinerant and living out of his car with history of mental illness, police say.
‘Truly horrific’: Family laments troubled son who became Bondi mass murderer
Joel Cauchi’s family also offered their support for the NSW Police officer who shot dead their son after he took the lives of six innocent people on Saturday afternoon.
The truth behind 13 rules of flying you (probably) didn’t know about
What happens when aircraft seats are too comfortable? Your plane can be grounded, that’s what. Here are air travel’s strangest regulations.
Mother Nature went all out creating this part of Australia
A splatter of blue for the water, a drizzle of pure white for the sand, and a deep red for the soil. And why not some lakes of pink?
This uncommonly beautiful NZ destination is like an enchanted forest
Orokonui Eco sanctuary encompasses more than 300 hectares of protected wildlife reserve, the perfect conditions for New Zealand’s feathery locals.
A dietitian ranks eight popular supermarket breads
From high-fibre to low-carb, the range of products in the bakery aisle is ever expanding. So how do you choose the right slice?
Opinion
Australian economy
Coping with higher prices on smaller portions and chicken nuggets
The past few years have been tough financially for many of us, and it’s potentially changing our eating habits.
Rachel Clun
Reporter
Jordan applied for rental homes he once would have cringed at. It didn’t go to plan
As Brisbane rents reach record highs, home hunters are queueing out the door even for tiny properties with obvious problems.
BONDI JUNCTION ATTACK
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Restaurant worker recalls serving Bondi Junction killer hours before rampage
Joel Cauchi sat down by the window in Saigon Noodle House and ordered a red chicken curry. He had no money, so he returned two hours later to pay – and then embarked on his stabbing attack.
‘Bollard man’ didn’t know what was happening when he took on Joel Cauchi
French construction worker Damien Guerot and his friend Silas Despreaux were at the shops on Saturday when a commotion began.
Queensland
‘What does that say about our society?’: Qld govt announces $50m to target DV
Funding will be spread across a range of initiatives, including primary prevention, education and a new peak body for the sector tackling family and domestic violence.
Parliamentary committee accepts framework to decriminalise sex work in Qld
Twenty-five years after prostitution was legalised in Queensland, the industry will be decriminalised to improve the lives of sex workers.
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Queensland Police
How police leadership responded to union boss’s inflammatory article
The views described as an “outward racist ideology” lit up parliament, the media, and parts of community. Emails and texts now shed light on internal responses.
‘Inexcusable mistake’ forces redo of first Brisbane council meeting
With election results finalised, Brisbane City Hall hosted its first gathering of new and old councillors. Except it was a false start.
Man shot by police after alleged stabbing murder in Queensland
An alleged homicide and subsequent police shooting are under investigation in Queensland.
Politics
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Medicine
Budget’s $1.5b prescription for making medicines in Australia
The new plan clears the way for public investment in high-value therapies, naming cancer and heart disease as key areas that deserve government funds.
Business
Opinion
Currencies
Why the US dollar is setting off alarm bells around the world
Suddenly, tension and uncertainty have gripped financial markets, making them highly volatile.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
‘Nightmare scenario’: Squatters take over Gordon Ramsay’s $25 million pub
A gang of professional squatters got themselves in and won’t leave.
Opinion
Want to take up running? You might be having an identity crisis
Brandon Jack
Commentator and author
Explore
Property
How to compete for a property, even when your rival is cashed up
More than a quarter of home buyers now pay cash, no mortgage needed, so efforts to outbid them require clever tactics.
Eight of our favourite luxury homes, priced up to $82.5 million
They include a palatial architect-designed residence, a private estate with helipad and a farming oasis with vineyard.
Good Food
Lifestyle
I gave birth to twins, and it inspired a crime novel
Identical twins are genetically the same person. DNA – the great crime solver – is unable to pinpoint a single suspect.
Opinion
WordPlay
In praise of the eggcorn, the English language’s most logical mistake
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
Culture
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Streaming
Fans of The Bridge know what to expect of Sofia Helin. She doesn’t disappoint in Fallen
Helin plays a detective heading up a missing person’s unit in this dark yet superior Scandi-drama.
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Sport
The shot that broke his rivals’ hearts and won Scheffler the US Masters
The world No.1 was under pressure before producing a moment of magic with a stunning shot on the final day that set him up for his second green jacket.
FA investigating Nazi salute at A-League match
Controversy has marred Saturday’s A-League derby after cameras showed a man gesturing.
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Around the clubs
‘He’s on another planet’: Stuart fires back at Hasler over ref criticism
The Raiders coach did not hold back after being told Des Hasler felt his Gold Coast side was harshly treated.
Tight Five
Super Rugby
NZ no longer the lions’ den as Australian stocks rise
The ‘Lions phenomenon’ may be helping Australia’s Super Rugby contingent with the Rebels uncovering a new rising star.
Analysis
NRL 2024
The good, the bad and the unknown: Where to now for Rabbitohs?
South Sydney showed enough fight in defeat against Cronulla to buy coach Jason Demetriou some time.
Why Marsh flew home mid-IPL – and how it’s good news for Fraser-McGurk
Mitch Marsh has returned home from the IPL with a hamstring tear ahead of the T20 World Cup in June.
Teen wins race for the ages, as Australia name first track and field athletes for Paris
Claudia Hollingsworth was among the first named on Australia’s team for the Paris Olympics.
Have Your Say
Cruel blow rubs salt in wounds: Four things learnt from the Battle of Brisbane
A fruitless chase has ultimately cost the Dolphins their most electric talent, while one man proved himself to be a future captain.
