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Business defaults soar as Australian house prices outpace the globe
Australian house prices are out-performing most of the world, even after inflation, but pressure is growing on the business sector.
The Star suggested burying $3.2 million in cash losses: Former CFO claims
Former chief financial officer Christina Katsibouba has made a series of allegations about the company’s failure to be transparent with investors and other executives regarding its financial position.
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Supermarket inquiry
‘Bullshitting your way’: Woolies boss blasted for not answering questions
The supermarket giant’s outgoing CEO refused to answer repeated questions about the company’s return on equity, which infuriated Greens senator Nick McKim.
An exclusive pasta club is returning to Brisbane – for one day only
Tickets are on on sale now for this colourful DJ-driven lunch, but you’d best be quick.
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Australia must not lose the war within over religion, ideology and politics
While there is a huge difference between spilling blood and paint, recent episodes reflect a radical intolerance for different political, ideological and religious views.
Country coppers help Lehrmann give media the slip
Police on the NSW Central Coast let the disgraced former Liberal staffer use the station’s back door to escape a pursuing media pack in the hours after the ruling in his defamation case.
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Airline reviews
This seat delivers the best sleep I’ve ever had on a plane
Despite some awkward design elements, this lie-flat business class seat is one of the most comfortable in the sky.
Gen Z has discovered why Conan O’Brien was the best late-night TV host of all time
A viral appearance on Hot Wings has introduced O’Brien to a new audience. We take a look at some of the funniest moments over the decades.
You’ve never seen a fruit shop quite like this one
Hushed reverence, fruit displayed like jewellery and white-gloved salesmen: you can bust your budget on fruit.
Opinion
Dating
What’s the secret to success on dating apps? It’s in the numbers
The stats seem to place the dating apps as a pretty good investment.
Siena Fagan
Economics and media student
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Lion’s lifeline: Cameron escapes with fine as AFL Tribunal notes ‘a rare case’
In a rare decision, Charlie Cameron’s clean record over more than 200 games paid dividends after the Brisbane livewire escaped with a fine at the tribunal for his sling tackle on Jake Lever.
Queensland
John Coates has change of heart, agrees to face inquiry
Australian Olympic supremo has been listed to appear before a Senate inquiry into Brisbane’s 2032 Olympic Games preparations, after previously declining an offer to give evidence.
Burnout, shortages: Killing spree puts psychiatry struggles in spotlight
Joel Cauchi targeted women during Saturday’s attack. While his overall motivations remain unclear, his mental health has been raised as a contributing factor, highlighting support needed across the sector.
Brisbane Airport curfew, flight caps proposed to counter aircraft noise
Airservices Australia is accused of misleading the government through fabricated noise comparison reports in approving a second runway.
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.
What price for a beach lifestyle? Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast smash records
Across 18 sought-after suburbs in south-east Queensland, weekly rent will now set you back $1000 or more.
Politics
‘Army will be brutalised’: Defence firms brace for major funding cuts
Defence firms fear the “sword of Damocles is about to drop” as the government seeks to stop $50b budget from spiralling out of control.
Business
Updated
Supermarket inquiry
‘Bullshitting your way’: Woolies boss blasted for not answering questions
The supermarket giant’s outgoing CEO refused to answer repeated questions about the company’s return on equity, which infuriated Greens senator Nick McKim.
World
Spire collapses as fire rips through historic Copenhagen stock exchange
Passers-by rushed to save priceless paintings and valuables when a fire broke out in one of Copenhagen’s most famous buildings.
Opinion
Iran has given Israel licence to ‘go nuts’. But there are reasons to resist
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
‘New Competition’? It’s protectionism with an industry policy veneer
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property
What price for a beach lifestyle? Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast smash records
Across 18 sought-after suburbs in south-east Queensland, weekly rent will now set you back $1000 or more.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Return to this showpiece city, next to a world wonder, before everyone else does
After you’ve explored the ancient temples of Angkor, a freshly polished Siem Reap turns on the charm and surprises. It won’t stay under the radar for long.
Culture
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Review
Like Fleabag, this dark comedy will make you laugh – and squirm
Based on creator Kat Sadler’s own experiences of depression, this black British comedy takes on many taboo topics.
Perspective
Music festivals
Fifty years ago, I went to Australia’s Woodstock. On Saturday, I went back
Tony Wright
Associate editor and special writer
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Sport
Origin bolters revealed: Who will step up amid Maroons’ injury crisis?
As the Maroons battle an injury crisis, a shock bolter’s name has been thrown into the mix to bolster Queensland’s diminishing forward stocks.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Lion’s lifeline: Cameron escapes with fine as AFL Tribunal notes ‘a rare case’
Charlie Cameron’s clean record at the AFL Tribunal over more than 200 games has paid off.
The NRL’s Origin crowd record was set in Melbourne. Will it be beaten this year?
Harry Grant is calling on Melburnians to turn out in force to support Queensland for game two.
‘Rebuilding is a myth’: Talk of Bulldogs rift ‘a total fiction’, says Beveridge
Luke Beveridge says a line was not put through any senior players.
‘Feels like the end’: Slater ready to call time on surfing’s greatest career
The 11-time world champion struggled to compose himself as his exit from professional surfing looms.
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NRL 2024
South Sydney set to make major change in coaching shake-up
Jason Demetriou has requested the assistance of former NRL head coach David Furner.
Revealed: The secret talks that could transform Australian netball
An expansion of the Super Netball league to include teams from New Zealand is being discussed.
Have Your Say
‘I hate batter’: England legend rails against cricket’s gender-neutral terms
BBC correspondent Jonathan Agnew says “it’s sad” the game now refers to all players as batters.