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Cycling
‘Nice to see some logic’: Speed limit rises on Brisbane bridge where joggers beat bikes
Police had fined cyclists $464 for speeding on this inner-city green bridge on World Car-Free Day.
Victoria Park an Olympic hurdle as Coates, mayors, architect grilled on Games
Australian Olympic supremo John Coates says if Brisbane were to build a new Victoria Park stadium, it should not be considered a Games-related cost.
Casino gave gamblers free cash – then reported them for fraud
When four machines malfunctioned on the gaming room floor at The Star casino and started spitting out free money, word travelled quickly.
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Star has weeks to prove progress on planned Qld fixes. But you can’t see them
The casino giant stares down licence suspensions in Queensland amid a second grilling in NSW, tied to tightly held reforms partially obtained by Brisbane Times.
Teenage terror accused dropped out of school, was increasingly ‘disobedient’
The 16-year-old boy who stabbed Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel at a western Sydney church had not attended school for more than six months, and his father had also seen signs of increasing “disobedience”.
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Social media
‘Dangerous falsehoods’: Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws
Since the Bondi and western Sydney church stabbings, attention of politicians and analysts has turned to the role of social media in spreading false claims.
Two wins for Bluey composer, while Brisbane’s best venue crowned
Brisbane’s song of the year, best live music venue and best festival have been named at this year’s Queensland Music Awards.
Opinion
University
I made mistakes at university, just not enough of them
The mistakes you make during uni will shape your life, in big and small ways. So don’t overthink it – just enjoy the ride.
Bella Westaway
Contributor
After months of carrying my possessions on my back, I emerged a new woman
A five-month trek across New Zealand wasn’t just an adventure, it was a chance to find myself again.
How many lives did COVID vaccines save? Scientists have an estimate
New modelling also reveals Australia’s chronic vaccine delays may have resulted in a life-saving fluke.
Natalie Dormer is a different type of warrior in this sharp crime thriller
The Game of Thrones and Tudors actor confronts corruption and race in a crime drama set in South Africa.
De Minaur becomes first Australian to defeat Nadal on clay
There were no post-match histrionics from de Minaur after the victory, fully aware he had toppled a diminished version of the clay-court king.
Queensland
‘We have wondered what happened to mum all our lives’
It was on Bilinga Street in Currumbin, some several hundred metres from the beach, that young mother-of-two Tammy Dyson was driven away by a woman claiming to be her sister.
The map that reveals the shocking extent of Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching
The Albanese government is under pressure to cut emissions more quickly after all three regions of the reef suffered extreme bleaching for the first time.
From an aspiring teacher, keen to meet others, to a murderous loner
The parents of the Bondi Junction killer have spoken of his descent from country school kid to national “monster”, against the backdrop of untreated mental illness.
Marist College principal back at work after sex abuse allegations in civil claim
The principal of a private Brisbane boys’ school, who is accused of historical sexual abuse in a civil court claim, has returned to his role.
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Government
The big questions being raised around Queensland’s ‘Big Build’
As major infrastructure project costs rise and deadlines extend across the country, a state election also approaches – and can help explain some of the bluster.
Politics
Better boost budget bottom line, Jim: IMF warns of Chinese downturn threat
The International Monetary Fund says countries heavily dependent on China – such as Australia – have to get their budgets in order sooner rather than later.
Business
Seize the moment on media reform to follow Albanese’s vision for Australia: Nine boss
Nine Entertainment’s Mike Sneesby is urging the government to amend its communications bill “right now”.
World
‘Stirs the pot’: Jury candidates air views of Trump as hush money trial proceeds
Without his usual bravado and bluster, and once again appearing in court without his wife, Melania, by his side, Trump looked more like a weary, ordinary man.
Opinion
Starvation is true horror. Sanctions against Israel are Australia’s only choice
Marc Purcell
CEO, Australian Council for International Development
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Property
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.
How Marija went from being homeless at 15 to a homeowner at 22
The dream of stable housing is growing further out of reach for many, but Marija’s dream last year became a reality.
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Lifestyle
Heavenly scent: Once a teen impulse, incense is now a luxury item
Candles, schmandles. If you want to make an impression in your home, burning incense is the most fashionable way forward.
Culture
Spare me the Goop: Judith Lucy and Kaz Cooke make sense of menopause
Gwyneth Paltrow is nowhere to be seen as the no-nonsense duo take aim at underwear magnets and other guff.
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WordPlay
Taylor Swift’s poetic licence: why all the fuss around her new album title?
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
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Swimming
McKeown breaks 15-year-old Rice record as Winnington stuns Short
The 29-year-old has withdrawn from a stacked 100m freestyle final at the Australian Open Championships.
He was set to return a month ago but O’Connor’s delay won’t derail future
His time on the sidelines has been extended as he comes off contract.
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NRL 2024
In less than 72 hours, the Panthers agreed to release the best prop in the NRL. Here’s why
Six months ago, Warriors coach Andrew Webster rang the Panthers and cheekily asked if they would be willing to release Fisher-Harris.
How many medals will Australia win at Paris 2024? Here’s what analysts think
An independent forecast about Australia’s prospects in the Paris Olympics is bullish.
Matildas star to train with men’s team in bid to cap comeback at Olympics
Michelle Heyman was chosen to model the Olympic team’s opening ceremony uniforms – but she’s not jumping to conclusions.
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World Boxing
Boxing coach quits Olympics over sexual misconduct claims
Boxing Australia’s head coach Jamie Pittman was found to have been involved in offensive behaviour involving female athletes.
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AFL 2024
Finlayson ‘offended’ by suspension, ‘rethinks’ comments
Port Adelaide’s Jeremy Finlayson has expressed his frustration at the suspension for making a slur.
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Lion’s lifeline: AFL to review character references after Cameron escapes ban
Charlie Cameron’s clean record at the AFL Tribunal over more than 200 games has paid off.
