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‘National emergency’: Thousands march in Brisbane to protest violence against women
Women demand men take responsibility for savage increase in toxic masculinity, arguing men have killed 33 women in domestic violence outbreaks since 2024 began.
Police stage sad, quiet recreation of fatal Brisbane bus turn
Police staged a quiet recreation of the bus turning from Ann Street into Edward Street as part of their investigation into the bus crash that killed 18-year-old Tia Cameron on March 8.
Woman flees after alleged hit-run injures cop in Brisbane’s south
Meanwhile, a Townsville man has been charged after a crash that killed a young motorcyclist last week.
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Media & marketing
Paul Kent stood down from Fox, Daily Telegraph pending street fight investigation
The senior columnist and television host was captured in social media video in a scuffle on the streets of Sydney’s inner west.
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Resolve Political Monitor
Early signs of voters’ support for Labor’s Future Made in Australia vow
A federal pledge to spend more money on local industry has won support from voters despite a political row about whether it could waste public funds.
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NRL 2024
NRL round 8 LIVE: Hynes adds to Sharks’ tally after textbook 40/20
The Knights withstood a late flurry to record their third win of the season as attention turns to Canberra for Ricky Stuart’s 500th game as a coach.
Heartbreak sours historic debut: Four things learnt from Reds’ defeat
One of Super Rugby’s greatest debuts has not been enough to get the Reds home in one of the most heartbreaking performances at Suncorp Stadium.
Wests Tigers 10 Broncos 34
Match report
Lame Tigers no match as Broncos gear up for Roosters grudge match
A Brisbane side energised by the return of Adam Reynolds and Payne Haas has sent the Wests Tigers tumbling to their fourth straight loss.
How to nail couple-dressing without looking like Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears
From luxury labels to the high street, more brands are blurring gender lines, and writing a fashion prescription that is more inclusive, with fewer rules.
Explainer
Science
Trees have biological clocks too. Here’s how their leaves change colour
A red-golden carpet is unfurling across the more temperate corners of our continent. Here’s what trees – and ‘leaf peepers’ – do in autumn.
‘The village isn’t around’: Parents book drivers for afternoon juggle
More parents are turning to ride-share services for children, as the end of working from home puts pressure on families.
Influencer shot dead in the street after six months’ prison for dancing videos
Iraqi authorities are investigating the killing of a well-known social media influencer, who was shot by an armed motorcyclist in front of her home in central Baghdad.
Why are more businesses charging extra to pay by card?
More businesses are now placing surcharges on all card payments, while they were previously only common on credit cards.
Opinion
Hip pocket
So you’ve got an offset account, but are you using it wisely?
Homeowners are squirrelling away billions in offset accounts, but many aren’t using them to their full potential and are missing out on significant home loan savings.
Dominic Powell
Money Editor
Opinion
Scams
We can’t afford to be ashamed about getting scammed
Realising you’ve been caught in a scam can feel awful, but hiding it and staying quiet helps nobody.
Victoria Devine
Money columnist
Queensland
Crisafulli seeks to regain underdog status after promising poll
Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has rejected claims he is a shoo-in to be sworn in as premier in October, following polls that pointed to a convincing LNP victory.
Gardener accused of murder, attack on elderly couple named
Detectives believed the incident unfolded after the man, who was at their property and a neighbour’s to do gardening work, got into a dispute with them.
Premier David Crisafulli the ‘most likely outcome’ of state election: Miles
Premier Steven Miles has conceded the “most likely” result of October’s state election was an LNP victory, as both he and Opposition Leader David Crisafulli campaigned in central Queensland on Friday.
‘Like a civil war’: The real Battle of Brisbane pitted allies against each other
Over two days, American and Australian troops used batons, broken furniture, knives, guns, broken bottles and fists to settle scores.
‘I like the idea of people taking artwork off the wall and slinging it under their arm’
For people who love the idea of collecting art but find it intimidating or out of reach, this fair offers a chance to dip their toes into the water.
Politics
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
Why Jim Chalmers may be the government’s David Campese
As he prepares to hand down his third budget, the treasurer explains why the economy’s soft, and why he’s not craving the prime ministership.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Business
‘Conservative apprehension’: Chinese buyers cautious after tariffs dropped
Rathbone Wine Group is quickly returning to exporting its vintages to mainland China, but the road to international export recovery remains rocky.
World
Suddenly, Chinese spies seem to be popping up all over Europe
Six people have been charged with spying for China in three separate cases in Britain and England, in a pushback that some say was overdue.
Opinion
Cads, you’re on notice – we now have a contemporary definition of rape
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
It’s been a bad week to be a baby
Thomas Mitchell
Culture reporter
The fact my job exists shows just what men will do to harass ex-partners
Joel Svensson
DV security specialist
Musk puts seat belts in cybertrucks. Now he must put them in cyberspace
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Explore
Property
‘Taken me by surprise’: Brisbane house prices hit record high
Does your house earn more than you? The typical Brisbane house has gained more than $100,000 in value in a year, and much more in some locations.
Ex-Good Guys boss who made $17m tree-change sells $6m city bolthole
When Essendon director Andrew Muir sold his Toorak house for $28m he bought a Flinders spread and a Carlton terrace. Now he’s offloaded the pied-à-terre.
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Midweek dinner
14 simple dinners that go straight to the sauce
Lifestyle
Explainer
Science
Trees have biological clocks too. Here’s how their leaves change colour
A red-golden carpet is unfurling across the more temperate corners of our continent. Here’s what trees – and ‘leaf peepers’ – do in autumn.
Opinion
Royal family
Meghan made strawberry jam and her mates have lost their minds
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Opinion
Comedy
Help, I’m pathetically addicted to loyalty points
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Culture
The Greatest Showman star to join cast of hit musical & Juliet
From learning to meditate with Ariana Grande to her connection with Hugh Jackman, theatre powerhouse Keala Settle is bringing her star-studded experience to & Juliet.
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Sport
Caddie smack: Aussie golfer’s bagman hit in head by bottle on LIV’s party hole
Lucas Herbert’s caddie escaped serious injury after being struck by a water bottle thrown from the crowd on LIV Adelaide’s “watering hole”.
Wests Tigers 10 Broncos 34
Match report
Lame Tigers no match as Broncos gear up for Roosters grudge match
A Brisbane side energised by the return of Adam Reynolds and Payne Haas has sent the Wests Tigers tumbling to their fourth straight loss.
Heartbreak sours historic debut: Four things learnt from Reds’ defeat
One of Super Rugby’s greatest debuts has not been enough to get the Reds home in one of the most heartbreaking performances at Suncorp Stadium.
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NRL 2024
Eels fume over costly call on DCE as Sivo escapes with fine
The Sea Eagles have been dealt a double blow with Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau’atu facing two-match bans, while Eels winger Maika Sivo is up for a $3000 fine.
Cheap shots or legal brutality? Debate rages over ten-hunting Kiwi hitman
Waratahs Tane Edmed was rocked by a slightly late shot by a Chiefs flanker on Friday night, and he wasn’t the first playmaker to cop it.
Dirty pool: The ‘disgraceful inconsistency’ exposed by Chinese doping scandal
How 23 Chinese swimmers escaped sanction after failing drug tests has shaken the confidence of clean athletes ahead of Paris 2024, and angered the camp of Australian swimmer Shayna Jack.
‘It’s professional sport, every game matters’: RA boss urges Blues to pick Suaalii for Origin
Phil Waugh says NSW coach Michael Maguire should simply pick the best players available and he hopes Joseph Suaalii’s big-money move to rugby will not end his Blues dream.
Have Your Say
Three extraordinary events signal the end of ‘she’ll be right’ era
This week was something of a king tide in the realms of concussion-in-sport news, headed by a heartfelt plea from rugby league great Wally Lewis.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author