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Transport lobby wants Brisbane tunnel modelling released amid congestion fears
RACQ wants the government to release traffic modelling for its proposed Kedron to Carseldine Gympie Road Bypass Tunnel and a bigger commitment to northside public transport.
Emma Lovell desperately tried to protect herself and her family. Within minutes, she was killed
CCTV footage of the moment Emma Lovell was fatally stabbed in a violent home invasion has been shown to a court, with a judge to consider whether the crime was particularly heinous when sentencing a teenager.
Brisbane lawyer charged with trafficking cocaine in frozen chickens
The former high-profile lawyer is charged with trafficking more than 120 kilograms of cocaine into NSW disguised as frozen chicken.
Analysis
Federal budget
Six simple words that could fire the gun on the next election
The federal budget, if you pay close attention, could reveal Labor’s hand – and its plan to be sensible but boring.
Three arrested, burnt-out ute found as Mexican police search for Aust brothers
A 23-year-old woman allegedly threw a bag to the ground and tried to run when approached by police.
Analysis
Media & marketing
Breaking news: Will social media kill the evening bulletin?
Competition from agile digital outlets and social media giants is forcing a major rethink of how TV news is delivered, and who is best suited to do so.
Analysis
Federal budget
Six simple words that could fire the gun on the next election
The federal budget, if you pay close attention, could reveal Labor’s hand – and its plan to be sensible but boring.
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Review
Before Blair Witch, prior to Paranormal, The Woman in Black chilled theatregoers
Theatre’s most successful ghost story enjoys a life after death in this national tour starring John Waters and Daniel MacPherson.
Opinion
Scott Morrison
Morrison broke a taboo with anxiety, but he’s broken a bigger one in his book
Former prime minister Scott Morrison made Christian faith part of his electoral pitch. His new memoir does not fully dispel the criticism that he called on it at his convenience.
Justine Toh
Author and researcher
‘What have we done?’ Lawyer, editor in Stormy Daniels deal appear shocked after Trump won
The text messages were shown to the jury on the latest day of the trial, in which Trump has been accused of falsifying business records to cover up an affair with a porn star.
Wild first aid: Orangutan applies medicinal plant to treat facial wound
Animals have been known to eat certain plants to alleviate stomach discomfort, but scientists had never seen one apply a makeshift bandage to heal a wound before.
From apps to ugly veg: Four simple ways to cut up to 40% off your grocery bill
Feeling the pinch? Innovative online tools are helping shoppers save at the supermarket, or bypass it altogether.
‘Utterly committed’: New ‘quad’ emerges to push back on China
Australia, the US, Japan and the Philippines have made a show of strength against China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.
Queensland
Brisbane’s Carmen Hartwich named Australia’s first master of bourbon
She’s just the seventh person in the world to achieve the qualification – and the first female.
New Woolloongabba plan to allow for 75-storey towers
Towers of up to 75 storeys would be allowed in Woolloongabba under a new Queensland government planning scheme put out for public comment on Thursday.
Updated
Tragedy
NT woman and former cop identified in fatal Brisbane tunnel crash
A former officer was driving the Audi that crashed into another car, killing an occupant and closing the Legacy Way tunnel for hours.
Queensland households score $1000 off energy bills
Queensland households will score a $1000 energy bill discount under a $2.5 billion government spending splash on cost of living relief.
Court grants injunction stopping CFMEU blocking workers from Cross River Rail sites
The judge ordered that the union was prohibited from physically blocking Cross River Rail construction sites, or threatening any person entering or leaving a CRR site.
Politics
PM concedes community protection board failed to protect the community
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has gone to ground as pressure mounts over the alleged assault by a former immigration detainee.
Business
Macquarie chief takes $7.6m pay hit as profits fall
Many of the investment behemoth’s top executives, including CEO Shemara Wikramanayake, have had their pay cut by millions of dollars as green investments and lower commodity prices weighed on fiscal 2024 profits.
World
Three arrested, burnt-out ute found as Mexican police search for Australian brothers
A torched vehicle has been found as Mexican authorities search for Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson.
Opinion
Who’d pay $3440 to insure my tiny car? My ex-insurer thought I would
Margot Saville
Journalist and author
Holding all men responsible for a violent minority has failed to keep women safe
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
‘Community safety is our priority,’ the govt says. Tell that to Ninette Simons
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Explore
Property
‘Aussie’ John Symond lists trophy home. Yours for just $200 million-plus
The last time the Aussie Home Loans founder listed the waterfront mega-mansion, he knocked back an offer of $110 million because he didn’t want to part with it.
Geography hacking: How home buyers can (almost) afford a house on their current salary
Plans to move out of the city and buy a home in the regions come very close to stacking up - if workers can pull it off.
Good Food
Lifestyle
The best questions to ask and red flags to avoid at the dentist
Advocating for yourself at the dentist is important. Here’s how.
Culture
My relationship with Kate Hudson was over before our son was two: Chris Robinson
The lead singer of the Black Crowes discusses how heartbreak has been a constant in his life.
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Sport
South Sydney to offer Bennett three-year deal as Eels pass on supercoach
Parramattawon’t be making at an immediate play for Bennett, who is about to be be offered a three-year deal to return to the Rabbitohs.
‘This can’t happen again’: Titmuss died after ‘inappropriate’ training session
A coroner has handed down his findings into the death of the former Manly rugby league player.
Updated
Horse racing
Racing Victoria to review after Warrnambool’s day of ‘insanity’
Racing Victoria stewards cleared two clerks of the course of any wrongdoing as they attempted to catch loose horses at Warrnambool on Thursday, but will review protocols.
‘Get your foot off Carlton’s throat’: When Eddie McGuire went into bat for the Blues
For Eddie McGuire, there’s nothing better than the anticipation of playing Collingwood - and then beating them.
Analysis
NRL 2024
Any more losses like this and Souths might lose Bennett as well
The enormity of the job, should he wish to accept it, has just been laid bare.
Phil Gould fined $20,000 over television rant
The NRL has sanctioned the high-profile television commentator after he labelled the game “stupid”.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Peter FitzSimons is hurting the concussion cause, not helping it
The former Wallaby would have greater impact if he took us with him rather than belittling us.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Have Your Say
Why Australian rugby must invest in Reds youth, or risk further turmoil
There is a cohort of Queensland prospects who have announced themselves as future Wallabies. Reds coach and former rugby league star Les Kiss needs to keep them.
