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End of the line for Translink app
Translink’s often-derided public transport app is set to get a facelift and new features, thanks to an award-winning German company.
Brisbane court worker resorted to fraud and theft to feed gambling habit
The former Queensland public servant took work laptops to Cash Converters to get money to gamble.
‘Our hearts are broken’: Parents of Callum and Jake Robinson share grief
The parents of two Australian brothers shot dead in Mexico have spoken publicly. For news from in and around Brisbane today, follow us live.
The president, the porn star and the payment: Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump trial
The porn star told a jury in explicit detail about her alleged sexual encounter with the former US president.
Gifts from $50k to $1m the norm: How home deposits soared to record levels
Average workers are priced out, but many property buyers who are left in the market now have extraordinary wealth – often from family.
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Property investment
Our obsession with property is pathological. Something’s gotta give
Forget the Sunday trip to Bunnings. Our greatest pastime is property investment, and house inspections are our national sport.
William Bennett
Money contributor
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University
Banks open to overlooking student debt
The banks say financial regulators should determine whether student debt gets special home loan treatment, amid debate that young people are being locked out of the housing market.
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Cyber bullying
What I wish I’d known about suicide before my son died
He’d come to me and said: “Hey Dad, I’ve made a mistake.” My son was the victim of sextortion.
Wayne Holdsworth
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Long-awaited Longwang unveiled in Brisbane’s CBD
One of the year’s major openings, in a one-of-a-kind former laneway space, has a star Donna Chang and Same Same chef in the kitchen.
17 things to do in Brisbane with your mum on Mother’s Day
Spoil mum with a high tea, lunch, show, exhibition or outing on Sunday. She deserves it.
Apple’s most AI-focused chip debuts in its thinnest device ever
The company has debuted two new lines of iPads, including a larger screen iPad Air and a powerful OLED iPad Pro.
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Man taken into custody after standoff at anti-corruption HQ in Valley
The man surrendered to police, with officers later finding a small tomahawk in his bag.
Police were told to ‘elevate’ this advisory body. Instead, it’s been sacked
The group has gone public with concerns after its members were let go on former commissioner Katarina Carroll’s last day.
Only one in 20 Qld vehicles are motorcycles. Yet they account for one-third of fatalities
One-third of motorists killed on Queensland roads in the first four months of 2024 were motorcyclists, despite only a small fraction of road users travelling on two wheels.
‘Behaviour problems’ behind bid to rein in young drivers in national parks
The Queensland government will consider capping the number of visitors and vehicles allowed on beaches and trails in three areas.
Police divers search dam on rural property after alleged murder of Brisbane man
A Brisbane man allegedly suffered injuries over a “prolonged period” before he was found with critical injuries on a rural property.
Politics
Coalition wants humanitarian overhaul of deportation bill
The opposition is demanding the government dramatically rein in its deportation bill with 17 recommended changes up for negotiation.
Business
ASX set to edge higher as Wall Street treads water
US stocks are holding relatively steady as trading on Wall Street calms following some sharp recent swings.
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Renewables
Not everyone will celebrate AGL’s improved profit outlook
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Opinion
World markets
Gold fever: Why China and the rest of the world are stocking up
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
‘Our hearts are broken’: Parents of Callum and Jake Robinson share grief
The Australian brothers were on a surfing trip in Mexico when they were allegedly murdered by Mexican nationals attempting to steal car parts.
Opinion
Not all men abuse women. But is this how it starts?
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
Trumpeting a terrible vision: What awaits if Biden loses … or even wins?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
How Qantas pulled off a soft landing on phantom flights
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
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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.
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Lifestyle
How a disgraced designer and simple dress code saved the Met Gala
John Galliano creations were the standout at this year’s fashion Oscars with support from Kim Kardashian and Gwendoline Christie.
Culture
Met Gala 2024 as it happened: Cardi B stops red carpet traffic, while Zendaya changes looks
It’s the first Monday in May (at least in New York City), and that means it’s time for Anna Wintour’s Met Gala aka fashion’s biggest night.
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13 siblings, one Paris dream: Sprint sensation defies back-breaking crisis
He has overcome an injury that threatened his Paris quest. The help of 13 boxing siblings pushed him on.
‘It was a tough upbringing’: Why Taylan May has ‘pain’ inked on his face
The young Panthers centre opens up about his tattoos, a controversial Instagram post, and trying to stop Stephen Crichton.
‘He’ll want to make up for lost time’: Roosters back returning Leniu to keep cool
The Roosters have rushed Spencer Leniu back into the side for Sunday’s clash against the Warriors after an eight-match ban for the Ezra Mam “monkey” slur.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Prophecy that ‘doctors and lawyers’ will rule NRL is coming true
The death of Manly player Keith Titmuss and separate lawsuits brought by Jackson Topine and Lloyd Perrett raise serious questions for the game.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Analysis
Super Rugby
Cheik, please? Why Waratahs gig looms as Aussie rugby’s most pressing issue
When the Waratahs sneeze, the rest of Australian rugby catches a cold. So is their former coach Michael Cheika the man to nurse the Tahs back to health?
Why attack is on the offensive in the NRL
Defence wins competitions – but attack wins over the fans. Points records are being set in the NRL, and here are the reasons why.
Five years ago Tiana tried boxing for the first time. Now she’s off to the Olympics
Tiana Echegaray went to a boxercise class in 2019 to keep fit.
Have Your Say
‘We cannot have cookie-cutter approaches to the welfare of players’
Hyping athletes too early is not the only path to greatness. And writing them off too early can actually be harming sport.
