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Opposition blasts Brisbane council’s Paris 2024 travel bill
The council’s civic cabinet, chaired by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, approved travel for two councillors and three senior council officers to go to Paris for an Olympic-size cost.
Universities warn students over protests as Dreyfus refuses legal advice
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus noted that people could make a complaint under the Racial Discrimination Act if they were concerned about phrases being used by protesters.
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Federal budget
Australia, let’s have more babies, says Jim Chalmers
Australians are having fewer children with the fertility rate tumbling. The treasurer says people should think about having more kids.
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Crime
‘Horrendous’: Attacker used weapon similar to bat as victim’s name revealed
James “Jim” Hill, 76, has been remembered as a beloved father, and a treasured icon of the Gatton community.
Musk widens legal fight with Australia as Labor pushes social media probe
Elon Musk’s company has launched a case in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to test the merits of the eSafety Commissioner’s order to remove church stabbing videos.
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Biden had hoped to send a quiet message, then Israel leaked it
The US decision to pause the delivery of bombs represents a significant turning point in its relationship with Israel. But it may not necessarily be a breaking point.
Peter Baker
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NRL 2024
Dolphins down Sea Eagles as Trbojevic limps off with hamstring injury
Tom Trbojevic will have scans on Friday after suffering another hamstring injury less than a month out from Origin I.
In which country is a dog called Patron a national hero? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our multiple-choice questionnaire.
This Aussie’s invention has probably saved your life – now it’s a musical
A plane crash in Mackay changed air safety forever. Now it’s chronicled in a musical.
The Heineken beer family owns a historic hotel. It can never be sold
The billionaire brewers filled the hotel, built in 1896 on the site of Amsterdam’s first inn, with their priceless Dutch art collection.
Bad hair day? This sexy, icky, potent display might just be the answer
A new exhibition at Heide Museum of Modern Art explores our sometimes weird relationship with hair.
Queensland
Ditching car parks for bike lanes could help struggling high street shops
Replacing on-street parking with bike lanes could make Brisbane more liveable without hurting small businesses, research at a popular shopping strip has found.
US man linked to Qld police shootings offered plea deal
US prosecutors have offered Donald Day jnr an undisclosed plea deal over his alleged links with the family who gunned down two Queensland police officers.
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Public Transport
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.
Safe spaces for DFV victims in every police station
Police say the spaces will empower survivors of domestic and family violence to come forward and seek the help they need.
Brisbane gambler pawned court laptops at Cash Converters
The former Queensland public servant worked in the court system and gambled to “quell the stresses within his life”.
Politics
ADF chief rejects China spying claim after helicopter flare incident
The incident, where a Chinese jet dropped flares in the path of a navy helicopter, has caused tension between Australia and the nation’s biggest trading partner.
Business
Opinion
Gadgets
Apple’s tone-deaf iPad ad triggers our darkest AI fears
Apple has made its worst marketing faux pas since it forced everyone to listen to U2.
Dave Lee
World
‘Super-Earth’: Astronomers finally find a rocky planet with atmosphere
The planet, called 55 Cancri e or Janssen, is about 8.8 times bigger than Earth.
Opinion
Explore
Property
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a private sandy beach to equestrian facilities for horse lovers and a 15-metre pool, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
Australian renters would be nearly $4b better off under a rent freeze
Tenants would have saved as much as $3000 over the 12 months to March, and proponents of a rent freeze say the cash would be life-changing.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Parenting
How do you know if you were ‘raised right’? I’ve always felt like I’m missing something
To be brought up with money, power, beauty and status are advantages few of us are lucky to have. But to be “raised right” is a scarcer, more valuable privilege.
Wendy Syfret
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Culture
The Baby Reindeer aftermath shows we’ve lost the plot on armchair sleuthing
Viewers, it’s time for a reality check.
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Sport
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NRL 2024
Blues face nervous wait after Trbojevic suffers hamstring injury in Manly’s loss to Dolphins
Tom Trbojevic will have scans on Friday after suffering another hamstring injury less than a month out from Origin I.
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AFL 2024
Suns player banned five matches over homophobic slur
Gold Coast’s Wil Powell used the same homophobic slur as previously suspended Port Adelaide player Jeremy Finlayson had.
Broncos’ Walsh to take ‘chill pill’, Gosiewski debuts
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has told fullback Reece Walsh not to overplay his hand too early in the away clash with Parramatta.
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NRL 2024
Fifita signs with Sydney Roosters, turns down Panthers
David Fifita spent Wednesday night with his manager mulling over his future.
‘It took 10 years to become an overnight success’: Penrith built ultimate footy factory
The Panthers spend $3 million every year to nurture junior talent. The result is a production line of stars.
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Paris 2024
‘Extremely heartbreaking’: Olympic medal hopeful suffers Achilles injury
Queensland’s Georgia Godwin, Australia’s top gymnastics hope, suffers an Achilles injury months out from Paris.
Kebab-loving darts cult hero heading to Australia
Luke Littler, the 17-year-old who took the world by storm when he became the youngest ever world championship finalist, will contest the Australian Darts Masters.
Have Your Say
Bad talk, take a walk: NRL warns clubs over ref abuse
Referees won’t tolerate players pushing the envelope in round 10 after the ugly scenes that marred the spiteful Tigers-Bulldogs encounter.
