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Maira Cappiello came to Australia for a better life. Then she was sexually assaulted by a 10yo boy
The 24-year-old Italian student has spoken out after a sexual assault in Far North Queensland.
Blake lost touch with his culture in high school. In year 12, something clicked
The 19-year-old says unless something changes, many other young Queenslanders “are never going to figure out who they truly are”.
Newstead development to tower over Gasworks
Plans for a third and final tower in Mirvac’s “Sky Precinct” at Newstead have been submitted for council approval.
Australia joins 142 nations in backing Palestinian statehood in UN vote
In a day of high emotion at UN headquarters, Israel’s UN ambassador theatrically inserted a miniature copy of the charter into a transparent paper shredder.
Stabbing video not offensive enough to be removed, X Corp tells court
X Corp’s legal team argues that footage of a Sydney priest being stabbed does not meet the legal threshold for it to be forcibly removed.
A miracle solution for some, ‘barbaric’ for others. The truth behind the boom in cutting babies’ tongues
The number of babies having tongue tie releases in Australia has skyrocketed over the past two decades. But debate continues to rage about the merits of the procedure.
Driving anxiety is more common than you think. Here’s how to overcome it
Some people begin to feel anxious behind the wheel after a car accident. For others, such fear strikes unexpectedly.
Usman Khawaja used to shrug off racism. Then he stopped trying to please everyone
As a rising star, Australia’s first Muslim Test cricketer kept his thoughts in check. Then he found his voice – and used it.
The Canadian teen trying to make Olympic history and break Australian hearts
Canada’s Olympic swimming trials start next week and all eyes are on a 17-year-old who has a cat named after Michael Phelps; an athlete she could emulate in Paris.
Broncos’ backs too slippery for sorry Eels in 30-14 win
Brisbane and Parramatta are hoping to put unsatisfactory starts to their 2024 campaigns behind them.
Best places to eat and drink on the Sunshine Coast
Trendy Asian eateries, retro diners, fresh Mooloolaba prawns and farm-to-table fine dining? Yep, Sunny Coast has something for every gourmand.
Architect Philip Thalis paid the price for being outspoken. Now he’s won the profession’s gold medal
Australia’s newest gold medal winner for architecture has called on those engaged in shaping our cities to be bolder, braver and more vocal.
‘Copycat’ book bans: How US activists are impacting Australian libraries
Best-selling Australian author Amie Kaufman, whose books have been banned in the US, is warning against importing a culture war over literature.
So what is Albonomics, and what will it mean for Australia?
When he came to power, Anthony Albanese’s economic priorities were hard to discern. Two years on, his vision is clear.
Queensland
How a broken pipe became a criminal justice issue in Brisbane
In policing, the broken windows theory has been hotly debated for years. But it’s a broken pipe that has the Queensland Police Service defending its methods.
Convicted paedophile believed to be on run in south-east Qld
Meanwhile, Bonza administrator Hall Chadwick has told some of the airline’s 60,000 creditors there is an outside chance it could be saved.
Airtrain negotiations back on track
The on-again, off-again discussions between the state government and Airtrain to end the private company’s monopoly on public transport to Brisbane Airport are on again.
Brisbane council’s Paris 2024 travel bill blasted
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.
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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.
Politics
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Australia set to back watered-down United Nations resolution on Palestine
Universities have been roiled by pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protests and encampments have been set up on some campuses.
Business
Bill Gates to sell $1.1 billion green megayacht – before it’s even set sail
The world’s fourth-richest man is offloading his floating palace, but it comes at a rocky time for the yacht industry.
World
Analysis
US Votes 2024
‘It could boomerang’: Stormy Daniels testimony on sex, lies and money is risky for both sides
The porn actor’s account was explosive in her indignant delivery and in the details of a sexual encounter with Donald Trump that at times sounded non-consensual.
Shayna Jacobs, Perry Stein, Marianne LeVine and Devlin Barrett
Opinion
When uni students endorse terror, it’s time for political intervention
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Five ways to kick off the concussion debate without stopping the game
Michael Morgan and Anthony Boyd
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.
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Fitness
What we can learn about longevity from the world’s fastest runners
A new study of remarkable athletes holds clues for all of us about how to have longer and healthier lives.
Culture
Opinion
Donald Trump
Can Trump survive a Stormy sex scandal? Just ask Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton accustomed the American people to political scandal. Donald Trump may benefit from their consequent ambivalence to politicians behaving badly.
Nick Bryant
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Sport
Broncos’ backs too slippery for sorry Eels in 30-14 win
Brisbane and Parramatta are hoping to put unsatisfactory starts to their 2024 campaigns behind them.
Origin fears for Nathan Cleary as Panthers deny Dogs
The superstar playmaker is set to join a growing list of Blues stars on the sideline less than a month before the Origin series opener after aggravating his hamstring injury on Friday night.
‘We are pleased’: Medical regulator welcomes Dolphins change of jersey
The Dolphins will no longer display the logo of a medicinal cannabis company on their jerseys and stadium signage after being reminded of drug advertising laws.
Dolphins’ Farnworth feared three months out and surgery
Dolphins strike centre Herbie Farnworth has revealed he feared facing surgery and at least three months on the sidelines when he went down with an AC joint strain last month.
Recovering Reynolds takes on key new role for Broncos
Expected to miss playing for three months, Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds turns his attention to helping coach Kevin Walters plot a winning path.
Power hold off fast-finishing Cats to score first win in Geelong since 2007; slick Swans outclass Dockers
Port Adelaide scored their first win in Geelong since 2007 while the Swans strengthened their place at the top of the ladder with a win over Fremantle.
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AFL 2024
‘Prodigious talent’: Former Dockers and Giants player Cam McCarthy dies
Former teammates of Fremantle and GWS player Cam McCarthy will play with heavy hearts this weekend as they mourn the tragic death of the key forward at the age of 29.
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.
