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Maira Cappiello came to Australia for a better life. Then she was sexually assaulted by a 10yo boy

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”.

Mirvac has lodged a development application to build a 31-storey, 138-unit tower at Newstead.

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.

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Detainee released by Coalition one of trio accused of attack on grandmother

Home invasion victim Ninette Simons.

It can be revealed a second man accused of a brutal attack on a Perth grandmother was released from detention when Peter Dutton was minister for home affairs.

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.

Season restaurant overlooks the beach at Noosa.

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.

So what is Albonomics, and what will it mean for Australia?

Anthony Albanese is putting his mark on the government’s economic policies.

When he came to power, Anthony Albanese’s economic priorities were hard to discern. Two years on, his vision is clear.

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Cash

Cash is dead. Why are we still pretending it isn’t?

Cash will be gone in just seven years’ time, but many of us are still trying to hold on to the past. It’s time we move forward.

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housing

Labor adds billions to state deals on housing

Albanese has struck a deal with state and territory leaders to inject more cash into construction, including a five-year agreement on social housing.

Driving anxiety is more common than you think. Here’s how to overcome it

While some instances of driving anxiety are linked to a particular incidence, others have no explanation.

Some people begin to feel anxious behind the wheel after a car accident. For others, such fear strikes unexpectedly.

A miracle or barbaric? The truth behind the boom in cutting babies’ tongues

The number of babies having tongue tie releases in Australia has skyrocketed. But debate continues to rage about the procedure’s merits.

Homepage gif. Philip Thalis, recipient of the 2024 Gold Medal of the Australian Institute of Architects

Architect paid the price for being outspoken. Now he’s won the profession’s gold medal

Philip Thalis, 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

Melbourne-based author Amie Kaufman.

Best-selling Australian author Amie Kaufman, whose books have been banned in the US, is warning against importing a culture war over literature.

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.

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Queensland

The Brisbane watch house is at reduced capacity due to building works needed to fix a broken pipe.

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

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

It costs $21.90 to catch the Airtrain to Brisbane Airport from inner-city stations.

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

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

‘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.

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Rebels have handed RA an all-time hospital pass

Australian rugby has plenty of issues, but as the Rebels’ shambles shows, many have been self-inflicted.

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Sharks halfback Nicho Hynes.

Contenders or pretenders? We’re about to find out about the Sharks

Craig Fitzgibbon puts his own body through what few coaches would dream of. But is his work ethic turning the Sharks into beasts?

Is retired AFL superstar Buddy Franklin roast-worthy?

Time for an Australian sporting superstar to be roasted

If it’s good enough for the great Tom Brady, it’s good enough for one of our own.

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AFL 2024

All-Stars appeal: The match the AFL wants to revive after a decade in the wilderness

The AFL is pushing to stage an exhibition game on the eve of next season to address a decline in the number of Indigenous players.

Deine Mariner after scoring a try.

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.

Nathan Cleary leaves the field on Friday night after aggravating his hamstring injury.

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.

The Alternaleaf sponsorship became so problematic the Dolphins initially covered it with tape.

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.

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