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South Bank’s new 30-year vision revealed – with one eye on 2032
A long-awaited master plan for the popular precinct has landed with three shorter-term focus areas, before bulldozing the Piazza and expanding the iconic lagoon.
‘We did not reward Hamas’: Penny Wong defends United Nations vote backing Palestinian statehood
In a rare public display of disunity on foreign affairs, Labor MP Josh Burns said Jewish Australians would feel more isolated as a result of the vote.
Exclusive
Courts
Detainee released by Coalition one of trio accused of attack on grandmother
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.
What we know about the budget so far
The government has already made plenty of budget announcements worth billions, covering everything from income tax cuts to manufacturing, housing and defence.
20 things that surprise first-time visitors to the Sunshine Coast
From ‘punk’ turtles to trees that cause excruciating pain, the Sunshine Coast certainly has its quirks. Here’s what to know before you go.
10 undiscovered Sunshine Coast highlights that most people miss
You may need a 4WD to access some, but this diverse region has some truly wonderful attractions that aren’t obvious, unless you know where to look.
The best places to stay on the Sunshine Coast, for all budgets
From romantic hinterland hideaways to luxury oceanfront apartments, there’s an accommodation option for every type of traveller on this sunny stretch.
Reece is the word: How Walsh mania is driving support for Broncos in heart of Sydney
Once booed everywhere they went south of the border, Brisbane are winning over Sydneysiders – and one man is at the centre of the surge in support.
Even Latrell can’t lift Souths out of slump as Dragons pile on misery
All eyes were on Latrell Mitchell for his return from suspension, but in the end St George Illawarra ran out comfortable 28-14 winners at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
‘There is trepidation’: Why business owners like Jared are worried about their future
Spiralling costs, high interest rates and lower spending are driving more businesses into insolvency.
The dazzling Aurora Australis ‘may be visible from southern Queensland’ tonight
A stunning display of the southern lights will likely be across the nation’s south thanks to an extreme geomagnetic storm.
Queensland
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
Politics
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.
Business
Opinion
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 and embrace it.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
World
‘He liked to use the Oxford comma’: Trump aide reveals how he crafted his tweets
Donald Trump’s New York hush trial has heard the former president delivered precise instructions about the use of punctuation marks for his tweets.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
‘It could boomerang’: Stormy Daniels’ testimony on sex, lies and money is risky for both sides
Shayna Jacobs, Perry Stein, Marianne LeVine and Devlin Barrett
Opinion
Chalmers has navigated a steady course. But can he nail a tricky landing?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
What can we read into this council book ban? Perhaps we lack minority rapport
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
When uni students endorse terror, it’s time for political intervention
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
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
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.
Culture
Today show reporter Sam Rubin dies suddenly at 64
The much-loved US entertainment presenter hosted his regular segment just hours before his death.
Opinion
Donald Trump
Can Trump survive a Stormy sex scandal? Just ask Bill Clinton
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Traveller
Drivedrive
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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.
Even Latrell can’t lift Souths out of slump as Dragons pile on misery
All eyes were on Latrell Mitchell for his return from suspension, but in the end St George Illawarra ran out comfortable 28-14 winners at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
‘Off the pace’: Injury-hit Tigers rue thrashing from Bulldogs; Bombers score stirring win over Giants
Hawthorn, Essendon, Western Bulldogs and Gold Coast were the winners as another AFL Saturday round played out.
Updated
England
‘It’s been an incredible 20 years’: Ashes foe Anderson confirms end of England career
The pace ace’s record-breaking 22-year international career will finish at Lord’s in July, which means one of Australia’s great Ashes adversaries will not feature at next year’s series.
Reds’ cruel injury blow as top-four hunt intensifies
Harry Wilson’s surge back into the Wallabies frame has been dealt a major blow after the Queensland star suffered a potentially season-ending broken arm in a gritty win over the Rebels.
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.
Sacked by a fifth division club, Kewell could now win Asia’s biggest prize
The Socceroos legend has taken the baton at Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos, who have reached the final of the AFC Champions League.
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.
