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Good Weekend Talks
In-depth conversations with the people fascinating Australians right now, from sport to politics to the arts.
South Bank’s new 30-year vision revealed – with one eye on 2032
A long-awaited master plan for the precinct has landed with three shorter-term focus areas, before bulldozing the Piazza and expanding the lagoon.
Man dies after being stabbed in Brisbane park
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a 22-year-old man died at the southside scene.
Opinion
Federal budget
Jim Chalmers, the budget and the art of make-believe
The treasurer has rewritten the narrative on federal budgets. On Tuesday night, we’ll get to decide whether we believe his story – or at least want to believe it.
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Analysis
Aviation
The undoing of Bonza: Can Bazza, Sheila and Bruce be rescued?
Bonza has farewelled the first of its five seized aircraft. Now, its administrators turn to facing its 60,000 creditors and $100m in unpaid debts.
Leanne fled the country to escape domestic abuse. Now she could face jail
Leanne fled Australia with her two children as she says it was the only way she knew how to protect herself from her violent husband.
Opinion
Home loans
What to consider when buying an apartment
Apartments offer a more achievable alternative for those looking for a way into the property market, but there are a few factors to consider before signing on the dotted line.
Dominic Powell
Money Editor
Opinion
Ask an expert
What should my daughter do with her $20,000 inheritance?
Coming into money early in life can be a wonderful chance to learn about investing and financial markets.
Paul Benson
Money contributor
‘She looked as though she was dying’: The Australian show that saw the unravelling of a diva
When Judy Garland arrived at Sydney Airport, customs officials made a decision that would likely prove fateful.
Switzerland wins a Eurovision marred by disqualification and huge protests
The world’s craziest singing competition sailed into uncharted territory as politics and protests collided.
Who’s mad enough to reinvent a brand in a downturn? Only Pip Edwards
The fashion and social media personality is set to launch a new image for P.E Nation that goes beyond activewear.
Prosecutors doubt micromanager Trump would let lawyers handle Stormy Daniels
They say Donald Trump would simply be unable to leave hush-money payments to others. They even called an unusual witness: a book written by the man himself.
Hamas says hostage killed, Israel expands Rafah plans despite US warning
Israel has ordered new evacuations in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, in defiance of growing pressure from close ally the United States and others.
A leaked letter and snap resignations. What’s happening inside Miss USA?
The reigning winner of Miss USA – along with Miss Teen USA – has resigned, with her Instagram announcement containing what some believe is a secret message.
How to pick the right tour (in 10 easy steps)
Travelling in a group frees you up to focus on having a good time rather than juggling tickets and booking accommodation.
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.
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
More free urgent care clinics part of $8.5 billion health commitment
Health Minister Mark Butler said the 58 existing urgent care clinics were already making a difference for patients needing walk-in medical treatment.
Business
Opinion
University
Labor’s paid placements are a slap in the face, not a saving grace
The plan to pay students $319 a week for placements is a start, but just because something is better than nothing doesn’t inherently make it good.
Victoria Devine
Money columnist
World
Israel orders evacuations in Rafah as it prepares to expand its offensive
The UN has warned for weeks that an Israeli assault on Rafah would cripple humanitarian operations and cause a disastrous surge in civilian casualties.
Opinion
Jim Chalmers, the budget and the art of make-believe
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
I love my mum, but I try to be the mother she wasn’t
Cheng Lei
Journalist and former detainee
David Marr on Dutton, Waleed … and being an outsider on Insiders
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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
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Sport
NRL doubles down on controversial Grant kick-pressure sanction
The NRL has fined the Melbourne hooker for clipping the leg of Daniel Atkinson in Melbourne’s loss to the Sharks on Saturday.
‘Farcical scenes’: Lightning lose netball match in overtime after thinking they’d won
The Lightning played keeping-off in the final 30 seconds of ordinary time, thinking they had a 70-71 lead. But replays later showed the scoreboard was wrong, and they were forced to play extra time.
Analysis
NRL 2024
De Belin family’s fury after perjury charge
The Dragons star’s parents and sister have lashed out at the police who investigated his case.
Sunday sport quiz: A Rocky Balboa story and a Kentucky Derby test
Challenge yourself with our sports quiz, a mix of questions about world and local sport, and the big events in sporting history.
The untold story of how Tuivasa-Sheck accidentally delivered Manu to Roosters
All eyes were on RTS at a junior league carnival in 2011 – until Joey Manu stopped the Roosters’ recruiter in his tracks. The rest, as they say, is history.
How a rare chat with Ange turned Broxham into a legend
Melbourne Victory legend Leigh Broxham is preparing for what will likely be his last game at AAMI Park.
Broncos’ backs too slippery for sorry Eels in 30-14 win
Brisbane has put an unsatisfactory start to their 2024 campaign behind them against Parramatta.
Have Your Say
Why Wayne Bennett loves the game, but doesn’t chase the game
He’s into his fifth decade as an elite coach, but Bennett’s traits suit the way the modern game is played.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
