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Sunshine Coast rail link to get $1.15b budget boost
The extra funding, to be announced in Tuesday’s budget, will take the federal contribution to $2.75 billion – just a fraction of the $12 billion to complete the planned line.
‘Terrible situation’: Man dies after being stabbed in Brisbane park
“I really feel so bad for the young man’s family,” Youth Justice Minister Di Farmer said after a 22-year-old died at the southside scene.
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Domestic violence
Inside the warped mind of a serial domestic violence offender
This man said he respects women. He threatened to kill an ex-partner with an axe and wouldn’t let her use the toilet alone for three days.
From jail to counselling, Matt is proof men can change their behaviour
Realising the gravity of what he’d lost helped Matt become a reformed DV offender. Now back with his daughter and with a new life, he wants support for others to change.
Opinion
High school
Expelling problem students sounds impressive. But all it does is pass the buck
In kicking the can of responsibility for the students who ranked their female classmates to another school, parents are missing the point.
Adam Voigt
CEO and former principal
The young Queenslanders tasked with selling Brisbane to the world
For four weeks in 2032, two Brisbane-made brands will be among the most recognisable on the planet – and three First Nations students may be to thank for it.
The budget promises good news on inflation, interest rates – but there’s a flipside
Inflation has not been within the Reserve Bank’s target band for a decade. Tuesday’s budget will forecast it slipping below 3 per cent by year’s end.
Chalmers’ Sunday run finishes at 3.46am. This is his warm-up for the budget
Two days out from Labor’s third federal budget, this masthead was granted behind-the-scenes access to observe Jim Chalmers preparing for what could be his last pre-election budget.
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Immigration
Inside Labor’s drastic cap on overseas students – and the urgent meeting it triggered
Universities will be forced to stop a surge in overseas students, sparking fears about the impact on the $48b industry.
Explainer
Quantum Computing
Chandeliers, ‘qubits’ and Schrodinger’s cat: Inside the bizarre world of quantum computing
In the quantum realm, the laws of physics are different. Now its mind-bending tech could soon transform our lives. How does it work?
Shoot the aurora australis like a pro – even on a smartphone
These stunning photos of the southern lights were taken by a professional, but most smartphones can take top shots too.
Mums, forget breakfast in bed: these getaways last a whole week
Considering everything our mothers do for us, they deserve much more than a single day of celebration.
Opinion
WordPlay
When it comes to names, does Elon Musk have the X-Factor?
The decision to ditch a brand name that has become part of the vernacular has sparked lively debate online.
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
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
What small businesses really want from the budget
Australians are spending less, and the government has ruled out cash injections in Tuesday’s federal budget. Small business is caught in the middle.
Business
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.
Opinion
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What should my daughter do with her $20,000 inheritance?
Paul Benson
Money contributor
World
Meghan named ‘Ifeoma’ in Nigeria on first visit after doing genealogy test
The Duchess of Sussex acknowledged Nigeria as “my country” during her trip with Prince Harry, who met her after a visit to the UK.
Opinion
Jim Chalmers, the budget and the art of make-believe
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
David Marr on Dutton, Waleed … and being an outsider on Insiders
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
I love my mum, but I try to be the mother she wasn’t
Cheng Lei
Journalist and former detainee
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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
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Analysis
State of Origin
NSW has a halfback problem. Here are six contenders to replace Cleary
Nathan Cleary will miss the entire State of Origin series, and two other main contenders to replace him are injured. Has the halves curse struck the Blues again?
Magpies’ injury woes deepen despite win; Crows and Lions in second draw of the season
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Sunday games play out for round nine.
Young, Crichton help Roosters dominate Warriors
The Roosters celebrated Jared Waerea-Hargreaves’ 300th game for the club with a game that was all but decided after the first 20 minutes.
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Australian cricket
Why hasn’t cricket made the most of its fastest-growing migrant group?
Reeve, who dreams of playing cricket for Australia, is part of a growing grassroots cohort of south Asian heritage.
‘Farcical scenes’: Lightning lose netball match after thinking they’d won
Sunshine Coast Lightning played keeping-off in the final 30 seconds, thinking they had a lead. But replays showed the scoreboard was wrong.
Why Mitchell Moses may have only 80 minutes to prove he can save NSW
The Eels star is not a certain starter for a comeback in Magic Round.
NRL doubles down on controversial Grant kick-pressure sanction
The NRL has fined the Melbourne hooker for clipping the leg of Daniel Atkinson on Saturday.
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
