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Breaking
Courts
Teen jailed for North Lakes murder and ‘the trauma of the aftermath’
Emma Lovell died protecting her family during a violent home invasion on Boxing Day in 2022. Her teenage killer has now been sentenced.
Miles rails against LNP’s ‘car park’ criticism of Sunshine Coast link
The state and federal Labor governments have defended their staged approach to delivering the Sunshine Coast rail line, amid LNP claims it would turn Caloundra into a “car park”.
Praise for ‘calm’ Qld pilot after ‘textbook’ emergency landing
The 53-year-old pilot from Queensland has performed a “textbook wheels up landing” after losing his landing gear. The pilot and passengers walked out of the plane onto the tarmac in Newcastle.
Man allegedly used a speargun to kill a dingo on K’gari
An investigation has been launched into the death of a dingo on K’gari, formerly known as Fraser Island.
‘A really stark indicator’: People slashing food spending to cope with rising costs
As prices continue to increase, new data shows persistent cost-of-living pressures are making households re-evaluate their shopping lists.
Perspective
City life
‘This doesn’t make sense. How much shopping can you really carry on a bicycle?’
Bunnings trip? Lounge suite? A person? No problem. A politician has sparked a surprising online trend after questioning whether people could actually shop by bike.
Felicity Caldwell
Journalist
Charlise Mutten, 9, allegedly shot twice before body dumped in barrel
Justin Stein has pleaded not guilty to murdering his partner’s daughter as she visited his family’s Blue Mountains home in January 2022.
Dawson ‘not wise’ to move babysitter into marital bed, court told
The convicted killer claimed his wife called him at Northbridge Baths and told him that she needed “time away”. Within days, his daughters’ babysitter moved in.
ANU leadership steps in as Gaza protest and Nazi salutes cause angst
After students were accused of performing a Nazi salute and similar display at a fiery student meeting, the university says it is taking disciplinary action.
Mona Lisa, where are you? In Lecco, as it turns out
A mash-up of geology and art history has allowed a geologist to pinpoint the likely setting for one of the world’s most famous paintings.
Opinion
Parenting
We should stop funding IVF and pay under-25s to have children
When egg freezing, with all its associated costs and uncertain outcomes, looks more attractive than just getting down to it, we are in the grip of crazy collective thinking.
Ramona Koval
Writer and broadcaster
Eating ultra-processed meat linked to greater risk of early death
A landmark Harvard study has found regular consumption of products such as sausages and ham increases the chance of dying earlier.
Queensland
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.
Sunshine Coast rail link to get $1.15 billion 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.
Queensland doctors demand answers over end-of-life care funding
The Australian Medical Association’s Queensland branch has made 14 submissions to the Miles government ahead of the June state budget.
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.
Politics
Musk victory as judge overturns temporary ban on church stabbing video
Elon Musk has argued that by blocking the video to all Australians, the watchdog was in effect seeking a global ban outside its jurisdiction.
Business
Opinion
Housing crisis
Unable to crack the housing market, I went looking for cocaine
No, I’m not contemplating becoming a drug dealer, but I will need something close to a lottery win to get me out of the rental rat race.
Millie Muroi
Business Reporter
World
Seinfeld’s support for Israel prompts Duke university speech walkout
Figures in robes and caps, some waving Palestinian flags, were seen filing out of crowds of graduates assembled in the North Carolina university’s football stadium.
Opinion
Too often, alcohol and family violence go together. Now, we need to separate them
Kym Valentine
Actor, family violence survivor-advocate
Expelling problem students sounds impressive. But all it does is pass the buck
Adam Voigt
CEO and former principal
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
Skinnier, lighter eyebrows are back, but with a modern twist
Bleaching your brows could be an excellent starting point to avoid the ’90s over-plucked look.
Culture
A ‘piping hot portion of salmonella’ sends another MasterChef contestant packing
It’s masks on for the blind cube taste test, followed by an elimination that pushes things to the pink chicken brink.
Opinion
WordPlay
When it comes to names, does Elon Musk have the X-Factor?
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
Traveller
Drivedrive
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Sport
Nazi-saluting soccer fan slapped with two-year ban as police investigate
The man has been identified as a well-known member of the Western Sydney Wanderers’ main active support group, the Red and Black Bloc.
Reds star undergoes surgery to end Super Rugby season
Harry Wilson’s Super Rugby Pacific season is over, with the star Queensland No.8 undergoing surgery on his broken right arm.
Updated
NRL 2024
NRL investigating racial abuse towards Mitchell and Walker
The NRL has confirmed it is investigating allegations the South Sydney duo was racially abused by a member of the crowd during Saturday’s match against the Dragons at Kogarah.
‘Nausea, dizziness, blood’: Djokovic says bottle blow still affecting him
World No.1 was well beaten in the third round of the Italian Open, days after being hit on the head by bottle that fell from a fan’s backpack.
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. 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.
Have Your Say
The Tigers are hurtling to the bottom again. This play sums up why Benji Marshall has a huge problem
The best teams constantly talk about attention to detail. One moment in Tamworth on Saturday sums up how far the Tigers are still off the pace after six straight losses.
