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Government
Queensland’s Aldi-version of a supermarket pricing probe takes full flight
A federal inquiry saw Woolworths’ chief executive threatened with jail. The state effort has seen a maybe not-so surprising intervention from the Premier.
Matt Dennien
Reporter
Woolies blames ‘terrible IT problem’ for empty shelves in Brisbane
A senior executive apologised for the scenes in supermarkets across the city, blaming an IT system upgrade for the “carnage”.
‘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.
Updated
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.
Wallabies star’s wife plagued by home invasion memories
Rachel Kefu is plagued by vivid images of her Wallabies star husband and her son bleeding after teenagers armed with a cane-cutting sickle broke into their home.
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”.
NRL investigating bottle-throwing incident at Eels-Broncos clash
Video footage has emerged of a fan hurling a bottle at a touch judge at CommBank Stadium – the second incident in less than a month.
Exclusive
Aviation
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.
Drugs allegedly mailed to Australian in Bali were gift in toothpaste tube: lawyer
Australian tourist Troy Smith was holidaying with his wife in Bali when he was allegedly caught with methamphetamine.
‘Leaderless and depleted’ Star not ready for casino licence, inquiry told
Counsel assisting the NSW inquiry into The Star said it was clear the casino was not ready to operate independently and it should remain under external management.
Corporate watchdog investigates ANZ over government bond sale
ANZ acknowledged the Australian Securities and Investments Commission was investigating the bank’s execution of a 2023 bond issuance.
How Musk’s bromance with right-wing world leaders benefits his empire
Musk has helped turn a pugnacious libertarian into one of the new faces of the modern right, and brought kudos to others keen on his technology. For a price.
Opinion
Donald Trump
In the president v the porn star, Stormy Daniels is a legal dominatrix
The compelling part of this case is not whether Trump did something wrong with business papers, but how it shows – in a vivid way – that he’s the wrong man for the job.
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
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
Exclusive
Social media
State’s tween account ban new front in Australia’s battle with social media
Elon Musk’s victory in court over posts of the Wakeley church stabbing video was a setback in the push to regulate X Corp.
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
We should stop funding IVF and pay under-25s to have children
Ramona Koval
Writer and broadcaster
The US is tightening the screws on China
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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
‘Three meals of wholefoods’: A Home & Away star’s day on a plate
Lynne McGranger, best known as Irene on the popular soap, gets top marks from Sunday Life’s dietitian, Dr Joanna McMillan.
Culture
From Cousin Greg to a wonderful WAG, these are the TV spinoffs we’d love to see
If Elsbeth, a character first seen in The Good Wife, can become the star of her own show, then surely the odious Cousin Greg from Succession can too.
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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.
