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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
Matt Dennien

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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

Spending on food and beverages has fallen.

As prices continue to increase, new data shows persistent cost-of-living pressures are making households re-evaluate their shopping lists.

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Courts

Teen jailed for North Lakes murder and ‘the trauma of the aftermath’

Emma Lovell.

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.

An artist’s impression of Caloundra station on the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line.

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”.

Eels fullback Blaize Talagi.

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.

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Aviation

Praise for ‘calm’ Qld pilot after ‘textbook’ emergency landing

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

The Star Entertainment Group’s future is currently in the hands of Adam Bell, SC, who is due to determine whether it should stay open on May 31.

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

The AOFM said it had made no specific complaint to ASIC about ANZ.

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.

Stormy Daniels and 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
Maureen Dowd

New York Times columnist

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Queensland

Brisbane 2032 First Nations interns  Charlee McKinnon, Luke Woods and Isabelle Eurell on their first day at work this week.

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

An artist’s impression of one of the stations along the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line.

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

A 22-year-old man was stabbed in Acacia Ridge overnight.

“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

NSW will significantly boost its funding for palliative care.

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

Mirvac has lodged a development application to build a 31-storey, 138-unit tower at Newstead.

Plans for a third and final tower in Mirvac’s “Sky Precinct” at Newstead have been submitted for council approval.

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A man appears to give a Nazi salute at the Sydney A-League derby last monht.

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.

Harry Wilson celebrates after scoring a try in the Reds’ win over the Crusaders.

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.

Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker are the subjects of alleged racial abuse.
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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.

Novak Djokovic is struck on the head by a water bottle.

‘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.

NSW halfback options Nicho Hynes and Mitchell Moses after Nathan Cleary’s injury.

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?

Bobby Hill.

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.

Dom Young scores for the Roosters on Sunday.

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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