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Qld reheats calls for migration ‘moderation’ – and more federal cash
The push – on federal budget day and ahead of the state’s own pre-election budget – calls for faster, not deeper, action on arrivals.
New Qantas flights between Brisbane and Manila
The airline will add four return services each week between the Philippine capital and Brisbane, the airline has announced.
Lehrmann inquiry chair Walter Sofronoff facing corruption probe
The ACT’s integrity commissioner has launched an investigation into the former Queensland Supreme Court judge who helmed the Lehrmann trial probe.
Brisbane-based mortgage lender hacked, with credit card details published on dark web
Firstmac customers are being warned they may need to replace their identity documents after copies were stolen by a ransomware gang.
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Health
‘Run off your feet’: Why medical students are turning away from general practice
Doctors are worried there will not be enough GPs to staff dozens of new urgent care clinics amid declining interest in general practice.
Perspective
Government
Qld’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
‘You feel like you’re in a Greek village’: Festival to draw thousands to South Brisbane
Musgrave Park is expected to host 50,000 festival goers for Paniyiri, the two-day celebration of Greek culture and cuisine.
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Airline reviews
Airline review: Bravo to this Virgin crew. Boo to the same old food
The crew starts things off well by reorganising seating to give passengers some extra room.
No, you’re not imagining it. Your feet might be getting bigger
Many people say their feet are getting bigger as they age. Experts share their thoughts.
Budget day bangers: 50 thrifty recipes for tight times
Family-friendly and affordable midweek meals to keep you eating well for less.
Churchgoers stop teen who entered with gun during children’s service
The livestream of the Catholic mass is no longer accessible on the church’s social media pages but a recording shows chaos unfolding.
Harry and Meghan’s Archewell charity issued with ‘delinquency notice’
A 2022 tax filing published online suggests that Archewell suffered a $16 million drop in donations on the previous year.
‘Vast power of censorship’: Robert F Kennedy jnr sues Meta, claiming election interference
The lawsuit said Meta began censoring the video about Kennedy “within minutes” of it going live on May 5 before restoring it.
Queensland
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”.
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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.
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Aviation
Praise for ‘calm’ Queensland 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.
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.
Politics
Cut reliance on Chinese and Indian students, government tells universities
University chiefs are being told to channel international students into courses that fill Australian skills shortages, deepening a dispute over federal plans to cap their annual intake.
Business
Elon Musk’s Aussie chair battles to secure billions for her boss
Tesla’s Australian chair is seeking to revive Elon Musk’s fortunes by getting investors to reinstate his $US56 billion bonus.
World
Opinion
US Votes 2024
In the president v the porn star, Stormy Daniels is a legal dominatrix
The compelling part is not whether Trump did something wrong with business papers, but how it shows he’s the wrong man for the job.
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Netanyahu and Hamas know this war is unwinnable. So how does it end?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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
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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
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 at Australian Fashion Week.
Opinion
Family
Bookkeeper or insect killer? Everyone has a role to play in a family
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Culture
This album helped define the ’90s, now the band will play it in full for the first time
As Air plays 1998’s Moon Safari live for the first time, the odd couple reveals the story behind the era-defining album – and their own relationship.
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Sport
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.
Analysis
Australian cricket
His career pre-dates YouTube and Facebook, now Anderson’s exit sets stage for a Bazball Ashes assault
How Jimmy Anderson was seen through Australian eyes.
Four Points
AFL 2024
Gold Coast don’t need more pimply kids, but Tigers do
The Suns are interested in talented Tiger Daniel Rioli, and a trade could be mutually beneficial.
Opinion
State of Origin
Why Cleary’s injury isn’t the end of the world for NSW
Michael Maguire is trying to cultivate a next-man-up ethos for the Blues. He’ll have to start now.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Why some Spurs fans want Tottenham to lose to City … and what Ange thinks
Victory would give Tottenham’s Champions League hopes a boost but would also gift their bitter rivals one hand on the EPL trophy.
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NRL 2024
Salary cap probe: NRL investigates Ponga third-party deal
The NRL has confirmed it is looking into an issue involving one of the game’s biggest stars.
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 support group, the Red and Black Bloc.
Have Your Say
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.
