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Qld reheats calls for migration ‘moderation’ – and more 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.
Dutton Park house goes up in flames, patient taken to hospital
Firefighters have managed to control the blaze, which started mid-afternoon on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Brisbane-based mortgage lender Firstmac has been hacked.
Struggle over gun led to missing campers’ accidental deaths: defence
The trial of Gregory Lynn, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria’s Alpine region in 2020, is under way in the Supreme Court.
Judge takes aim at Dawson’s ‘convenient’ claim about wedding ring
Chris Dawson claimed his wife, Lynette, never returned home after he dropped her at a Mona Vale bus stop. A top judge asked a pointed question.
Defence whistleblower sentenced to years in jail
Former defence lawyer David McBride was sentenced to five years’ jail for stealing and disclosing classified military information.
Paul Kent seeks mental health, alcohol treatment after alleged brawl: court
High-profile NRL journalist Paul Kent has asked a court to give him time to seek mental health and alcohol treatment.
Broncos injuries throw wrench in club’s State of Origin preparations
But a setback opens the door for a young star.
Opinion
Sharemarket
How a cartoon from ‘Roaring Kitty’ sparked a $6.1 billion Wall Street frenzy
The man who ignited the meme stock mania in 2021 has resurfaced after lying low for years, sending shares flying. We might need a sequel to the movie Dumb Money.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World’s oldest Chinese dragon vandalised in attack on Australian museum
Two separate dragons, the world’s oldest and the world’s longest, were damaged in the attack. Police have released images of two suspects.
Qantas scraps direct flights to Shanghai as Chinese tourists stay away
The airline will suspend all flights to Shanghai at the end of July, citing a lack of demand since the route relaunched after COVID border closures.
Live stream connecting Dublin and New York overhauled after lewd acts
An art installation will undergo changes after Dubliners flashed their backsides and showed images of the September 11 attacks up to the camera.
Michael Cohen directly implicates Donald Trump in hush-money testimony
The star witness told the jury about the “catastrophic” impact they feared Stormy Daniels’ story could have on Trump’s chances of becoming president.
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.
Federal Budget 2024
The five key pressures on the budget – and how they’ve blown out over time
Jim Chalmers and Katy Gallagher promised to rein in the five fiscal horsemen of the budget apocalypse. But have they?
Chalmers to forecast his second successive surplus – of $9.3 billion
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will attempt to reduce cost pressures on Australians while investing in a new manufacturing future in his third budget.
Queensland
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
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”.
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.
Exclusive
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.
Politics
Exclusive
Health
Why medical students such as Jordon 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 a career in general practice.
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
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
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.
Exclusive
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.
