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NRL 2024
NRL Magic Round LIVE: Manly Sea Eagles and Brisbane Broncos continue feast of footy
The Sea Eagles know they’ve left four points on the table in the past fortnight and will be without Tom Trbojevic, but the Broncos are themselves missing Reece Walsh.
NRL round 11 LIVE: Brave Raiders climb off canvas to beat Bulldogs
Canberra went down to 11 men but fought back to score a 24-20 win over an error-prone Canterbury at Magic Round.
In Brisbane for Magic Round? This guide to bars and restaurants will impress your mates
Whether you want to stick close to the stadium or need a solid dinner before a big night out, this guide has you covered for one of the city’s busiest weekends of the year.
Exclusive
Crime
Broncos star’s father allegedly linked to Mexican drug cartel, faces death penalty
Indonesian authorities have been hunting accused drug trafficker Gregor Johann Haas since December last year. They arrested him on Wednesday with help from Philippine police.
Billion-dollar casino backer takes legal action to kill story
A wealthy family company based in Hong Kong was cleared to operate a casino in Brisbane. But it does not want media coverage of a report into its suitability.
Police called to stabbing in Brisbane’s south
A man has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and a crime scene has been declared.
‘I think that’s dangerous’: The moment the new CSIRO boss decided to hit back at Peter Dutton
Doug Hilton didn’t back off when he felt the leader of the opposition had crossed a line.
‘Chaos reigns’: The countries that have dodged Australia’s student visa crackdown
The government wants universities to cut their reliance on this market. It’s also a country with one of the highest visa approval rates.
Perspective
Review
Watching opera among the dinosaurs could be the most Australian thing I’ve ever done
High on a prehistoric plateau in Queensland, this festival provokes questions about culture, community and being Australian in 2024.
Nick Dent
Journalist
Loneliness changes how our brains function. Here’s how to address it
Experts reveal how chronic loneliness affects the brain and how we can go about overcoming it.
‘They’ve listened’: State shift brings Schrinner back to Games group fold
The Brisbane Lord Mayor has walked back his decision of barely five months ago to abandon the 2032 Games leaders’ forum – despite outstanding differences of opinion.
Opinion
Arts
Gina, I, too, have suffered an unflattering image, and yes, it burns
The art world has apparently had a gutful of celebs trying to bury unflattering portraits. Australia’s richest person could learn from King Charles, who took his latest mauling on the chin.
Bianca O'Neill
Contributor
I watched nothing but ABC iview for a week. Here’s what I learnt
I spend $962 a year on streaming services. This is what happened when I gave up everything except the ABC’s free streaming platform.
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Queensland
Council officer breaks ranks to call for Brisbane Airport noise study
A Brisbane City Council officer who deals with noise complaints and pollution has made his own submission to a Senate inquiry, calling for planning changes.
Likely no rain on parades for Brisbane fans of footy and Greek food
Brisbane is set to host two major rugby league events over the coming days, plus a huge weekend cultural festival on the southside. It’s wet now – will the weather hold out?
Premier backs apartment parking plan – but cyclists warn CBD a ‘danger zone’
“If you could choose to get an apartment for 100-grand less, not have to have a car ... why would we not let you have that choice?”
Inner-city latte sippers? Think again. What’s your suburb’s most popular coffee?
Coffee sale data across Brisbane shows the most avid latte fans cluster well outside the centre. Search your postcode’s most popular order with our deep dive into preferred pours.
Festivals, football and free transport for Brisbane’s big weekend
Some inner-city streets will be closed as thousands of people turn out to major events, most notably the NRL’s Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium.
Politics
Dutton pledges to slash permanent migration to 140,000 a year
In his budget reply speech, the opposition leader intensified a political fight over housing and congestion by vowing to drive permanent migration below Labor’s target.
Business
Opinion
Inflation
Why this glimmer of hope has Wall Street very excited
At last there’s some good news on US inflation that raises hopes of interest rate cuts. But the excitement might be premature.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Total control: The night I was locked out of history in the making
The swearing-in of a new prime minister in Singapore is a significant event, but it pays if your name’s on the door list.
Opinion
David McBride is not a whistleblower or a hero. He is a man convinced of his own opinion
Rodger Shanahan
Middle East and security analyst
I’ve seen what a Facebook news ban looks like – more Clive Palmer and Peta Credlin
Elise Thomas
Disinformation and conspiracy analyst
Explore
Property
‘As bad as it’s ever been’: Property prices blow out and pay rises lag
Home prices have risen much faster than wages over the long term, and the gap looks set to widen.
Six of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From an idyllic rural retreat to a modern home with in-ground trampoline, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
Opinion
Pension
Want to help the housing crisis? Bring back the pensioner savings account
Rachel Lane
Money contributor
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Pets
What’s a good death? For Maggie we chose a sunny day and roast chicken
A good death. On paper, the intersection of loss and dignity. For us, a crushing responsibility, noting it down like a lunch appointment.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Culture
The Bridgerton creators know what they’re doing - and I can’t switch off
It is said the heart is forever making the head a fool. Well, Bridgerton is forever making a fool of me.
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Sport
‘Extremely obvious’: How police allege A-League players were sprung in yellow card betting plot
The specialist police watching Macarthur FC games didn’t need a football expert in the room to tell them something was up. Three players have now been charged over the alleged spot-fixing operation.
Analysis
AFL 2024
The big night in Darwin that shattered records and the Cats
It was the record-setting night that embarrassed Geelong and potentially marked Gold Coast’s belated arrival as an AFL force.
Ten magic moments from Magic Round
Here are the most magical moments to come out of the annual Suncorp Stadium festival of footy.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Stay classy, BrisVegas: Roosters’ fears for Spencer Leniu at Magic Round
He will play before a Brisbane crowd for the first time since the incident involving Broncos star Ezra Mam.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Schauffele leads PGA with record round, Smith three-under after superb save
Perennial bridesmaid Xander Schauffele came agonisingly close to the first 61 ever recorded at a major in a blistering opening round at Valhalla Golf Club.
Olympian denies sexual misconduct, steps down from coach role
Brendan Kerry has stood down from his coaching position in Sydney as Australian skating authorities investigate.
Sky Blues win series opener with 22-12 victory at Suncorp Stadium
The Sky Blues secured victory at Suncorp Stadium in the first match of the series, in front of a record-breaking crowd of 25,000 people.
Have Your Say
‘Me and the wife and the kids enjoy the Queensland sun too much’: Dolphins keep ‘Goat’
Dolphins prop Mark Nicholls, the man known as “Goat”, has been rewarded for his career-best form.
