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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.
Analysis
A-League Men
How an argument with an A-League referee ended in corruption charges
It looked innocent enough, but when Ulises Davila copped a yellow card for dissent after an argument with a referee, there may have been something sinister at play.
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.
Madden’s incredible statement: Four things learned from Broncos’ Magic escape
The Brisbane Broncos have conquered the great Magic Round escape, despite major concerns for a key star. But one man showed there was light amid an injury crisis.
Chalmers’ budget is suffering from tobacco withdrawal
Big tobacco excise increases have been used to boost the budget bottom line. But fewer smokers, more vapers and a burgeoning black market are killing the tax cash cow.
Bet your house on it: The issues Dutton wants as election battlegrounds
The opposition leader seems utterly sure of his power to drive Albanese out of office. Too sure, perhaps.
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
‘Part of this conspiracy’: The Australian journalist at the centre of the Trump trial
The criminal trial of former President Donald Trump has heard much about Australian journalist Dylan Howard’s role in perfecting the dark art of “catch and kill”.
Opinion
Gina Rinehart
By resisting exposure, Gina Rinehart painted a portrait of the ‘Streisand effect’
Supporters of Australia’s richest woman wanted the National Gallery of Australia to remove portraits of her. Now both have received much more exposure than Gina Rinehart bargained for.
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior 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.
‘You’re not going to believe what I’ve found’: Inside the fight to free Folbigg
When Kathleen Folbigg had her long-standing convictions for the deaths of her four infant children quashed last year, lawyer Rhanee Rego was right by her side.
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
Recipe collection
Chicken
50 of our favourite crowd-pleasing chicken dishes
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
Madden’s incredible statement: Four things learned from Broncos’ Magic escape
The Brisbane Broncos have conquered the great Magic Round escape, despite major concerns for a key star. But one man showed there was light amid an injury crisis.
Updated
PGA Championship
‘He’s going to jail’: World No.1 golfer Scheffler detained by police at PGA Championship
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was detained by police for not following police instructions during a traffic jam that followed a fatality.
Fifita hasn’t called me after backflip, Robinson reveals
Roosters coach has spoken for the first time about Titans star pulling out of his deal to join the Tricolours, and revealed the door is still open for Angus Crichton to re-sign.
NRL ‘aligned’ with government push to launch team in PNG
The NRL met Pacific Minister Pat Conroy in Brisbane on Friday night to present its financial and logistical needs to launch a team in Papua New Guinea.
Swans clear out on top as Blues suffer another injury blow
Sydney shows why they are leading the competition, while the Blues suffer yet another injury concern.
‘Extremely obvious’: How police allege A-League players were sprung
The specialist police watching Macarthur FC games didn’t need a football expert in the room to tell them something was up.
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.
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.
