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‘A motive to lie for podcast’: Coroner doubts man’s evidence in Sharron Phillips case
The coroner found the man had made unsupported claims, such as his stepfather having murdered 10 other women and hidden the bodies in a drain alongside Phillips, who vanished in 1986.
The Star exits trading halt after takeover rumours
The Star has provided more detail to the Australian Securities Exchange after it dismissed speculation it’s close to a takeover.
Bluey’s World coming to Brisbane this November
After a dramatic season finale, Bluey and her family and friends will be back on show in a 70-minute interactive and immersive experience at Northshore Hamilton.
Albanese and Labor ministers shed staff as election draws closer
With an election due in the next 12 months, CBD has a rundown on the latest comings and goings in the ministerial wing.
Perspective
NRL 2024
Mam or Dearden? Why Munster agony should signal Ezra’s moment to shine
Cameron Munster’s injury has put his State of Origin campaign in jeopardy, opening the door for two men to replace him.
Nick Wright
Sport reporter
Give Bali a break: Nine amazing places you should visit instead
There are plenty of beach getaways that offer far more than the island we have all loved too much.
Opinion
Tripologist
Australian travellers can get free healthcare overseas, but beware this trap
While Australia has healthcare agreements with 11 other countries that mean you can access their health systems for free, there are some issues to be aware of.
Tuvalu is being swallowed by the ocean. Its people face a difficult choice
Climate change is devastating this island nation. Has Australia thrown it a lifeline?
‘We’re not West Hollywood’: Byron locals push back against new mega mansions
Residents of one of Australia’s most exclusive beach enclaves are pushing for new rules to stop oversized mansions swallowing their neighbourhood amid a post-COVID building boom.
How does an $8.50 mascara compare to a $69 one? The truth about luxe beauty
We all love high-end beauty, with its slew of lush ingredients, but we also love a bargain that has cult status.
Developed in a lab and grown in a vat: It’s meat, but not as you know it
Global demand for meat is growing. Without innovation, this will put more pressure on land clearing and greenhouse gas emissions. Could cultured meat be the solution?
Updated
Air accident
Rescuers find crashed helicopter that was carrying Iranian president
Rescue teams were having difficulty reaching the crash site in mountainous terrain but could see it from about two kilometres away.
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
What Iranian president’s helicopter crash means for the Middle East
Iran views itself as the chief patron of Palestinian resistance to Israeli rule, and top officials have called for Israel to be wiped off the map.
Joseph Krauss
Editor's Picks
Opinion
Archibald Prize
In defence of Gina Rinehart: I hate my Archibald portrait too
Antoinette Lattouf
Broadcaster, columnist and author
Just in
Queensland
Exclusive
Australians abroad
Investigators allege NRL star’s father has cartel links, sent drugs from Mexico
More details have emerged about the alleged crimes of Australian man Gregor Johann Haas, who was arrested in the Philippines on Wednesday.
‘Early stage’: PM speaks on Gregor Haas arrest in Philippines
Gregor Johann Haas, father of Brisbane Broncos forward Payne Haas, has been accused of running enough drugs in Indonesia to qualify for the death penalty.
Feds and Qld share $864 million cost overrun for second M1 project
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has tipped in an extra $432 million – matching Queensland’s share – as the cost of stage one of the Coomera Connector project soars by an extra $864 million to $3.02 billion.
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.
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?”
Politics
Analysis
Political leadership
Why Labor’s budget is not enough to reverse its two-year slump
It is not unusual for governments to suffer a slump after two years in power – it happened to John Howard in 1998 and he recovered. But there are danger signs for Labor.
Opinion
Federal budget
Money can’t buy everything, but Chalmers can buy an inflation reduction
Richard Denniss
Executive director at The Australia Institute
Business
Opinion
Federal budget
How the budget was hijacked by a $300 cherry on the top
The energy rebate is a perfectly sensible device to hasten progress in getting inflation down to the target zone.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
World
Opinion
Inside China
China just unveiled a ‘ground-breaking’ fix for its property crisis. It’s not enough
Three years after China’s property sector started imploding, Xi Jinping is finally doing something meaningful to fix it. He needs to do more.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Opinion
Money can’t buy everything, but Chalmers can buy an inflation reduction
Richard Denniss
Executive director at The Australia Institute
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
Real life
What do King Charles and Margot Robbie have in common? They’re both avid kidulters
It’s easy to assume that toys speak only to kids and that once puberty hits, we stop needing their comfort. But that assumption would be wrong.
Shona Hendley
Writer
Culture
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs admits beating singer Cassie, says he’s sorry
Security footage emerged over the weekend of the rapper beating his then-girlfriend and protégé in 2016. Combs has now released his own video, saying his actions were inexcusable.
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Updated
NRL 2024
Hammer drops Slater signal: Four things learned from Dolphins’ triumph
In his first game back from injury, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow put himself firmly on Billy Slater’s radar.
The nerveless final-hole putt that won the PGA Championship
American Xander Schauffele drained the most important putt of his career to seal the lowest winning score to par at a major championship.
Updated
Formula 1
Verstappen wins at Imola, Piastri fourth after grid penalty
Australian ace Oscar Piastri finished fourth for McLaren after being demoted on the grid.
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Inside the Magic Round meetings that saved PNG’s NRL bid from collapse
If the bid to establish an NRL franchise in PNG is successful, discussions inside Suncorp Stadium’s Chairman’s Room will be remembered for saving it.
Manchester City win fourth straight EPL title, Spurs seal Europa League place
A 3-1 win over West Ham United sealed another Premier League trophy for Pep Guardiola’s men.
Spurs are already en route to Melbourne. Here’s why Postecoglou says it probably won’t happen again
Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs play against Newcastle at the MCG, and Australian fans should enjoy it now.
Harley Reid brushes Petracca, Oliver aside in stunning performance
Harley Reid put his prints all over the Demons while the Bombers flew into the top two.
Have Your Say
Why NRL is still second to Super Rugby in New Zealand
Australian cheerleaders proclaiming rugby league’s “victory” over the 15-man code across the ditch display a profound lack of understanding about the country’s sporting landscape.
