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Liz spent her last night in the Valley. Who killed her remains a mystery
Elizabeth “Liz” Henry was 30 years old, and four months’ pregnant with her seventh child, when her naked body was found.
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Missing campers trial
Camper’s widow tells murder trial of affair ultimatum, a husband’s vow and radio silence
Russell Hill’s wife packed a bag for her husband’s camping trip and never saw him again. She has told a jury about their marriage, his affair and the silence that led her to call in police.
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Telecommunications
‘A national disgrace’: Union lashes Telstra’s plan to cut 2800 jobs
CEO Vicki Brady says the cull is necessary to improve productivity.
Brothers jailed over ‘cowardly’ stabbing death
One of the pair was sentenced to life in prison over the death of a 27-year-old father in the heart of Surfers Paradise.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Nova Peris quits republican movement over Gaza split with co-chair Craig Foster
The Olympian and former Labor senator says it is untenable to continue to work with Foster over what she described as his “inaccurate and divisive” comments against Israel.
Opinion
Financial planning
This is what good financial planning really looks like
You might ask what a two-month sojourn in New York has to do with personal finance, but good planning goes well beyond just the numbers.
Paul Benson
Money contributor
Opinion
Investing
Why ‘Roaring Kitty’ is the poster child for next-generation investors
After a long period of calm, all it took to reignite the meme stock flames was a cryptic post last week from GameStop investor “Roaring Kitty”.
Marcus Ashworth
‘You couldn’t take your eyes off him’: Noni Hazlehurst on her Play School co-host
The prolific actor has done everything from theatre, film to lifestyle presenting. But the beloved children’s show was one of the toughest.
Determined, tone-deaf and glib: Rebel Wilson tells her own story
Wilson is a talented actor, but she can’t replicate that talent in her memoir.
Scarlett Johansson said no to voicing Chat GPT. Sounds like they used her anyway
The Academy Award nominee expressed shock and anger at OpenAI’s latest AI tool, seemingly inspired by her role in the film Her.
Opinion
Supermarkets
Supermarket self-checkouts must die. And no, I don’t wish to print a receipt
Supermarkets’ faith in the customers’ ability to negotiate the self-checkout appears to be fading faster than a barbecue chicken after six hours in the bain-marie.
Michelle Cazzulino
Writer
Australia’s most far-flung and freakishly scenic archipelago
I’ve been advised to “duel to the death” for a window seat on this “cinematic” flight to this little-known Australian territory.
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Airline reviews
Airline review: Rare jumbo jet’s economy class feels more like premium
I can’t remember the last time I wanted a flight in economy to last a bit longer.
Queensland
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Queensland votes
Crisafulli’s LNP climbs higher against Miles’ Labor leadership
Steven Miles took the top job in December, pitching himself as Labor’s best chance for the October election. New polling for Brisbane Times details what’s changed.
Man who died after hours on stretcher ‘should never have remained ramped’
Leaked emails show that paramedics escalated their concerns to hospital bosses as the 78-year-old man’s condition deteriorated.
Number of long-stay patients at Qld hospitals ‘highest it’s ever been’
The LNP lambasted the government over the new health data, which showed there were more than 603,000 presentation to emergency departments between January and March.
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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.
‘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.
Politics
Australia backs ICC’s role but says ‘no equivalence between Israel and Hamas’
The PM has refused to comment on the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister.
Business
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Casinos
Hard Rock denies it’s looking at The Star
Hard Rock said it was considering taking legal action after The Star said it was briefly in talks with its local outfit regarding a potential takeover.
World
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Australians abroad
After high-drama capture, Haas’ life rests in hands of Australian diplomats
The case of Gregor Haas, father of NRL star Payne, has the making of a three-way diplomatic tangle.
Opinion
The two major threats to a ‘net zero’ world
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Australia leads the world in the use of this oxymoronic term
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
Page 97 of the budget kept me awake at night, and is a stain on Morrison’s legacy
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
When Taiwan changed leader, Beijing sent its own guests, uninvited
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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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
Flu season
I know pseudo remedies won’t cure my winter cold. But they make me feel special
We’re currently experiencing a unique hell of virus soup, and despite knowing what we need to do to get better, following doctor’s orders feel painfully pedestrian.
Wendy Syfret
Freelance writer
Culture
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.
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NRL 2024
‘I’ll be ready’: Why Broncos guns could soon be heated rivals
Amid a logjam for a centre spot in the State of Origin, two teammates have announced their cases for respective recalls. Have your say on who should win the race.
Flook shot: Red’s body on line for Wallabies, Super Rugby charge
A Wallabies jersey beckons and the Queensland Reds plot a road-trip to the Super Rugby Pacific title.
‘I haven’t got too many close friends in that team’: Carey opens up on Ashes abuse
Following his stumping of Jonny Bairstow, Alex Carey was reluctant to venture out in public.
‘I’m not bitter’: Arthur opens up on Eels sacking
The former coach has broken his silence on his dismissal from the club.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Parra’s shambolic attempt to sign Bennett exposes what’s wrong with the club
They weren’t late to the party to sign the supercoach. They weren’t in the same hemisphere.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘Stay tuned’ as Lions’ hype man promises more
Kai Lohmann has teased at more goal celebrations but pledged to knuckle down, too.
Fluid in the brain, stroke and ICU: Brisbane cricketer’s holiday nightmare
Wicketkeeper Josie Dooley spent a month in hospital in Hawaii before she was well enough to fly home.
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Who is the greatest? Ranking boxing’s undisputed heavyweight champions
Oleksandr Usyk is the undisputed world heavyweight champion. But how does he rate against the greats?
