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Man allegedly had cocaine in Suncorp Stadium suite at Magic Round
A NSW man was arrested and a corporate suite was evacuated during the rugby league extravaganza in Brisbane.
Breaking
Crime
Man charged over bashing death of beloved bus icon
James “Jim” Hill, 76, died in hospital after he was allegedly assaulted in his home on Anzac Day.
Church takes XXXX brewery to court over fears of liquid explosion
Global beverages giant Lion wants to diversify production at Milton. But it will need to convince a court that neighbours will not be put at risk.
Heartlands
Brisbane
Is this Brisbane’s most iconic banh mi shop?
On a busy day it churns through more than 300 rolls, easily. Here’s why locals can’t get enough of Minh Tan Bakery.
This might be a five-star paradise, but its airport is a dismal one star
The queues are long and sweaty, the toilets are broken and the best thing about it is the view while taking off.
My six Airbnb horror stories (that you need to avoid when booking)
Sometimes it is the fault of the host. Other times it was my mistake. I’m confessing both kinds here, so that you can learn from my mistakes.
Perspective
Night-time economy
Small Brisbane venues are struggling. Is it time for a rescue mission?
Less than a week after discovering my new favourite bar, I was surprised to read its desperate plea for help. “Basically, it was do or die.”
Courtney Kruk
City Reporter
Analysis
UK election
Diminished and drenched, Sunak seems impatient for his own demise
The British PM is attempting to pull off a unique turnaround. It’s not off to a convincing start.
An inglorious TV tradition: Three hours of Tom Brady put-downs shows the roast is toast
Many see TV roasts as an opportunity to rail against wokeness. But they’re not: they’re nasty, retrograde and just not funny.
Wait list for weight loss as Ozempic replicas banned in four months
Elyse used a compound version of Ozempic for a year to lose weight. She says taking replicas off the market will only create more distress and anxiety.
Super Rugby powerhouse apologises for coach’s foul-mouthed journo spray
With cranky coaches swearing at media, letters and civil war threats, it begs the question: is New Zealand rugby the new Australia?
Queensland
Slain man’s brother says system failed, as opposition blames minister for release
Bosco Minyurano was stabbed at Acacia Ridge, allegedly by a man released from immigration detention seven weeks earlier.
SEQ mayors unite to demand new state deal to pay for population growth
Premier Steven Miles wants migration cut to help his government respond to growth pressures. South-east mayors want more infrastructure funding.
Call for ‘decency’ as Qld MP threatened after sex assault allegation
Queensland’s police minister has slammed unknown culprits making threats to a local MP and her staff.
Internet speeds, house prices drag Brisbane down global rankings
But a new city index says Brisbane “excels” on life expectancy, while also rating highly for economics, quality of life and human capital.
Residents say 16-storey tower bid breaches faith with Valley plan
A controversial development proposal has been taken to City Hall, where residents told Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner to honour height limits in Fortitude Valley.
Politics
Latham tweet ‘offensive, crass, vulgar’ but not defamatory, court told
The former NSW One Nation leader is defending a defamation action brought against him by Sydney MP Alex Greenwich.
Business
Updated
Mergers & acquisitions
Anglo rejects BHP’s $74 billion third offer, but leaves door open for deal
BHP has gained a one-week extension to come up with an improved and binding takeover offer for Anglo American after its rival rejected its latest bid.
World
Trump ‘not perfect’ but Nikki Haley endorses him over Biden ‘catastrophe’
The former presidential hopeful’s endorsement of Trump is notable given her criticism of the “herd mentality” of fellow Republicans.
Opinion
Explore
Property
How to sell your home for $112,000 more than your neighbour
A new report finds how to fetch a higher price, attract more online listing views and make a home more liveable in the meantime.
Analysis
Home loans
Have property prices peaked for now? These factors suggest so
Weakness could emerge in Australian house prices in the second half of 2024, with the RBA potentially keeping interest rates on hold.
Robert Baharian
Good Food
Lifestyle
How to care for yourself while you’re caring for an ageing parent
Regardless of how much you love the person you’re looking after, caregiving can be difficult.
Culture
This memoir on grief is a treasure chest of honesty and raw humanity
When her partner of 25 years died, Nova Weetman found the necessity of work and her two children kept her connected to reality.
Traveller
Drivedrive
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Sport
Super Rugby powerhouse apologises for coach’s foul-mouthed journo spray
With cranky coaches swearing at media, letters and civil war threats, it begs the question: is New Zealand rugby the new Australia?
Why Tigers are sending marquee man Papali’i to Penrith
The premiers have landed the Kiwi back-rower after he was given permission to explore his options.
How a breakout star defied a concerning trend to land on Wallabies’ radar
A Super Rugby player’s difficult decision to abandon his NRL dream could earn him a shock call-up.
‘It never stops’: Postecoglou balances transfers, holidays as Kuol faces another loan
Spurs coach will balance a family holiday with plotting player signings.
‘Different coaches’: Waugh says Eddie Jones chaos won’t be a factor in Cheika call
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says the search for a new Waratahs coach will be fast but thorough.
Atalanta 3 Leverkusen 0
Europa League
Fifty-one and done: Atalanta stun Leverkusen in Europa League final
Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman scored the first hat-trick in UEFA Cup final history to inflict on the German champs their first loss of the season.
Exclusive
Super Netball
The crowds are booming, but netball has a $30m problem
A multimillion-dollar loss for Super Netball comes amid a changing of the guard at the top of the cash-strapped sport.
Have Your Say
Why the Dolphins had to cover up their link to cannabis company
The promotion of prescription medicines is outlawed. But medicinal cannabis companies are getting creative.
