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Serpentine glass facade to delay new QPAC theatre by another year
The installation of the intricate glass facade at the theatre will take about a year, developer Lendlease has revealed, kicking the already delayed delivery further down the road.
Bates accuses Fentiman of bullying ‘incitement’ a day after ‘cross your legs’ call
In today’s fallout, MP Ros Bates has been referred to the ethics committee for “disrespecting the authority” of the Speaker.
400,000 dead chickens: Egg farm at the centre of the bird flu outbreak
About 400,000 chickens were killed to stem the spread of a deadly strain of bird flu, as Australia braces for the looming wave of H5N1.
Cocaine bust forces Suncorp Stadium corporate suite to be evacuated
A NSW man was arrested during the NRL Magic Round in Brisbane for allegedly possessing cocaine.
Opinion
Productivity
Why ‘green dot’-obsessed managers are ruining remote work
Workers once hid behind pot plants and pillars to avoid their bosses’ roving eyes. These days, the ever-present ‘green dot’ is making it much harder.
Jim Bright
Careers contributor
Updated
Optus data breach
Communications watchdog suing Optus over data breach
Some 10 million customers had their information stolen in what was one of the worst cyberattacks in Australian history.
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.
Two of Us
Good Weekend
‘My default position is melancholy; Alice’s isn’t’: You Am I’s frontman on love
After two failed attempts at a relationship, musician Tim Rogers and choreographer Alice Topp have made a home among the kangaroos in rural Victoria.
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.
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
Mad Max at 45: A fan, a newcomer and a one-time hater debate the iconic film
George Miller’s thrilling, apocalyptic vision spawned Australia’s biggest film franchise. How does it hold up nearly half a century later?
This thrilling jungle paradise is leading the way in ecotourism
On a scale of dangerous pursuits, planting a tree hardly rates a mention, unless you’re deep in the Costa Rican jungle, surrounded by poison dart frogs and a viper or two.
US moves to break up biggest music company in Australia after Taylor Swift fiasco
Live Nation’s controversial merger with Ticketmaster has been under the microscope since fans struggled to buy tickets for Taylor Swift’s massive Eras tour.
Queensland
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.
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.
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
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.
Business
Interactive
Superannuation
Superannuation calculator: Find out how much you’ll have when you retire
Your superannuation is one of the most important investments you’ll make in your lifetime. Get on top of it with our new superannuation calculator.
World
Analysis
UK election
Diminished and drenched, Rishi Sunak seems impatient for his own demise
The British PM is attempting to pull off a turnaround that would be unique in modern political history. It’s not off to a convincing start.
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
Do you really need those antibiotics? Experts weigh in
How worried should we really be about antimicrobial resistance? And how can we avoid it?
Opinion
Sunday Life
I used to love being told a secret, but now I don’t really care
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Culture
Two of Us
Good Weekend
‘My default position is melancholy; Alice’s isn’t’: You Am I’s frontman on love
After two failed attempts at a relationship, musician Tim Rogers and choreographer Alice Topp made a home among the kangaroos.
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NRL 2024
Warriors stand down $1m prop for skipping team song
Addin Fonua-Blake, one of the NRL’s elite front-rowers, has been benched for a crucial game after he walked out of the dressing room after the Magic Round victory.
Cocaine bust at Magic Round forces Suncorp Stadium corporate suite to be evacuated
A NSW man was arrested during the NRL Magic Round in Brisbane for allegedly possessing cocaine.
Exclusive
Australian cricket
He’s billed as the next David Warner. Now Warner has advice for Fraser-McGurk
David Warner won’t bite back at those who feel his Twenty20 World Cup spot should have been taken by Jake Fraser-McGurk.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
I’m calling it: ‘Marvellous’ moments in sports commentary are dying out
Where are the Benauds, the Comettis, and the Warrens of the new generation?
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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?
BBC told to ‘hang heads in shame’ after signing Kyrgios for Wimbledon
A senior MP and the co-founder of a well-known women’s safety organisation condemn the plans.
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.
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.
