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Teen dies after getting 64 scripts from 31 doctors
The death of a 16-year-old who overdosed after receiving three prescriptions for addictive drugs days earlier has triggered a coroner’s warning that many GPs are ignoring a watchlist to prevent “doctor shopping”.
Powerball winner went to work after winning $150m prize
“I know it may sound crazy, but I’m going to continue working. I’m at work today,” Australia’s newest multimillionaire said.
Exclusive
Courts
‘He didn’t have a chance’: Luke went to his new job in the morning. He never came home
Luke Bray, 24, wasn’t even supposed to be at the job in Sydney’s south that day. In Queensland, his parents want answers.
Live
NRL 2024
Tigers fight back with two tries after early Cowboys blitz
Tonight’s double-header kicks off with two sides looking to keep pace with the top eight, but it’s the Cowboys who’ll be more confident at their Townsville fortress.
Latest live posts
LoadingWoman injured during horror flight has no feeling below the waist
Almost half the SQ321’s 211 passengers were injured in what has become one of the most serious turbulence events in modern aviation history.
Breaking
Crime
Ex-AFL player Barry Cable charged with child sex abuse
WA Police have charged ex-AFL player Barry Cable with historic sexual abuse of a young girl.
Ten tourist traps that are actually worth visiting (and 10 others to avoid)
Don’t be a Grinch. Sometimes you should simply give in and enjoy the entertainment and outrageous kitsch of tourist traps.
Brisbane Marathon competitors fear running into transport trouble
Runners are being warned to leave extra time for travel to and from June’s Brisbane Marathon, with trains not running that weekend due to track work.
Why the brands Australians have loved and eaten for decades are up for sale
One of the nation’s largest dairy processors is pulling the plug on Australia, but it’s just the latest domino to fall in a sector that has been dwindling for decades.
Catholic Church shift marks ‘a step back in time’ for some
They often stand out in the pews, with the men in ties and the women sometimes with the lace head coverings that all but disappeared from American churches more than 50 years ago.
Opinion
Protests
Macron’s supreme arrogance to blame for riots in New Caledonia
In the ongoing blame game, it’s hard not to point to Macron himself as the arsonist in chief. He’s the one who set in motion a vote in Paris that triggered the protests in New Caledonia.
Anne-Elisabeth Moutet
Queensland
Horrendous death as son is ‘left to die in the dirt’
Two men who chased down and caused the crash of Jakob Opacic, brother of NRL star Tom, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and have been sentenced.
Next to Lamb House, a heritage-listed home is up for auction
Rockfield counts among its neighbours the newly renovated Lamb House, also known as Home, and a tucked-away mansion that last sold for $15 million.
Church takes XXXX brewery to court over fears of liquid explosion
Global beverages giant Lion wants to diversify production at the Milton brewery. But it will need to convince a court that neighbours will not be put at risk.
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.”
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.
Politics
Albanese to voters: I feel your cost-of-living pain
In a keynote speech just days after the second anniversary of his government’s election, the PM will acknowledge voters are doing it tough and promise his government is listening.
Business
Opinion
Housing crisis
Treasury tells all: How the housing market is so stuffed up
Our housing industry has been too slow to respond to the increased demand for housing. What’s the Albanese government doing about this mess?
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
World
Updated
Tragedy
Hundreds believed killed by landslide in Enga Province, PNG
More than 50 homes, many with people still asleep inside, were buried when the landslide hit Kaokalam village around 3am.
Opinion
I won’t mourn the sudden death of the man who oversaw my sham trial
Kylie Moore-Gilbert
Political scientist and writer
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
Next to Lamb House, a heritage-listed home is up for auction
Rockfield counts among its neighbours the newly renovated Lamb House, also known as Home, and a tucked-away mansion that last sold for $15 million.
Opinion
Trends
In appealing to the rich, has trail running lost its dirtbag spirit?
Sarah Berry
Lifestyle Health Editor
Opinion
Real life
When I had a Baby Reindeer experience, I resolved to find my stalker
Damien Nowicki
Deputy Opinion Editor, The Age
Culture
Opinion
Streaming
Why I’m grateful for Baby Reindeer, the anti-hero alternative we desperately need
In this era of self-congratulatory and safe memoirs, the Netflix series dares to be dangerous.
Mark Mordue
Opinion
Streaming
Is Netflix killing off the binge model it created? The signs say yes
Aine Ryan
Culture news editor
Traveller
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Opinion
State of Origin
Why Michael Maguire simply cannot pick Latrell Mitchell for Origin I
The South Sydney fullback doesn’t deserve the jumper, or can he be trusted to perform in it.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘Eight-storey building onto a four-foot reef’: Why Teahupo’o is so perfect ... and terrifying
Five surfers have died at the iconic and infamous Tahitian break, venue for the Olympic competition in July, which translates as “place of skulls” in the local Polynesian dialect.
‘Lucky to be alive’: How Souths legend learned to walk again after a coma
Nathan Merritt will take a simple stroll in Indigenous Round that represents a significant milestone.
Two decades on, the Central Coast Mariners are a miracle of Australian sport
The A-League’s smallest club has survived a series of near-death experiences over nearly 20 years.
Opinion
State of Origin
Maguire’s call on Tedesco will decide NSW’s Origin fate
He’s not only the fullback but also the captain, so the decision Maguire makes will have major implications.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
Exclusive
Swimming
‘Wanted the pain to end’: Qld Olympic gold medallist in sudden retirement
A member of Australia’s 4x100m medley team has called time on her career just months before Paris.
NBA closes investigation into Giddey’s alleged relationship with underage girl
The NBA has ended its investigation into Australian basketball star Josh Giddey, ESPN reported on Thursday.
Have Your Say
Cocaine bust at Magic Round forces Suncorp corporate suite to be evacuated
A NSW man was arrested during the NRL Magic Round in Brisbane for allegedly possessing cocaine.
