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Government

‘As close to free as you can get’: All public transport trips in Qld to cost 50c

The public transport fare freeze follows the announcement by soon-to-be premier and deputy premier, Steven Miles and Cameron Dick, that vehicle registrations fees would also be frozen from July 1.

The flat fare will apply during a “use it or lose it” six-month trial from August 5, in Labor’s latest effort to ease cost-of-living pressures.

Queenslanders slugged $3.5 billion more than forecast in stamp duty

And a new report says Brisbane home buyers would spend almost a decade paying down the taxes on a 30-year, $730,000 mortgage on a house and land package.

Infrastructure funding pledge to help ease SEQ growing pains

Last week, south-east mayors took their infrastructure woes to the state government. By Friday, they had secured a $350m injection.

I was born from an extramarital affair. This is how my life has played out

I was born from an extramarital affair. This is how my life has played out

My dad’s name wasn’t even on my birth certificate, but I was intent on not erasing him completely from my life.

Antisemitic chants could be banned under new hate speech laws

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said the rise in antisemitism was “completely unacceptable”.

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the government is also considering jail time for those using hate speech.

‘What if we’ve been drinking?’: New campaign aims to improve what you know about consent

The success of the federal government’s year-long consent campaign will be a test for Anthony Albanese’s pledge to end gender-based violence in one generation.

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Evolution

Why Neanderthals are getting a makeover

The recreated head of Shanidar Z, based on 3D scans of the reconstructed skull, made by the Kennis brothers for the Netflix documentary Secrets of the Neanderthals.

They were shrewd, complex and creative, and we shared the planet with them (and other types of humans) for thousands of years. So why did the Neanderthals die out and not us?

Trump TV: No.1 destination for MAGA faithful won’t question a word he says

Republican presidential candidate and former US president Donald Trump.

RSBN has enabled Trump to bypass traditional media and inject his vision directly into the veins of diehard supporters.

Nicki Minaj reportedly arrested for drug possession

The rapper was travelling to England from Amsterdam on her world tour when police reportedly found drugs in her luggage.

 “Yes, astronauts have met cats on the moon,” advises Google’s latest AI tool.

Cats on the moon? Misleading responses from Google’s AI tool have experts worried

Google has unleashed its new AI tool, which is giving users wrong information – some of it funny, some of it harmful.

I’m terrified of running out of super. How do I prevent this?

Running out of money is a common worry when people first retire.

Running out of money is a common worry when people first retire, but there are many options that can guarantee you income for life.

Paul Benson
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Hip pocket

Why debt is not always a dirty word

Debt is generally considered detrimental, but there are times when the finance world begs to differ.

Dominic Powell
Dominic Powell

Money Editor

Emojis have become signs of devolution of the English language.
Opinion
AI

NVM the LOLs, IMHO fully formed words slay

If you use cutesy words such as nom, laughing emojis and acronyms such as LOL, you are going to hate this column.

Tempted to squeeze your blackheads? Do this instead

While squeezing blackheads can be satisfying, professional extraction is the safest option.

No matter how old you are, blackheads are always present. Here’s how to tackle them head on.

Get your boots on: The world’s five best new hikes

The Balkans, New Zealand, Georgia and Japan are starters in the quest for the best hikes.

Analysis
A-League Men

Miracle Mariners: Is this the greatest team Australian soccer has ever seen?

Mariners fans invade the pitch after the grand final.

Before the Central Coast Mariners even had a chance to compute that they had just won the treble, they were swarmed by a pitch invasion.

Wallabies stocks rise for rookie duo: Four things learnt from Reds’ demolition

Two rising stars never would have considered themselves Wallabies chances heading into the season. Their star showings on Saturday night could change that.

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Queensland

18-year-old TAFE Queensland first-year electrical apprentice Dax Du Toit is one of 4,000 tradies eligible to receive cash-back for tools.

Qld builds on housing push with $1000 cashback for  apprentices

The payment for first-year apprentices is part of continued efforts to meet the state’s housing and infrastructure demands amid cost-of-living pressures.

Units without car parks may have once led to ‘a riot’. Now, Miles wants more

Residents in Teneriffe and Newstead struggle to find car parking and regularly rent spaces.

The premier found a silver lining as he fronted a property sector lunch to spruik Labor’s housing plans in the Sunshine State.

Why young people want elders to be more involved in this sensitive issue

Why young people want elders to be more involved in this sensitive issue

In Queensland’s Youth Parliament, the representatives are better behaved than adult MPs. And Jessica Stone, 18, is one of those pushing for positive change.

Horrendous death as son is ‘left to die in the dirt’

The defendants - Benjamin Johnson (left) and Steven Latter (right).

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.

Musk loses anti-Muslim fight in Queensland hearing

X owner Elon Musk has had a win in the Australian courts.

The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal ruled that his company X – formerly known as Twitter – has to answer to the state’s laws despite being based in America.

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Property

Property prices have soared out of reach for many households.

‘People feel cheated’: Cut to home buyer budgets leaves households reeling

Workers are feeling ‘pretty distressed’ to realise the basics of life have slipped further out of reach than even in the recent past.

Nox in the Talofa hinterland near Byron Bay sold for $12 million to animation pioneer Zareh Nalbandian.

He sold his studio to Netflix for $700m. Then he went on a $120m spree

The Animal Logic co-founder has taken to real estate in a big way in recent years, and his $12 million Byron Bay cash buy is just his latest acquisition.

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Oscar Piastri.

Piastri to start on front row in Monaco as Verstappen’s record run ends

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc ended Max Verstappen’s record-equalling run of Formula 1 pole positions in style on Saturday.

Miracle Mariners: Is this the greatest team Australian soccer has ever seen?
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A-League Men

Miracle Mariners: Is this the greatest team Australian soccer has ever seen?

Before the Central Coast Mariners even had a chance to compute that they had just won the treble, they were swarmed by a pitch invasion.

The Sunday Sport Quiz.

Sunday sport quiz: Heavyweights and the world’s highest-paid athlete

Challenge yourself with our sports quiz on the latest in world and local events and the big match-ups in sporting history.

Wallabies stocks rise for rookie duo: Four things learnt from Reds’ demolition

Wallabies stocks rise for rookie duo: Four things learnt from Reds’ demolition

Two rising stars never would have considered themselves Wallabies chances heading into the season. Their star showings on Saturday night could change that.

NRL fans could get a close look at Sam Burgess and his Warrington Wolves in Las Vegas next year.

Why Sam Burgess and Warrington are in line to join NRL clubs in Las Vegas in 2025

Adding a Super League game to the double-header at Allegiant Stadium would bring fans flooding in from the UK.

Mitchell Moses and Brad Arthur.
Analysis
NRL 2024

Arthur, Moses back Eels culture after sacking

Sacked coach Brad Arthur is still defending the culture at Parramatta, and a TV reporter has accused star half Mitchell Moses of swearing at him at training.

Dustin Martin was offered a huge deal by North Melbourne, which he declined.
Analysis
Draft

Why some AFL clubs’ recruiting ‘war chest’ won’t deliver guns

The AFL’s new pay deal has created space everywhere, and smaller clubs have to offer more than money when competing against the powerhouses.

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