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Government
‘As close to free as you can get’: All public transport trips in Qld to cost 50c
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.
This Brisbane CBD lift is so unreliable, it’s been out of service almost half the days in 2024
Frequent outages at the lift – which links to a CityCat terminal and a busy bikeway – are so bad, some people avoid travelling that way.
The ‘extraordinary numbers’ signalling years of pain for renters
An expert analysis shows migration, low vacancy rates and soft investment will drive rental inflation beyond its current 15-year high.
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.
Perspective
Workplace
Getting bothered by co-workers is another reason for more WFH, says UQ study
Being interrupted at work to perform pointless or unrelated tasks causes stress and can hurt productivity, Queensland research has found.
Felicity Caldwell
Journalist
The Australian who refuses to accept he did not invent bitcoin
Craig Wright has long claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of bitcoin. The courts disagree.
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.
They’re not old enough to drink it yet, but these students are producing their own pinot noir
It’s been five years since principal Scott Tully had a “crazy idea” to plant a vineyard on school grounds. This week, it will launch its first drop.
Win one of five 16-day holidays in Japan
Readers have the chance to win an Inspiring Vacations “Unforgettable Japan” tour, plus return flights for two.
Opinion
Parenting
I’m a bona fido dog lover, but stop telling me a fur baby is the same as a kid
Last week, I passed another woman with a pram, but hers contained a plump little sausage dog, not a furious two-year-old.
Hannah Vanderheide
Contributor
Kini outshines Origin audition: Four things learnt from Broncos’ shock loss to Titans
A day that was billed as the final audition for a host of State of Origin hopefuls, instead became the dawning of Keano Kini as an NRL star of the future.
Queensland
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.
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.
Record crowds and road closures expected for Brisbane Marathon
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.
The next Brisbane suburb earmarked for an urban renewal makeover
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has nominated Stones Corner as Brisbane’s next urban renewal zone. With almost 400 units under construction, local traders are cautiously optimistic.
Units without car parks may have once led to ‘a riot’. Now, Miles wants more
The premier found a silver lining as he fronted a property sector lunch to spruik Labor’s housing plans in the Sunshine State.
Politics
Antisemitic chants could be banned under new hate speech laws
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the government is also considering jail time for those using hate speech.
Business
Lendlease investors to demand answers at Monday showdown
Embattled chief executive Tony Lombardo will outline the global property giant’s direction, with investors bracing for a barrage of changes.
Opinion
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Paul Benson
Money contributor
World
Taiwan’s Kinmen islands are a stone’s throw from China. Its inhabitants are torn
If China were to attack Taiwan, this string of islands is at the front line. Kinmen is less than 10 kilometres from the Chinese mainland and remnants of past battles are everywhere.
Opinion
Let’s be clear, Peter Dutton: prosecuting Netanyahu is not antisemitism
Geoffrey Robertson
Human rights barrister and author
When they cater for women, even the menu is misogynist
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Explore
Property
‘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.
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.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Comfort food
Five marvellous meatball recipes to cook this weekend
Lifestyle
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Ship reviews
Ship review: The world’s biggest cruise ship is insanely perfect
These giant ships are not everyone’s cup of tea, but for families who see the advantage of an all-in-one, something-for-everyone holiday, they’re just the thing.
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
Traveller
Drivedrive
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Sport
Kini outshines Origin audition: Four things learnt from Broncos’ shock loss
A day that was billed as the final audition for a host of State of Origin hopefuls, instead became the dawning of Keano Kini as an NRL star of the future.
Live
State of Origin
Origin selection live: Hopgood in line for Maroons debut, Cobbo eyeing bench role
Get all the latest news as the Blues and Maroons Origin I squads are finalised, along with live updates from Sunday’s NRL games.
Medal threat: Australia’s Hull smashes national record on eve of Olympics
Jess Hull is dramatically closing the gap on the world’s best after smashing the Australian 1500m record in a Diamond League meet.
‘Not the same buzz’: Zampa rejects club riches to chase more World Cup glory
For Adam Zampa, the lucrative franchise circuit will never compare to the “buzz” of playing in big tournaments for Australia.
Opinion
Super Rugby
Waratahs are not the only problem child in Super Rugby’s dysfunctional family
Rugby Australia must be learning that centralisation means taking on the problems of the franchises, not magically making them disappear.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Arnold set to name Irankunda in Socceroos squad for June qualifiers
Graham Arnold is expected to call up the Bayern Munich-bound teenager for June’s World Cup qualifiers.
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.
Have Your Say
Miracle Mariners: Is this the greatest team Australian soccer has ever seen?
Before the Central Coast Mariners had a chance to compute that they had just won the treble, they were swarmed by a pitch invasion.
