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Government
‘As close to free as you can get’: All Qld public transport trips 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 of 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.
Pedestrian with spinal injuries, police officer assaulted in alleged drunk hit-and-run
A man has suffered spinal injuries after being struck by an alleged unlicensed, drink-driver in Ipswich on Saturday night.
Perspective
Workplace
Getting bothered by co-workers is another reason for more WFH
Being interrupted at work to perform pointless or unrelated tasks causes stress and can hurt productivity, Queensland research has found.
Felicity Caldwell
Journalist
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International students
Colleges face mass closures as students from whole continents banned
Hundreds of private colleges face closure as the government pushes ahead with its plan to slash migration.
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 $3.5b 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.
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Development
This man’s castle is his home – and an airport is ruining the serenity
Just like the plot of the beloved Australian movie The Castle, a lovingly built family home is under threat from encroaching development.
These 10 popular supermarket foods are worse for you than you probably think
Some food products may look and sound healthy, but a closer look at their nutritional profile reveals they can be anything but.
In the scramble to make a showstopping egg dish, a true blue favourite cracks
What’s worse – egg that doesn’t run, egg that is filled with horrid seafood, or overcooked custard? One popular contestant finds out the hard way.
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Kini shines amid Origin test: Four things learnt from Broncos’ upset 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.
Slater gets benefit of experience in Maroons squad
A day after Michael Maguire opted to make 11 changes for the Blues from Game III last year and name six debutants, there are no such challenges for the Maroons.
Tedesco axed in massive Origin shake-up, six Blues to debut
NSW coach Michael Maguire has made a huge statement for his first Origin match in charge, dropping the captain and calling up a clutch of players to make their state debuts.
Queensland
Man charged after fatal hit-and-run traffic crash, Hervey Bay
Police have charged a 41-year-old Urangan man following a fatal hit-and-run traffic crash in Hervey Bay on Sunday.
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.
Politics
Exclusive
Russia-Ukraine war
Ukraine pleaded for help from Australia six months ago. It hasn’t received a reply
Ukraine fears it will not receive a requested shipment of Australian coal by winter, despite pleading directly with Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Business
Threat of legal action as billionaire attempts to surrender Russian coal play
Tigers Realm shareholders, including billionaire Paul Little, are set to approve the sale of its Russian coal mines but a sanctions complication looms.
World
Donald Trump booed loudly at libertarian convention
The raucous event for the former president marked a sharp departure from the typical celebratory atmosphere at such Trump campaign gatherings.
Opinion
Let’s be clear, Peter Dutton: prosecuting Netanyahu is not antisemitism
Geoffrey Robertson
Human rights barrister and author
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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
Lifestyle
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.
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.
Starc delivers on $4.4m deal with star role in IPL triumph
Mitchell Starc won an $8m title shootout with fellow Australian Pat Cummins as the Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Aussie wipeout at Roland-Garros as Tomljanovic, Vukic and Thompson exit
Ajla Tomljanovic was one of three Australians to suffer a first-round exit on day one of Roland-Garros.
Fittler pays tribute to Edwards among Madge’s Origin ‘surprises’
The Blues have named six NSW Origin rookies as previous coach Brad Fittler congratulated Dylan Edwards on a long-awaited debut.
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Formula 1
Why Piastri’s third F1 podium is his most telling yet
Australian Oscar Piastri avoided a crash to claim his third Formula 1 career podium at the Monaco GP.
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.
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.
