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‘I’m trying to look after my family’: Payne Haas breaks silence over dad’s drugs arrest

‘I’m trying to look after my family’: Payne Haas breaks silence over dad’s drugs arrest

The Broncos star has spoken for the first time since his father, Gregor, was arrested over alleged links to a Mexican cartel and plans to smuggle methamphetamines into Indonesia.

Police are looking for the man in the grey jumper and black shorts as part of their investigation into an assault in Wynnum.

Police release footage of suspect after bashed victim has surgery

Detectives are treating the case as a grievous bodily harm incident.

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Home loans

Rise of the ‘gran bank’: Why helping grandkids buy a home could cost you

The bank of mum and dad may be one of the biggest lenders in Australia, but older generations are helping out too – sometimes at their own peril.

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Architecture

How to make the most of small spaces without upsetting the neighbours

Olive Tree House by 
Bastian Architecture is half the size of the average Australian home, in Stockton, Newcastle.

For these three architects, being good neighbours was more than being professional – it was personal.

WA universities are boldly developing micro courses to upskill managers and workers to cope with the changing industry needs.
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University

What’s the point of going to uni? It’s a question I’m still asking

I had gone to school with people who thought tertiary education was something to be admired. What surprised me was how pointless the whole thing seemed.

Flynn Shan Benson
Flynn Shan Benson

Graduate, essay prize winner

No, you can’t wear a tail to work and expect to keep your job

The number of “furries” attending Australia’s annual convention has soared over the past decade.

What you do on the weekend is entirely your own business, but as an employment lawyer, I can assure you that you cannot dress as a furry at work and expect legal protection.

Paul O'Halloran
Paul O'Halloran

Employment Lawyer

Laundry charity scrubs up new permanent Brisbane base

A decade after Orange Sky hit the streets in a single van, the service will put a $3 million boon from the government towards its new base of international operations.

‘No pills in our camp’: The version of Walsh that Slater is eager to see

Jarome Luai (left) and Reece Walsh (right) were sin binned in the dying stages of Game Two last year.

The Broncos may have told Reece Walsh to take a ‘chill pill’, but Maroons coach Billy Slater wants nothing of the sort. 

How to do the most expensive part of Europe on the cheap

In Copenhagen, tourist passes are good value.

Scandinavia is notoriously expensive, but savvy travellers can cut the cost of visiting Denmark, Sweden and Norway.

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Believe it or not, this US budget carrier is excellent

Free Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment, complimentary snacks and drinks, plenty of leg room – this budget airline exceeds expectations.

‘I often take the bestselling drink off the menu’: Why this bartender is recognised as one of the best

‘I often take the bestselling drink off the menu’: Why this bartender is recognised as one of the best

His work has been celebrated in both England and Australia. Now, he’s coming to Brisbane for a six-month collaboration. Here’s what’s in store.

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A passenger was killed after a Toyota Camry and Ford Mondeo crashed in Wacol.
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Police hunt for driver after crash kills passenger in Brisbane’s south-west

Police believe an adult driver is responsible for the early morning crash at the intersection of Boundary and Progress roads in Wacol.

Tolls set to rise, Brisbane CBD parking now most expensive in Australia

Brisbane has the most expensive fees for off-street parking of any CBD in Australia.

As the Queensland government slashes the cost of public transport, it is becoming more expensive to use a car in Brisbane.

Mayor referred to corruption watchdog over claims of army service

Townsville mayor Troy Thompson.

When challenged by journalists about his military history on Anzac Day, he said he could not remember his service number.

Debris ‘flew in air’ from highway crash that killed police officer

Senior Constable David Masters with wife Sharon and son Jack.

A witness has told a court there was “a hell of a lot of debris” after a police officer was struck and killed on the Bruce Highway in Brisbane’s north.

Accused skate park kidnapper walks free on bail

The confrontation involving the child’s parents and Soe was captured on CCTV.

Tauvela Soe, along with two other people, allegedly forced a boy into the back seat of an SUV after a rock was thrown into his windscreen.

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Falling completions indicated housing markets would continue to be hit with supply pressure.

Unprecedented building cost blowouts leave city dwellers in the lurch

Two statistics indicate Australia’s housing affordability crisis will get worse, even as governments scramble to ease supply constraints.

Property prices have soared out of reach for many households.

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

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‘I’m trying to look after my family’: Payne Haas breaks silence over dad’s drugs arrest

‘I’m trying to look after my family’: Payne Haas breaks silence over dad’s drugs arrest

The Broncos star has spoken for the first time since his father, Gregor, was arrested over alleged links to a Mexican cartel and plans to smuggle methamphetamines into Indonesia.

Queensland picked Israel Folau. Why wouldn’t NSW pick Joseph Suaalii?

Queensland picked Israel Folau. Why wouldn’t NSW pick Joseph Suaalii?

The relevant question about Suaalii isn’t whether he should contest the Origin opener, but on which side of the field he will play.

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Jarome Luai (left) and Reece Walsh (right) were sin binned in the dying stages of Game Two last year.

‘No pills in our camp’: The version of Walsh that Slater is eager to see

The Broncos may have told Reece Walsh to take a ‘chill pill’, but Maroons coach Billy Slater wants nothing of the sort. 

Maroons first-gamer Tom Dearden at training.

‘Have you seen Tommy play?’: Why Dearden beat Mam to Munster’s spot

Tom Dearden has fended off a challenge from his Broncos rival to win the Maroons jumper, and now feels he is ready to lead the team to victory.

Clare Hunt says she’s living the dream with the Matildas.

$4 million in four days: Why the ‘Matildas effect’ isn’t slowing

The two friendlies against China have been sold out for weeks, and average crowds of 50,000 have watched their past 12 matches on home soil.

Tasmania’s Geordie Payne is the favourite to be the No.1 pick in this year’s AFL mid-season draft.

Who is your club likely to pick in the mid-season draft?

The AFL’s annual mid-season rookie draft will be held on Wednesday night, with an in-form Tasmanian likely to be the first player taken.

Crows tackler Rory Laird tries to strip the ball from Eagle Harley Reid at the weekend.
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AFL 2024

Football’s 11th commandment: Thou shall not get caught in the act

If a tackler neither dispossess their opponent nor forces them into an illegal disposal, then play on it should be.

Greg Baum
Greg Baum

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