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‘Tragic’: Police called to house of suspected murder-suicide a ‘number of times’
Police were called to a house in Brisbane’s north a number of times in the week before a man and a woman were found dead from gunshot wounds in a suspected murder-suicide.
$33 more a week: How the minimum wage rise will reach you
About 180,000 people will see their hourly rate increase from July 1 as a result of this morning’s ruling. Even more will see the effects flow through their industry awards.
Joanna wanted a simple beauty treatment. But the pain was ‘hell on earth’
After being burnt on her genitals during a traumatic beauty procedure, Joanna has joined medical experts to call for tighter regulations on the laser hair removal sector.
Natasha Ryan, the girl in the cupboard, dies aged 40
Natasha Ryan, the teenager who famously hid in her boyfriend’s cupboard, leading her family and police to believe she was murdered, has died in Rockhampton, in central Queensland.
Brisbane now second most expensive capital
Interest rates fail to slow Australia’s property market, with Brisbane now the second most expensive capital behind Sydney, where median house prices have hit a record high.
Breaking
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘You are collaborating’: Wong attacks Greens over violent Gaza protests
The Foreign Affairs minister accused Greens politicians of collaborating with violent pro-Palestine protesters in fiery scenes at Senate estimates.
Opinion
Oil
How the oil cartel’s grip on the world is getting weaker
The OPEC+ oil cartel’s power and influence is waning and it is being forced to make difficult choices as it grapples with a number of threats.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Exclusive
Skin cancer
Hayley’s melanoma came back. Then scientists tried something different
The Sydney teacher is one of dozens of Australians who contributed to a global trial set to transform treatment of melanomas and, potentially, other cancers.
Qantas makes major change to how passengers board domestic flights
Qantas passengers will now be assigned group numbers that will determine when they can board.
With Melania missing, her role in the post-conviction Trump campaign is more uncertain
How much is she willing to put up for a man who betrayed and humiliated her? And now that Trump is officially a felon, will she appear by his side as he campaigns?
The grey zone of misinformation: Iran, Russia’s payments to US media outlet revealed
Legal experts say US journalists who were paid by sanctioned Iranian media entities could be in legal jeopardy.
Exclusive
Brisbane
First look: Soko team unveils an Aztec-inspired eatery for Queen’s Wharf
The fourth-floor Terrace spot will fuse Latin American and Asian cuisine and feature outside dining with views over the river. Here’s what else is in store.
Opinion
Tripologist
Which country’s laws apply when you’re flying on a plane? It’s complicated
Can 18-year-old passengers flying to the US drink alcohol? On board Qantas they can. On board United they can’t.
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
These simple fibre-rich recipes will give the whole family a health kick
Packed with wholesome ingredients, these dishes contain everything you need to improve gut health. And they taste great, too.
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Queensland
Bluey joins forces with Robert Irwin to attract visitors to Queensland
An international audience will be urged to “Come and play in Bluey’s world”, as the state launches its biggest tourism campaign in a decade.
From rocks to frocks: Gina Rinehart’s fashionable move
Australia’s richest person is giving the Brisbane Fashion Festival a dose of her famous generosity, and the festival thinks that’s great.
Bridge a step closer to opening as final piece of deck slots into place
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has celebrated this week’s installation of the final span of the long-anticipated bridge ahead of its opening this year.
‘Forgotten kids’ in detention falling between cracks
Qld youth workers are in despair over kids spending 20-plus hours a day confined to a room, while judges last week described one child’s isolation as a disgrace.
Shorter, wider, with more space: Queen Street Mall tower plans modified
Developers have downsized – and upscaled – plans for a new tower at the top of Queen Street Mall, losing eight storeys but adding almost 3000 square metres.
Politics
Australia is losing faith in America – but support for Trump’s higher than ever
Donald Trump is easily the most popular Republican presidential candidate among Australians for at least the past 16 years, a major poll has revealed.
Business
Treasurer orders Chinese funds to cut e stakes in Australian rare earths miner
Jim Chalmers said the decision was made in order to “protect our national interest” as the government sharpens its focus on supply chain security.
World
‘Not a good deal’: Netanyahu aide claims Israel has accepted Biden’s Gaza plan
Joe Biden has hailed several ceasefire proposals over the past several months, each with similar frameworks to the one he outlined on Friday, all of which collapsed.
Opinion
My father’s confession stunned me. In his mind, he was both the punisher and the victim
Susanne Davies
Adjunct Associate Professor
If Australia’s a racist country, it’s not just a black and white issue
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Explore
Property
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a palatial penthouse to an elegant Italianate villa and a hinterland showstopper with infinity-edge pool, here’s our pick of the bunch.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
At 30, this writer put bad boys and drink behind her. Then she sold 30m books
Novelist Marian Keyes’ life is divided into two, but she says her painful youth still haunts her.
Culture
The men in Stephanie Alexander’s life are mostly ‘husbands of friends or gay’
“I get plenty of hugs from them and I am happy with that,” says the 83-year-old author and cook.
Opinion
WordPlay
Why the Streisand effect could be morphing into the Gina effect
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
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Opinion
State of Origin
After Tedesco’s recall, the Origin opener has Blues upset written all over it
The Roosters star’s shock call-up by Michael Maguire didn’t cause much of a stink – but it reeks of an Origin miracle.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Wests Tigers offer $4 million deal to young gun
The struggling club wants a deal done before Stefano Utoikamanu becomes a free agent.
The Open has a dilemma: can men and women keep playing together?
Is the viability of one of the most historic golf tournaments under threat?
How the NYPD became one of US cricket’s biggest backers
The ICC turned to an unlikely source for participants in its World Cup tour of New York.
Australia in golden form for Olympics after women’s world series triumph
A semi-final victory over New Zealand may have given the team an even greater psychological edge before the battle for gold in Paris.
‘I kinda blew up’: Implosion sinks Lee’s hopes as Saso claims second title
Australian Minjee Lee was top of the leaderboard in the final round until it all started to unravel on the ninth.
Opinion
Super Rugby
Reds’ McReight is top three in Super players of the year
The flanker, my choice as Wallabies captain, gave another stellar performance against the Waratahs.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Have Your Say
Career-threatening injury in thriller: Four things learnt from Dolphins’ heartbreak
A potentially career-threatening injury and a series of calls that left Wayne Bennett at odds have marred a thrilling clash.
