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Concession calls for homes up to $1m as key SEQ regions grow
Logan, Ipswich and Moreton are south-east Queensland’s fastest-growing areas. See what a home costs to buy or rent there.
Perspective
Government
Queensland says it’s doing ‘everything’ it can to help with housing. But is it?
The state’s peak social service body suggests there is more Labor could be doing to ease housing pressures – and turns the spotlight on the LNP.
Matt Dennien
Reporter
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Skills shortage
Yoga teachers make draft core skills visa list, but not tradies
Despite the nation’s housing crisis, yogis, martial artists and dog handlers are among the occupations to have beaten construction trades to a spot on a draft priority skills list.
Investigation
Franchising
As franchisors partied in Cairns, the body representing them was on the brink of ruin
The organisation has burned through staff, cash and its reputation. There are now serious questions about its future.
Removalist fined after throwing belongings off truck in contract dispute
Brisbane removalists started throwing furniture from the back of a truck in a bid to force one customer to pay more, an investigation by Queensland’s Office of Fair Trading has revealed.
Bus driver charged over crash that killed Tia Cameron in Brisbane CBD
The man who was driving the bus that crashed in March has been ordered to appear in court over the death of the 18-year-old pedestrian.
Saving the lobster, prawn and pineapple: MPs fight to force shops to take cash
Independent MPs are demanding the federal government make businesses accept cash from shoppers – or face thousands in fines.
‘Boundless love’: Biden issues rare public statement of support for son Hunter
The US president’s 54-year-old son appeared in court in Delaware to fight charges of multiple gun charges that could also land him in jail.
The tense romance and the stolen gun that landed Hunter Biden in court
When it emerged that Hunter Biden had fallen in love with his brother’s widow, they looked to Joe Biden to tell the children – and the world.
‘It’s never affected me’: Wallabies bolter conquers fame and scrutiny
This looms as the greatest challenge of Tom Lynagh’s short career, one which could seal a shock Wallabies berth.
‘Nothing to prove’: Darkest days to trigger Carrigan’s defining moment
Speaking ahead of a vastly different brand of State of Origin, a former Maroons enforcer has lifted the lid on how a Broncos star can define his career.
De Minaur upsets Medvedev, matches Hewitt feat in making Roland-Garros quarter-finals
The lion-hearted tennis star has enjoyed another seminal moment in Paris as he goes where no male Australian player has in two decades.
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Streaming
Glen Powell transforms into leading man in this delightful romantic comedy
In Hit Man, Powell is a self-deprecating, cavalier and freaky philosophy professor who gets to cosplay as a hired killer.
Why seeing our friends in person is the best choice for our health
There are more benefits to seeing, smelling and touching our friends than catching up with them over the phone.
Exclusive
Parenting
Twenty minutes is all it takes: The sweet spot where kids’ boredom turns to play
There have never been more ways to keep our kids entertained, but parenting educator Genevieve Muir says the overscheduling of our kids is a problem.
Queensland
Updated
Crime
Man who killed his aunty and himself at Albany Creek had gun licence
Police were called to the house on Sunday where they found two bodies with gunshot wounds. They also found the man’s 88-year-old mother distressed but otherwise unharmed.
Natasha Ryan, the girl in the cupboard, dies aged 40
Natasha Ryan, the teenager who famously hid in her boyfriend’s cupboard, has died in Rockhampton.
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.
Halving of Airtrain fares labelled a ‘cynical’ vote grab
The opposition also says the six-month reduction in fares to and from Brisbane Airport is a stop-gap measure that fails to provide a long-term solution to the overpriced service.
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.
Politics
Analysis
Australia votes
If not now, when? Frydenberg now bets on a distant future
The former treasurer has no realistic way to contest the next election. Could he try for Kooyong later? The truth is that nobody gets a smooth elevation to the top.
Business
Boeing’s issues have cost $3 billion and will last years, warns Emirates boss
The president of Emirates, Sir Tim Clark, says he’s bracing for the manufacturing issues plaguing Boeing to result in late aircraft deliveries for at least the next five years.
World
‘I intend to lead a political revolt’: Farage stuns with shock UK comeback
The arch-Brexiter’s decision coincided with a new opinion poll predicting a Tory wipeout, showing Labour on track for the largest election win for 100 years.
Opinion
He’s warned us before on the China threat. Can we afford to ignore him again?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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
Opinion
Social media
Without a filter, I saw my face and cried. This is the reality for teens on social media
In high school, I covered my mirror with paper to avoid seeing my own reflection. The only time I looked at myself was with a beauty filter applied.
Lucia Frazzetto
Contributor
Culture
Bob Dylan, Socrates and a speaking sky: this thrilling book has it all
Poet Anne Carson pairs words and drawings in a celebration of beauty and absurdity.
Opinion
WordPlay
Why the Streisand effect could be morphing into the Gina effect
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
Traveller
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Sport
One legend to another: Surprise appearance by tennis great to honour Matildas’ Lydia Williams
The Matildas defeated China 2-0 in their second friendly in Australia before the Paris Olympics. But it was all about goalkeeper Lydia Williams and a special presentation from Evonne Goolagong Cawley.
’Selection fight overshadows Gregson’s remarkable switch to Olympic marathon
Six runners were never going to fit into the three places, and heartache was inevitable ... for all concerned.
Tedesco could play entire series as Edwards faces three weeks on sidelines
Dylan Edwards is unlikely to play again before Origin II, opening the door for James Tedesco.
Who dares wins: The all-or-nothing gambles that will decide fate of Origin I
The two most influential players are missing, and the coaches are staking the opener on a key battleground.
Schmidt leaves Roosters-bound Nawaqanitawase out of Wallabies train-on squad
The man who will replace Joseph Suaalii at the Roosters has been left out of Joe Schmidt’s first squad.
How the Sky Blues deny ‘the princess of Newcastle’ a perfect homecoming
Tamika Upton struggled to find her way into game one in Brisbane, but the Sky Blues need to shut her down before she gets going in game two at home in Newcastle.
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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.
Have Your Say
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