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It takes 26 months to build an apartment in Qld. That’s longer than anywhere else
“It is now taking more than 50 per cent longer to complete a house in Queensland than it did 10 years ago,” says the Real Estate Institute of Queensland chief.
72-hour party precincts on agenda in Brisbane
Ahead of a formal government review, Brisbane City Council will propose changes to Safe Night Precincts to prevent a repeat of The Zoo closure.
Qld farmers lead class action against state-owned power generators
Husband-and-wife farmers Nick and Ronnie Adamson led the action “to do something for everyone”.
‘My little buddy’s gone’: Toddler drowns after following puppy to neighbour’s property
The family of two-year-old Luka Huddle, who drowned in a dam near Geelong, have spoken of their anguish.
Brisbane chef to represent Australia at cooking ‘Olympics’
In 2017, Dan Arnold achieved the highest ranking to date by an Australian chef. This time, he’s looking to emulate a famous mentor by going all the way.
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State of Origin
The countdown to kick-off begins, but which team will be celebrating at full-time?
NSW has a new-look team – new halves, coach and skipper. But will it be the same old story when Australia’s fiercest sporting rivalry resumes on Wednesday?
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NRL 2024
Is it time we just trust Billy? Even his baffling selection calls?
Billy Slater’s selection curveballs have divided opinion. But given the runs he has on the board, is it time to just believe in his instincts?
Nick Wright
Sport reporter
Opinion
Australia
The Maroons are faster and flashier. But they have a weakness the Blues can exploit
Game-day conditions at Accor Stadium promise to be perfect for the Origin opener. This is the gameplan that can lead NSW to victory.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
This Brisbane parking rule is catching drivers out. Now there’s a call to change it
Thousands of residents have been fined for parking illegally in suburban streets. Should the rule be changed?
Missing campers’ accused killer set to give evidence
A jury has been told former pilot Greg Lynn will be the only defence witness after prosecutors closed their case on Wednesday.
ABC boss condemns ‘unacceptable’ sexual harassment survey findings
An internal survey has found the ABC is failing to meet its own standards on bullying and sexual harassment.
Opinion
Cyber protection
Medibank on the hook for trillions, but there’s more at stake than money
The $21.5 trillion in fines the health insurer faces is a reminder that, like cyber criminals, corporate Australia is also on the hook.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Fury on the floor: Dutton and Albanese clash with Greens over Gaza protests
Greens leader Adam Bandt sought to condemn the government for being “complicit” in the Gaza invasion but was shut down after Labor MPs branded him a “fraud” and a “liar”.
What to see at this year’s Brisbane Festival
Lightscape returns, as well as the popular drone show, but there are plenty of exciting new spectacles on the program, which has just been released.
The one destination no traveller can ever be fully prepared for
Before you can even set foot on the White Continent, you need to jump through numerous hoops. But in this harsh environment, even the most prepared can expect the unexpected.
Traditional dining etiquette rules are dead, so here’s what to do (or not) instead
Elbows on table? Don’t worry about it. The time is right to lighten up a bit at restaurants. Just try not to be late.
Queensland
Perspective
Brisbane Airtrain
Airtrain debacle shows the pitfalls of privatised public transport
Airtrain should serve as a cautionary tale for governments: cede control of vital public infrastructure at your peril.
Cameron Atfield
Journalist
SEQ’s housing shortage won’t be fixed soon. These two numbers explain why
The crisis in housing can be summed up by two figures: the number of new lots the south-east needs each year, and how many are actually being approved.
Perspective
Government
Qld says it’s doing ‘everything’ it can on 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.
Concession calls for homes up to $1m as key SEQ regions grow
Logan, Ipswich and Moreton Bay are south-east Queensland’s fastest-growing areas. See what a home costs to buy or rent there.
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.
Politics
High interest rates hurting, economy flatlining, savings dwindling, but hang on, help is on its way, says Chalmers
Excluding the pandemic, in the first three months of this year the Australian economy grew at the slowest annual rate since the 1990s recession.
Business
Cyberattack target MediSecure enters voluntary administration
The national prescription delivery service provider, which was victim to a cyberattack that compromised personal health information, will face its creditors later this month.
World
Hunter Biden’s own memoir played back to narrate his spiral into addiction
It ended with expletive-laced texts to Hallie Biden – his one-time girlfriend and his brother’s widow – berating her for disposing of his gun.
Analysis
World elections
Modi, who casts himself as ‘sent by God’, loses his aura of invincibility
Mujib Mashal and Alex Travelli
Opinion
So Laura Tingle has been outed as ‘partisan’? What nonsense
Alan Sunderland
Australian Press Council member
Explore
Property
Brisbane now the second-most- expensive capital city
High interest rates and inflation can’t stop Australia’s property market – and the prices outside Sydney are really worth keeping an eye on.
This Sydney university wants to build 1000 apartments. Locals are up in arms
A dramatic stoush has broken out over a proposal for two student housing towers on Anzac Parade next to a light rail stop, UNSW and acting school NIDA.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Grudges seriously harm our health. Here are four ways to let them go
If you sense it’s time to let go of a grudge, here’s how to go about it.
Culture
Adam Hills is so popular he turns down offers from the royal family
The Spicks and Specks host is a huge star in the UK – and also a serious athlete.
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State of Origin
State of Origin LIVE: Qld Maroons v NSW Blues at Accor Stadium
NSW has a new-look team – new halves, coach and skipper. But will it be the same old story when Australia’s fiercest sporting rivalry resumes on Wednesday?
Less is more for Super Rugby with shorter finals planned post Rebels
Super Rugby will go from eight teams to six for the finals next season to drive competitiveness.
‘Do that for the nation’: Socceroos to unleash Bayern Munich-bound young gun
Nestory Irankunda will make his international debut in Thursday night’s World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh, coach Graham Arnold has confirmed.
State of Origin I tips: Experts analyse the series opener
NSW coach Michael Maguire is out to prove a point with a new-look team for game one in Sydney. Will new skipper Jake Trbojevic and his Blues have what it takes?
Why being ‘frustrated’ is the perfect Women’s Origin prep
The Sky Blues ran an opposed session against the Knights’ men’s under-21s team, and while frustrating, their coach said it was the best preparation.
Exclusive
State of Origin
‘He’s Batman and I’m Robin. I want to be Batman’
Jarome Luai has always been Nathan Cleary’s sidekick in the halves. Now, he’s ready to take the lead.
Opinion
State of Origin
Maroons have a weakness the Blues can exploit
Game-day conditions promise to be perfect. This is the gameplan that can lead NSW to victory.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Have Your Say
‘He’s a legend, right?’: The French teen superfan driving de Minaur at Roland-Garros
A 14-year-old Parisian named Paul has become Alex de Minaur’s lucky charm at the French Open.
