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State of Origin
The minute of madness that sealed Blues’ fate in Origin hammering
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow completed his hat-trick right at the end of the Maroons’ romp at Accor Stadium, but the result of game one was decided long before that.
Hammer silences debate: Four things learned from Maroons’ triumph
The Maroons have clinched an early lead in the series, with one man silencing suggestions of a move and debate sure to rage over an ugly hit.
Perspective
Protests
Is UQ becoming the hotbed of activism it was in the ’60s and ’70s?
A recent encampment at the University of Queensland was reminiscent of earlier student uprisings. Are we seeing a new era of activism?
Courtney Kruk
City Reporter
Opinion
Political leadership
The mood on immigration is tinder dry and Dutton has lit a match
Politicians in strife have often reached for dog whistles. But these days, it’s a loud hailer.
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
Exclusive
Skills shortage
Four in five foreign tradies knocked back from even applying for skilled visas
Dismay over the draft core-skills migration list has spread outside the building industry to other occupations with staff shortfalls.
Analysis
Household debt
Australians have been dipping into their piggy banks just to make ends meet
Growth at 0.1 per cent is abysmal. GDP per capita has fallen by 1.6 per cent since mid-2022. You don’t see that sort of fall outside a deep recession.
The most affordable and liveable suburbs for home buyers
The proportion of affordable suburbs has plunged over the past five years, and the top options now may not be within reach for long.
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”.
The best way to use heat on sore muscles, according to the experts
Does heat actually speed up recovery or does it just feel good? Well, it depends.
Are there health benefits to delaying your morning coffee? It depends
Many people say drinking coffee first thing in the morning can interfere with our ability to feel awake and lead to an afternoon crash. But is it really true?
It’s not just office romances that cause heartbreak at work
Freshly let go from my own job, I sought out other women who’d faced the same fate. What emerged was a universal truth.
Why tourists are converging on Europe’s second-oldest capital city
The past is never far away in Portugal’s resurgent capital – Lisbon embraced shabby chic long before it became fashionable.
This wondrous Bali resort is a work of art
There are few resorts in Bali that manage to be both luxurious and authentically sustainable, but this one does.
I come to bury the Bachelor, but let’s not give up on true TV love entirely
Friends, readers, reality television watchers, lend me your ears. I come to bury the Bachelor, not to praise him.
Queensland
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.
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.
Politics
‘Won’t be cowed’: eSafety commissioner on legal stoush with X Corp
The online regulator has dropped a court case over X Corp’s treatment of the Wakeley stabbing video, but is fighting the Elon Musk-owned giant on other fronts.
Business
Opinion
Executive pay
It’s time Elon Musk faced a blunt truth about Tesla
Elon Musk is one of the great entrepreneurs of the century, but even he isn’t worth the biggest pay packet in history.
Matthew Lynn
World
‘Irresponsible’: Israel targets US with secret influence campaign on Gaza war
The operation is the first documented case of the Israeli government’s organising a campaign to influence the US government, social media experts said.
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
Opinion
Healthcare
Yes, an ‘ADHD tax’ is a real thing. I know because I pay it every day
We work and strive to live normal lives. But our financial, workplace, education and legal systems are all designed for neurotypical people. And that comes at a price.
Caroline Zielinski
Reporter
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.
Traveller
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Sport
Live
French Open
Roland-Garros live updates: Zverev in prime position after compelling second set recovery
Alex de Minaur is into a major quarter-final for the second time after reaching the final eight at Roland-Garros. The Australian plays Alexander Zverev but has dropped the first two sets.
The six one-percenters that defined Queensland’s rout
From Nicho Hynes’ mis-step to Reece Robson’s try-saver, these were the plays that make Origin what it is.
Opinion
State of Origin
Blues rarely win when it’s 13 on 13 ... take one away and stop the fight
This year’s Origin opener was effectively over before 10 minutes had been played.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Updated
State of Origin
Suaalii facing 4-5-week suspension for Walsh hit
The NSW centre has become the first player sent off on his Origin debut after a big hit on Qld’s star fullback.
Clutch of late tries seals Maroons’ 38-10 romp
Queensland have claimed this year’s State of Origin series opener with a commanding performance.
Less is more for Super Rugby with shorter finals planned
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 full debut against Bangladesh.
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.
