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Document reveals Brisbane toll tunnel could cost $10 billion to build
The Miles government has largely progressed its tunnel proposal in secret. One of the first documents made public reveals 40 per cent of people would not use it.
Record surge in immigrants starts to slow
Australia’s population swelled by a record 651,200 people last year, driven by net migration. There are signs migration is slowing and births continue to tumble.
Housing and dumped hydro details in LNP’s election-focused budget reply
Opposition Leader David Crisafullli has used his almost hour-long speech to outline a handful of new policies his party will take to voters in October.
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Courts
The country singer, his alleged $21.5 million fraud and the sugar babies he did it for
Craig Heath allegedly scammed 30 victims in a fake property investment scheme and spent at least $200,000 of the money on women he met online.
Dolphins down Sharks in thriller
In a match of momentum swings, the Dolphins have prevailed at Shark Park.
‘Be dominant’: Message to Broncos phenom before announcing NRL case
The teenager tipped to one day succeed Adam Reynolds as the Broncos’ long-term halfback endured a trial by fire to launch his case.
Titans want Gordon now, but Waugh plays hardball
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says NRL-bound Carter Gordon will still be considered for Wallabies duties this winter.
Opinion
Climate policy
Dutton’s policy of astonishing weakness risks a Liberal wasteland
The opposition leader’s sudden shift on climate caught Liberals off guard, and it may cost them dearly in metropolitan Sydney and Melbourne.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
‘Lies and half-truths’: Top court rejects Chris Dawson’s murder appeal
Lynette Joy Simms’ disappearance in 1982 became one of Sydney’s most enduring mysteries. Decades later, her husband was convicted of her murder.
How an ex-Neighbours star came to host the largest Trump fundraiser outside the US
Tickets started at $US10,000 when Holly Valance threw open the doors to her Chelsea mansion to help raise funds for the ex-president’s 2024 White House campaign.
Australian swimming trials 2024 as it happened: Titmus snags three wins in three races, McKeown just shy of own world record in 200m backstroke win
Kaylee McKeown and Ariarne Titmus were among the winners on night four of the Australian swimming trials in Brisbane.
Jenna Strauch is Australia’s fastest woman in which swimming stroke? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz
Catch up on the week’s biggest and strangest news stories with our multiple-choice challenge.
Brisbane was poised to host multiple Taylor Swift Eras shows. Then there was trouble in Japan
Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras tour was booked to come to Brisbane this year, but it was Tokyo – not the lack of a venue – that caused the star to give Queensland a miss.
Opinion
Weight loss
Jelena Dokic has lost 20 kilos. If only she could shed the trolls
By deciding to lose weight, the former tennis champ turned commentator is still inundated with online body commentary.
Hannah Vanderheide
Contributor
No, a remote Amazon tribe is not addicted to porn
An article by The New York Times about the arrival of Starlink internet in the rainforest took on a life of its own. In a few days, the web was rife with misinformation.
Queensland
Perspective
City life
Brisbane emerges as a ‘bleisure’ hotspot, as visitors mix business with pleasure
The label might make you cringe, but the practice of tacking a bit of downtime onto a business trip is boosting the city’s economy.
Courtney Kruk
City Reporter
Richard is unhappy his rates are rising. How does your suburb fare?
The 54-year-old will have to find an extra $81.27 a year; for others, it will be closer to $200. Search our full list to see how much you will pay.
Brisbane’s building slowdown leaves a billion-dollar hole in budget
The council budget handed down on Wednesday was smaller than usual. The reliance on developer fees and charges was to blame.
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Crime
‘Callous, brutal, unprovoked’: Pair charged with murder after remains found at quarry
Police say a much-loved 25-year-old man was allegedly lured to his death and his body dumped in an abandoned quarry over a small debt.
‘I made it all up’: Shocking questions over evidence in case against Channel Seven contestants
Two people involved in the case against two Channel Seven TV contestants who face charges of torture and rape have claimed they made up evidence.
Politics
‘Almost too good to be true’: Jobless rate eases as 40,000 people find work
But there are signs the job market is gradually loosening, giving the RBA little reason to lift interest rates next week.
Business
Tabcorp fined after failing to stop teen from punting 30 times
The ASX-listed wagering giant will pay $370,000 to the Victorian regulator – just over half the maximum penalty.
World
This man fought on the front lines in Ukraine. Now he is preparing Taiwanese civilians for war with China
As China ramps up hostilities in the Taiwan Strait, citizens in the island democracy are joining self-defence groups, fearing one day soon they will become civilian resistance to a communist invasion.
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Property
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Government
Qld to give first home buyers a ‘fairer go’ with changes to stamp duty
Some 10,000 buyers are expected to save up to $17,000 under Labor’s latest pre-election budget sweetener.
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.
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Lifestyle
Opinion
Trends
Next time you pay hundreds of dollars for a beauty jab, think of the message you’re sending
I don’t love everything about ageing, but it has its good points. I want to thrive in this stage, not feel burdened.
Clare Kermond
Senior writer
Culture
Netflix made us wait a month for more Bridgerton. Was it worth it?
The first half of season three reached all sorts of heights. But with the same old secret and a resoundingly boring man now at the centre of the story, how can it continue pleasing us?
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Australian swimming trials 2024 as it happened: Titmus snags three wins in three races, McKeown just shy of own world record in 200m backstroke win
Kaylee McKeown and Ariarne Titmus were among the winners on night four of the Australian swimming trials in Brisbane.
Jokester Kerr pranks Chelsea fans, hints at quitting club before re-signing until 2026
In an unusual re-signing announcement, Chelsea first posted a video on their social media account in which an emotional Kerr appeared to be saying goodbye to the club.
Titans want Gordon now, but Waugh plays hardball
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says NRL-bound Carter Gordon will still be considered for Wallabies duties this winter.
‘My intention is to keep both of them’: Broncos’ fight to retain star pair
Broncos coach Kevin Walters is adamant two of his off-contract stars will remain in Brisbane, but admits they may have to take a pay cut for that to happen.
How Titmus inflicted killer blow in epic freestyle showdown
Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan both beat the world record in the women’s 200m freestyle, but they can thank another swimmer for helping them post such fast times.
Tatum, Brown catch fire as Celtics take 3-0 lead over Mavs; Exum benched
The Celtics are 3-0 up in the NBA Finals as questions remain about why Dante Exum didn’t see the court again following his highlight dunk.
Tears and mind games: Inside the Titmus and O’Callaghan 200m freestyle rivalry
Mollie O’Callaghan went under her own world record on Wednesday night but ended up in tears. This is how Dean Boxall manages two stars of the sport vying for the same Olympic gold medal.
Have Your Say
‘Grit greater than gift’: How Federer made hard work look easy
Roger Federer was always cool on court, but no one saw the hard work he put in to look that way.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
