Live Well
Make the most of your health, relationships, fitness and nutrition.
Good Weekend Talks
In-depth conversations with the people fascinating Australians right now.
Superquiz
See how many of today's questions you can get right.
Bruce Lehrmann and the Toowoomba rape case that puts him back in court
“Can you call urgently??? Lehrmann has been charged with rape in Qld.” As rival TV networks battled over the Brittany Higgins story, another case was building.
Qld police disrupt ‘serious’ meth supply chain after south-east raids
A 36-year-old Loganholme man has been charged with a string of drug and weapons charges after three properties were raided.
Exclusive
Trial by Water
‘Fried noodles #23’: Witness’s new detail raises crucial question in Farquharson case
Dawn Waite’s evidence swayed Robert Farquharson’s ex-wife against him and was held to be crucial by the judge. But it might well have been impossible.
Opinion
Retirement living
How to retire sooner with less (and still be comfortable)
Here’s what to consider if you want to retire before you reach pension age but don’t have a big superannuation balance.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
Opinion
Greens
Five reasons the Greens believe the next election could be their best
The Greens had a breakthrough at the 2022 election, but the next one could be even more consequential.
James Massola
National affairs editor
Attention-seeker or renters’ champion? The Greens MP driving pollies up the wall
Max Chandler-Mather is shaking up federal politics with his uncompromising take on the housing crisis.
Did you hear the one about the Pope who hosted 100 comedians?
“All of us were thinking, how did this happen?” said Conan O’Brien, who – like Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Falon, Whoopi Goldberg and Chris Rock – was among the chosen.
‘Russell being Russell’: Brand’s behaviour was ‘tolerated’ by TV bosses, report finds
The disgraced comedian and actor reportedly walked around naked in front of colleagues and asked runners to get the phone numbers of women in the audience.
The controversial lawsuits that could end reality TV as we know it
Chaos has always been what drives reality TV, but it could also be the reason the genre, as we know it, might be over.
Stars (and stripes) from the 2024 National Photographic Portrait Prize
Innocence, honesty, intimacy, humour … they’re all there among the finalists in this year’s National Portrait Gallery exhibition.
Opinion
Ageing
Michael Mosley’s death reminded me of what an ER doctor once told me
The modern truism that 80 is the new 60, and 60 is the new 40, ignores the fact that not everyone’s body is going to get the memo.
Deborah Snow
Senior writer
How to keep kids interested in music without it being a chore
Kid won’t play a musical instrument? Missy Higgins has some advice.
Moviegoers are vanishing. But where are they going?
Cinema revenue is collapsing, but that doesn’t mean we’ve fallen out of love with the movies.
Queensland
Mustang rally: EVs on the rise, but this weekend is also about the classics
As more and more Queenslanders are driving electric vehicles, RACQ will celebrate the classics of yesteryear at RNA Showgrounds.
Hero pilot from Sea World crash dies
The pilot who survived the fatal Sea World helicopter crash last year has tragically passed away.
A new traffic tunnel could cost $10 billion. Some people want better public transport instead
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.
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.
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.
Politics
Peter Dutton has revved up Australia’s climate war – and scientists and business are in despair
The return of the climate war has entrenched old fault lines.
Business
David Jones downsizes: Why department stores keep slashing floor space
Australia’s department store chains have been reducing floor space since 2017 – but experts believe they’re not done yet as consumer habits evolve.
World
Russia demands Ukraine drop NATO bid, give up regions for ceasefire deal
Putin’s terms represent the most specific conditions he has set for a possible end to the war since he ordered the full-scale invasion.
Opinion
Dutton needs to emulate a former president named Donald. No, not that one
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Robo-debt wasn’t fair or legal. Because of a loophole we’ll never know if it was also corrupt
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
Explore
Property
Updated
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.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Pudding
Five warm and saucy puddings to make this weekend
Lifestyle
No, severe morning sickness is not ‘harmless’ or ‘normal’
Now that researchers understand the cause of the ailment, some are working to eradicate it.
Culture
Pulitzer-winning play breaks down barriers with Australian debut
The 2016 drama Cost of Living – set to run in Brisbane and Sydney – stipulates that disabled actors should play two lead roles, marking a “tipping point” for diversity.
Traveller
Drivedrive
From Our Partners
Sport
Analysis
Reds
A dozen Queensland Wallabies? Four things learnt from Reds’ season
A season of promise ended in frustration, but there are signs a bright future could be ahead for the Reds, with up to a dozen names in the Wallabies’ mix.
‘Fun? Is it fun?’ Dean Boxall, the walking paradox coaching Australia’s golden swimmers
The man behind Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan is notoriously media-shy, which only adds to the mystique and makes him even more in demand at the Olympic trials.
Updated
Paris 2024
McKeon, Campbell bomb in 100m freestyle as O’Callaghan seals win in stacked final
Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell won medals in the 100m freestyle final at the Tokyo Olympics. Neither will get the chance in Paris.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Origin Welcome to Country deserves bouquets not brickbats. As for the anthem ...
Ours is a dud anthem to begin with, but when sung with very nearly a Nashville twang, it was the exemplar of the Coca-Colonisation of our national spirit.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
As it happened: Lions victorious against Saints in shootout no-one saw coming
Joe Daniher kicked five goals in an inspired display as the Brisbane Lions survived a frenetic late fightback from St Kilda.
Opinion
Australian rugby
Rugby’s latest clown show is more tragedy than comedy
Gold Coast Titans recruit Carter Gordon has not let rugby down with his impending NRL defection. It’s the other way around.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Opinion
US Open
Why Scottie, and God, never miss tricky two-foot downhill putts
Longtime world No.1 Scottie Scheffler and his omnipotent caddie make a formidable team, but I miss the pagan celebrations of Tiger Woods on a Sabbath.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Have Your Say
‘My intention is to keep them both’: Broncos’ fight to retain star pair
Coach Kevin Walters is adamant two of his off-contract stars will stay in Brisbane, but admits they might have to take a pay cut.
