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Courts
‘Where’s Costello when you need him?’ Lehrmann faces media outside court
Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has arrived at Toowoomba Magistrates Court for a committal hearing over allegations he raped a woman twice in 2021.
Pauline Hanson refuses to remove Robert Irwin satirical cartoon
The One Nation leader has told Robert Irwin to “lighten up, mate”, after the TV personality threatened to sue the producers of her political cartoon series.
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NRL 2024
‘He’s been playing with injections’: Shock Cobbo axing explained as Slater delivers Walsh verdict
Reece Walsh has been selected for Queensland in game two of the State of Origin series, but J’maine Hopgood and Selwyn Cobbo have been ruled out with injury.
Five years on from his stroke, a Maroons great reveals he is still fighting
He became one of rugby league’s most feared big men, but the Maroons legend has revealed the extent to which a life-threatening setback still affects him.
John Farnham makes rare public appearance since cancer surgery
Farnham appeared at his son’s wedding celebrations and is pictured in family photos posted to social media.
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Aviation
Lost guns, damaged planes: Qantas’ slew of complaints to ground handler revealed
Staff at a major ground handling service have made at least one error a day on Qantas flights this month, including mishandling firearms.
Jerry Seinfeld and pro-Palestinian protester in heated exchange at Australian show
The US comedian was heckled during his Sunday night performance, and video shows a man being escorted out by security.
Perspective
City life
How a towel and good lighting will help bring Brisbane workers back to the CBD
Forget the free car park – a good shower and hair straighteners are the perks needed to lure workers back to the office.
Felicity Caldwell
Journalist
Graphic content
Animal rights
Outrage after officer uses police car to knock down runaway cow
The officer has been removed from frontline duties after footage of the incident was shared on social media in a country world-renowned for its love of animals.
Biden is relying on stars to win voters. It hasn’t quite worked out
Joe Biden is banking on Hollywood’s A-list to help propel him to victory in November, but their star power has yielded a mixed bag for the embattled US president.
Analysis
Climate policy
The accounting trick at the heart of the world’s climate goals
On paper we can offset our way to net zero. In the real world, we cannot.
These easy cauliflower fritters are your new Med-inspired meat-free meal
Plus three more home-style Mediterranean recipes to add more veg into your week: a pumpkin and feta pie, green minestrone or crustless zucchini pie.
Paris for $1108 return? Olympics or not, flights to Europe are cheap
You’d expect airfares between Australia and Europe to be going through the roof by now. Instead, the opposite has happened. Here’s why.
The English created one of the world’s greatest culinary experiences
A full English breakfast is a glory to behold – a fry-up that will make you want to put off lunch until tomorrow.
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Queensland
$200 sports vouchers now available for Qld kids
While announcing the new sport club vouchers, the Premier also described reports of union influence on construction contracts as “misleading”.
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.
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.
Politics
Opinion
Renewables
Why Dutton’s energy switch may help Albanese keep Labor’s lights on
Time is not on Peter Dutton’s side as the prime minister moves to more solid ground on climate policy.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
Business
Analysis
Climate policy
The accounting trick at the heart of the world’s climate goals
On paper we can offset our way to net zero. In the real world, we cannot.
World
Exclusive
War
WA nurse in Gaza: Smell of blood is unbearable as bodies lie everywhere
Broome nurse Rebecca Smith speaks from Gaza, where she is volunteering in a hospital packed with dead and injured women and children after heavy bombings.
Opinion
World peace through pizza? No, but it’s a start
Melodie Goldsmith
Brexit will dominate the UK election. Not this one, but the next
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Explore
Property
Foreign homebuyers spend millions in Perth amid calls for surcharge rethink
Buyers from Asia spent more than $5 billion purchasing real estate in Australia last year, but only 5 per cent of that investment was in Perth.
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Title Deeds
A garden apartment for $17.5m? A who’s who of downsizers put a high price on designer blocks
While fashion-minded shoppers talk of labels like Gucci, Fendi and Hermes, for the high-end downsizer it’s all about the designer names of inner-city buildings like Pomeroy, Manar and now Billyard Ave.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Pudding
Five warm and saucy puddings to make this week
Lifestyle
Analysis
Gadgets
We tried the $2000 baby tech dividing parents
We road-test the controversial Snoo smart bassinet: how much tech is too much for your baby?
Opinion
Chicken
I’m fed up with food labels that come with a side-serve of guilt
Jo Stubbings
Writer and reviewer
Culture
We had some questions about the Jacob Elordi portrait. The artist answered
Whose idea was it for the Australian actor to be shirtless – and what’s with the Camus?
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Sport
Analysis
State of Origin
‘We didn’t handle Latrell well at all’: Why Maroons will fear return of Blues’ wrecking ball
Queensland skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has painful memories of the last time the South Sydney star ran out for NSW. A look back at his performances during that series explains why.
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US Open
The agonising moment on final hole when McIlroy lost the US Open
The Northern Irishman bogeyed his last hole by missing a par putt from about four feet. It handed the lead to Bryson DeChambeau, who sealed victory minutes later.
How Australia’s swimmers compare to the rest of the world ahead of Olympics
Is the swimming team heading to Paris as good as is being advertised? Here’s a look at the early numbers.
Analysis
State of Origin
Maguire has made plenty of changes. That doesn’t mean he’s hit the panic button
Michael Maguire has danced a fine line between surgery to his team and making needed changes.
De Minaur wins Dutch grasscourt title to hit a high
Alex de Minaur has captured his ninth ATP title ahead of Wimbledon and catapulting to a career-high world ranking of No.7.
Analysis
Australian rugby
Domestic comps over Super Rugby? Be careful what you wish for
The Brumbies’ exit has prompted the familiar calls to blow up Super Rugby and let Australia and New Zealand go their own way.
Latrell Mitchell wins NSW spot, Sharks pair axed
The Rabbitohs’ star will play his first game for the Blues since 2021, while Nicho Hynes has lost his spot.
Have Your Say
‘It was a brutal task’: How Gordon Bray picked 15 Wallabies ‘Immortals’ from 125 years of rugby history
The “Voice of Rugby” has nominated 15 Australian Immortals. Do you agree with his selections?
