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The regional property markets tipped to hit fresh records in the next year

Newcastle’s property market was becoming unaffordable to locals.

The COVID-era tree- and sea-change boom is over, but some states can expect to see their regional house price markets improve.

Smoke still affecting large swathes of SEQ

Smoke is continuing to affect large parts of Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich and Logan, as authorities monitor multiple hazard reduction burns across the region.

“Extremist” former Knesset member Moshe Feiglin addressed Australian Jewish community members from his West Bank home.

Israeli ‘extremist’ tells Australian audience Gaza should have been reduced to ashes

At an online gathering hosted by the Australian Jewish Association, a former Israeli parliamentarian has made a series of incendiary claims condemned by Jewish and Palestinian community groups.

More Australians need help, but we’re giving less

Cost-of-living pressures have led to many Australians to cut the amount they give to charities.

Cost-of-living pressures are hitting most Australians, who are responding by cutting donations to the nation’s under-pressure charities.

Pandas can’t paper over Australia’s differences with China

Premier Li Qiang’s visit was the culmination of hard work by the government to recalibrate the relationship with China. But it also exposed differences that cannot be papered over with diplomatic niceties.

Peter Dutton has proposed building seven new nuclear power stations.

Dutton’s plan to build nuclear plants on former coal sites not as easy as it seems

Experts have called into question Peter Dutton’s insistence that existing coal power plant sites and transmission lines could be used for nuclear power.

Louisiana passes law requiring Ten Commandments on school walls

A copy of the Ten Commandments hang on a wall in the Bible belt in the US.

Weeks after moving to reclassify abortion pills as “dangerous” substances, Louisiana has taken action that will “result in unconstitutional religious coercion of students”.

Trump 2.0: Why a second presidential term could lead to a new financial crisis

Donald Trump plans to “rebuild the greatest economy in history” if he wins a second presidential term. Experts fear a new financial crisis.

Controversial neurosurgeon Charlie ‘Tofu’ Teo embraces vegan activism

Charlie Teo

Charlie Teo, who is effectively banned from operating in Australia, now has time to pursue causes close to his heart: animal rights.

Bitcoin’s big moment on the Australian sharemarket proves one thing

Investors can now punt on bitcoin via the ASX in a milestone for Australian investors.

Clancy Yeates
Clancy Yeates

Deputy business editor

Tom Lynagh has demonstrated a level of composure and courageous decision-making beyond his years.
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Sons of Queensland stars Lynagh and Nasser among 13 new faces in Schmidt’s first Wallabies squad

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named his first national squad for Tests against Wales and Georgia. There is no shortage of talking points.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, made her first public appearance over the weekend.

Catherine gets it - being honest doesn’t always feel terrific, but it gets the job done

The princess’s glossy My Fair Lady return was a masterclass in not just doing what you do best to keep the masses happy, but in controlling the narrative.

Kate Halfpenny
Kate Halfpenny

Regular columnist

The 37 most beautiful cafes on earth

Budapest’s Cafe New York claims to be the world’s most beautiful cafe – and it’s difficult to mount a counter-argument.

A visit to a cafe, especially the grandest ones, can be as important as a cathedral, a museum, an ancient ruin or a modern architectural marvel.

The hidden cost of being too good at your job

Sometimes, less really is more when it comes to sustainable success and wellbeing, so try putting in a bit under 100 per cent.

Shadé Zahrai
Shadé Zahrai

Careers contributor

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Qld’s Cape York nominated for UNESCO World Heritage listing

Qld’s Cape York nominated for UNESCO World Heritage listing

Another Australian site may be in the mix for World Heritage status after a campaign was launched for parts of Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula.

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Brisbane mum finds cold comfort in city’s bathhouse boom

Brisbane mum finds cold comfort in city’s bathhouse boom

In search of pain relief, Rhiannon Meredith has taken the plunge at one of the many bathhouses popping up across the city.

Things to do with kids over the winter school holidays in Brisbane

Circus Fun House is the first kids’ show under the big top at Pink Flamingo Brisbane.

We’ve compiled a list of family-friendly things to do over the June-July term break.

What to expect from the Tucker Carlson, Clive Palmer roadshow

Tucker Carlson and Clive Palmer in Brisbane on Wednesday.

If the conservative US commentator’s sarcasm at the launch is anything to go by, the Freedom Conferences, tackling “threats to truth”, won’t be dull.

Dutton’s vision brings issue to Crisafulli’s doorstep

Queensland LNP leader David Crisafulli (left) and Queensland-based federal Coalition leader Peter Dutton.

Nuclear energy is one topic the Queensland LNP leader wanted to avoid before the state election, but Dutton’s federal pitch means that’s no longer possible.

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Eddie Jones of Australia soaks during a press conference speaks Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Tokyo. Jones was named as new coach of the Japan national rugby team on Dec. 13. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Eddie Jones wants to smooth out the rough edges of his Wallabies story. But some spiky parts won’t budge

The recently departed Wallabies coach is back on the Test rugby scene with Japan this weekend. And so is Jones the podcast salesman.

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On the move: Josh Giddey will be traded from the Thunder to the Chicago Bulls.

On the move: Australian star Giddey traded by Thunder

Australian guard Josh Giddey has been traded to the Chicago Bulls for All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso.

Stephen Crichton’s personal handshake with Bulldogs prop Max King.

Why Crichton has a handshake for every player

Stephen Crichton has cultivated dozens of individual handshakes with all his teammates as a way of establishing a better connection.

Mitchell Starc is not a guaranteed starter for Australia heading into the second phase of the T20 World Cup.

A Starc omission? How star paceman could find himself on World Cup outer

There is a view among players that Mitchell Starc is not in Australia’s best XI at the T20 World Cup.

Yangzi Liu competes for Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, where she won two bronze medals.
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See you in court: Australian Olympic medal hopeful banned for seven years

Table tennis star Yangzi Liu is unable to represent Australia at the Olympics until 2032 because of the game’s protectionist policy.

Latrell Mitchell and Semisi Kioa after their scrimmage.

Meet the concreter getting Latrell Mitchell tough as nails for Origin II

Semisi Kioa turned his back on a concreting job to mark up on Latrell Mitchell on Thursday.

Ash Barty kisses the Wimbledon trophy after ending the 41-year drought for Australian women at the tournament in 2021.

Barty returns to Wimbledon grass for first time since 2021 triumph

The former Wimbledon champion will be stepping back onto the grass for the first time since announcing her shock retirement in 2022.

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