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Keely escaped as her mates were gunned down. A court will hear her triple-0 call
An inquest is set to examine how Constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold, and neighbour Alan Dare were fatally shot by Nathaniel, Gareth and Stacey Train in 2022.
Tributes flow for woman shot in front of two girls
Tributes have poured in for Natalie Frahm after the 34-year-old was killed in the driveway of her Mackay home in north Queensland on Wednesday afternoon.
Truck driver charged after cross-border police chase
A 27-year-old truck driver has been charged with a string of dangerous driving offences after a cross-border police chase in Queensland yesterday afternoon.
Jobs on the line as media chiefs unite in stinging rebuke of Meta
The bosses of Nine, News Corp and Seven West Media have called for a potential ban on Facebook if parent company Meta fails to comply with local laws and values.
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Australian economy
Fuel, power costs stopping businesses’ profit-boosting changes
The retail sector has been struggling for almost two years, as high inflation and interest rates hit the spending plans of consumers.
‘You’re only No.1 because Ash retired’: How Barty’s shock call changed tennis history
Ash Barty’s second – and almost certainly final – retirement two years ago not only broke Australian hearts but also unleashed a potential all-time great.
The ‘super shoes’ that could see more records break in Paris – before they’re banned
Chunky, high-tech track shoes have produced world-beating race times – but they’re on their last lap.
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Wallabies
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.
Kaufusi feeling ‘bloody awesome’ after Maroons recall
Felise Kaufusi had an emotional response to his recall to the Queensland team, but admits it was his own fault that he missed out on Origin last year.
Senior Seven journalist Robert Ovadia sacked following investigation into behaviour
One of Seven’s most-prominent journalists has been dismissed following an investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviour.
Modern Guru
Good Weekend
After 42 years of teaching, I’ve grown to dislike people – and just want me-time. OK?
You’ve earned the right to dislike humanity for the rest of your life, writes our Modern Guru.
Opinion
Social media
Frighten kids from social media? That would be a free ad to lure them
Banning or attempting to scare children from social media won’t work. It might only push them towards more harm.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Opinion
Work therapy
Should I be brutally honest in my exit interview?
Knowing when to hold back in an exit interview can be a valuable skill, but sometimes it’s worth speaking up.
Jonathan Rivett
Freelance writer
The 37 most beautiful cafes on earth
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.
Queensland
‘Incredibly brave’: Two girls raised the alarm on alleged Qld shooter
Detectives are working to determine the motive for the shooting, with police saying the man did not know the woman, or anyone else involved, but simply lived on the same street in South Mackay.
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.
Perspective
Wellness
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
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
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.
Politics
Analysis
Affordable housing
The unusual political pairing squaring up against Labor on housing
Brisbane Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather and Liberal senator Andrew Bragg have little in common - except for a shared conviction that the federal government’s agenda on housing is behind the times.
Business
Dutton’s energy war spooks global investors
Major investors are already rethinking plans to keep ploughing billions of dollars into Australian renewable energy.
World
‘Abnormal noise’: United Airlines jet turns back after engine piece falls off
The US aviation industry more broadly has been under heightened scrutiny since January, when a panel broke off of an Alaska Airlines flight.
Opinion
Dutton’s nuclear plan contains a fib, but there’s also a fact in its favour
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Explore
Property
Crisafulli opens door for first-home buyers to rent out a room
An LNP government would buck the current rules and allow first home buyers to rent out a room in their new home to help pay their mortgage.
Attention-seeker or renters’ champion? Greens MP driving pollies up the wall
Max Chandler-Mather is shaking up federal politics with his uncompromising take on the housing crisis.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Furiosa star declares war on red carpet ‘waste’ by selling her looks
Model turned actress Charlee Fraser has teamed with one of Australia’s top designers to launch a new charitable initiative by giving her gowns a second life.
Culture
The late Jurassic Park author’s final book gets a roaring release
Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction releases including the late Michael Crichton’s Eruption, completed by thriller writer James Patterson and a memoir of hidden sexuality in Victorian-era regional Australia.
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Opinion
Paris 2024
‘I was going to throw red wine in his face’: Boomers coach Goorjian’s staunch defence of Giddey
The national men’s basketball coach insists the point-guard has come out the other side of the scandal that has shadowed him this NBA season.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
T20 World Cup LIVE: Australia’s Super Eights campaign kicks off against Bangladesh
Australia advanced with a perfect record and will look to maintain it as the second stage gets under way.
Analysis
State of Origin
Is Connor Watson, pound-for-pound, the NRL’s most valuable player?
What price do you put on players who can change a game in 20 minutes?
Opinion
Wallabies
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.
Iain Payten
Senior Sports Reporter
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NBA
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.
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.
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.
Have Your Say
Major coup in siblings’ path to global glory, but one mystery remains
Two powerhouse siblings are on the cusp of achieving international milestones, but a Queensland star’s future remains unclear.
