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‘Enormous potential’: Plan to bring life to forgotten end of South Bank
High-level talks have begun to map out the future of a stretch of Brisbane riverfront that predates Expo 88. What does that mean for its major tenant?
Palaszczuk opens up on her enduring belief in the Gabba rebuild
The former premier has given her first sit-down television interview since leaving politics. Here are the key takeaways – some of which didn’t make it to air.
Driver charged after landscaper killed in alleged road rage incident
Rhyce Harding was on his way to work when police believe he was involved in an argument before his death.
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Kyle Sandilands
Mad Witches target advertisers in push to ditch ‘VileKyle’ Sandilands
An activist group is pushing for an ad boycott of Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O as the shock jocks expand their show.
Woman takes boyfriend to tribunal after he fails to take her to the airport
The woman involved had arranged to be picked up by the man, who she was in a relationship with, but he never arrived to collect her.
Opinion
Nuclear energy
Nuclear power plan has a distinct Soviet flavour
Peter Dutton’s newly unveiled nuclear manifesto is a peculiar fit for the party of free enterprise, private investment and entrepreneurialism. But what will the political fallout be?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
‘A lovely little girl’: Nine-year-old Charlise Mutten’s fateful Christmas holiday
Charlise Mutten’s grandparents put her on a plane to visit her mother Kallista Mutten and her mother’s fiance Justin Stein for Christmas. She never came home.
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Trial by Water
Revenge was the motive but nobody got a psych report into Farquharson
Experts question how the prosecution could have argued convicted child-killer Robert Farquharson was driven by revenge and not sought evidence to back that up.
Keely escaped as her mates were gunned down. A court will hear her triple-0 call
One of the surviving officers involved may not give evidence at an inquest due to medical reasons.
‘A pyramid scheme’: The opaque underbelly of life coaching
The unregulated and unruly life coaching industry has left many spending thousands with little to show for it.
Opinion
Superannuation
How can super funds help us retire happy? Here are eight ideas
Most super funds are not yet accustomed to managing the needs of retirees, but the winds of change are gathering.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
Opinion
Credit cards
Credit card perks are being slashed – is yours still worth it?
Over the past decade, various benefits that once came with credit cards have been slowly dropped.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
Russia v the Olympics: How hacks, bedbug scares and a fake Tom Cruise could disrupt the Games
The Paris Games face the biggest cyber threat so far. And the fallout could reach well beyond cyberspace.
She’ll face the GOAT and a very fast upstart. Can Ariarne Titmus beat them?
In Paris, the women’s 400 metres freestyle final will be one of the Games’ most anticipated races: not least for Brisbane-based world-record holder Ariarne Titmus.
Inspo from sharks and space: The swimsuit innovations setting the pace in Paris
In the past, swimsuit technology boffins turned to apex predators in the race for record times. Now they’re looking further afield.
Queensland
The smoke haze blanketing Brisbane this week began with a wet summer
The rain that fell six months ago watered grass and trees that could have fuelled bushfires this summer. That’s why firies are cautiously burning around Brisbane now.
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.
Gold, Sunshine Coasts tipped to record strongest growth in regional areas
The COVID-era tree- and sea-change boom is over, but some states can expect to see their regional house price markets improve.
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.
Politics
Liberals, Nationals split over support for big wind and solar
Liberals insist they want more renewables while leading Nationals are calling for tougher rules on wind and solar projects to prepare the way for nuclear power plants.
Opinion
Nuclear energy
Thank you, Mr Dutton. With Lithgow going nuclear, the Shamrocks are daring to dream
'Rampaging' Roy Slaven
Retired sportsman, expert commentator
Business
‘Careful who you get into bed with’: Sleeping Duck case rocks start-up sector
The mattress maker’s court trial, which resembled a real-life episode of Shark Tank, offered a rare glimpse into how the start-up sausage is made.
World
Nigel Farage claims the West provoked Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
The comments in a BBC Panorama interview with Nick Robinson echo arguments made by Donald Trump, the former US president and friend of Farage.
Opinion
I was a terrible Grace Bros employee, but I hope department stores don’t check out
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Why Dutton’s nuclear power plan is so Soviet
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Frighten kids from social media? That would be a free ad to lure them
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
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
Donald Sutherland, star of M*A*S*H and Hunger Games, dead at 88
The Canadian actor, whose lengthy career spanned from the 1960s into the 2020s, managed to switch effortlessly from character roles to romantic leads.
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AFL 2024
AFL LIVE updates: The best of Saturday footy
Follow all the action as the Brisbane Lions take on Port Adelaide, GWS battle the Sydney Swans, and Melbourne clash with North Melbourne.
Felise Kaufusi feeling ‘bloody awesome’ after Maroons recall
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.
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Dean Young emerges as shock contender for Eels coaching job
With an endorsement from Wayne Bennett, Young is now a leading candidate to succeed Brad Arthur.
Life after Buddy: How Swans have learnt to share the workload
Sydney have overhauled their attacking strategy since the retirement of Lance Franklin. Now, goals and forward pressure come from every part of the ground.
The Fitz Files
Gambling
What new TAB boss Gillon McLachlan really said – straight from the horse’s mouth
The former AFL chief may have baffled with BS when spruiking his new gambling role, but let me put it in plain English.
Why the best-laid plans of Madge and men go awry in Origin
Four players who will run onto the MCG will be targeted by their opponents.
Russia v the Olympics: How hacks, bedbug scares and a fake Tom Cruise could disrupt the Games
The Paris Games face the biggest cyber threat so far. And the fallout could reach well beyond cyberspace.
Have Your Say
Attack, X-factor, experience: Why NSW will win Origin II
This Blues side is a more dangerous team than the one in Sydney. Throw in Latrell Mitchell and NSW are primed to square the ledger.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
