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‘Won’t stop us’: Dutton’s nuclear threat to Qld election winner
The federal LNP leader’s claim that state opposition “won’t stop us rolling out our new energy system” heaps more pressure on his Queensland counterpart, David Crisafulli.
Dutton goes off script, labels Albanese a ‘child in a man’s body’
Attacking the prime minister in strikingly personal terms, the opposition leader vowed to override premiers opposed to nuclear power plants in their states.
Dutton’s claim nuclear waste would be size of Coke can ‘hard to swallow’
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is spruiking the benefits of nuclear energy, but one of his claims has left a bad taste in experts’ mouths.
Revealed: The aged care homes failing to vaccinate residents
COVID vaccination rates at almost 100 aged care homes are below 10 per cent, as the sector faces 161 more outbreaks than this time last year. Use our interactive chart to search for a facility.
Ten’s fresh fight with Bruce Lehrmann
Network Ten wants Bruce Lehrmann to pay $200,000 in security to continue his defamation appeal, in a move that could result in the proceedings being axed.
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.
Simon set out to walk the entire length of the Brisbane River. Then the rains came
A 344-kilometre journey during the 2022 floods proved an education, to say the least. Here’s what author Simon Cleary learnt.
Australia’s houseboat community is growing, but life isn’t as idyllic as you’d think
Houseboats are a popular accommodation option for holidaymakers, but long-term stays aren’t for the inexperienced or the faint-hearted.
The perfect storm driving almost a million Australians to take on multiple jobs
The combination of high inflation, high interest rates and plentiful jobs is leading many people to work a second job.
‘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.
Front-row to hip-hop: Meet the Qld rep footy star who just passed one million streams on Spotify
North Queensland prop Jamayne Taunoa-Brown – or Yung Maynie to his hip-hop fans – is gaining traction in the music world after one of his tracks was played on Triple J.
Look who the Blues brought in to mimic Reece Walsh
In a move that’s sure to get under the skin of the Maroons, NSW welcomed the suspended Joseph Suaalii into camp to play the role of the man he knocked out in Origin I.
Australian soldiers, PNG and an unnamed trophy: The true origin of State of Origin
The first-ever State of Origin game actually took place in Papua New Guinea, a timely discovery given the NRL is considering handing a licence to the Pacific nation.
World’s 15 greatest rejuvenating, feel-good destinations
Whether it’s their exhilarating outdoor activities, their deep spiritual practices, or their awe-inspiring beauty, these places are guaranteed to get you feeling good.
Opinion
Parenting
It’s not selfish not to want kids. It’s selfish to have them
I’ve had three babies and none were born out of altruism. Every time I had a child, I did so for me.
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Opinion
WordPlay
I watched it for research. So was I unsatisfied or dissatisfied with The Fall Guy?
Who says you can’t have fun with words at the multiplex?
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
Queensland
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.
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.
Politics
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
‘I’m not anti-nuclear, I’m anti-bulls---’: Why this energy expert says Dutton’s plan ignores reality
One of Australia’s foremost voices on energy futures says doing anything other than pursuing renewables with enthusiasm right now is not paying attention to what’s going on.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Business
Opinion
Renewables
Your Tesla could make your toast. Why doesn’t it?
One of the most important technologies for a clean power grid is sitting idle in your garage.
David Fickling
Opinion
Superannuation
How can super funds help us retire happy? Here are eight ideas
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
World
‘Bad spiral’: Feeling the heat in Ukraine, Putin turns up the temperature elsewhere on the West
Some analysts worry that Western desensitisation to Putin’s warnings, particularly about using nuclear weapons, has created a precarious situation.
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
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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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Sport
Graham set to miss season as Souths shut out Sea Eagles
South Sydney are looking to make it four wins on the trot when they face an injury-hit Manly on Saturday night.
‘I was pregnant when I decided to aim for the Olympics. I wasn’t done yet’
It’s Keesja Gofers’s third time competing at the Olympics, but her first as a mother. She’s not alone in her belief that parenthood has made her a better athlete.
NRL LIVE: Sydney Roosters v Canterbury Bulldogs
A three-match winning streak has lifted the Bulldogs to sixth on the ladder. Will they leapfrog the Roosters with another victory this evening?
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.
Australian soldiers, PNG and an unnamed trophy: The true origin of State of Origin
The very first State of Origin game actually took place in PNG – a timely discovery given that the island nation may be awarded a licence.
Look who the Blues brought in to mimic Reece Walsh
In a move sure to get under the skin of the Maroons, NSW welcomed the suspended Joseph Suaalii into camp to play the role of the man he knocked out in Origin I.
Why Dylan Pietsch hopes to spark a new generation of Indigenous Wallabies
In 135 years, only 14 Indigenous men have ever played for the Wallabies. A young Waratah hopes to inspire a new breed.
Have Your Say
She’ll face the GOAT and a very fast upstart. Can Ariarne Titmus beat them?
The women’s 400m freestyle final will be one of the Games’ most anticipated races – not least for Brisbane-based world-record holder Ariarne Titmus.
