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City council
Brisbane council warns of bus-system breakdown during 50-cent fare trial
In response, the government says it will negotiate more bus funding, amid fears the lower fares “will bring the whole house of cards tumbling down”.
Essential workers priced out of Brisbane housing
Affordable housing is beyond the reach of most nurses, childcare workers, police officers and teachers, who are unable to buy or rent a home on their own.
Opinion
Political leadership
Dutton’s nuclear non-policy sets new low for debate
The opposition leader called it “bold” and “visionary”, but his policy seems born of cowardice – namely his refusal to confront divisions on climate in the Coalition.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
Charlatan, opportunist, climate change denialist: Keating unloads on Dutton
Former PM Paul Keating issued his statement the same day that Nationals leader David Littleproud said teal MPs were “dripping with self-righteous sanctimony”.
Opinion
Energy security
Dutton’s nuclear plan is surrounded by false claims and policy gaps – but people are listening
Australians are still paying a price for the energy policy disputes of the past.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Four members of Britain’s richest family given jail sentences for exploiting servants
Four members of the billionaire Hinduja family were sentenced after they were accused of spending more on their pet dog than one of their employees.
16 small changes you can make to your diet that will help you live longer
From savoury breakfasts to sardines, these life-lengthening diet tweaks could give your health the boost it needs.
Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift on stage as fans go wild in London
The NFL player has been to many of the pop star’s shows before, but never on the actual stage.
Perspective
Public Transport
What Brisbane can learn from the city’s happiest commuters
Brisbane needs 50¢ public transport fares to work, and we can learn something from CityCat commuters to set the trial up for success.
Felicity Caldwell
Journalist
Common condition that can cause too much shame to be named
Incontinence affects everything from sex lives to sport participation and self-image. Yet research reveals it is rarely discussed, and many go without treatment.
Queensland
‘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.
Psychiatrists fear patient confidentiality is being undermined in Qld courts
There is increasing concern that court access to health files may be used to cast doubt on the credibility of rape and sexual assault survivors.
Grave robbers, body snatchers and the history of Australian museums
Seven museums have confirmed the number of stolen remains and artefacts they have in storage. Another says it would be too sensitive to say.
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.
‘Enormous potential’: Plan to bring life to the 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?
Politics
Charlatan, opportunist, climate change denialist: Keating unloads on Dutton
Paul Keating issued his statement the same day Nationals leader David Littleproud said teal MPs were “dripping with self-righteous sanctimony”.
Business
Myer in talks to merge with Just Jeans and other Solomon Lew brands
The merger would give veteran rag trader Solomon Lew his long-awaited seat on Myer’s board.
World
Gunmen kill 15 police and a priest in co-ordinated attacks in Dagestan
The gunmen opened fire at a synagogue, an Orthodox church and a police post in Russia’s North Caucasus region.
Opinion
Dutton’s nuclear plan is surrounded by false claims and policy gaps – but people are listening
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Explore
Property
The regional property markets tipped to hit fresh records in the next year
The COVID-era tree- and sea-change boom is over, but some states can expect to see their regional house price markets improve in the next year.
Exclusive
Title Deeds
Wallaby-turned-financier Jason Little buys $23m Bondi Beach ‘shell’
The two-storey penthouse opposite the beach is yet to be built, but once completed it is expected to be a downsizer for the Manly-based chief executive of Goodman Australia.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Bigger is better for Nadia Bartel and these Australian brands
Three designers are willing to take a risk with new stores despite a tough retail climate.
Culture
Who has the nicest buns? Bao down to the winners of the Hong Kong mystery box
The top seven, sans Sav, head overseas. First up: a cook-out at Victoria “Beckham” Harbour and plenty of gratuitous skyline shots from a rooftop.
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Sport
Breaking
AFL 2024
AFL cleared of breaching anti-doping rules, but confidentiality fostered suspicion, investigation finds
Sports Integrity Australia warned the AFL must bolster its “intelligence capability to manage emerging threats to the game’s integrity” through illicit drugs.
Analysis
ICC Men’s World Cup
Five things Aust must do to save their T20 World Cup
Australia is in danger of missing the T20 finals just seven months after claiming the one-day World Cup.
Exclusive
NRL off-field behaviour
Taylan May hit with second show-cause notice following domestic violence charges
The career of the Penrith premiership winner remains up in the air.
Opinion
Australian rugby
Another hammering for Eddie will test his revered status in Japan
Japan club coaches won’t take kindly to heavy losses for Brave Blossoms.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Analysis
State of Origin
NSW dominated the Maroons for 20 minutes with 12 men. Here’s how they do it with 13
The fightback from NSW provided a blueprint to keep the series alive on Wednesday.
Analysis
State of Origin
On AFL grounds, rugby league’s best kickers can get ‘lost’ in Origin
Does an AFL oval field make a difference to the NRL’s best kickers ?
Four Points
AFL 2024
Why Fagan’s Lions can still roar into the four
Not only can the Brisbane Lions still make the AFL’s top four, they also deserve to, the way they’re playing.
Have Your Say
Look who the Blues brought in to mimic Reece Walsh
In a move that’s sure to irk the Maroons, NSW welcomed the suspended Joseph Suaalii into camp to play the role of the man he knocked out in Origin I.
