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Courts release dramatic footage of drunk driver arrest
Last year, a member of the public filmed an officer repeatedly punching a drunk driver in the face. But new vision from police shows what happened before the incident.
Breaking
Assange saga
Julian Assange strikes plea deal with US, to walk free
A court filing outlines a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified US national defence documents.
Perspective
Queensland votes
Qld voters will be first to push button on LNP’s nuclear pitch
The drip-fed federal atomic energy plan will open for feedback here in October, whether state LNP leader David Crisfulli likes it or not.
Matt Dennien
Reporter
Plibersek claims win for Australia on Great Barrier Reef
The environment minister has scored a win for the government’s management of the reef, with international scientists recommending it remain on the World Heritage list despite bleaching.
Updated
Tragedy
Four people, including teenager, found dead in Broadmeadows home
Four people, including a teenage boy, have been found dead in a home north of Melbourne in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
World’s best airline named as Qantas hits new low in rankings
Qantas has continued to fall in the top 100 rankings at the annual World Airline Awards, dropping out of the top 20.
CFMEU plans new theatre and events centre, ahead of new unit development
One of Queensland’s most controversial unions is planning to build a new theatre and conference centre at Bowen Hills, complete with a rooftop bar.
Brigitte got drunk at her workplace. Instead of a reprimand, she got applause
Jane Austen spoof Plied and Prejudice is a ‘drunk theatre’ show – a trend that attracts new audiences and gives companies an extra revenue stream.
Exclusive
US Votes 2024
How the prospect of Trump 2.0 is emboldening Coalition on climate change
Donald Trump’s dislike of international climate agreements is well known. But climate scientists fear his return could deal a death blow to any hopes of keeping global warming to manageable levels.
Doing this workout in your 60s can preserve strength for years
Leg strength is a key indicator of health and mobility among older people.
How our exposure to light can predict our risk of diabetes
A new study has found a surprising link between light behaviours and type 2 diabetes.
Ten seconds into this Origin ad, Queensland had seen enough
Origin TV broadcaster Channel Nine rolled out the first of its commercials over the weekend, promoting Wednesday’s must-win second game for the NSW Blues.
Queensland
Former Brisbane chef accused of sexual assault said it was ‘all just a joke’: court
Mitchell James Efeimoff, 34, was charged last month with 18 counts of sexual assault and four counts of unlawful stalking, intimidation or harassment.
Updated
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”.
‘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.
Politics
Exclusive
Nuclear energy
Former Liberal minister’s new role heightens federal nuclear clash
The new chair of Australia’s peak climate change agency has rejected nuclear power in public remarks that have infuriated the Coalition and heightened the federal clash on climate and energy.
Business
Updated
World markets
$646b wipeout: Wall Street darling makes history with three-day horror show
Nvidia briefly became the world’s most valuable company last week, but is now in correction territory after an historic slump.
World
Texas woman accused of attempting to drown 3-year-old Palestinian-American girl
Human rights advocates have reported a rise in Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian bias and antisemitism in the US since the latest eruption of conflict in the Middle East.
Opinion
What most Israelis hope will happen to Netanyahu when the war is over
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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
Feeling overwhelmed by uni applications? Here’s what year 12 students need to know
Your key questions answered, from when to put in your course preferences to how to change them.
Culture
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
Traveller
Drivedrive
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Sport
‘I try to emulate his game’: How tragic brother taught Martin all he knows
Jarred Martin was six years older, 30kg heavier and playing Under-20s for Canberra when he returned home to country Temora and taught his kid brother how to tackle.
Australia lose to India but can still make semi-finals
After losing to India, Australia need Bangladesh to beat Afghanistan later on Tuesday.
Italy break Croatian hearts with last-kick equaliser
Croatia face a nervous wait after Mattia Zaccagni cancelled out Luka Modric’s star turn, while Spain’s win means England advance.
‘Hypocritical’: Khawaja wants Australia to end Afghanistan ban
Usman Khawaja believes David Warner will regain the Australian public’s love in retirement.
Analysis
ICC Men’s World Cup
A tale of two catches: Fumbled World Cup campaign heralds change
In the two key games, Australia’s fielding, bowling and batting errors were far too numerous.
Promoter says Warnie’s death left him helpless as businesses went under
Professional poker player Raj Ramakrishnan once rubbed shoulders with cricket’s elite.
Analysis
Paris 2024
The US Olympic swimming trials have ended. Australia’s stars have work to do
Five weeks out from the Olympics, we crunch the numbers.
Have Your Say
The numbers behind Broncos slump, and the axing that could spark change
Brendan Piakura has provided an insight into why he failed to retain his Maroons place, revealing the impact the game’s plateaus could have on young players.
