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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.
Julian Assange strikes plea deal with US, flies out of UK
A court filing outlines a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified US national defence documents.
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.
Perspective
Queensland votes
Queensland voters will be the first to push the 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
Exclusive
Development
‘Building materials in the shape of a house’: The $800,000 home not worth $1
The Owen family are at their wit’s end trying to have a Sydney builder resolve dozens of defects on their property. Now the builder is under investigation.
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.
Former pro surfer and Pirates of the Caribbean actor killed in shark attack
Tamayo Perry is believed to be the first high-profile surfer to die from a shark attack after his death in Hawaii aged 49.
Give taco Tuesday, Thai green curry and carbonara the soup treatment
Katrina Meynink transforms three dinnertime classics − and one cocktail − into fortifying, satisfying soups.
Opinion
Wellness holidays
Of all the massages I have experienced, this was by far the worst
It wasn’t until the morning after a very strange massage that the reasons why it was so strange became apparent.
Lee Tulloch
Travel columnist
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.
Did Foo Fighters frontman David Grohl really sledge Taylor Swift?
The massive pop star appeared to hit back at a not-so-subtle dig Grohl made this week.
T20 World Cup LIVE: Australia’s hopes of semi-final spot improve after brave Bangladesh bowling effort
Australia’s loss to India means their tournament hopes now rest with Bangladesh springing an upset … over the side the Australians lost to at the weekend.
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.
Man’s head impaled by wood during boat crash
An off-duty doctor was fortunately on hand to stop the man’s friends from trying to pull the large splinter out of his head.
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.
Politics
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US Votes 2024
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.
Business
Opinion
Competition
Apple’s future could be shaped outside the US amid $57b threat in Europe
Apple has just become the first tech giant to be accused of breaching new European competition laws designed to rein in Big Tech.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Heat deaths in Mecca shine light on underworld pilgrim industry
More than 1000 deaths in Saudi Arabia have put a spotlight on an underworld of illicit tour operators who profit off people desperate to meet their religious duty.
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
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.
Culture
Bon appétit! We rank the best on-screen chefs
The Bear has confirmed one indisputable fact: restaurants are the best setting for onscreen drama.
Opinion
WordPlay
I watched it for research. So was I unsatisfied or dissatisfied with The Fall Guy?
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
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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.
Opinion
State of Origin
Billy v Madge: Real reason for ‘glass houses’ sledge
The stage is set for a frosty pre-match press conference in Melbourne.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Breaking
NRL 2024
Former Eels coach meets Perth NRL expansion bid
Brad Arthur’s partner was born and raised in Perth and still has family residing on the west coast.
Analysis
State of Origin
‘Focus on the physical’: Inside the Blues’ emotional bonding session
Roy Masters joined the NSW squad for their jersey presentation and team meeting on Monday evening.
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.
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.
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.
