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50c fares could strand thousands of passengers, council warns
Brisbane City Council modelling shows the impact of a 10 per cent, 20 per cent and 30 per cent increase in passengers.
Is your child’s school overcrowded? Search our list of Brisbane class sizes
Some Brisbane schools are failing to keep class sizes below official targets. But one school is showing how going the extra mile can create some of the city’s happiest students.
Nine to cut up to 200 jobs as ‘economic headwinds’ bite
Executives from Nine’s broadcast, publishing and radio divisions are discussing the extent of cuts with staff as the company seeks $30 million in savings across its operations.
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Crime
‘If someone wakes, you stab them’: Teens jailed over violent home invasion of Wallabies star
A judge said photos of Toutai Kefu’s home “frankly looks like a war zone”, with blood smeared throughout.
Rupert Murdoch slashes New York penthouse price by more than half
He reportedly paid just under $US58m a decade ago, then tried to sell for slightly more. He’s now asking $US28.5m.
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Political leadership
Barnaby Joyce quits alcohol, loses 15kg after infamous night
Colleagues say the firebrand has never been sharper having lost 15 kilograms, partly through runs around Canberra’s northern suburbs and playing touch footy.
I don’t hate my son’s killer. But I’ll never forgive him
Ken Marslew’s son, Michael, was only 18 when he was shot dead. Marslew turned the tragedy into positive change.
Opinion
Food and wine
Forget ‘World’s 50 Best’. Here are my (realistic) 50 greatest restaurants
Some are expensive, some cheap; some formal, some relaxed – but all are representative of their location and can easily be booked if you’re visiting on a holiday.
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a designer beauty with a private pontoon to a classy new build with ocean views, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
Which embassy gave Julian Assange asylum? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz
Test your general knowledge of the news with our multiple-choice challenge.
Opinion
Women's health
Why are women retiring at 54? It’s not because we’re sick
It’s Australia that needs The Change, as in a better understanding of menopause.
Maria Kovacic
Senator
Why you now have to pay to watch Australia’s best TV dramas
There’s no shortage of high-quality Australian drama right now, but you’ll need multiple subscriptions to view the shows.
Things to do with kids over the winter school holidays in Brisbane
We’ve compiled a list of family-friendly things to do over the June-July term break.
Queensland
‘I don’t think we’ll be the last’: Why one of Brisbane’s best bars has closed
The closure came just days after it was named Queensland’s best bar. Still, owner Jamie Fleming remains optimistic about Brisbane’s food and drink future.
Minister accuses former power plant bosses of giving ‘incorrect’ advice
Amid fallout from fresh findings into a Queensland power station explosion, Mick de Brenni has been forced to interrupt leave to explain past statements.
‘Don’t try it’: Magistrate warns bus victim’s loved ones over court outbursts
Tia Cameron’s family and friends filled the small courtroom and were forced to stand, with some swearing and insulting the 70-year-old defendant.
Perspective
City life
Ranking cities risks papering over their cracks (even if it’s Brisbane’s turn to brag)
City rankings can be good for bragging rights, but it’s not always helpful to look at your neighbours to assess how you’re going at home.
Children’s Health Queensland fined for discriminating against pregnant worker
The woman claimed she had been discriminated against on the basis of gender and pregnancy when her contract was not extended.
Politics
It took ‘creative nous’: Rudd on behind-the-scenes efforts for Assange release
His comments came as the opposition accused Anthony Albanese of giving Assange an overly warm welcome.
Business
How to turn your $2000 tax cut into $28,000
Workers will have extra cash in their pay packets from next week, but beware the siren song of “lifestyle creep”.
World
Russian satellite breaks up in space, forcing ISS astronauts to shelter in capsules
Astronomers said they didn’t believe the Russians would have blown up their own satellite. However one remarked, “but, with the Russians these days, who knows.”
Opinion
Macron’s snap election could trigger the next debt crisis
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a designer beauty with a private pontoon to a classy new build with ocean views, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
Brothers offload North Bondi investment for $1.27m to buy homes
The two-bedroom apartment with two car spaces sold at auction for $30,000 more than its near-identical neighbour, which was purchased four weeks ago.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Best of
The 50 most popular new recipes of the year (so far)
Lifestyle
On the coast of Italy, a garden holds more than 150 years of family wisdom
The key to maintaining a beautiful garden? Keep it in the family.
Culture
The Bear is back on TV and it’s hectic, melancholy and incredible
The much anticipated third season of the award-winning series is another wild ride.
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NBA
LeBron James, son Bronny to play together at Lakers after draft move
No father-son duo has ever played alongside each other in the NBA before but that will soon change after 19-year-old Bronny James was picked up by his famous father’s team.
Qld win series with emphatic 22-6 victory in decider
Queensland has won the first-ever women’s State of Origin decider against an error-riddled Sky Blues.
Why Lion’s injury return could ignite top-four hopes
Coach Chris Fagan said the 20-year-old had “wanted to break the world record for coming back from an ACL”. Reality said otherwise.
Opinion
Paris 2024
Why is Australia picking a fight with the US Olympic swim team?
Australia is setting itself up for a monumental face-plant with the job not yet done.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘It’s Netflix – it’s got to be drama’: Australian star speaks out on rivalry ahead of Tour de France
Jai Hindley headlines the group of six Australians who will start the 111th Tour de France on Saturday.
Cheika out of the running for NRL, Waratahs roles after joining English club
Michael Cheika has been signed to coach a rugby team in England - who just sacked an Aussie.
‘No friends up there’: Martin relishing life as Public Enemy No.1 in Queensland
Liam Martin has replaced Jarome Luai and Latrell Mitchell as the most despised Blues player.
Have Your Say
How the Blues bullied Reece Walsh out of the game
The effects of Joseph Suaalii’s knock-out blow could be seen in every part of Walsh’s game.