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Your weekly hit of the most interesting pop culture news, reviews and recommendations.
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Women avoiding Mt Coot-tha trails after new sighting of attacker
A fourth incident since May 13 where a man has allegedly harassed women on the walking trails around Mt Coot-tha’s bushlands has triggered an increase in police patrols.
Man dies after being struck by bus in South Brisbane
An investigation is under way into the crash and the Lord Mayor has expressed his condolences to the man’s family on Saturday.
Man allegedly stabs woman to death on major Qld highway, attempts carjacking
A man allegedly stabbed a woman to death before crashing into a truck and trying to carjack another woman.
Broncos’ déjà vu: Four things learnt from fourth straight defeat
Déjà vu ensued for the Brisbane Broncos once again: ultimately, they were their own worst enemy.
Wimbledon’s green and gold invasion: The task ahead for the 14 Australians
Alex de Minaur and Ajla Tomljanovic headline the 14 Australians set to contest this year’s Wimbledon championships. Alex Bolt has made it after playing in Mildura and Swan Hill earlier this year.
Live
AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round 16 LIVE updates: Dons want to make a point at ’G; Gold Coast cast Collingwood’s comeback to the side
On a pulsating day of footy, top team Sydney were pipped by Freo, there was a shock for Collingwood and Marcus Bontempelli shone for the Bulldogs. Get set for a blockbuster clash between Geelong and Essendon at the MCG tonight.
Amid plenty of bad news, one airline in our region is flying high
Fiji’s national carrier beat out Qantas and Air New Zealand to be named the region’s best airline in the World Airline Awards.
‘There are going to be discussions’: How the Democrats could replace Joe Biden
Delegates pledged, money spent, ballots printed: with Biden having already secured a presumptive nomination, the Democrats’ prospects for a course change are diminishing.
Difficult, paranoid and polarising: Dissecting the contradiction that is Julian Assange
The messier parts of his story are inconvenient for some of Assange’s supporters. It shows how hard it is, in the modern world, to advocate for a flawed man.
Tale of a difficult childhood is part memoir, part redemption story
Poet Kevin Hart’s memoir traces his childhood as a “backward boy” in a poor part of London to his life in Australia.
Exclusive
Roberts-Smith case
Ben Roberts-Smith receives medal from the King
The disgraced war criminal has been welcomed to Government House in Perth to receive the honour bestowed by King Charles III.
Australia’s cocaine use is soaring. Why?
Australia, it seems, is awash with cocaine, despite its high price and record police hauls – not to mention hospitalisations and deaths.
Investigation
Child abuse
Inside the AI ‘deepnude’ apps infiltrating Australian schools
The websites are currently legal in Australia, but many do not have adequate controls preventing them from generating images of children.
We’re a nation obsessed with puffer jackets. But are they sustainable?
Australia’s unofficial winter uniform is being re-engineered to make it kinder to the planet. But consumers will need an investment mindset.
Opinion
Inheritance
How to retire happy and still leave your kids an inheritance
Many modern retirees are feeling tremendous pressure to pass money onto their children and grandchildren. Here’s how to manage expectations.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
What it’s really like to be non-monogamous in Australia today
From polyamory to open relationships, here’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about non-monogamy.
Queensland
‘More disappointed than angry’: Kefu reacts to home invaders’ sentence
Australian rugby great Toutai Kefu has spoken of his frustrations over crime as Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath reviews the sentences given to his attackers.
Outer suburban travellers to be left behind under 50¢ fare scheme: council
The impact of 50 cent fares is the latest flashpoint between the council – which has paid $1 billion for the Brisbane Metro bus network – and the Labor state government.
Prisoners should be kept 72 hours, not 21 days: coroner
The inquest was held to investigate the deaths of two women who died in Queensland watch houses, with concerns raised about the care and supervision they received.
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.
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.
Politics
Nuclear option ‘not enough’ to avoid rush for more wind and solar
Research group Bloomberg New Energy Finance says seven reactors would reduce the need for renewables by just a small percentage.
Business
Opinion
IPO
Should you join the Guzman y Gomez fiesta?
For every Nvidia, Google, Apple or Microsoft that turns out to be a big winner, there are thousands of losers.
William Bennett
Money contributor
World
Rishi Sunak hurt and angry over Reform volunteer’s racial slur
Nigel Farage said he was dismayed by the language but later said the volunteer was an actor involved in “a political setup” to undermine his party.
Opinion
Assange may be out of jail, but in Australia he’s on probation
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
There’s no warning when you do something wonderful for the last time, so here’s what I do
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
Betting on Ozempic? I’ve heard this one before
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Fore! Why golf-loving, office-obsessed employers need to look out
Jim Bright
Careers contributor
Explore
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
Baking
Five old-fashioned biscuit recipes to bake this weekend
Recipe collection
Best of
The 50 most popular new recipes of the year (so far)
Lifestyle
How worried should we really be about mercury in canned tuna?
What experts want you to know before you crack open your next can.
Culture
From cancer diagnosis to recovery, Troppo’s Nicole Chamoun is back in business
With her season one buzz cut – a result of her cancer treatment – long gone, the actor had to reimagine how she felt about her tough private eye character.
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AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round 16 LIVE updates: Dons want to make a point at ’G; Gold Coast cast Collingwood’s comeback to the side
On a pulsating day of footy, top team Sydney were pipped by Freo, there was a shock for Collingwood and Marcus Bontempelli shone for the Bulldogs. Get set for a blockbuster clash between Geelong and Essendon at the MCG tonight.
Broncos’ déjà vu: Four things learnt from fourth straight defeat
Déjà vu ensued for the Brisbane Broncos once again: ultimately, they were their own worst enemy.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Another T20 tournament has come and gone. This one had a benefit
The rise of Afghanistan provided a rare moment to remember from the bubble gum form of cricket.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Moses magic fails to drag Eels off bottom of the table
Origin II hero Mitchell Moses continues his rich vein of form, but the Knights prevailed at McDonald Jonse Stadium to end a three-match losing streak.
Opinion
AFL 2024
State of Origin can work again for the AFL. Here’s how
There’s a way to do it that would contribute to Australian rules football overall, placate those concerned about injuries and still ensure a worthy spectacle.
Vince Rugari
Reporter
Analysis
ATP Tour
To the fore: The new weapon that helped de Minaur crack world’s top 10
He’s always had speed. He’s always had a backhand. This year, Alex de Minaur has made minor improvements to another part of his game – and it’s had major results.
Lions fight back for win over Dees at Gabba
The Brisbane Lions just keep on coming, tonight winning a thriller against Melbourne.
Have Your Say
The 36 hours that convinced this former fast bowler to play footy on the Gold Coast
Zak Evans is walking away from cricket to link up with Damien Hardwick’s side on the Gold Coast.
