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Teen suffers serious head injuries in e-scooter crash
A 16-year-old boy has suffered serious head injuries in an e-scooter crash on Brisbane’s bayside last night.
Lisa Millar announces exit from ABC Breakfast
Millar has been the co-host of the broadcaster’s breakfast show for about five years.
Donald Trump has second significant legal victory in as many days
Judge Juan Merchan put off next week’s highly anticipated sentencing to September – less than two months before the US election.
Perspective
Casinos
Queen’s Wharf will be a winner but no denying many visitors will lose
At a time so many people are already struggling to keep a roof over their heads, this shiny new palace won’t help.
Cameron Atfield
Journalist
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Naked City
Greg Lynn and the mystery of the double fatality at Zig Zag Road
A coroner found it was a murder-suicide, but those who knew the dead couple – who were neighbours of convicted murderer Greg Lynn – aren’t so certain.
How Australia can house a growing population without building more homes
The government wants 1.2 million homes built over the next five years. But what about the 3.5 million spare bedrooms across the country?
Analysis
Health insurance
Why you could be wasting a lot of money on basic health insurance
Those on basic hospital policies may not realise they could be getting a lot more cover by paying a few more dollars a month.
Forced to tiebreakers in every set, de Minaur trumps fellow Aussie at wet Wimbledon
Alex de Minaur, Alexei Popyrin and Adam Walton were the Australian winners on an interrupted day at Wimbledon. But the results late in the day were not so good.
What running extreme distances does to a person’s body
Extreme charity challenges have become increasingly popular, but there is a price to pay.
How a first-time Aussie director ended up in charge of Beverly Hills Cop
Mark Molloy had never directed a film in his life. Then he found himself sitting on a couch with Eddie Murphy in Hollywood, pitching a Beverly Hills Cop sequel.
Ten great books we’re excited to read in July
From a highly anticipated poetry collection to a mind-bending debut, here are the books we’re looking forward to this month.
Queensland
Brisbane sanctuary bans koala cuddles after ‘strong’ visitor feedback
The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, a go-to destination for celebrity visitors and sports stars, has ended the popular practice.
Don’t Go, Card: Software problems put brakes on smart ticketing
Passengers might have to wait until mid-2025 to use a credit card, mobile or smartwatch to pay fares.
Updated
Queensland Police
North Queensland bus crash leaves three dead, two fighting for life
Three women have died and two young men are fighting for their lives after a bus crash on the Bruce Highway.
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.
Politics
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International students
Student crackdown will lead to lasting economic pain: business council
The Australian Business Council argues capping foreign student numbers could “irreparably damage” the higher education sector and even hit supermarkets.
Business
Opinion
Pension
How wealthy retirees cost taxpayers more than pensioners
In many cases, taxpayers are contributing more to support a self-supporting retiree’s lifestyle than a pensioner’s.
Julia Hartman
World
After Supreme Court ruling, Trump’s hush money sentencing delayed
Judge Juan Merchan put off next week’s highly anticipated sentencing to September – less than two months before the US election.
Opinion
Explore
Property
It’s not like Melbourne! Cooper Cronk’s very Sydney property ding-dong
The former Maroons and Melbourne Storm star has been in a property tussle a long way from his former Richmond bachelor pad.
Why downlights are making you colder and your split system less effective
Ever felt like the air-conditioner only pushes around cold air in winter?
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Parenting
I lie to my kids and they lie to me. Some secrets need keeping
When I lied to my parents, I genuinely thought they believed me. These days we laugh about it, but it was an important rite of passage.
Nova Weetman
Writer
Opinion
Wildlife
I wanted to turn this mother and baby away. My grandsons stopped me
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
Opinion
Sunday Life
I’m a writer, so how does my statistician partner beat me at word games?
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Culture
Nicole Kidman deserves more than this insipid Netflix romcom
The Oscar winner co-stars with Zac Efron in the sort of formulaic romance that is fast becoming a streaming staple.
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Nine months ago, the Wallabies were flogged by Wales. This week, they’re strong favourites ... to beat Wales
The bin fire of Australian rugby in 2023 has been largely forgotten, it seems, with the Wallabies tipped to down the touring Welsh on Saturday.
Turkey, Netherlands book last spots in Euro q-finals
A stunning last-minute save ensured Turkey held on to their lead as the Dutch scored a more routine win.
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Paris 2024
Hoy falls at final hurdle in bid for ninth Olympics
The Australian rider, who has won six Olympic medals since 1984, has missed out on a ticket to Paris.
Still the No.1: Why Souths have parked plans for Latrell to play centre
He was a standout there for NSW, but Latrell Mitchell will remain at fullback for Souths, for good reason.
‘Jonny will hate me saying this’: Root admits Lord’s stumping was fair
Jonny Bairstow was dropped from the England Test team this week, and has now had a teammate admit his Lord’s stumping was fair.
He dropped 8kg living on smoothies but Bronco’s return can’t offset crisis
Brisbane have just seven forwards available, with two more on restricted duties.
‘Better spending time in the sun’: Singo, Jets quit Perth NRL bid
John Singleton has withdrawn from a business case linking the Newtown Jets with a WA government-backed bid to become the NRL’s 18th team.
Have Your Say
The NRL wants the Top Gun of video refs in the bunker. It can’t come quick enough
Wayne Bennett spoke for many when he criticised the NRL over its matchday officiating.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
