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Crime
‘It’s OK’: Lehrmann allegedly consoled woman during Toowoomba rapes
Bruce Lehrmann has been committed to stand trial for rape after his barrister failed to have the case thrown out of court.
Watch: Premier announces new virtual healthcare model
Premier Steven Miles announces a “virtual hospital” telehealth model for Queenslanders.
Man dies after swallowing cyanide during arrest in Victorian town
Five police officers were taken to hospital after the arrest as a precaution.
Breaking
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Renegade senator Payman quits Labor, remains as independent
Fatima Payman creates a political firestorm with her decision to vote against the government over recognising Palestinian statehood.
Perspective
Live music
‘Small, loud and a bit hot’: Brisbane venues where bands most love to play
From a little studio above a tyre shop to the Aussie Nash – we asked local musicians about their favourite places to play, and this is what they told us.
Courtney Kruk
City Reporter
These 10 ‘national’ dishes aren’t as unique as you think
We carelessly associate certain dishes with a particular culture and cuisine, but they exist in many other places in very similar guise.
Review
Newstead
Envy Newstead folks who get to call this hatted restaurant their local
This moody eatery offers a series of simple gifts, presented with care – including a mussels dish you won’t soon forget.
A plane seat next to Kochie changed his life. Now he wants to win Paris Paralympics
If not for sport, and a chance meeting, gold medal hopeful Rheed McCracken would struggle to fathom where he would be today. But a decline in Australian sport has him worried.
Opinion
Paris 2024
Sorry, but rugby players posing in lingerie in 2024 is not ‘regressive’
Just as female athletes are transcending stereotypes, their agency is being stripped by former female athletes applying the very paternalistic lens they themselves sought to escape.
Emma Kemp
Sports reporter
They were the hottest stars of the ’80s. Now the ‘Brats’ look back in anger
A revealing new documentary looks at how the ‘Brat Pack’ tag shaped the careers of Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez and its other members.
Opinion
Workplace culture
We need to get out of ‘meeting hell’. Here’s how
There are several ways to break our addiction to meetings, ranging from large measures to small tweaks.
Tim Duggan
Careers contributor
Inside the top-level discussions where Biden admits he has ‘only days’ to salvage candidacy
Joe Biden has emphasised that he is still deeply committed to the fight for re-election but understands his viability as a candidate is on the line.
Opinion
Insolvency
A series of unfortunate events: Demise of Booktopia is a page turner
A blindingly bright-coloured flag appeared only a month ago when the listed company told the market that directors fees for the year would be paid by issuing shares, rather than in cash.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Queensland
Queen St tower sells at $50m discount as Australia’s office block problem gets worse
A private group have settled the purchase of an A-Grade office tower at 240 Queen Street for $250m.
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.
Why it’s so hard to get a coffee in Brisbane after 3pm
Afternoon caf-fiends are out of luck at most cafes around town – but we’ve found places where you can still get a quality cuppa after 3pm.
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.
Perspective
Schools
Smaller is not necessarily better when it comes to class sizes
Most Brisbane classrooms aren’t ‘overcrowded’ because they don’t break targets, but what is the perfect class size?
Politics
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Nuclear energy
Teal calls for snap climate election as rumours of cabinet reshuffle swirl
Monique Ryan wants an election on the Coalition’s contentious nuclear plan as Peter Dutton readies for an early poll.
Business
Atlassian’s new workspace doesn’t offer meals, has 12 desks and some workers don’t turn up. Is this the future of work?
Australia’s largest technology company’s workers love the workspace. But don’t call it “an office”.
World
French ‘Excalibur’ mysteriously vanishes after 1300 years stuck in a rock
Durandal was claimed to be the sword of Roland, a legendary knight and officer of Charlemagne. It was lodged in stone 10 metres above the ground.
Opinion
Why I left comfortable Melbourne and went into a war zone
James Baillieu
Chairman and investor
Pinch every penny? Not if you want to actually get ahead
Paridhi Jain
Money contributor
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
Polka dots, flying pigs and pockets: How to launch a fashion label
In tough economic times, standing out from the pack can be sensible as well as stylish.
Culture
How an 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.
Traveller
Drivedrive
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Sport
The numbers proving Walsh’s return can – and must – salvage Broncos’ season
It’s clear the fullback has to re-invigorate the Broncos’ attack, one which has faltered dramatically through a season-damaging losing streak.
Qld breakaway the new Test captain as Schmidt names most debutants in 44 years
Joe Schmidt has unveiled his Test team to meet Wales on Saturday.
Opinion
England
Bazball hype a distraction from England’s reality
England’s lofty Bazball rhetoric is divorced from the reality that Ben Stokes’ team face. They entertain; their opponents win.
Daniel Brettig
The Age chief cricket writer
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Twelve years removed from the NRL, Brian Smith makes shock bid to return
A man who first coached in 1984 has entered the race for the Parramatta job.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Too many whingers: Why the footy sook-fest has to stop
The constant complaining in the AFL threatens to tarnish the code’s reputation.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
After saving four match points, this Kokkinakis comeback could be his best
The Australian looked down and out against the 17th seed, before he turned the rain-interrupted match on its head.
Stokes sledges Aussies again as Labuschagne’s county side fall one short in record chase
Marnus Labuschagne and Glamorgan captain Sam Northeast scored centuries in the county clash.
Have Your Say
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.
