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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.
Wrong e-scooter charger led to fatal explosion
The death of a man was an accident after he suffered burns to 90 per cent of his body in a blaze, a coroner has ruled.
Watch: Premier announces new virtual healthcare model
Premier Steven Miles announces a “virtual hospital” telehealth model for Queenslanders.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Senator Fatima Payman quits Labor, accusing PM of pressuring her to leave
Payman, the first federal parliamentarian to wear a hijab, said: “Unlike my colleagues, I know how it feels to be on the receiving end of injustice.”
Brisbane’s most exciting restaurant openings of 2024 (so far)
From glitzy steakhouses and laneway CBD diners to new French from the Happy Boy crew and the arrival of a southern hospitality powerhouse, here’s what to tick off.
Breaking
Courts
Chinese ‘tourist’ jailed over fatal breast surgery
A Chinese national used between nine and 12 times the safe dose of an anesthetic before performing a botched procedure that killed a Sydney woman.
This man will be Britain’s next PM by morning. He had been moments from quitting
Barring an almighty upset, Starmer will become prime minister on Friday, his Labour Party ousting the Conservatives after 14 years. It is no mean feat.
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
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
Toxic ex gets the TV treatment: ‘Now it’s Asher Keddie in his arms, not me’
From a traumatic relationship came a Good Weekend cover story, then a book, and now, a TV series – proving all happy endings don’t look the same.
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.
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.
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Opinion
Political leadership
Labor believes Fatima Payman’s rebellion was plotted for a month
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
Just in
Queensland
Brisbane rents hit record highs, as tenants max out budgets in many suburbs
Brisbane is now the second-most expensive capital city to rent a unit. But in several areas, tenants have nothing more left to offer.
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.
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.
Politics
Pro-Palestine protesters unfurl banners on roof of Parliament
Meanwhile a group of climate activists glued themselves to the floor in the building’s Marble Foyer.
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
Keir Starmer was moments from quitting. Now he’s hours from being Britain’s next PM
Barring an almighty upset, Starmer will become British prime minister, his Labour Party ousting the ruling Conservatives after 14 years.
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
Brisbane rents hit record highs, as tenants max out budgets
Brisbane is now the second-most expensive capital city to rent a unit. But in several areas, tenants have nothing more left to offer.
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.
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.
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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 faces. They entertain; their opponents win.
Daniel Brettig
The Age chief cricket writer
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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.
