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Banned on one, blocked on all: Dating app abusers face platform-wide exile
Under a new industry code of conduct, users booted from an online dating service owned by a company with multiple apps will be barred across the other platforms.
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.
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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.
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UK election
UK election 2024 LIVE updates: Total Tory wipeout predicted as Britain heads to the polls
Voting is well underway in an election that is expected to bring Keir Starmer’s Labour Party to power, sweeping away Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives after 14 years.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Accusations, intimidation and resignation: Senator Fatima Payman quits Labor
Rebel senator Fatima Payman has quit the Labor Party after creating a political firestorm with her decision to vote against the government over recognising Palestinian statehood.
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.
‘Very happy’: De Minaur books third round spot in straight sets
Australia’s top hope Alex de Minaur has booked his third round spot after defeating Spain’s Jaume Munar in straight sets on day four of Wimbledon.
Moses frustration hits boiling point as Eels sink to fourth-straight loss
South Sydney mastered the wet conditions at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night to continue their mid-season revival with a 32-16 victory against Parramatta.
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.
Opinion
NACC
Amid champagne gifts and shameless rorting, one institution is fighting back
The national audit office has released a series of scandalous reports that show our public bureaucracy falling apart, at a cost to us all.
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
Exclusive
Investigations
AFP commander raided, suspended in contracts-for-mates probe
The Australian Federal Police is embroiled in a conflict-of-interest controversy, amid revelations that a high-ranking official is under investigation for improperly awarding a contract.
Analysis
Gas
Yes, we really are dumb enough to import our own gas. Here’s why
There’s plenty of blame to go around for the current mess we’re in.
‘Incredible’ first-time footage reveals intimate life of blue whales
A decade-long Australian citizen science project has unveiled the extraordinary videos.
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.
The numbers proving Walsh’s return can – and must – salvage Broncos’ season
It’s clear the fullback has to re-invigorate the Broncos’ attack, which has faltered dramatically through a season-damaging losing streak.
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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
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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
Analysis
Political leadership
Fatima Payman has hurt Labor badly. And she isn’t done yet
Senator Fatima Payman’s defection to the crossbench has caused major damage to the government. And she isn’t done yet, either.
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
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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
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.
Moses frustration hits boiling point as Eels sink to fourth-straight loss
South Sydney mastered the wet conditions at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night to continue their mid-season revival with a 32-16 victory against Parramatta.
‘Very happy’: De Minaur books third round spot in straight sets
Australia’s top hope Alex de Minaur has booked his third round spot after defeating Spain’s Jaume Munar in straight sets on day four of Wimbledon.
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.
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.
