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Queensland Police
Police knew their cost-cutting, inaction on gun control put public at risk
A previously unreleased internal report condemned the Queensland Police Service for failing to act on weapons licensing failures despite 32 separate reviews.
Increase in SEQ train disruptions as 50¢ fare trial looms
Queensland Rail says it is meeting its targets for having the trains run on time. A commuter group says the evidence suggests otherwise.
Biden says he is ‘first black woman to serve with a black president’
A week after Joe Biden’s disastrous debate with Donald Trump, the sitting US president appears to be fighting for his political life.
Halves crisis deepens: Four things learnt from Broncos’ brave defeat
Has a defeat restored the Broncos finals hopes? It may sound bizarre, but Brisbane’s 14-6 defeat to Penrith has restored some hope.
Crackdown targets foreign agents harassing dissidents
Australians with Iranian, Chinese, Cambodian, Rwandan and Indian backgrounds have reported foreign agents harassing and assaulting them on local soil.
PM warns against faith-based political movements as Payman hints at next move
Payman said “stay tuned” and “anything can happen” when asked if she wanted to collaborate with a coalition of Muslim community groups planning to run against Labor MPs.
Opinion
Racism
Batter to boat-rocker … and neither Khawaja nor Dutton will back down
As a breed, Australian cricketers are generally on the conservative side of things, but the softly spoken opener has shattered the convention.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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.
X-Factor star accused of murdering a baby is ‘battling cancer, abuse from locals’
The man has had his bail conditions changed after telling a court he suffers abuse when reporting to police.
The dirty secret of Australia’s green energy transition
Australia has little choice but to urgently boost investment in a whole new generation of gas-powered turbines to back up renewables and keep the lights on in times of critical need.
Opinion
Inside China
China’s desperate bid to fix one of its biggest problems has backfired
Four months ago, China’s leaders announced what seemed like a straightforward and proven plan to recharge the economy, but its citizens are not playing ball.
Keith Bradsher
Move over Taco Tuesday, it’s time for Adam Liaw’s beef fajita Friday
If you want to give Tex-Mex cuisine a try, the classic beef fajita is a great place to start.
Recipe collection
Meal prep
14 super simple recipes for time-poor (or just plain lazy) cooks to make this week
From an ‘embarrassingly simple’ rigatoni to RecipeTin Eats’ incredibly simple dinner with crispy chilli oil, these easy no-fuss recipes are ready in no time.
In Depth
Paris 2024
When Leisel Jones was 15 she won an Olympic silver medal. But she says she made a big mistake
The Olympic Games are unique - and so are is the pressure that come with racing in them. Not everyone finds a way to handle it.
Queensland
Cops slammed for letting kids pretend to be criminals at Brisbane event
A paddy wagon has been removed from a NAIDOC event after complaints of “shameful” behaviour by police liaison officers.
Updated
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.
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.
Politics
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Accusations, intimidation and resignation: Payman quits Labor
Rebel senator Fatima Payman creates a political firestorm with her decision.
Business
Opinion
Jobs
Why do young people hate their jobs? I’ll give you a clue
Why should young workers slave away at a job they hate when the traditional rewards of hard work, such as owning a house, are so far out of reach?
Jim Bright
Careers contributor
World
Security guard convicted over depraved plot to rape and kill British TV star
Gavin Plumb had been attempting to live his “ultimate fantasy” and was described by the prosecution as someone who had an “obsession” with TV host Holly Willoughby.
Opinion
Donald Trump and the king who could do no wrong, but lost his head
Tony Wright
Associate editor and special writer
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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
Move over Taco Tuesday, it’s time for Adam Liaw’s beef fajita Friday
If you want to give Tex-Mex cuisine a try, the classic beef fajita is a great place to start.
Culture
More beasts, less bedroom: House of the Dragon changes course
The second season of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones prequel has wisely focused more on the dragons, but the story-telling still feels back to front.
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Paris 2024
When Leisel Jones was 15 she won an Olympic silver medal. But she says she made a big mistake
The Olympic Games are unique - and so are is the pressure that come with racing in them. Not everyone finds a way to handle it.
Five burning questions for Wallabies v Wales
A new-look Wallabies take on Wales on Saturday in their first match since the World Cup disaster, and there is no shortage of talking points.
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.
Analysis
Wallabies
The currency of hard graft: Deciphering Joe Schmidt’s first Wallabies team
Rugby Australia bosses would sell their grannies for a win over Wales on Saturday but Schmidt appears focused on the long game.
Olympians may face a wee problem on the Seine
Olympic organisers have planned an opening ceremony down the river. But there could be an issue.
Panthers part ways with Taylan May after confidential settlement
After off-field dramas, 22-year-old winger has played his last game for the three-time premiers.
‘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.
Have Your Say
A plane seat next to Kochie changed his life. Now he wants to win in Paris
If not for sport, gold medal hopeful Rheed McCracken would struggle to fathom where he would be today.
