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‘A revolution is coming to transport in SEQ’: First Metro routes revealed
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says the new shared revenue agreement with state government it means 10 Brisbane Metro megabuses could now roll out earlier than planned.
‘They see crime as a way of winning seats’: Miles slams LNP youth plan
The LNP’s plan to impose ‘adult time for adult crime’ has been met with harsh criticism, with experts saying it will only worsen youth crime.
Brisbane couple loses property fight after highway swallows $5.5m dream
Raymond and Wendy Dibb saw a chance to make money out of a small rural property. They were not planning on a $2.2 billion highway barrelling through their plans.
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Crime
Father charged after three children left car and walked to 7-Eleven for help
The children had walked about 30 to 40 metres from the car to the petrol station for help, where an employee called police.
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Domestic violence
‘I’m no hero’: Man who saved children from inferno tells of horror night
A neighbour who charged into a burning house in western Sydney to save four children says he was only following his instincts.
Embattled MP slams Muslim Vote claim that Labor’s ‘weak on Palestine’
Labor’s Peter Khalil has become the first MP to push back against claims made by a burgeoning pro-Palestinian political movement aiming to unseat Labor politicians.
Dozens dead as Russia launches daylight attacks on Ukraine cities
Missile strikes were launched on several Ukrainian cities - including the capital Kyiv - killing and wounding dozens and damaging a children’s cancer hospital.
A voice in Katherine’s head tells her she is ‘ugly’, but help for her common condition may be on the way
People with body dysmorphia process what they see differently, research has found, and really perceive flaws in their appearance that others cannot.
How to get rid of those lingering odours in your home
From the fridge to your washing machine, here’s how to keep your home smelling fresh all year round.
Matildas’ Gorry fully fit and juggling two kids all the way to Olympics
A lot had to go right for the 31-year-old midfielder to be where she is right now, with the team in the south of Spain and readying for the Paris 2024 Games.
‘It was the reality’: How Ponga defied retirement threat to seal Origin fate
As Kalyn Ponga announces his return to the Origin arena, how he and another livewire star combine could make or break the Maroons’ quest for victory.
‘Gordie might be sitting inside that glasshouse’: Maguire takes aim at Maroons legend
The NSW coach has criticised Queensland and Gorden Tallis for being upset with some of his side’s tactics in the second Origin game.
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Food
Paddington’s NOTA to transform into a ‘Michelin’-inspired Italian fine-diner
“I wanted to be a bit of a pioneer”: a popular former Rosmarino chef will serve two degustation menus, taking diners on a food tour of the Italian peninsula.
Queensland
Extra 160,000 bus services a year under landmark fare deal
Bus fare revenue that now goes to the state government will be shared with Brisbane City Council to allow extra services.
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Schools
Brisbane kids skip more than 2.6 million school days
School attendance rates have not recovered to pre-COVID levels. Search every Brisbane state primary and high school’s attendance rates for the past three years.
Govt blunder adds to frustration over East Brisbane State School’s future
An incomplete statement that caused community celebration was quickly walked back after it was issued without five crucial words.
Health chief warns return to school will worsen current Qld spike in viruses
Cases of COVID-19, influenza and RSV are already on the rise, with the return to school expected to see numbers continue to climb across the state.
Fentiman calls on LNP to be clear about its abortion stance
The state government earlier this year passed laws to allow nurses and midwives to dispense the abortion pill MS-2 Step, and a health worker recruitment drive is under way.
Politics
Australia buys ‘devastating’ kamikaze drones
The government has acquired Switchblade 300 drones, to be deployed from late 2024, for an undisclosed amount.
Business
Boeing to plead guilty to fraud for violating deal over 737 Max crashes
Boeing faces a criminal fine of as much as $721.4 million and will be required to spend at least $660 million to bolster its compliance and safety programs
Opinion
Sharemarket
Wall Street is disconnected from reality
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Editorial
World elections
France’s far right did not win vote but are still waiting in the wings
France faces chaos as President Emmanuel Macron’s gamble to stop the hard right forces him to consider sharing government with the far left.
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Editorial
Opinion
Trump is the master conman, but Biden is giving him a run for his money
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
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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
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.
Opinion
Ask an expert
I’m getting old and my SMSF has become a burden. What should I do?
Paul Benson
Money contributor
Culture
The darkness that drove one of Hollywood’s brightest stars
Faye Dunaway was a luminous beauty and an incredibly powerful performer, but mental illness was the engine that drove her, a new documentary reveals.
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Wimbledon
Wimbledon 2024 LIVE: De Minaur chases career-best result at All England club
Australia’s Alex de Minaur is ensconced in the world’s top 10 and is ideally placed for a deep run at Wimbledon. Victory over Arthur Fils, of France, in the fourth round would result in the Australian’s best finish at the All England club.
‘It was the reality’: How Ponga defied retirement threat to seal Origin fate
As Kalyn Ponga announces his return to the Origin arena, how he and another livewire star combine could make or break the Maroons’ quest for victory.
‘Gordie might be sitting inside that glasshouse’: Maguire takes aim
The NSW coach has criticised Queensland and Gorden Tallis for being upset with some of his side’s tactics in the second Origin game.
‘It feels pretty good’: Why Gordon is glad he didn’t ditch Australian rugby
Two months ago, Jake Gordon asked if he could break his contract to head to France. On Saturday night, he was the Wallabies’ best.
Analysis
Wimbledon
‘Playing in fear’: Why rankings points mean everything in tennis
Making the top 100 is the holy grail - the gateway to grand slam main draws and enormous prizemoney.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Lewis ruptures ACL; Stringer helps Stewart recapture his form; Gawn out at least a fortnight
Melbourne skipper Max Gawn predicts he will miss Saturday night’s crunch clash with Essendon.
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Paris 2024
Records tumble on eve of Olympics, including one that stood since 1987, as athletics team finalised
The women’s high jump record stood at 2.09 metres for 37 years until it was broken at the weekend.
Have Your Say
Slater is yet to lose a series as coach. But has he got it wrong this time?
Billy Slater is undefeated at the Queensland helm. But as a shock snubbing continues after the capitulation in game two, has he got it right?
