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Police bust massive Qld cannabis farm
Detectives have seized $42 million worth of cannabis and arrested six people after raids across south-east Queensland.
Race driver’s bankruptcy led to ‘medley’ of drug abuse
A former V8 Supercars driver has been released on a suspended sentence for drug possession after a more serious trafficking charge was dropped.
Women say Mount Coot-tha attacks have taken a ‘city escape’ from them
More than 80 secret and visible CCTV cameras have been installed around Mount Coot-tha bushland trails to thwart future attacks targeting female walkers.
Brisbane Open House returns with free access to historic buildings
A former premier’s residence, New Farm’s 1869 “Pink Flats” building is one of the suburb’s historic gems on show.
Bus drivers live in Forest Lake, lawyers in New Farm. So what suburb do architects call home?
Albany Creek is home to the most police officers, Camp Hill has the most footballers and Sunnybank Hills has the most dentists. What about your job and your suburb? Search our interactive to find out.
Telstra lifts prices amid cost-of-living crunch
More than a quarter of Australians have struggled to pay their phone bill in the past 12 months, survey data shows.
Albanese shocked by ignorance of antisemitism
The prime minister has appointed eminent lawyer and businesswoman Jillian Segal as Australia’s first envoy to combat discrimination towards Jews.
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Food
One of Brisbane’s best bar groups has relaunched an iconic 1864-built pub
This “Heartbreak Ridge” classic features a rejuvenated front bar, a menu of Australian game dishes, and a private dining room in a wine cellar. Take a peek inside.
Private schools are meant to help you get ahead. Not in Starmer’s cabinet
Two-thirds of Rishi Sunak’s cabinet were privately educated, but only one MP in Labour’s new cabinet paid to go to school. It’s a rapid turnaround.
Opinion
Paris
It stinks, it’s polluted and I wouldn’t swim in it, but I love the Seine
French President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne Hildegard promised earlier this year that they would swim in the Seine before the Olympics. It’s possible Macron called an election to avoid the task.
Lee Tulloch
Travel columnist
‘No beaches in Penrith’: Luai rescued on surfing trip
NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai had to be pulled from the water at a wave pool on Tuesday morning.
Analysis
Test cricket
Blond highlights: Keeping pace with Anderson’s remarkable 20-year Test career
Australians first laid eyes on a peroxide-tipped Jimmy Anderson more than two decades ago. As he prepares for his farewell from the Test arena, we pick out five of the pace legend’s finest moments.
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Brumbies
Rugby Australia to take control of Brumbies
The ACT Brumbies have followed the Waratahs’ lead by signing a partnership agreement with the game’s national governing body.
Queensland
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.
Qld police officer denies raping colleague after Christmas party
When a police detective woke to a colleague raping her after a Christmas party nearly 25 years ago, she screamed before jumping out of bed, a court has been told.
Perspective
Schools
Meet the Allards, a family who take their kids on holiday during school
An education expert says she would not be surprised if COVID did not have a radical effect on parents’ willingness to just say “stuff it, pack your bags, we’re off”.
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.
‘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.
Politics
Electric vehicles can charge to the rescue in blackouts
A world-first trial highlights the huge potential of EVs to help out in a crisis.
Business
Analysis
Superannuation
Strong year for super funds as banks, AI boost returns
Super funds have declared near double-digit returns for the past financial year, largely thanks to outstanding performances by a raft of tech companies.
World
Opinion
Global economy
The UK and France now have to deal with very uncertain futures
Two very different election outcomes last weekend have produced very similar challenges that the governments will struggle to deal with.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Opinion
I’ve been covering Biden for years. I’m surprised the Democrats let him run again
Farrah Tomazin
North America correspondent
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
How to avoid burnout once you hit the mid-year slump
Feeling mentally exhausted and unmotivated at work? Australians are particularly susceptible to it at this time of year.
Culture
I don’t mind making an arse of myself, says Lisa McCune
She’s a triple threat who can sing, dance and act – but can Australia’s golden girl win Dancing with the Stars?
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State of Origin
History points to Maroons three-peat – but don’t put your glasshouse on it
It’s fair to say “bullying” will be the buzzword of choice in the lead-up to the decider.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘You guys can’t touch me’: Djokovic’s ‘disrespect’ outburst before Demon clash
The Serbian star cruised into the quarter-finals, but he wasn’t happy with some of his rival’s fans.
Updated
Brumbies
Rugby Australia to take control of Brumbies
The ACT Brumbies have followed the Waratahs’ lead by signing a partnership agreement with the game’s national governing body.
Analysis
Wimbledon
Ginger not injured: Alex de Minaur unfazed by hip scare, into quarter-finals
The Australian beat Arthur Fils, and now faces Novak Djokovic in the biggest match of his life.
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.
Analysis
NRL 2024
‘Broncos of the west’: How the Eels landed Ryles
Jason Ryles was mowing the lawn at his South Coast home when the phone call from Parramatta came.
‘It was the reality’: How Ponga defied retirement threat to seal Origin fate
How Ponga and another livewire star combine could make or break the Maroons’ quest for victory.
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?
