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Labor rules out Chermside connection for Gympie Road bypass tunnel
Despite calls for the proposed tunnel to service the busy and growing suburban hub, Transport Minister Bart Mellish has explained why it “does not stack up”.
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Courts
Elizabeth died on mattress after ‘parents went upstairs to sleep’: Religious group on trial
The trial of a fringe religious group accused of killing a Queensland girl begins in Brisbane, with the court told of her harrowing last hours.
US singer Teddy Swims joins busker in Queen Street Mall
A Melbourne-born singer was busking in the mall today, performing Swims’ hit song Lose Control when the US crooner joined her.
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Australians abroad
Australian executive found unconscious in California street
Colin Bettles was found with severe injuries on a San Francisco street and was in a coma for days.
Accused murderer of teacher appears in court as victim remembered
A man accused of murdering English teacher Annette Brennan and dumping her body in a wheelie bin has appeared in court.
Woman killed ‘sugar daddy’ and used severed thumb to steal from bank account, court told
The 22-year-old from Washington is accused of using the thumb of a 53-year-old man to steal money to pay for Uber rides, marijuana and alcohol.
Opinion
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How do I avoid my kids being taxed at 66%?
Children are taxed at a much higher rate than adults, but this won’t apply to their own earnings.
Noel Whittaker
Money columnist
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Media & marketing
News Corp cuts 20 journalists, Courier-Mail in firing line
Twenty more journalists will be made redundant at News Corp Australia as part of a wider effort to save as much as $65 million.
It’s struck down a dozen stars so far. Now this slippery issue could decide de Minaur’s quarter-final
Alex de Minaur was just the latest of more than a dozen stars to slip or fall on Wimbledon’s grasscourts this year.
Opinion
Retail
Amazon locked in a fight with Shein and Temu
Amazon looks worried that it can’t beat the two Chinese juggernauts of low-priced online retailing. So it’s decided to join them.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
I lost my dream job after my boss revoked my flexible working arrangements
Reframe your experience by thinking about how fortunate you were to work flexibly for several years.
The Twisters reboot has no right being this good
And charismatic star Anthony Ramos is a key part of its winning equation.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is coming. Here’s what we’re hoping for
What do we know so far? And, more importantly, what are we hoping it’s about?
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Queensland
Europe is doing it, so can we: Brisbane MP on capping grocery prices
The price of basic essential items such as milk, bread, eggs and nappies would be tied and linked to January 2024 wages so wages match price growth, the party says.
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 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.
‘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.
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.
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Do you earn enough? Your income, your suburb and how it compares nationally
Is your job what you want to do, are you earning enough for the hours you work, or is it time to consider a new role or even profession?
Business
Booktopia axes 165 jobs, administrators field interest from 60 parties
Barely two dozen employees remain at the embattled book retailer.
World
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US Votes 2024
Marles to meet Trump Republicans on US trip as Biden fights for his future
In Washington for the NATO summit, Richard Marles has thrown his support behind the US president.
Opinion
For Democrats, replacing Biden will solve one problem but create another
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
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Property
‘Under pressure’: Why more home owners are selling properties now
Although the volumes are not yet back to the levels of five years ago, they have picked up since this time last year.
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.
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The greatest travel experience of my life was filled with danger
Pretty much all my favourite travel memories feature some sort of discomfort or challenge mixed with the fun.
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
Culture
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.
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Sport
Sliding Doors moment: Will Demon limp out or step up against Djokovic?
Alex de Minaur has spoken about sliding being a key strategy for him on grass rather than something to avoid. But the rewards of such a tactic come with risks.
River Seine is good to swim in, says Meares
Australian chef de mission Anna Meares says the river’s water quality is now at acceptable levels.
RA launch appeal as mud sticks for Junior Wallabies after Ireland washout
Australia’s young stars were denied their shout at a place in the world championship finals when a game was cancelled due to a muddy pitch.
Analysis
NRL 2024
How comeback of champions signals the Maroons’ game plan intent
A Maroons champion feared his Origin days were over, but his selection could speak to how Queensland intend to win the decider.
Analysis
Wimbledon
‘I’m a different player’: How de Minaur can beat Djokovic
The biggest match of Alex de Minaur’s career has arrived in a last-eight clash at Wimbledon.
WADA cleared in Chinese doping case
An independent report has found that WADA did not mishandle the case, but anti-doping bodies are not convinced by the findings.
Clijsters hopes Wimbledon appearance ‘triggers’ Ash Barty comeback
Rain won’t dampen the hopes of those with their fingers crossed that she’ll one day return to the pro tour.
Have Your Say
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
