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Courts
‘Our God is greater’: Group prayed while girl slowly died
A court has been told the mother of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs, a type 1 diabetic, repeatedly declared her faith that God would save the girl.
Perspective
Property development
Life in a tight spot not for all, but Brisbane homes might be heading that way
No longer backyard shoeboxes, granny flats could be mutually beneficial for struggling renters and homeowners.
Courtney Kruk
City Reporter
The south-east Queensland coastal hotspots having a sea-change boom
A love affair with the surf shows no sign of slowing in neighbourhoods where southerners and celebrities are paying a premium.
Gen X, Millennial Australians better off than their parents – but not all
Australians are largely growing up to be better off than their parents, but there are risks younger generations may not gain much ground.
Clive Palmer’s previously dumped car museum gets the green light – somewhere else
Vintage cars once owned by royalty are expected to be on display when Australia’s biggest car museum opens, after the idea was ditched in a different south-east Queensland council area.
Opinion
Mental health
The world is a bin fire, so why am I angry at a sink?
There is a lot to be furious about in the world right now. We need targets for our anger, and we find them, everywhere.
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Opinion
Climate crisis
In 2022, I left court in tears. Standing in parliament felt like deja vu
Protecting current and future young Australians from the impacts of climate change is all we ask from our politicians. But still, they refuse to safeguard us.
Anjali Sharma
Climate activist
Three tonnes of tuna and 2400 pies: Australia’s Olympic team by the numbers
The Australian Olympic Committee has released a breakdown of quirky statistics about the team heading to France.
Despite its issues, Britain’s answer to Vegas keeps bringing in tourists
Years of under-investment, deprivation, unreliable weather and boozy stag and hen parties haven’t stopped Blackpool being fun for all the family.
Chase away the winter chills with these cheerful, uplifting TV series
From Geek Girl to Graham Norton, these television favourites will warm the heart and lift the spirits.
A restless partner or noisy neighbours? How to deal with sleep disruptions
A sleep disorder specialist shares tips to sleeping better, even when those around you are keeping you awake.
Quirky wearables come full circle with Samsung’s ‘smart ring’
The Korean tech giant has unveiled a new line of folding phones, along with a ‘health ring’ designed to be worn at all times.
King allows public to see other side of famous palace balcony for first time
Inside the Centre Room at Buckingham Palace, a first group of visitors will be allowed to peer out at where crowds gather for jubilees, royal weddings and birthdays.
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.
Perspective
Government
A Queensland Senate may be the only thing to protect the LNP from itself
A proportionally representative Queensland upper house would protect future state governments from their worst instincts.
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.
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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?
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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.
World
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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.
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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Lifestyle
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.
Culture
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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Wimbledon
Injury forces de Minaur out of Wimbledon hours before his blockbuster match against Djokovic
Australian star made the announcement at an impromptu media conference hours before he was due to take to the court to face the grand slam champion.
Cale jumps into starting role as new Wallabies skipper Wright battles injury
Captain Liam Wright is in doubt for the second Wallabies Test against Wales, opening up new roles for Charlie Cale and James Slipper.
Wallabies debutant says he was ‘ghosted’ after Eddie Jones selection snub
Dylan Pietsch finally made his Wallabies debut last Saturday, becoming the 15th Indigenous player in the side’s history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
