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Political lobbying
Lobbyland: Pyne, Feeney open doors in defence for Brisbane weapons company
A Queensland weapons supplier with more than $200 million in federal deals has emerged as one of the best-connected companies in federal politics.
4G ‘not a factor’ in smart ticketing delays
Translink says Telstra’s shift to 4G is not delaying the ability to use a debit or credit card, mobile phone or smartwatches to pay for a bus ticket in SEQ.
Updated
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.
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.
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 type of home that’s more than twice as profitable as its neighbour
The gap highlights the “haves” and “have nots” even among those fortunate enough to be able to buy their own home.
Clive Palmer’s previously dumped car museum gets the green light – elsewhere
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.
Pelosi refuses to endorse Biden as Clooney says president should not run
In yet another damaging blow to Joe Biden, Democrat party elder and ally of the president, Nancy Pelosi has refused to explicitly endorse him.
Holy Gruen Transfer! Gina Rinehart stars in bush apparel ad with Bjelke-Petersen’s son
Australia’s richest person has been particular about her image management recently.
The world’s toughest lion broke an epic record. Australians were filming
Jacob the lion has survived being mauled, trapped and gored. Now his life – charted by a Griffith University biologist – has a dramatic new chapter.
Australians are becoming Camino converts in record numbers. Why?
More and more Australians are walking the Camino de Santiago, often as a pivotal reset in their lives – and returning transformed.
Do we perform better when we look good? These athletes think so
Whether you’re preparing for the Olympics or a session at your local gym, experts agree that looking good can improve your performance.
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.
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.
Politics
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.
Business
Analysis
Insolvency
New reforms welcomed after significant jump in bankruptcies
A likely reason for the spike, apart from higher interest rates, is the ATO’s resumption of collection of outstanding taxes after a pause during COVID.
World
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.
Opinion
The world is a bin fire, so why am I angry at a sink?
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
For Democrats, replacing Biden will solve one problem but create another
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
Explore
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
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.
Culture
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.
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Sport
The last Origin decider in Brisbane featured a brawl. It’s why the Blues won’t back down again
Michael Maguire has preached to his team not to take a backwards step. So, if there’s a repeat of the last major State of Origin brawl, Blues players won’t be slow to react.
Breaking
European Championships
Watkins’ late goal fires England into Euro 2024 final
England are into their first major tournament final on foreign soil after an Ollie Watkins strike booked his team a date with Spain in Berlin.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why Sam Walker is the new Alfie Langer, and the next Maroons No.7
His dad played with Alfie Langer and, until now, there hasn’t been a player so similar to the little genius.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Analysis
Wimbledon
No Lleyton-lite: Why a sore hip won’t halt Demon’s rise
A hip injury robbed Alex de Minaur of his chance to play Novak Djokovic on centre court , but his legitimacy as a player cannot be taken away.
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.
Three tonnes of tuna, 2400 pies: Australia’s Olympic team by the numbers
The AOC has released a breakdown of quirky stats about the team heading to Paris.
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.
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
