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Married Brisbane couple charged with spying for Russia
The pair is accused of stealing sensitive Defence Force material for Kremlin intelligence.
Accused spy would ‘say hello’ in complex home to many ADF members
Residents of the Everton Park apartment complex where two espionage suspects lived were not aware of anything unusual at home. Then the caretaker received a request from ASIO and the AFP for access.
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Schools
‘Country in the city’: Meet the Brisbane kids who go to a school with just 31 students
This Brisbane state school has a country vibe, with just 31 students. We’ve analysed enrolment data to reveal the city’s fastest growing and shrinking schools.
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Jobs
Ten jobs that earn more than you’d expect
Some of the jobs that earn six figures on average are ones you might not expect. Here are 10 of them.
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Food
One of Brisbane’s best new bars is this wine joint hidden in a CBD garage
It’s serving a 50-bottle wine list and cocktails (including a martini menu) matched to a menu of British-inspired comfort food. You just need to find it.
‘Great job, Joe!’ Trump jumps on Biden gaffe as US president vows to fight on
US President Joe Biden misspoke in answering his first question, but remained defiant about running for president again. Follow our live coverage.
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Shaky answers and several gaffes mean Biden’s press conference won’t stem the bleeding
Over the course of an hour Joe Biden demonstrated a command of foreign policy and gave no indication that he was considering dropping out of the 2024 election.
‘There are going to be discussions’: How the Democrats could replace Joe Biden
Delegates pledged, money spent, ballots printed: with Biden having already secured a presumptive nomination, the Democrats’ prospects for a course change are diminishing.
I hired a male sex worker for my 70th birthday. It didn’t go as planned
Mitch, in his 30s, seemed like a perfect gift to self. But then...
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: What are the best things to do on a short stay in Istanbul?
“Any suggestion on where to stay and what to do to explore the history and culture of Istanbul for two or three days?”
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
A pig, an alien and a staircase: The meaning of Aaron Chen’s tattoos
The comedian and actor on how he chooses work (and his tatts), being intimidated in a Korean spa – and eating 40 cheeseburgers with a mate.
Qantas’ new non-stop route to Europe takes off
The Flying Kangaroo is to make an overdue return to Paris, timed to coincide with the Olympic Games.
‘Living a nightmare’: Family speaks out after Australians killed in Philippines
The family of an Australian couple killed in their Philippines hotel room have spoken out as police hunt for a man captured on CCTV.
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CBD
ABC guru Norman Swan got married in secret. But then Phillip Adams let the cat out of the bag
Dr Norman Swan, a polarising figure in the lockdown years, recently tied the knot with a Radio National colleague.
Queensland
‘They believed God would raise her from the dead’
Elizabeth Struhs’ body was left on a mattress for 36 hours before authorities were called because a fringe religious group believed God would “raise her from the dead”, a court has heard.
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”.
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.
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.
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Political leadership
Albanese’s race around Australia to lock in crucial Queensland candidates
The prime minister is going to Dutton’s own seat of Dickson on Friday to unveil the Labor candidate in the battle for Queensland.
Business
Opinion
Inside China
The US is losing patience with China
A senior US official has taken aim at China, saying “more creative approaches may be necessary” to protect the global economy.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
NATO launches diplomatic attack on China over support for Russia’s war
NATO leaders issued the alliance’s strongest-ever language calling out China’s military support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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
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Property
The south-east Qld 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.
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a palatial villa with a ballroom to a converted mango farm dotted with designer dwellings, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
Good Food
Lifestyle
I hired a male sex worker for my 70th birthday. It didn’t go as planned
Mitch, in his 30s, seemed like a perfect gift to self. But then...
Culture
The best (and worst) times to visit the world’s greatest tourist sites
These are some of the world’s most popular – and crowded – places, but if you plan your visit correctly, you can experience them without the tourist hordes.
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Royal family
Breakdancing Charles was cooler than Prince William will ever be
Kate Halfpenny
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Sport
New enforcer in town: Four things learned from Dolphins’ crucial win
A mid-season recruit announced himself as the Dolphins’ new leader of the pack – and it comes as a major injury throws another spanner in the club’s season.
‘You are crazy, I would say’: Italy’s late bloomer reaches back-to-back major finals
Jasmine Paolini kept coming back, kept coming back, kept coming back, in the longest Wimbledon women’s semi-final ever.
Rabbitohs winning streak ends at the hands of Bennett’s Dolphins
Despite a double for Alex Johnston and a hat-trick for Jacob Gagai, the Rabbitohs went down to the Dolphins 36-28 on Thursday night.
NRL’s rule change puts Cameron Smith in line to be next rugby league Immortal
Queensland’s generation of Origin champions will be front and centre of voting on the game’s 14th Immortal next month after a change to eligbility rules.
‘All the attributes of a successful coach’: Jones backs Ryles’ Eels appointment
After working with Jason Ryles during recent rugby campaigns, the former Wallabies coach believes Parramatta are onto a winner.
Rookie replaces injured Wallabies skipper as Wales call in cricket legend’s grandson
Wallabies captain Liam Wright will miss the second Test due to injury, while Warren Gatland and Wales have called up a breakaway.
Balancing whacked: Wright must overcome head illness to chase gold at Teahupo’o
Seven screws are in the champion surfer’s head after off-season surgery.
Have Your Say
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.
