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Roma Street to the Gabba: Ride on Brisbane’s underground
It’s July 2026 and I’m rushing from the new Roma Street Station to the Gabba. What might have taken me 40 minutes in traffic, now takes less than four minutes.
Workers block access amid protests at two Brisbane Cross River Rail sites
The CFMEU has repeatedly taken industrial action at Cross River Rail sites across Brisbane.
Teen suspects on the run as Valley stabbing leaves girl fighting for life
Teenagers allegedly involved in the stabbing remain on the run.
Analysis
Building Bad
It’s a union, not a bikie gang: CFMEU needs a serious overhaul, not more of the same
The union’s national body wants policymakers and the public to think it’s taken a strong step. It hasn’t.
Exclusive
Food
An 1888-built icon finally reopens as a multi-level food and beverage precinct
“Brisbane’s Raffles” is serving food by a two-hatted chef in a brasserie full of colour, and a stunning supper club destined to open late. Take a peek inside.
Live
US Votes 2024
Trump picks running mate; Biden defends ‘bullseye’ comment
Senator JD Vance received a big welcome, with chants of “JD! JD!”, when he was introduced as Donald Trump’s running mate at the Republican convention.
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LoadingJ. D. Vance is a best-selling author. Now he’s a US vice-presidential hopeful
In this Good Weekend piece in 2017, JD Vance spoke to Nick O’Malley following the success of Hillbilly Elegy. Fast forward to 2024 and he’s Donald Trump’s running mate.
Trump classified documents case dismissed
Former US president Donald Trump will no longer face trial for mishandling classified documents after a federal judge he appointed threw out the case.
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Airline reviews
This premium economy is nothing short of outstanding
Plenty of airlines offer good service, but I’ve never flown with a crew who seemed to enjoy their job this much.
Murdoch says print newspapers have 15 years left – at best
The media mogul made the prediction in a documentary commemorating the 60th anniversary of The Australian that was lucky to go to air after technical difficulties.
Katy Perry is back with a ‘feminist’ anthem. It’s a train wreck
Katy Perry’s much-anticipated new single begins with the lyrics “sexy, confident, so intelligent”. Unfortunately, it is none of those things.
Advice to Maroons enforcer: embrace the ‘Webby spirit’ or risk Cauldron heartbreak
A Maroons star has been challenged to emulate a legend, or risk being bullied out of the Origin decider.
Analysis
State of Origin
Why Aerosmith and Origin have more in common than you might think
The Blues and Maroons will be living on the edge when they battle for interstate supremacy at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.
Queensland
Exclusive
Cross River Rail
Brisbane’s first underground train to be tested before Christmas
The first train on Brisbane’s $6.3 billion underground Cross River Rail will be tested before Christmas, as the mega project enters its third stage.
Pokies shut down at Brisbane and Gold Coast Star casinos
The Star’s electronic gaming machines and electronic tables will remain switched off until issues with its latest update are resolved.
Updated
Crime
De-facto partner charged with murder over Ipswich woman’s death
Police had attended the home of Kierra-Lea Jensen in the last week, but ‘no offences were detected’ at that time. Her body was found on Monday morning.
Sister of girl who died in religious home says father tried to protect her
The older sister of Elizabeth Struhs, allegedly killed by her parents and their fringe religious group, has started giving evidence.
Updated
Missing person
Police divers find body in dam after speedboat capsizes
Just before 5pm on Sunday, police confirmed the body of a 45-year-old man had been located.
Politics
Analysis
China relations
Australia refuses to match allies sanctioning China over support for Russian war
The UK, US and the EU are among those sanctioning Chinese companies accused of helping Russia wreak havoc in Ukraine. The Albanese government is an outlier.
Business
Wall Street ramps up the ‘Trump Trade’ after attack; ASX wavers
As Wall Street reopened after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the Trump trade gained momentum.
World
Attacker stabs French soldier patrolling Paris ahead of Olympics
The injured soldier was among thousands of troops serving in the Sentinelle force for France’s domestic security, created to guard prominent French sites.
Opinion
See ya, Setka! Why union chief’s departure is good news for women
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
What if renewables don’t deliver the cheapest power after all?
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Bill Shorten is wrong. The case for NDIS funding of sex workers
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
How do children tell if online news is fake? Here’s a slip, slop, slap-up idea
Bryce Corbett
Journalist, author and founder of Newshounds
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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
Princess Catherine’s purple streak is a Wimbledon winner
While royal rivals turned to feminine florals, Catherine, Princess of Wales, took a colourful stand at the tennis.
Culture
Princess Catherine’s purple streak is a Wimbledon winner
While royal rivals turned to feminine florals, Catherine, Princess of Wales, took a colourful stand at the tennis.
Opinion
Royal family
Breakdancing Charles was cooler than Prince William will ever be
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
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Sport
Advice to Maroons enforcer: embrace the ‘Webby spirit’ or risk Cauldron heartbreak
A Maroons star has been challenged to emulate a legend, or risk being bullied out of the Origin decider.
Boomers give NBA-stacked USA team a fright in Olympic warm-up
The US began with an elite quintet of Steph Curry, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James and Anthony Edwards, but Australia were within four points with minutes to play.
Analysis
State of Origin
Why Aerosmith and Origin have more in common than you might think
The Blues and Maroons will be living on the edge when they battle for interstate supremacy at Suncorp Stadium tomorrow night.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Bedford, Cameron get three-match bans; fears grow over ‘chicken wing’ tackle
Leigh Matthews is concerned about the “chicken wing” tackle, while Lions star Charlie Cameron and Giants tagger Toby Bedford have been handed three-match bans.
Updated
Australian cricket
The story behind Australian cricket’s newest wildcard
Selectors hope Cooper Connolly’s combination of calmness and power will help the 20-year-old grow into one of the most important players in the national set-up.
Opinion
State of Origin
Fun and mind games: Origin Madge is a better coach than NRL Madge
He’s manipulated the press, got under Queensland’s skin, rattled Billy Slater and upset Gorden Tallis. He’s made for this arena.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Analysis
Wimbledon
Out-served, outgunned, outplayed: Is this the end of the Djokovic era?
Doubting Djokovic is a dangerous game, but even he is starting to do it.
Have Your Say
Is Nick Kyrgios serious about a comeback, or just playing Djoker?
The lure of centre court still beckons for the Australian tennis drawcard.
