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More than 80 per cent of serious young offenders are addicted to ice
“I have watched a 12-year-old girl directly inject meth into her arm,” the Department of Youth Justice director-general said.
Brisbane Jetstar flights cancelled, delayed on Saturday after IT glitch
Passengers should brace for delays and cancellations following Friday’s IT outage, while some Brisbane supermarkets also remain offline.
Australians warned to expect lingering issues after worldwide IT outage recovery
Australia’s cyber security minister says it’s “absolutely possible” that Friday’s IT outage was the largest in history, as banks, airports and retailers come back online.
Analysis
Cybersecurity
CrowdStrike IT meltdown a nightmare scenario that may have been inevitable
New cyber threats against software networks appear every hour – and fixes are needed just as often. They can and will go wrong.
Biden fumes at his beach house, resentful at Obama and those trying to drive him out
The president considers Nancy Pelosi, the former House speaker, the main instigator. But he also considers his onetime running mate a puppet master behind the scenes.
Adidas ‘revising’ Bella Hadid campaign after criticism from Israel
Israel’s official social media account had objected to the involvement of the supermodel in a new campaign for retro-inspired running shoes.
From honour student to the gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump
Thomas Crooks was a brainy and quiet young man who built computers and won honours at school, impressing his teachers. Then he became a would-be assassin.
Despite their companies owing billions, Australian family splurge on exorbitant Tuscan wedding
Remon Fayad and the Fayad family spared no expense for their Florence wedding ceremony. Back in Australia, their companies’ creditors have been left high and dry.
Whiskey wars: U.S. distillers warn Australia to stick to spirit of the law
Complaints about Australian distillers mislabelling products as whiskey and bourbon risk triggering a trade dispute with the United States.
Opinion
Retirement living
Why you should think twice about retiring early
Most people who aim for early retirement find that when they get there, it isn’t what they’d hoped for.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
Wallabies 40 Georgia 29
Wallabies
Wallabies make it three out of three after surviving Georgian scare
The Wallabies are unbeaten so far in 2024, but they made life difficult for themselves against a granite-tough Georgia team.
Analysis
Paris 2024
Why gene doping is the next great Olympic threat
No one has ever been busted gene doping, considered the next frontier in cheating in sport. But that doesn’t mean it won’t be happening at the Paris Olympics.
Exclusive
Paris 2024
‘I love it and hate it’: Ian Thorpe’s eternal struggle with swimming
In an exclusive interview, the five-time gold medallist also opens up about his relationship with Michael Phelps and why he isn’t buying into the phony war of words with the US.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
A (sort of) defence of Cameron Murray on a night that had it all
A few days have passed since that memorable State of Origin contest in Brisbane. The majesty of what we witnessed remains.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Paris 2024
‘Rugby has given me belonging’: Sevens pioneer to retire after Olympics
Sharni Smale, nee Williams, is one of two survivors from Australia’s gold medal-winning side at the Rio Olympics but is hanging up the rainbow headgear.
Niche sports get their time in the Olympic spotlight
Broadcasters Adam Papalia and Caroline Buchanan will be bringing sports such as judo and BMX cycling to the widest possible audience.
Queensland
Brisbane’s most exciting bar openings of 2024 (so far)
From a wine spot hidden in a CBD garage to a British-inspired gastropub and the return of a classic Spring Hill boozer, here’s what’s caught our eye so far.
Updated
Building Bad
Black hoodies, cameras and ‘slurs’ at centre of Queensland CFMEU case
A judge has imposed new restrictions on CFMEU representatives and measures to allow safe passage for other workers on the $6.3 billion Cross River Rail project in Brisbane.
Murder accused ‘embraced’ view to stop girl’s medicine
“The Saints” allegedly withheld the girl’s life-saving insulin for six days while they gathered around her in prayer.
Residents win the right to renovate their WWII-era homes
The Brisbane City Council has changed its mind over proposed stringent heritage protections at Moorooka.
Driver who killed motorcyclist told police ‘riders make s— up’: court
Father Ken Hembrow, 37, was riding his motorbike along Queen Street in January when he was hit by a car outside the Marriott hotel.
Politics
Can the Voices model help communities fight off nuclear reactors?
Coal communities across the country – facing the loss of industry, jobs and the social fabric that binds them together – are poised to transition from the coal that built their histories.
Business
Exclusive
Venture capital
‘Time and time again I’m overlooked’: Women locked out of tech funding
Funding to female entrepreneurs is at its lowest level in five years, and those in the sector are at odds over what to do next.
World
‘Unlawful’: Top UN court orders Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories
The resounding breadth of the decision by the ICJ could impact international opinion and fuel moves for unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.
Opinion
While Trump is being canonised by his party, Biden is being flagellated by his
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Here’s a brain teaser: Will AI ever reach consciousness?
Paul Davies
Physicist, writer
‘For the first time, I feel unsafe.’ Trump attack has fearful Australian MPs on edge
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Explore
Property
How home sellers made 10 per cent more money than the highest offer
The premium has hovered in a range of about 10 per cent to 11 per cent in recent years, and pushed above 12 per cent in 2021.
‘Housing policy disaster’: Property approaches a tipping point
Housing costs have soared faster than incomes, but could there be any relief on the horizon?
Good Food
Lifestyle
Why your 30s and 40s can be the perfect time to start running
When Sinead Diver competed in her first world championship at 38, she thought it may be her last. Now 47, she’s heading to the Paris Olympics.
Opinion
Phones
I showed a total stranger a Trump meme on my phone. It was a wake-up call
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Culture
Light-hearted TikTok video sparks global wave of mockery and abuse
A light-hearted TikTok video was viewed tens of millions of times before attracting the ire of online misogynists, including Andrew Tate.
Traveller
Drivedrive
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Sport
As it happened: Wallabies survive Georgian fightback for third win under Schmidt
The Wallabies remain undefeated under Joe Schmidt but as usual, Georgia made them work hard for a 40-29 win.
Live
AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round 19 LIVE updates: Cats in a muddy battle versus Dogs; Sparks fly as Ginnivan touches up former club
On a soggy day in Melbourne, Hawthorn claimed a landmark win over reigning premiers Collingwood. St Kilda got a shot of confidence with a big win over West Coast and, tonight, the Bulldogs will be desperate for an unexpected four points when they travel to Geelong.
‘Rugby has given me belonging’: Sevens pioneer to retire after Olympics
Sharni Smale, nee Williams, is one of two survivors from Australia’s gold medal-winning side at the Rio Olympics but is hanging up the rainbow headgear.
Exclusive
Paris 2024
‘I love it and hate it’: Ian Thorpe’s eternal struggle with swimming
In an exclusive interview, the five-time gold medallist also opens up about his relationship with Michael Phelps and why he isn’t buying into the phony war of words with the US.
‘One shot at a time’: Day, Scott survive as big names get blown away at Open
Jason Day is tied for seventh, six behind the Irish leader Shane Lowry, four adrift of the English pair of Dan Brown and former US Open champion Justin Rose.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Could this be the night the Dons blew their finals hopes?
For the second year in a row, a finals flame that burnt so brightly for much of the season is threatening to be extinguished.
‘I love the battle’: Why Billy Pollard chose rugby’s dark arts over bright lights of NRL
As a schoolboy, Billy Pollard was pursued by NRL clubs and sat down with Wayne Bennett. But he chose rugby and will make his run-on debut for the Wallabies on Saturday.
Have Your Say
Has Origin revealed a glaring issue in the NRL expansion debate?
Queensland cannot rely on generational talents to keep popping up as they have previously.
