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The Brisbane suburbs that homeowners never want to leave
They might seem like classic suburbia, but they’ve transformed into some of the city’s most prized pockets.
‘Horrendous’: Young mum killed in alleged ‘targeted’ hit-and-run attack
Police believe the pedestrian, who had just dropped her child off at daycare, was deliberately mowed down in Daisy Hill on Friday.
Chronic housing shortage as Brisbane’s median’s house price climbs to $953,000
New forecasts show construction will pick up but the government will miss its home target by more than 20 per cent.
Perspective
Education
This girls’ school is Brisbane’s best, according to epic ATAR data project
An Anglican girls’ school in Brisbane’s western suburbs achieved the city’s best year 12 results last year. But bringing you this analysis was no small feat.
Felicity Caldwell
Journalist
Tributes pour in after Biden pulls out of US election race; Harris’ potential rivals drop out
US President Joe Biden has withdrawn as the Democratic candidate. Follow live updates.
What happens next: Biden wants Harris to run. This is how that might work
Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.
Read Joe Biden’s letter withdrawing from White House race
Biden announced on Sunday US time that he has abandoning his re-election bid. Read his letter to the American people.
Surge in new hotels as crackdown on Airbnbs in Byron looms
A new home away from home has opened in Byron as the impact of new caps on short-term rentals in the tourism hotspot are about to be felt.
A $180m deal was meant to rebuild Simon’s fortunes. He struggled to scrape together $1m
Wilkie Creek coal mine was meant to revive the fortunes of Simon Raftery’s private credit firm. Instead, he lost colleagues and his house, and became entangled in multiple court battles.
Exclusive
CFMEU
‘It’s a delusion’: Kelty hits back at Coalition call to deregister CFMEU
But the former ACTU secretary says the move to overhaul the CFMEU is justified by the need to protect the interests of ordinary members.
How the Paris 1924 champions would go against today’s Olympians
A century of data shows how a deeper gene pool, better diets and fancy sneakers have made humans run faster. How much improvement is left?
Her Brisbane family had to struggle for everything, but at 16, this ‘lion’ is now an Olympian
Emma Frroku’s family emigrated from Greece with nothing. Now the 16-year-old is on the cusp of Olympic history.
Paris penny-pinching leaves politicians at the starting blocks
Australia’s political leaders have wisely decided that swanning off to the Olympics during a cost-of-living crisis isn’t a good look and will cheer on the team from home.
Paris 2024
Three golds, a record and controversy: Australians dominate at pre-Olympics athletics meet
Mackenzie Little set a new personal best en route to gold in the javelin, Nina Kennedy won in the pole vault for the fifth consecutive time and Oli Hoare took gold in a controversial running of the Emsley Carr Mile.
In his 80s, he has the weight of a nation on his back and a story that needs to be told
He’s the supercoach who helped Dean Lukin win gold in 1984. And he has another unknown weightlifter ready to shock the world.
Queensland
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’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.
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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.
Politics
A quarter of a million shortfall: Housing target unlikely to be met
The federal government has set a target to build 1.2 million new homes by the end of the decade. A month into the plan, it is already in trouble.
Business
Investors ‘comfortable’ about a Trump presidency, despite volatility
Economists say the outcome of the US presidential election has been largely priced in by investors, as softening inflation helps to buoy shares.
Analysis
Work/life balance
CEO burnout: The ‘dirty little secret’ among business top brass
Charlotte Lytton
Opinion
Workplace culture
There are two different types of workers. Which one are you?
Tim Duggan
Careers contributor
World
Here is why Kamala Harris is now the favourite to replace Biden
The vice president has a head start over several of the most discussed Democratic alternatives – aided by the fact she would likely also control a huge campaign fund.
Opinion
Can Dutton win the battle for the battlers?
Margot Saville
Journalist and author
J.D. Vance is a jump to the left and a step to the right
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
While Trump is being canonised by his party, Biden is being flagellated by his
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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
My mother’s anxieties about something happening were always there. Now I know why
A tragic accident would shape my mother’s life – and impact my own a generation later.
Opinion
Work/life balance
No, you’re not too busy to take a break for lunch
Shelley Johnson
Careers contributor
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
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Breaking
Paris 2024
Boomers seal last-second win over French team starring NBA’s tallest player
Patty Mills scored a game-high 24 points and brushed off criticism from Andrew Bogut as the Boomers scored an Olympics warm-up win over a French team featuring Victor Wembanyama.
Lions pip Swans in Gabba thriller
Sydney led by 15 points heading into the final term but were unable to hold on in Brisbane, falling a third loss in their last four games.
Wallabies set to wheel out international big guns against Springboks
After three Test victories using only home-based players, Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is ready to call up international reinforcements.
Shortly after taking this photo at Teahupo’o, Byron was face-down, blue and drowning
Teenage surf photographer Byron Mcloughlin is lucky to be alive after the biggest wipeout of his life.
Panthers 28 Dolphins 26
NRL 2024
‘It was pretty surreal’: Cleary makes perfect comeback with field goal victory
Nathan Cleary stood up when it counted to put a plucky Dolphins side to bed.
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Formula 1
Piastri clinches first GP victory after stunning drama with teammate Norris
On lap 68, McLaren’s Lando Norris slowed down to let the Australian past – securing the 23-year-old his maiden victory at the pinnacle.
Sea Eagles 38 Titans 8
NRL 2024
End in sight to Brooks’ 223-game finals drought as he rains on Hasler’s parade
Luke Brooks owns the longest finals drought of any player.
Have Your Say
The McReight stuff: How the Wallabies rated against Georgia
Fraser McReight was a standout for the Wallabies in their tense win over Georgia. How did the rest of the team rate?
