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Brisbane 2032 Olympics
First look at Brisbane’s no-frills Olympic stadium
Unusually for a summer Olympics, Brisbane 2032 will be held in the middle of winter. The planned stadium will not provide much cover for spectators.
Second person charged over mother’s hit-and-run death
A 27-year-old Acacia Ridge man was charged overnight with the murder of young Daisy Hill mother Kiesha Thompson, who died in a hit-and-run on Friday.
50 new buses announced to tackle overcrowding as 50c fares loom
Two weeks after Brisbane City Council warned extra buses would be needed to cover passenger demand, the state government has come to the rescue.
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Trade unions
CFMEU boss allegedly bragged of corrupt contract connections at $94b super fund
Police allege the high-ranking official told corrupt building firms he could secure them lucrative jobs on projects financed by superannuation giant Cbus.
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Child abuse
The children for sale – and the Australians who exploit them
Anna and her two cousins were repeatedly abused by family members for online customers to see. Warning: This story contains distressing content.
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US Votes 2024
Kamala Harris speaks after Joe Biden makes ‘right’ decision; Vance accuses her of lying
Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance has accused Harris of lying about President Joe Biden’s abilities. Follow our coverage.
Endorsements, donations come rolling in for Kamala Harris
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, one of the most influential Democrats, has given her unequivocal backing to Joe Biden’s 59-year-old deputy.
Inside the weekend when Biden decided to quit the race
President Joe Biden didn’t tell most of his staff until a minute before his announcement. Vice President Kamala Harris learnt of his decision the same day.
Rethink urged on ‘outdated’ treatment of migrants with disabilities
A controversial migration exemption from the Disability Discrimination Act allows the government to order the removal of migrants with long-term health conditions and their families.
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Energy
States pump up ‘key technology’ to get households off gas
Australia’s eastern states are facing looming gas shortages, and home owners are set to be targeted to reduce their use.
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Telecommunications
Giving it away: Optus’ novel plan to win back customers
The telco is letting anyone use its network for a week for free in a bid to move on from its year from hell.
Mollie versus Arnie: The anatomy of a colossal Olympic showdown
A deep dive into every tactic, technique and turn that goes into executing the perfect 200m freestyle race.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why a 20-team NRL competition solves rugby league’s biggest problems
PNG and the Perth Bears are a lock – but the identity of the third new franchise is anyone’s guess.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘Social cleansing’: Paris clears thousands of homeless to make way for Olympics
Last week alone about 470 people were removed from camps along the route of the Olympic flame.
Feeling lonely at work? Try building your social fitness
We need to flex our social muscles as much as our physical ones – even at work. So, what’s the best way to go about it?
Dodgy nail salon practices fuel surge in fungal infections
Podiatrists estimate there has been an 80 per cent rise in cases of fungal nail infections linked to poor hygiene practices as pedicures and manicures become a beauty staple.
What’s behind the Ozempic baby boom?
If the buzz is to be believed, women now have access to a medication that can not only help shed weight but can also calm fertility panic.
Paris 2024
Dutch convicted child rapist would not be welcome on Australian team, says Meares
The selection of Steven van de Velde on the Netherlands’ beach volleyball team has been shrouded in controversy.
‘It’s not a secret’: Team USA have the most talent – but the Boomers have something they don’t
NBA star Josh Giddey discusses Australia’s chances of a basketball medal in Paris, and says cohesion could bring the formidable USA team undone.
Queensland
Future of racing at Eagle Farm in doubt after horses ‘spooked by tower’
Queensland Jockeys Association claims there have been at least 15 incidents this year, when horses have taken fright and shifted abruptly upon seeing the large construction site.
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Crime
‘No accident’: Daycare hit-run deemed a domestic violence murder
The family of a woman allegedly targeted in a fatal hit-run claim her attacker was waiting for her to finish a daycare drop-off.
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.
Quirky critters Peggy and Molly draw scrutiny over plan for animated antics
Molly the magpie was returned to a Gold Coast couple on the condition they had “no ongoing commercial gain from the bird or its image”.
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.
Politics
PM hints at cost-of-living relief for low and middle-income earners
Labor MPs will gather on Wednesday to be briefed on the government’s plans for cost-of-living relief.
Business
Nine CEO carries Olympic torch as journalists’ strike looms
The industrial action threatens to derail Mike Sneesby’s plans to offer cross-platform coverage of Paris 2024.
World
Podcast
US Votes 2024
A short history of Kamala Harris
Who is Kamala Harris? And what does she stand for? North America correspondent Farrah Tomazin on Harris’ rise from district attorney to likely presidential candidate.
Opinion
Biden’s exit changes the game. But here’s why Trump’s still on track to win
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
The type of property that was supposed to get cheaper – but soared
A “perfect storm” of rising demand and scant supply has been putting upward pressure on prices since the pandemic began.
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Title Deeds
Move over, Mike Cannon-Brookes: Billionaire handbag mogul’s $150m property splurge
Some people can’t go past an Oroton handbag, but for the man who owns the company his retail weak-spot is prime eastern beaches real estate.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Workplace culture
There are two different types of workers. Which one are you?
The two main ways of working are polar opposites, but they could both learn a thing or two from the other.
Tim Duggan
Careers contributor
Culture
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Pop goes the weasel: The sham behind boy bands *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys
The documentary series Dirty Pop is a fascinating look at one of the longest-running and most elaborate swindles in music.
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Sport
Mollie versus Arnie: The anatomy of a colossal Olympic showdown
A deep dive into every tactic, technique and turn that goes into executing the perfect 200m freestyle race.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why a 20-team NRL competition solves rugby league’s biggest problems
PNG and the Perth Bears are a lock, but the identity of the third new franchise is anyone’s guess.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Walsh labels Suaalii ‘class human’ after Origin high shot, apology
Reece Walsh says the NSW centre who flattened him in Origin I has shown himself as a “class human being” in seeking him out for an on-field apology after the series decider.
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Paris 2024
‘Not what the Olympics is about’: Sport integrity chief laments doping cloud over Paris 2024
Outgoing Sport Integrity Australia boss David Sharpe says athletes need clarity about the case of the Chinese swimmers before they trust the anti-doping system.
Why did Piastri’s teammate let him win? The high-speed politics of Formula 1
Oscar Piastri joined Sir Jack Brabham, Alan Jones, Mark Webber and Daniel Ricciardo, but he had to navigate the choppy world of team orders to do it.
Four world record holders and Ian Thorpe on a revenge mission. This was the race that had it all
The level of hype surrounding the men’s 200m freestyle final in Athens 20 years ago had never been seen before at an Olympic event.
Analysis
NRL 2024
Cleary’s clutch miracle shouldn’t have happened. But he’s just that good
After a 10-week injury lay-off, Nathan Cleary and his Panthers teammates needed just three simple plays to set up the NRL’s best match-winner for the most unlikely play.
Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
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?
