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Warnings issued as Brisbane heat set to soar close to record
Temperatures have been predicted to soar to within a degree of Brisbane’s record August maximum on Saturday.
Two bodies found in Brisbane home
With police investigating, it is still unclear how long the bodies had been inside.
‘I want this man caught’: Police release more photos after baby scalded in park
As police released new photos of the man they are searching for, a mother spoke from her son’s hospital bed.
West End Electric ready to light up Brisbane’s theatre scene
A disused brick building on Boundary Street has been brought back to life as a 400-seat cabaret club just in time for Brisbane Festival.
Council orders company to remove rental e-scooters from Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Council allowed Neuron Mobility to run an 18-month trial, but residents made clear the orange e-scooters and e-bikes were not welcome.
Where to find Brisbane’s best seafood restaurants
What’s served from the sea in this city has improved out of sight over the past decade. From the fancy to the casual, here’s where to discover it for yourself.
A Star is born: Five-star hotel opens in Brisbane’s giant new $3.6b complex
The several-times delayed Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is finally ready, with The Star Brisbane making its debut.
Families criticise Queensland police, inquest over Wieambilla failings
“She wasn’t keen to go and we weren’t either, because we’d heard stories about the large number of people with guns in that community,” said one mother.
Thirteen women come forward with claims about Seven journo, court told
The veteran crime reporter has taken his former employer, Network Seven, to the Federal Court, alleging he was unlawfully dismissed.
Opinion
Anthony Albanese
Why Tim Walz would be the perfect coach for Team Albo
It’s taken Kamala Harris and her running mate just three weeks to achieve the clear messaging that has eluded the Albanese government for three years.
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Recipe collection
Chilli
Crunch time: 20+ ways with crispy chilli oil (plus how to make your own at home)
Chilli oil belongs over fried eggs; it wants to accompany your avocado and it’s never met a bowl of noodles it didn’t like.
‘I couldn’t stand the sight of myself’: Inside swimmer’s harrowing battle
It took months for him to overcome a major career blow. But now he has visions of a Brisbane 2032 swan song.
Most Wallabies debutants in 62 years: Schmidt’s rebuild continues
Hamish Stewart will become the 15th Wallabies debutant of the year against Argentina on Sunday.
PARIS PARALYMPICS 2024
‘I could feel my heart sinking’: How de Rozario plans to combat Paris cobblestones
Madison de Rozario has achieved all there is across her illustrious career but will face a unique challenge in the women’s marathon at the Paris Paralympics.
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Paralympics
The Paralympics begin on Thursday – 160 Australians will be taking part in the Games. Here are some you may not know about.
Queensland
Brisbane Metro link to airport not cleared for take-off
The state government and Brisbane council were singing from the same Brisbane Metro hymn sheet on Wednesday. Then the reality of Airtrain set in.
Two Sea World ride stoppages in a week ‘standard’, says theme park
People were stuck midair on the Vortex attraction, a 15-metre-high spinning ride, at Sea World for more than 90 minutes on Tuesday.
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Public Transport
New Translink app arrives – but commuters struggle to find it
Software changes meant Translink’s old app was “end of life”. The new version has rolled out today, with a long-awaited feature.
Vest ‘unlikely’ to have saved police shot at Wieambilla
The gunned-down officers were not wearing bullet-resistant vests at the time and had yet to be issued with new vests that could be fitted with panels of armour.
From Springwood to Carseldine: 22 new stations pitched for Brisbane Metro
The Brisbane Metro rapid bus service would be expanded further into the suburbs and out to the airport in time for the 2032 Games under a new joint pitch.
Politics
Inflation eases but nation is facing a difficult Christmas
Inflation has come down further as power and petrol prices ease, but it may be too late for struggling retailers.
Business
Opinion
Earnings season
How Vanessa Hudson scored on her maiden Qantas result
For the first time in living memory, Qantas shareholders took a hit for the team. That said, it wasn’t a big one.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
Donald Trump blames Biden, Harris for failed assassination attempt
The former president made the claim on the US talk show Dr Phil in a significant escalation of his remarks about his near-death experience.
Opinion
The US wants to avoid World War III, so Ukraine has no choice but attack
Mick Ryan
Military leader and strategist
Explore
Property
Seven of the best luxury homes for sale right now
From a near-new home that takes its cues from mid-century style, to an 1880s villa with a bluestone facade, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
Australia’s luxury property market outperformed its international peers. Here’s how
While a quarter of cities around the globe declined as even the well-heeled hit their affordability limits, four major Australian capitals recorded price growth.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘Designed to destroy your life’: Markus Zusak on the magic of mongrels
There are times when a hound with boundless enthusiasm can really test your limits – but let’s face it, perfect dogs are boring.
Opinion
Death
I’m glad you’ve come to my funeral. I’ve got a few things to tell you
Doug Hendrie
Freelance writer
Culture
★★½
Review
This remake of cult-classic The Crow is surprisingly not a total disaster
The screenwriters of the latest Crow film haven’t retained too much from previous versions of the material beyond the title and the basic premise.
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Sport
Police launch investigation into alleged assault on wild Tszyu fight night
On a wild boxing night, the punch everyone is talking about - and police are now investigating - involved someone not on the official fight card.
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Cameron Smith
From LIV Golf to the Murray: Cameron Smith’s big call
Australia’s most recent major champion is used to playing in some of the world’s biggest cities. But he’ll trade that for his next event.
Updated
NRL off-field behaviour
NRL to ask Rabbitohs for Mitchell’s medical records over suspension row
South Sydney hit their highest-paid player with a record $100,000 fine as he runs out of chances at the club. But it’s still no clearer when he’ll serve his one-game ban from the NRL.
Most Wallabies debutants in 62 years: Schmidt’s rebuild continues
Hamish Stewart will become the 15th Wallabies debutant of the year against Argentina on Sunday.
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NRL injury ward
‘A hot dog bun with flesh hanging out’: Knights star’s emergency surgery
Kai Pearce-Paul initially thought it was just like any other graze.
‘I didn’t feel like a drug cheat’: Anti-doping ban forced Matildas star out of Olympics
Aivi Luik withdrew from selection for Paris 2024 because of a three-month suspension.
Third time lucky? In-form Popyrin books another grand-slam encounter with Djokovic
Alexei Popyrin’s straight-sets victory means he is likely to face Novak Djokovic in the US Open’s third round.
Have Your Say
‘I couldn’t stand the sight of myself’: Inside swimmer’s harrowing battle
It took months for Elijah Winnington to overcome a major blow. But now he has visions of a Brisbane 2032 swan song.
