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After sharing a spotlight with the CFMEU, the Greens eye off Labor seats
A Greens MP who upset Labor at the last state election says the minor party could take another four seats from the incumbent government.
Driver dies after trailer of chemicals explodes in Bruce Highway crash
An emergency alert has been issued advising residents in an exclusion zone to “leave immediately” following the Bruce Highway crash.
He’s still out there: mum’s plea over coffee attack
The mother of a badly burnt baby says she is having panic attacks while a stranger who poured hot coffee on her nine-month-old son is still at large.
Swords, shields, spheres: The First Nations art in Brisbane’s Lightscape
The immersive, illuminated 2km trail through Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens is back – and this year, it features works of two North Queensland First Nations’ artists.
Sarah’s mum starved herself to death. It was the only legal way for her to go
Wendy Mitchell spent a decade educating people about living with dementia. Now her daughter wants to tell us about how she died, and why it didn’t have to be that way.
Opinion
Air travel
I got a return Europe flight with ‘Asia’s worst airline’ for $1200
The online reviews of this Chinese airline were scathing, the menu featured a mystery fish dish, but the seats were bigger than on Qantas.
Natasha Bazika
Travel writer
ANZ traders exited over intoxication, profane language: Shayne Elliott
Three ANZ traders left the bank after an internal investigation found they used profane language in the Sydney dealing room.
Trouble in paradise: The 24 hours that left Byron mayor’s election campaign in disarray
Michael Lyon’s day started with a testy exchange before a marathon meeting. It ended with the police at his house over a “domestic incident”.
Rebel billionaire: The 39-year-old who sparked a global firestorm
Pavel Durov’s laissez-faire attitude to regulation made messaging app Telegram into a giant. Now it has landed him in hot water.
She’s the oldest player in history. How this former Tillies captain does it at 44
At 44, Melissa Barbieri is a veteran of the game, an anomaly in a sport where the median age of retirement for professional female footballers is 26.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Unscripted Kamala Harris leans into optimism as her detractors pounce
She made the case to “turn the page” on Donald Trump and the division and chaos he sowed, offering a new way forward. Trump was not impressed.
Exclusive
Food
First look: Paddington welcomes a cosy, Michelin-inspired Italian fine diner
A former Rosmarino chef is doing a la carte during the week and degustations on weekends, with anywhere up to 18 plates. Take a peek inside.
Opinion
Feminism
I’ve never sent a naked selfie. There’s no shame in a little shame
That we use “prude” as a derogatory term should show us the implicit pressure we put on others to embrace nudity and sexuality.
Cherie Gilmour
Freelance writer
What to read: A propulsive Brisbane satire and a warning from history
Our reviewers cast their eyes over recently published fiction and non-fiction.
PARIS PARALYMPICS 2024
‘Gutted’: Wheelchair rugby team’s comeback hits hurdle
It was a high-pressure game for Australia’s Steelers. Ella Sabljak, one of three women on the team, cradled her head in her hands at one point, worried she’d let the team down before bouncing back.
Escaping the war, this Ukrainian athlete spent 24 hours on a train as bombs hit
Ukraine’s Artem Kolinko opens up ahead of his Paralympics debut on a terrifying long-haul train ride that might have saved his life.
Queensland
Murder charges laid over Brisbane cocaine deaths, after child phones 000
A child was forced to call for help after two people died from an adverse reaction to cocaine allegedly supplied by a Brisbane man.
Customs House to get a new roof, and a temporary new look
While it will be a “like for like” replacement, the work will result in a radical change in appearance for the historic 135-year-old building.
‘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.
Updated
E-Scooters
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.
‘No bikes, please’: Why Brisbane’s newest city bridge is open to walkers only
Spanning 335 metres, the Neville Bonner Bridge is expected to attract about 9500 walkers a day, while bicycles and scooters are banned.
Politics
Renewables meet reality: Power grid emissions rise to threaten Australia’s climate goals
Australia is at the forefront of the green transition, but the weather gods are testing the government’s plans to cut greenhouse gases.
Business
Updated
World markets
ASX finishes higher; Qantas jumps, Harvey Norman slides
The Australian sharemarket closed higher after promising results on the final day of earnings season.
World
F-16 crash kills Ukrainian pilot who begged the West for plane donations
The crash was the first reported loss of an F-16 in Ukraine, where they arrived at the end of last month. At least six of the warplanes are believed to have been delivered.
Opinion
Why did my colleague pretend they’d never met me before?
Jonathan Rivett
Careers contributor
Why Tim Walz would be the perfect coach for Team Albo
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Explore
Property
‘More bang for your buck’: Where you can tree change for $618,000
“Your typical buyer there can sell their house, come down here and buy something probably nicer and still have $1 million in their pockets to play with.”
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Mental health
I could have been a billionaire but my brain got in the way
ADHD is killing my bottom line.
Genevieve Novak
Spectrum columnist
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
The Australian female pioneers who blazed a trail in the United States
Yves Rees’ book tells the story of 10 Australian women who left the country to find their way in early 20th-century America.
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Sport
As it happened: Trbojevic hurt in bittersweet win for Sea Eagles
Canterbury are still a chance of nabbing a top-four spot but face a Manly side bruised by last week’s shock loss to the Tigers.
Qld teen sprinter Gout Gout goes viral – again – after dominant world champs run
Gout Gout’s dominant victories have made him world famous on social media, and the 16-year-old did it again at the world junior championships in Lima.
The breakdancer who paid the price for the Raygun memes
Rachael Gunn became an overnight sensation after her breaking style attracted a global backlash. The next day, Jeff “J-Attack” Dunne stepped onto the stage.
Exclusive
NRL 2024
‘Incompetent, Machiavellian, tin pots’: The explosive emails at heart of Tigers-Magpies feud
In an email chain titled “Unbelievable CONFIDENTIAL”, Balmain directors have taken aim at the majority owners of Wests Tigers.
Concussions rule Will Pucovski out for entire season
A decision to end his troubled career is expected before the start of the season.
Why Australian rugby’s issues went global … and how an Aussie plans to fix it
Former Wallaby Brett Robinson is vying to become the most powerful man in World Rugby later this year.
Updated
Wallabies
Schmidt wants actions not words after naming Wilson as Wallabies captain
After two years of international rugby exile, Reds No.8 Harry Wilson has been given the Wallabies captaincy by coach Joe Schmidt.
Have Your Say
‘Whoever is saying that has never worked with Wayne’: Dolphins slam Bennett talk before Broncos battle
We break down everything you need to know for the Battle of Brisbane.
