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‘I had to put my hand up’: Victims of crime advocate to run for LNP in Qld election
Russell Field, whose son was killed by a teenager in a stolen car, will take on a Labor MP who labelled youth crime a “media beat-up”.
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Casinos
24 hours to fix a casino: Star chasing cash to fend off insolvency
Star Entertainment’s results are expected to reveal massive writedowns of its Queen’s Wharf casino, just as the embattled group was again found unsuitable to hold a licence in Sydney.
Perspective
City life
Which of these is art? It’s a trick question, and I love it if you disagree
One of Brisbane’s newest pieces of public art has been described as a “saggy boob monster”. It’s time we showed a greater appreciation for our city’s artworks.
Felicity Caldwell
Journalist
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City life
Didgeridoo ‘flash mob’ fills Brisbane square in bid to break world record
Hundreds gathered in King George Square to surpass the current record of 238 players, set in the UK in 2006.
Analysis
Workplace safety
Behind the ‘Fight Club’ clause: The litigation Rebel Sport’s bosses don’t want to talk about
Super Retail, which is behind Rebel Sport and Supercheap Auto, is embroiled in a legal brawl that threatens to rupture its leadership.
Exclusive
Political leadership
Why loved-up PM is holding off on wedding
At the time of his engagement, commentators speculated on a wedding this year to give the PM goodwill ahead of the election.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Hillary Clinton couldn’t shatter the glass ceiling, but here’s why Kamala Harris just might
Is America ready for a Madam President? Is Harris better placed than Hillary Clinton to get there? The answer – with caveats – is yes.
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
The Godfather IV: Why Wayne is channelling Michael Corleone in finals shootout
The final game of the home and away season will determine the composition of the NRL finals.
Opinion
Ask an expert
Should we invest in shares, super, or give bonds a try?
Investment bonds can be a suitable option for those looking for a tax-friendly environment outside superannuation.
Paul Benson
Money contributor
Call yourself an Oasis fan? Darren spent $200k to become Liam Gallagher
As the lead singer of Australia’s most successful Oasis tribute band, Darren Spiby can lay claim to being the group’s biggest fan – and he’s got the receipts to prove it.
Opinion
Real life
Please, stop condemning my nickname as ‘extremely derogatory’ on my behalf
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate was recently reprimanded for joking about “rangas”, but as a red-head, it’s a term I adore – unlike the rising censorship creeping into our lives.
Gary Nunn
Contributor
An Aussie great coached Alexei Popyrin at age five. He wasn’t shocked to see him beat Novak
The Australian’s giant-killing run continued when he upset Novak Djokovic at the third round of the US Open on Saturday.
The biggest game changers in travel this year
We shine a spotlight on the industry heavyweights setting the trends, and leading the charge in the travel space.
Ten of the world’s greatest adventure holidays to add to your bucket list
From a polar plunge to an end-of-the-world expedition in pure comfort, we’ve got you covered.
Nine must-do highlights of a trip to the nation’s capital
Canberra still has a few tricks up its sleeve, from a city-fringe vineyard and cellar door, to a springtime Vivid-style light spectacular.
PARIS PARALYMPICS 2024
Move over, China. Australia is home to the newest table tennis gold medallists
With 17 Paralympic table tennis medals between them, Lina Lei and Qian Yang were again too good in Paris.
The teenage armless archer who captured the world’s attention
Her peers use their arms to shoot. This 17-year-old relies on her legs and feet – and she does so with astounding precision.
Queensland
Burnt baby smiles, laughs for first time in days
The boy’s mother has revealed what happened before and after a stranger scalded her nine-month-old in a Brisbane park.
‘Fairytale ending’: Male escort found guilty over death of partner’s friend
Prosecutors said the victim’s torture and death in Taringa was a “fairytale ending” for the 37-year-old defendant after eight months of growing hostility.
After sharing a spotlight with the CFMEU, the Greens eye 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.
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.
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.
Politics
Exclusive
Aged care
‘A knife fight for staff’: Nurse shortage threatens aged care fix
There could be a shortage of 13,000 nurses in the aged care sector by 2030. The national nursing federation says the industry has to do more to attract and retain nurses.
Business
Opinion
US election
Gold is soaring on fears Kamala Harris is about to unleash an economic catastrophe
The US dollar may be about to be debased, and gold has always been the only real protection against that.
Matthew Lynn
Opinion
Workplace culture
When do companies fall apart? When they stop being curious
Jim Bright
Careers contributor
World
Vance’s popularity plummets, but Trump couldn’t be happier with his VP pick
Polls show Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance effectively amplifies Trump’s political strengths, but that he also magnifies his weaknesses.
Opinion
If you loved me, you wouldn’t leave me, Dad said. But I had no choice
Neil Orford
Intensive care specialist and writer
The crude cap on foreign students is a rotten immigration policy
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Should we care if nosy data-wonks ask about our sexuality?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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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
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
Opinion
Mental health
I could have been a billionaire but my brain got in the way
Genevieve Novak
Spectrum columnist
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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NRL 2024
Possible ACL injury for Walker, Smith and Radley hurt as pain heaped on beaten Roosters
The Roosters suffered three injury blows in a thrilling match against a feisty Raiders team at Allianz Stadium.
Glasgow Commonwealth Games would cost a tiny fraction of Victoria’s – and be paid for by that state
Commonwealth Games Scotland says it has an “innovative, cost-effective” proposal that would almost entirely be funded through Victoria’s compensation payout.
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against Argentina
The Wallabies secured a vital win in Argentina by one point, winning 20-19 in La Plata.
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US Open
Sydney slam: Australia’s US Open last-16 trio fly the flag for Harbour City
Australia’s Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson will go head-to-head in the round of 16 at this year’s US Open after confident wins in the third round.
Australia claims record medal haul in Peru, despite relay disqualification
Australia’s 4x100m women’s relay team was disqualified minutes after crossing the line at the under-20 world athletics championships.
Inside the fitting final play of Shaun Johnson’s glittering NRL career
The Warriors halfback brought the curtain down on his 13-year NRL career with a “touch footy highlight” from his teenage days.
Analysis
Rugby Championship
The X-factor Wallaby who offers Schmidt genuine hope
There’s no substitute for a player who can make things happen out of nothing. Against Argentina, the Wallabies had one such player.
Have Your Say
Group belly breathing is the new NRL fad. But what is the science behind it?
The Bulldogs and Dragons have taken to standing in a huddle and breathing during games. And they insist it’s working.
