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Palaszczuk government in aerial dogfight over new fleet
The Queensland government has hit back at claims its aircraft fleet is being replaced to benefit politicians, saying the planes play an important public safety role.
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Daylight saving
Lord mayor’s daylight saving fight splits LNP
After the southern states turned their clocks forward at 2am, Adrian Schrinner came out on Sunday to again push for daylight saving in Queensland. His LNP colleagues aren’t so keen.
Live
NRL grand final
NRL grand finals LIVE updates: Knights on track to first NRLW title
The teams are back on the field for the second half. Have the Eels got one last surge in them?
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NRL 2022
The $10k bill the NRL sent the Panthers to fix premiership trophy
The NRL sent the Panthers an invoice for $10,000 over the summer, despite claims from Penrith that the trophy was broken before they got it last year.
NRL State Championship
Penrith Panthers
Api days ahead: Life after Koroisau looking good as Penrith’s reserve grade thump Queenslanders
Soni Luke starred in the Panthers’ 44-10 blowout win over Norths Devils in the State Championship to show life after Api Koroisau at Penrith will not be a disaster.
Widodo orders probe into security after more than 130 football fans killed at top-flight match
The actions of security forces will be scrutinised after horrific scenes in which people were trampled on while fleeing for exit gates.
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Optus data breach
Government says Optus still hasn’t provided critical data
Optus still hasn’t given government agencies the full details of customers who had Medicare or Centrelink details exposed, the government says.
Anti-corruption commission will be able to intercept WhatsApp messages: A-G
The commission will be able to intercept messages on encrypted apps, Mark Dreyfus says.
Opinion
Aged care
Aged care is about to get more expensive. Here’s what you need to know
If you’re a self-funded retiree or choose not to disclose your income and assets, residential aged care is about to get a lot more costly.
Rachel Lane
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Secrets of War
‘A massive loss’: Senior officer who led special forces in Afghanistan felt his position was untenable
The senior officer was “voluntarily” discharged in recent weeks after falling out with the Chief of the Defence Force.
‘This is not OK from our first female PM’: Gillard’s legacy under the spotlight
The 10th anniversary of Julia Gillard’s exhilarating misogyny speech is coming up, but Gillard’s legacy on women is not without its black marks.
US conservative group backpedals on pro-Russia tweet as some back Putin
Prominent Republicans are digging in against American support for Ukraine, despite Russia’s threats to use nuclear weapons.
Russian officials furious as Moscow forced to withdraw troops from key Ukraine city
The loss is a blow for Russia, which had been using the city as a communications and logistics link on its front line.
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Ukraine
Ukraine warns Australia against rubbing shoulders with Putin
A senior Kyiv official has warned Canberra against legitimising Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in November.
Hermes Kelly bag sells for record price
A Himalaya Retourne Kelly 25 bag has sold for more than $500,000 at auction.
‘Yield!’: Former High Court judge Michael Kirby’s surprising relationship secret
The 83-year-old talks about living through the AIDS pandemic, why he still gets up at 6am, and why giving in is the clue to a happy marriage.
Retailer ordered to ‘destroy’ its golden bunnies in win for Lindt
In one corner was the chocolate bunny wrapped in gold foil by a German discount retailer Lidl, in the other one made by a venerable Swiss chocolatier.
Queensland
Take a peek at Brisbane of the future as new projects shape up
Massive new city parkland is a glimpse of a new Brisbane that is starting to emerge from the construction sites.
Premier didn’t tell Treasurer about land tax U-turn before going public
Treasurer Cameron Dick also defended the state’s $12 billion pumped hydro energy plan, which will resume 50 homes west of Mackay.
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Crime
Man shot in chest in drive-by attack near Gold Coast party precinct
Police can’t find any motive for the shooting of the 20-year-old Brisbane man, which happened near Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise.
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Queensland Police
Man armed with knife shot dead by Queensland police
It is alleged the man approached officers on the street before pulling a knife from his hoodie and making threats.
Rogue scientists ignored advice, told police to support DNA testing changes
The decision to lift the threshold for testing some DNA samples in more detail has resulted in potentially thousands of samples needing to be retested.
Politics
Exclusive
Optus data breach
‘Bloody useless’: Companies could be forced to report data breaches after hacks
In responding to the Optus cyberattack, the Albanese government has been left frustrated with the previous government’s much-hyped critical infrastructure laws.
Business
How the UK ended up facing a currency crisis
The UK had barely emerged from a 10-day period of national mourning for Queen Elizabeth before it was staring down the barrel of a currency crisis.
Opinion
Money & relationships
How I came out of a separation financially sound
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
World
King Charles told to stay away from climate summit by new PM: report
Liz Truss reportedly raised objections to him going during a personal audience at Buckingham Palace last month.
Opinion
Post-COVID, I doubt we trust each other enough to be a republic
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Italy’s first female PM says being a woman has helped. Is she right?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Property
Is it time to buy the worst house in the best street yet?
Property prices are down, there are few bidders at auction for many fixer-uppers and construction costs are going through the roof. Is that an opportunity?
Home buyers’ budgets slashed by hundreds of thousands, pushing property prices down
A typical couple working full-time can spend $260,000 less at auction than five months ago – and the declines aren’t over yet.
Lifestyle
Time of day you exercise can make a difference to benefits
By working out at certain times of day, we could fine-tune the health effects of exercise, researchers say.
Culture
The best TV shows to stream in October
Stan delivers the drama event of the year with Bali 2002, while Luxe Listings Sydney returns for a jaw-dropping third season on Prime Video. This month’s essential list of what to watch has something for everyone.
Sport
Last man standing: Inside Cleary’s relentless search for perfection
The Panthers star’s status as arguably the best player in the game is no accident.
Analysis
International rugby
Last day of the jackal? Swain incident puts focus on modern ruck dangers
Rugby has spent the past two decades becoming more brutal and more unsafe. The time has come for someone to hit the pause button.
‘It’s going to feel even better when we beat them’: Mates become rivals in battle for the west
Noel Haddad’s Panthers and Antoine Mouawad’s Eels will clash in an NRL grand final for the first time on Sunday. Both are confident of their team’s chances.
‘Totally defamatory’: Angry Horner slams claims Red Bull broke F1 cap
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has hit back at “fictitious claims” by rivals, while Max Verstappen missed out on pole in Singapore after a team mistake.
‘It’s about sustained success’: Panthers confident title window not closing despite exodus
Sunday’s grand final will be the last game at Penrith for a number of important players and coaches, but few will be prepared to write them off for next season.
The Sunday Sport Quiz: Test your knowledge
Test yourself with our sports quiz, a mix of questions about the latest in world and local sport, and the big events in sporting history.
Unbreakable Brooke’s killer instinct revives career after injury nightmare
Brooke Anderson thought her days in a sporting arena were done. Now she is preparing for a grand final in front of a sea of blue and gold.
Have Your Say
Why world rankings points are essential to both sides of LIV divide
Banning the rebels from earning points makes a mockery of all professional golfers. It’s unfair not just to the LIV devotees, but also their harshest critics.
Darren Kane
Sports Columnist
