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Brisbane set for jobs boom under $1 billion quantum computer deal
Anthony Albanese today will announce the investment to bring a cutting-edge computing company to Australia.
A path or two and a kangaroo: New plan to keep the CBD moving
An isolated traffic island in one of Brisbane’s busiest intersections will be redesigned, and a street closed off, to help people take public transport.
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Crime
‘It’s beyond words’: Ten-year-old girl stabbed to death
A 17-year-old girl was arrested at a home west of Newcastle after a 10-year-old died.
Lambie unleashes after immigration detainee allegedly assaults woman
In our live news blog this morning, Jacqui Lambie has questioned how a man released from immigration detention was able to allegedly commit a violent home invasion. Follow us live.
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Government
The two key fixes for renters not included in Qld’s fresh reform round
As housing prices march on and a state election looms, Labor is working through long-promised help for renters labelled both a “war” on landlords and not enough.
Matt Dennien
Reporter
Geography hacking: How home buyers can (almost) afford a house on their current salary
Plans to move out of the city and buy a home in the regions come very close to stacking up - if workers can pull it off.
Inquest hears of how toddlers were failed in their final moments
A mother texted “oops” when explaining how she had left her child in a car all night. It was one of several failures before toddlers Darcey-Helen and Chloe-Ann Conley died after they were left in a hot car.
‘Do you want me to speak or not? I am the prime minister’: Albanese caught on film
The ABC footage shows the scene moments before the prime minister told the crowd he’d been initially asked not to speak.
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Domestic violence
Talking isn’t working: Push for PM to tackle porn, gambling, booze to stop violent men
Criminologist Michael Salter says leaders must be prepared to take a wider view of domestic violence prevention when national cabinet convenes for an urgent meeting.
Teachers to stop work after the bell, interrupting new curriculum
Amid a long-running staff shortage and a rash of resignations, teachers are planning industrial action.
Pop superstar Billie Eilish announces huge Australian tour
The two-time Oscar winner will return to Australia to tour her coming album.
The science behind Aussie swimmers’ quest for Paris gold
Australian swimmers will need to hit historic heights to make an impression come the Paris Olympics. These findings have confirmed it for a Brisbane hopeful.
Detective or killer? Live show reignites enduring fan theory
Murder, She Wrote sleuth Jessica Fletcher still inspires fan adoration despite suspicious deaths dogging her every footstep.
Queensland
Fire fight over ‘hostile takeover’ of local brigades
A country revolt is brewing over a state government “hostile takeover” of rural fire brigades, under legislation before the Queensland parliament this week.
‘To dad, if you can see this’: Grieving family speaks after alleged Queensland gardener murder
“We are shocked and devastated by what has occurred,” the Reeves family said.
Police stage recreation of fatal Brisbane bus turn
Police staged a quiet recreation of the bus turning from Ann Street into Edward Street as part of their investigation into the bus crash that killed 18-year-old Tia Cameron.
Thousands march in Brisbane to protest violence against women
Women demand men take responsibility for savage increase in toxic masculinity, arguing men have killed 33 women in domestic violence outbreaks since 2024 began.
Woman flees after alleged hit-run injures cop in Brisbane’s south
Meanwhile, a Townsville man has been charged after a crash that killed a young motorcyclist last week.
Politics
Clare ties extra school funding to help for disadvantaged students
NSW and Victoria claim that onerous reporting conditions tied to the proposed 2.5 per cent funding increase will only add to pressures on teachers.
Business
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World markets
ASX set to follow Wall Street higher; Tesla surges on China boost
US stocks are drifting higher as Wall Street readies for a week packed with potentially market-moving reports.
World
Dangerous heat kills dozens, closes schools, prompts four-day workweek
Several countries in South-East Asia are grappling with a heatwave that has turned into tragedy.
Opinion
Federal Reserve
Trump’s think tanks are planning an assault on the Fed’s independence
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Opinion
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Property
‘Taken me by surprise’: Brisbane house prices hit record high
Does your house earn more than you? The typical Brisbane house has gained more than $100,000 in value in a year, and much more in some locations.
Ex-Good Guys boss who made $17m tree-change sells $6m city bolthole
When Essendon director Andrew Muir sold his Toorak house for $28m he bought a Flinders spread and a Carlton terrace. Now he’s offloaded the pied-à-terre.
Good Food
Lifestyle
The world’s most underrated countries for food
If you’re looking for your next great meal in this moveable feast we call life, it might be time to head to these often-overlooked places.
Culture
The judges urge the contestants to dare to dream, before destroying one of them
It’s the first elimination of the season and it’s all about sobby backstories and food dreams. So whose is about to turn into a nightmare? Ben Pobjie recaps.
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Sport
Broncos’ future secured but will injuries mar Roosters rematch?
The Brisbane Broncos may have secured their spine for the future following Monday’s extension, but could injuries derail their Roosters’ rematch?
DCE deserved ‘discount’ for 14-year clean record, say teammates
The Manly captain is off to the NRL judiciary for the first time in his 313-game career.
D-Day for JD: Souths meeting to decide whether to sack or back Demetriou
The South Sydney board will meet at 8am today to discuss the club’s plight.
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Australian rugby
‘We’ve got to reset the game’: RA says next five years key to code’s survival
Rugby Australia chairman Daniel Herbert has warned the game cannot afford to squander after announcing a $9.2 million loss for 2023.
Analysis
Workplace safety
When team building becomes soul destroying
In elite contact sports where toughness is a revered quality, there can be little difference between galvanising a player’s potential and potentially damaging it.
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NRL 2024
How the Roosters plan to deal with life after Luke Keary
The three-time premiership winner will finish his decorated career at the end of the season, two months after signing a contract extension.
Trai’s time beckons: Four things learnt from Dolphins’ last-gasp loss
Trai Fuller declared himself as a man who needed a promotion into the Dolphins’ top squad.
Have Your Say
Ban the kick-off? I’m all for player welfare, but this is madness
Dragons centre Moses Suli was knocked out in the first tackle of the Anzac Day clash against the Roosters, but it had nothing to do with the kick-off.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
