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‘Horrifying’ and ‘shocking’: Queensland minister reacts to fellow MP’s drugging, assault allegations
The assistant minister for health posted a statement on social media this morning describing the alleged attack in which she was drugged and sexually assaulted.
SPF loophole: Experts’ aerosol sunscreen warning for parents
Radiation and melanoma experts say updates to the TGA’s rules for sunscreen labelling fail to address issues with aerosol sunscreen safety.
Kids playground destroyed in fire in Brisbane’s north-west overnight
Police were called to the park on Fenwick Road just after 1am.
Without extra lead time, IOC would be ‘pretty nervous’ about Brisbane 2032
IOC boss Thomas Bach says they would have been “pretty nervous” about Brisbane’s preparations had the city been given hosting rights under the previous selection process.
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Missing person
Three charged after bodies found where Australian brothers disappeared
Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and US national Jack Carter Rhoad were last seen on April 27, according to authorities in Baja California.
Reds hold off Crusaders to end 25-year Super drought
Fraser McReight has led a Queensland Reds charge in Christchurch to snap his side’s 25-year losing streak against the Crusaders in New Zealand.
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NRL injury ward
Reynolds vows to return before finals, but more bad luck for Papenhuyzen
Adam Reynolds is aiming for a round 22 return, Nathan Cleary has faith his hamstring will survive the busy period ahead and Ryan Papenhuyzen’s luckless run with injuries continues.
Perspective
Mental health
Why it’s on for young and old
Hyping athletes too early is not the only path to greatness. And writing them off too early can actually be harming sport.
Nick Wright
Sport reporter
‘A world full of art is not a bad thing’: Street art festival kicks off in Brisbane
The interactive, all-ages celebration of public art is an opportunity to discover the city’s thriving street art scene and meet artists from near and far.
Love online shopping? These ‘shadow websites’ are a convincing scam
Imitation websites can look exactly like the homepages of shoppers’ favourite brands, and more Australians are falling victim to them.
Beauty queen shot dead after octopus ceviche order led killers to restaurant
Police are investigating the brazen daylight shooting of 23-year-old Landy Parraga amid media speculation the hit was ordered over an affair with a drug lord.
Forget the Med: Europe’s new, surprising, summer holiday hotspot
It’s easy to forget there are beaches in Europe beyond those fringing the Mediterranean Sea. But a change in weather patterns is driving a shift in attitudes.
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Queensland
Emma Lovell desperately tried to protect herself and her family. Within minutes, she was killed
CCTV footage of the moment Emma Lovell was fatally stabbed in a violent home invasion has been shown to a court, with a judge to consider whether the crime was particularly heinous when sentencing a teenager.
Brisbane boom is being held back by tight housing market: Schrinner
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says a housing shortage is holding Brisbane back, after a major consultancy report listed the city’s strengths and future prospects.
Brisbane’s Carmen Hartwich named Australia’s first master of bourbon
She’s just the seventh person in the world to achieve the qualification – and the first female.
New Woolloongabba plan to allow for 75-storey towers
Towers of up to 75 storeys would be allowed in Woolloongabba under a new Queensland government planning scheme put out for public comment on Thursday.
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Tragedy
NT woman and former cop identified in fatal Brisbane tunnel crash
A former officer was driving the Audi that crashed into another car, killing an occupant and closing the Legacy Way tunnel for hours.
Politics
Giles takes swipe at community protection board as pressure builds over handling of detainees
The immigration minister has taken a veiled swipe at a government-appointed panel of experts who gave advice about a former detainee who is then alleged to have committed a violent assault.
Business
Analysis
Software
What next for Scott Farquhar, the godfather of Australian tech?
The billionaire head of the ‘Atlassian mafia’ has the chance to further re-shape Australia’s technology sector, according to those closest to him.
World
Canadian police charge three with murder of Sikh leader, probe links to Indian government
The Canadian prime minister previously cited evidence of India’s involvement in the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, prompting a diplomatic crisis with New Delhi.
Opinion
Paul Keating’s apprentice is painting a vastly differently portrait of Australia
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Who’d pay $3440 to insure my tiny car? My ex-insurer thought I would
Margot Saville
Journalist and author
Holding all men responsible for a violent minority has failed to keep women safe
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
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Property
‘Aussie’ John Symond lists trophy home. Yours for just $200 million-plus
The last time the Aussie Home Loans founder listed the waterfront mega-mansion, he knocked back an offer of $110 million because he didn’t want to part with it.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Social media
Influencers are paid to love themselves loopy. But at what cost?
Something strangely dark wells up inside while I’m looking at the Instagram post of a popular Australian fashion influencer.
Jo Stubbings
Writer and reviewer
Culture
The role that Audra McDonald, Broadway’s GOAT, would kill to play
The superstar holds six Tony awards, two Grammys and an Emmy. If only there were an award for tap dancing while seven months pregnant.
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NRL Highlights: Bulldogs v Tigers - Round 9
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs host the Wests Tigers in Round 9 of the 2024 NRL Premiership at Accor Stadium, Sydney.
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AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round eight LIVE updates: Viney playing through pain as Dees lead Cats; Dons, Eagles battle in Perth
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions from AFL Saturday.
Fate rests with Jock amid carnage: Four things learnt from Broncos’ implosion
The time has arrived for Jock Madden to grasp the reigns of this Broncos side with authority, amid fears star halfback Adam Reynolds’ season could be over.
Nick Daicos the hero as Collingwood holds off Carlton
Nick Daicos kicked a late goal to take Collingwood to a tight win over Carlton on Friday night.
Latrell is back, but struggling Souths still missing $4m of talent
Skipper Cam Murray has welcomed Latrell Mitchell’s return, but warned he would not solve the Rabbitohs’ long list of problems.
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AFL 2024
AFL blocks move to induct Carey as NSW hall of fame legend
League boss Andrew Dillon delivered the news personally to Carey on Friday morning in a phone call, saying it would be inappropriate for him to receive such an honour at a time when the AFL was taking a stance honouring victims of violence against women.
‘Be very careful’: Swimming boss warns against Olympic protests after China scandal
Australian swimmers planning to protest in Paris following the Chinese doping scandal have been told to think hard before doing so by Swimming Australia boss Rob Woodhouse.
Have Your Say
Why Australian rugby must invest in Reds youth, or risk further turmoil
There is a cohort of Queensland prospects who have announced themselves as future Wallabies. Reds coach and former rugby league star Les Kiss needs to keep them.