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Homicide investigation launched after woman dies from stab wounds
Neighbours reported hearing a woman screaming during the incident, and two police officers were also injured while pursuing the woman’s alleged attacker.
Analysis
Government
Is Qld’s cabinet shake-up a fresh start or a deck-chair reshuffle on a sinking ship?
Things can turn quickly in politics. Thursday’s Queensland cabinet reshuffle and its ripples will give directional clues for the next twist.
‘Ongoing crisis’: Alarming number of young can’t afford to save for a house
Only one in 10 potential first home buyers could achieve home ownership. Most would struggle to save a deposit, make the mortgage repayments, or both.
Opinion
Political leadership
Labor’s honeymoon is over – at least in the eyes of progressives
The left seems to think Anthony Albanese should spend up big on housing and ditch stage three tax cuts and negative gearing. But Labor won with a mere two-seat majority.
Shaun Carney
Columnist
Wages growth hits 10-year high, but buying power still down
Wages grew by 3.7 per cent in the 12 months to March, a 10-year high – but when taking inflation into account, those wages are worth less.
A convoy of heroes: The tradies at the centre of the school bus rescue
A truck driver who says he saw light flickering through the trees. A toppled school bus full of trapped children. A wait for paramedics. And by lucky chance, a close-knit team of tradies on their way back from work.
Opinion
Education
I got an ATAR of 95 but chose to become a mechanic
Friends thought my decision to become a heavy-vehicle diesel mechanic was a waste of my ATAR result – and my potential. None of them could get why I chose something “lesser”.
Ashley Beeby
Mechanic
Not just for bodybuilders: Creatine as a women’s health supplement?
Elite athletes have been using it for years, but new research suggests women could get the most benefit from creatine.
Global temperatures could hit new records in next five years, report warns
Temperatures could surge to record levels, fuelled by heat-trapping greenhouse gases and an El Nino weather pattern.
Updated
Royal family
Harry and Meghan in ‘near catastrophic car chase’ with paparazzi
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were involved in a paparazzi car chase through New York, their spokesperson has said in a statement.
Does the world’s most famous film festival have a serious man problem?
The rousing reception granted to Johnny Depp at Cannes is just the latest instance of a man being welcomed with open arms after being accused of behaving badly.
‘Laptop class in la-la land’: Elon Musk lashes work from home, calls it morally dubious
Elon Musk is calling out people who work from home, saying it’s an insult to those who must show up at the workplace.
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Opinion
Reds
The young Souths playmaker who could help Reds rise
Michael Atkinson
Nine Network presenter, reporter and broadcaster
Just in
Queensland
Updated
Government
D’Ath dumped from health ministry as premier shakes up cabinet roles
The move follows intense pressure on the government across a range of issues, including health, crime, and housing.
UQ’s cross-campus bus ban at odds with its master plan
The university’s refusal to let buses cut through its St Lucia campus differs from its 2017 master plan, which was all for the idea.
Updated
Crime
Student charged with attempted murder after alleged school stabbing
The student was taken to hospital in a critical condition after another pupil at the Queensland college allegedly stabbed her.
UQ bus ban puts ‘giant handbrake’ on city’s public transport, experts say
A transport expert says UQ’s “through campus” bus ban should be revoked immediately.
Two major Queen Street Mall landmarks to go in plan for better link to South Bank
Two landmark Queen Street Mall venues are set to be demolished as part of a Brisbane City Council push to improve connectivity between the CBD and South Bank.
Politics
Quad cancellation a ‘self-inflicted wound’ on the US: expert
Joe Biden pulling out of the Quad summit does not reflect well on America’s reliability, experts say, as former PM Scott Morrison says it must remain a leaders’ dialogue.
Business
Shoes for you, cycling for you: Meta fights plans to let users escape targeted ads
The social media giant, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is aghast at a mooted change to allow users to opt out of targeted advertising online.
World
Joe Biden jets off for Japan, reassures on Quad and Pacific Islands
Biden rejected suggestions that cancelling part of his trip was a win for Beijing, noting “we still have four good allies” in the form of the Quad alliance.
Opinion
Explore
Property
‘I want an honest sale’: How a Brunswick man is selling his home without an agent
Brett D’Souza will save tens of thousands of dollars by forgoing a real estate agent, but will he end up better or worse off? Watch his YouTube series to find out.
Exclusive
Title Deeds
Tamarama 1920s bungalow sells after being listed for $50 million
What would you pay for a bungalow in Tamarama? $2 million? $10 million? You would need to dig a bit deeper than that for Lang Syne.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Going goth: It’s ‘Wednesday’ at Fashion Week
Brisbane designer Gail Sorronda is the design “witch” of the north – the living, hubble bubbling antidote to the Barbiecore fashion aesthetic.
Culture
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Streaming
Celebrity satire makes one of the best comedies in years
The Other Two, all three seasons of which are now available in Australia, skewers celebrity culture with absurd detail.
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Sport
Pledge of Allegiant: Why NRL is on collision course with ‘Death Star’
It has 65,000 seats and, after seeing it first-hand, NRL powerbrokers believe it is the place to launch rugby league in America.
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UEFA Champions League
Manchester City stroll into Champions League final
With Inter Milan waiting in the final, City will be huge favourites to finally deliver the trophy their owner has craved since buying the club in 2008.
Opinion
NRL 2023
The sin bins have gone too far – and I’m worried they will wreck Origin
After the Storm-Broncos debacle, it’s time to roll back the sin bins before we get to the business part of the season.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Analysis
AFL 2023
Why Carlton haven’t progressed: another view
Why are so many hours of talkback consumed with Carlton’s failing, when they are only marginally worse than last year?
Opinion
NRL 2023
Keep the safari suits in the closet, but bring back one-on-one tackles
The scourge of the hip-drop tackle could be erased by teaching an old school defensive technique.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
Analysis
The Ashes
‘Remind me when I was dismissed by him’: Is Archer’s Test time over?
Jofra Archer, the dangerous fast bowler, may never play Test cricket again.
Pakistan cricket boss flags Australia as neutral host of Pakistan-India Tests
Najam Sethi says Australia would be a contender to host a series between world cricket’s most fierce rivals – if they can get a full house.
Have Your Say
Does rugby have an Israel Folau hangover?
Rugby’s internal battle over the Indigenous Voice to parliament has its roots in the Israel Folau saga.
