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Don’t Go, Card: Software problems put brakes on smart ticketing
Passengers might have to wait until mid-2025 to use a credit card, mobile or smartwatch to pay fares.
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Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Football Queensland releases Bowen Hills stadium vision
Football Queensland has unveiled its vision for a dedicated stadium in Brisbane to be built at the sport’s spiritual home at Perry Park.
Sexual strangulation can mean ‘minutes to death’, yet half of young people do it
Pressure not to be vanilla in sex, and porn influencers, are among reasons more than half of young people have participated in sexual strangulation.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘Exiled’ Payman defiant after PM tells her to consider her position as senator
The prime minister and the young Muslim senator are at loggerheads as Payman says she has been told to resign.
Opinion
Interest rates
While the RBA nudges the brake, a reckless government pumps the accelerator
And we shouldn’t be so naive as to think the two simply cancel out. Indeed, pushed to the limit, either the brakes burn out or the engine explodes.
Steven Hamilton
Economist
Opinion
Alcohol
Barnaby’s booze ban? I’m thirsty for the details
As iron-cast as Barnaby Joyce’s willpower obviously is, those of us playing along at home were hoping for … something more.
Michelle Cazzulino
Writer
Does having people over make you anxious? Here’s how to overcome it
Hosting a dinner or party should be fun, not overwhelming. Here’s how to have a great time without sweating the small stuff.
US Supreme Court grants Trump substantial immunity from prosecution
The stunning ruling is a victory for Trump, at a time when Biden’s bid for re-election has been thrown into doubt after his dismal debate performance.
Meet the breakthrough artists defining a new generation of pop
Pop music seems to have lost a lot of its energy recently, but a new generation of artists are filling the void by releasing songs that are both catchy and candid.
Country pop has taken over the charts – good god, why?
Genuine musical superstars – exceptional voices, charismatic presences, excellent lyricists – have been dulled and flattened, their voices muted and their lyrics uninspired.
Why it just got harder for Australia to create the next Kylie Minogue or Troye Sivan
Australian musicians are already doing it tough, but a recent US government decision has made it much harder for Aussie acts to showcase their work.
Stinky Seine: Where fish go to die and Olympics poo protests are born
How has a river carrying so much harmful bacteria that swimming in it has been illegal for a century become an official swimming venue at the 2024 Olympics?
Opinion
NRL 2024
The NRL wants the Top Gun of video refs in the bunker. It can’t come quick enough
Wayne Bennett spoke for many when he criticised the NRL over its matchday officiating. Changes are coming, but will they satisfy coaches, players and fans?
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Analysis
NRL 2024
Changes Slater must consider for his biggest Maroons test
Billy Slater faces his greatest litmus test at the Maroons’ helm.
Allure of hot, remote Greek islands proves deadly for tourists
With remote spots, difficult-to-reach coves and stunning headlands, the Greek islands have it all – but at the height of European summer, it’s not all bliss.
We all know pho, but few Australians have tried the Cambodian equivalent
The Cambodian version of pho is so popular in Vietnam, many there claim a version of it as their own.
Queensland
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Queensland Police
North Queensland bus crash leaves three dead, two fighting for life
Three women have died and two young men are fighting for their lives after a bus crash on the Bruce Highway.
Why it’s so hard to get a coffee in Brisbane after 3pm
Afternoon caf-fiends are out of luck at most cafes around town – but we’ve found places where you can still get a quality cuppa after 3pm.
Women avoiding Mt Coot-tha trails after new sighting of attacker
A fourth incident since May 13 where a man has allegedly harassed women on the walking trails around Mt Coot-tha’s bushlands has triggered an increase in police patrols.
Man dies after being struck by bus in South Brisbane
An investigation is under way into the crash and the Lord Mayor has expressed his condolences to the man’s family on Saturday.
Man allegedly stabs woman to death, attempts carjacking on major Qld highway
A man allegedly stabbed a woman to death before crashing into a truck and trying to carjack another woman on a major Queensland highway.
Politics
Interactive
Income tax
Stage 3 tax cuts calculator: See how much money you’ll get back
The stage 3 tax cuts take effect today. Here’s how much you’ll get back.
Business
Lifting the yoghurt tub lid: Does Chobani have room left to grow?
The Greek brand already commands a dominant position in the market but new boss Scott Hadley wants to see it in every fridge in Australia.
World
Seine awash with bacteria one month before open-water Olympic swimming
For the third consecutive week, water in the Paris river has exhibited unsafe levels of E.coli, raising concerns with the Olympics weeks away.
Opinion
The freedom messiah is free, but a few women won’t join the cheer squad
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Just don’t call him a hero. Assange’s recklessness may have cost lives
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
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Property
Why downlights are making you colder and your split system less effective
Ever felt like the air-conditioner only pushes around cold air in winter?
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a designer beauty with a private pontoon to a classy new build with ocean views, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Public transport
This European city is missing a service common in Australia - and we don’t miss it
At first, we thought the apps must have crashed. But within days, we realised it was something else entirely: there are no rideshare platforms in Denmark.
Caroline Zielinski
Reporter
Culture
For years, Michael Robotham was advised not to set novels in Australia
The celebrated crime writer’s new Storm Child is the fourth in a series featuring forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven.
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Sport
NRL seek answers from Maroons about HIA interchange
The NRL have written to the QRL seeking clarification over Reuben Cotter’s HIA substitution in Origin II, and is reviewing a potential interchange card bungle by the Maroons.
‘It gives me a huge edge’: Why new, improved Demon is feared ahead of Wimbledon
Alex de Minaur enters this year’s Wimbledon as the No.9 seed and with genuine title aspirations.
‘One of the best to do it’: McReight’s praise for Wallabies mentor Hooper
It was a hard weekend for Wallabies veterans Michael Hooper and Kurtley Beale.
Analysis
NRL 2024
Changes Slater must consider for his biggest Maroons test
Billy Slater faces his greatest litmus test at the Maroons’ helm.
‘Nothing short of farcical’: Matildas alumni at war over FA’s history U-turn
A dispute has erupted after a call that strips Julie Dolan of her status as the Matildas’ first captain.
Noemie completes Fox hunt as all four family members become Olympians
The younger sister of Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox has qualified for her first Olympics in the kayak cross event.
‘Statement’: Palestinian athletes aiming for Olympics in shadow of war
For Palestine’s athletes, Paris 2024 is the most important Olympics since their country was allowed to compete.
Have Your Say
Queensland’s smart Daugunu move boosts Reds depth
The Reds’ hoovering up of former Rebels players in positions they already look solid in is long overdue.
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