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Premier David Crisafulli the ‘most likely outcome’ of state election: Miles
Premier Steven Miles has conceded the “most likely” result of October’s state election was an LNP victory, as both he and Opposition Leader David Crisafulli campaigned in central Queensland on Friday.
Gardener accused of murder, attack on elderly couple named
Detectives believed the incident unfolded after the man, who was at their property and a neighbour’s to do gardening work, got into a dispute with them.
Bruce Lehrmann agrees to pay thousands to Peter FitzSimons
The author and columnist, who is married to high-profile presenter Lisa Wilkinson, pursued Lehrmann for his costs of complying with a subpoena in the defamation case against Ten and Wilkinson.
Jessica got in a car with a stranger. Police are now scouring a forest to find her
Jessica Zrinski has been missing since she got into a blue Holden Commodore after a night at the pub.
‘Malicious’: Metal spikes found on Sunshine Coast bike trails
Meanwhile, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has launched an investigation into the Anzac Day death of a worker at Proserpine Wind Farm.
From COVID to cops? Fate of abandoned quarantine site ‘sad and absurd’
Brisbane’s lord mayor is among those slamming the decision to convert the $400 million Pinkenba quarantine facility into an AFP training hub, rather than using it to shelter the homeless.
Iconic James Street spot reborn as beautiful all-day wood-fired eatery
An ex-Greca head chef is cooking Jordanian- and Moroccan-inspired food such as crab omelette with chilli, pipis with harissa butter, and wagyu with mustard.
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Crime
Twelve crucial minutes: Police’s grave warning about alleged killer of Molly Ticehurst
A prosecutor warned that Molly Ticehurst’s alleged abuser was on a path to “the most disturbing conclusions” - two weeks later the prophetic words allegedly came true.
Man wrongly identified as Bondi Junction attacker settles with Seven
The 20-year-old university student wrongly identified by Seven has settled his legal dispute with the network for an undisclosed sum.
Perspective
NRL 2024
Will Billy Walters’ career renaissance cost the Broncos another generational talent?
Walters has defied the odds, culminating in a move that could have huge long-term ramifications at Red Hill.
Nick Wright
Sport reporter
Sacha Baron Cohen chapter cut from Australian version of Rebel Wilson book
Rebel Wilson’s book will finally be published in Australia, but the chapter about Sacha Baron Cohen will be missing.
I watched nothing but SBS On Demand for a week. Here’s what I learnt
The cost-of-living crisis is making it hard to justify paying for five different streaming services every month. Could I survive on just one free app?
Queensland
Man stabbed in Brisbane’s south overnight
Police are still searching for the alleged offender, after a man went to the Upper Mt Gravatt police station and reported he had been stabbed about midnight.
Why a reluctance to disclose is hurting Queensland’s diversity targets
Queensland has failed to reach this ambitious target, but advocates say there are myriad reasons that public servants might not disclose.
Perspective
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Victoria Park could save us $1.1b, so it deserves better than premier’s short shrift
If the costs stack up, and there would be no net loss of green space, then Victoria Park is an absolute no-brainer.
Elderly mother blasts ‘selfish’ driver who killed nurse
The other driver admitted to killing the 49-year-old when he drove across the centre of the road, deliberately crashing into her car travelling in the opposite direction.
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Queen's Wharf
Global luxury retail giant sues Queen’s Wharf Brisbane
The consortium behind Queen’s Wharf is looking for “new and exciting retailers” amid signs of late changes to the $4 billion mega complex.
Politics
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Education
Inside the plan that could rein in V-C salaries and overhaul uni boards
A new taskforce to police how universities are run will be pitched to state education ministers.
Business
Updated
Executive shake-up
Scott Farquhar to step down as Atlassian co-CEO
After co-founding the software company more than two decades ago, Farquhar will step down to focus on family and philanthropy.
World
Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York top court
The ruling is the second major #MeToo setback in the last two years and reopens a painful chapter in America’s reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures.
Opinion
Middle East tensions
Iran’s show of force has demonstrated that Israel is not invincible
Amin Saikal
Professor of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Islamic Studies
Opinion
The charts that prove social media has bigger dangers than Elon Musk’s ego
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Explore
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
Opinion
Comedy
Help, I’m pathetically addicted to loyalty points
Fifty bonus points for slivered almonds I’m never going to use? Sign me up!
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Culture
Why Nicole Kidman is our greatest movie star
With her fierce acting prowess and no holds-barred-career choices, Kidman is about to receive a rare industry accolade. Here’s why she deserves it.
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LIV Golf Series
Greg Norman’s LIV league signs surprise deal with Golf Australia
The peak body for the sport in Australia will capitalise on the success of Norman’s LIV league, who have agreed to make a huge contribution to help kids take up the game.
Analysis
NRL 2024
The Rabbitohs are going from bad to worse. Here are their latest coach-killers
Watch our five key reasons that it happened.
Big trouble in the Lions’ den as Giants make statement
Brisbane’s stuttering AFL campaign has continued at Manuka Oval, thrashed by a surging GWS outfit to slump to 2-5 for the season.
The road to Paris
Paris 2024
Covering the Olympics and the party of the century: Our reporters get behind the scenes of the Games
Life at the Olympics isn’t all beer and skittles. It’s way better than that.
Dragons 18 Roosters 60
NRL 2024
Why Walker has no interest succeeding Reynolds at Brisbane
A superb display by the Roosters’ No.7 set the stage for a thumping Anzac Day win over the Dragons and will only intensify speculation of a return to Queensland.
Dolphins poach powerhouse ‘Kuli’ from Cowboys on three-year deal
The Dolphins have regenerated their forward pack with the signing.
Breaking
Horse racing
Racing Victoria chief makes shock call on future
Racing Victoria CEO Andrew Jones emailed staff on Friday morning, announcing his decision.
Have Your Say
NRL rule changes are messing with players’ minds
In the high-pressure match environment players are struggling to comprehend and understand “policy tweaks” to how the game is officiated.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
