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University offers support to academic whose daughter was killed at home
Griffith University academic Dr Yun Wang found the body of his 10-year-old daughter, Sophia. The child’s mother has been charged with her murder.
Feedback sought on Brisbane flight path proposals to address noise
Airservices Australia has asked for feedback from the Brisbane community on five new sets of flight path options intended to reduce aircraft noise.
50c fares bring Qld public transport back from COVID cliff into record territory
Premier Steven Miles has labelled the first week of Queensland’s six-month flat-fare trial “encouraging” after some record figures.
Orchestra admits ‘error’ after cancelling pianist for Gaza comments
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has also cancelled an event on Thursday night, citing “safety concerns”.
Bring wet wipes: Former Qantas captain reveals his travel secrets
As a former Qantas captain with more than 35 years’ experience, pilot Jeremy Burfoot has seen it all at altitude, from mile-high club moments to in-air emergencies.
Secretive family behind Mars choc empire shakes up food world with $55b deal
A running joke among residents of McLean, Virginia, is that the most secretive organisation headquartered in their suburb is not the CIA, but rather the Mars company.
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Healthcare
How Tom walked away from knee pain without expensive surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is talking patients out of operating on their knees and his diagnosis leaves them shocked.
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Ageing
Peggy’s son stole her money and forced her to live in a shed. This is how she broke free
The pensioner from NSW says her adult son “turned into the roommate from hell”. She is one of thousands of Australians who have experienced elder abuse.
Perspective
The Ekka
The Qld cattlemen and the traditions they keep alive
The Ekka is steeped in tradition, and 148 years on from the first show, people are still finding ways to make it relevant.
Courtney Kruk
City Reporter
ABC rising star joins News Breakfast as morning TV wars heat up
Bridget Brennan, who became the first Indigenous panellist on Insiders in 2020, will take her seat on the couch after Lisa Millar departs next week.
Ten things we’ll never understand about the US
Never mind serious issues such as politics and gun-control: as travellers in America, we have a host of more immediate, minor headscratchers to deal with.
Want to stay in a luxury holiday home rent-free? One Qld woman signed up, despite the catch
Sarah Campbell has swapped the use of her luxe Sunshine Coast holiday home for a glamorous getaway in Japan as part of an exclusive club.
How 90-second fashion films became the biggest thing in Hollywood
Timothee Chalamet and Scarlett Johansson might be cashing in, but these luxury ads really are worth watching.
Cinema’s most gruesome creature has a frightening new bag of tricks
Alien: Romulus takes place in the period between Ridley Scott’s 1979 original and James Cameron’s 1986 sequel.
Queensland
‘Incredibly confronting’: Dad found daughter allegedly murdered by mum
A 46-year-old Gold Coast woman has been charged with the murder of her 10-year-old daughter. Police say the girl’s father found her body at their Carrara home.
‘We’re all just human’: Brisbane heroes honoured for 2016 bus rescue
Three Queensland men who ran into danger when a Moorooka bus was firebombed are among the 44 recipients of this year’s Australian Bravery Decorations.
High Court told judges’ immunity should remain, despite ‘rare case’
A Brisbane man was awarded $309,000 compensation for wrongful imprisonment – with Judge Sal Vasta deemed personally liable to pay part.
Qld tops nation for pulling kids out of NAPLAN tests
Two in five of the state’s students are failing to meet national literacy and maths standards, but new data reveals their classmates are increasingly being withdrawn from the tests altogether.
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Air accident
Aviation company staffer crashed helicopter after farewell drinks
Nautilus Aviation has released a statement to “address rumours” about the fatal crash of one of its helicopters into a Cairns hotel.
Politics
Coalition proposes relaxation of HECS, lending rules to help home buyers
The federal opposition says banks need to take more risks or there will be a whole group of people unable to own a home.
Business
Opinion
Earnings season
What’s driving the CBA money machine, and what would a rate cut do?
The biggest company on the ASX is a critical bellwether for the economy. Beneath the bank’s headline $9.8 billion profit, a few points stood out.
Clancy Yeates
Deputy business editor
Opinion
Governance
Situation between ASX and ASIC is as bizarre as it is embarrassing
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
Khelif names JK Rowling, Musk in lawsuit over Olympics gender row
Imane Khelif’s lawyer has revealed the celebrities have been named in a criminal complaint.
Opinion
Going to war isn’t making Israel safer. Its enemies have only grown in number
Rodger Shanahan
Middle East and security analyst
Explore
Property
Property sellers are dropping their prices – if you know where to look
Asking prices of homes for sale fell over the past month as buyers struggle to keep up.
Years of higher rates helped affordable properties outpace the top end
While rates remain on hold, the prospects of cuts may add fuel to the fire.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Qld tops nation for pulling kids out of NAPLAN tests
Two in five of the state’s students are failing to meet national literacy and maths standards, but new data reveals their classmates are increasingly being withdrawn from the tests altogether.
Opinion
Body image
How to overcome the distaste we have for our middle-aged bodies
Sarah Berry
Lifestyle Health Editor
Culture
‘Forgotten’ Bowie movie resurfaces in GOMA film season
David Bowie was born for the big screen, but among his famous roles is an obscure gem that Brisbane audiences now have the chance to see.
Traveller
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Sport
The weekend that landed Latrell in trouble
It was meant to be a weekend of good deeds by the South Sydney star. It made headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Opinion
Gambling
Why sports gambling ads need to be out of our lives
Debunking the arguments of those still in favour of sports betting is an important exercise.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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NRL 2024
South Sydney make shock play for Josh Schuster
Wayne Bennett has made a habit of resurrecting careers and the incoming Rabbitohs coach could have another project on his hands.
Opinion
NRL 2024
There’s no excuse for biting. Flanagan should have copped longer than four weeks
The Dragons star was in a bad position, but the video evidence was damning.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Bell, Koroibete return for Wallabies as Boks defend naming ‘B’ team
The Wallabies will have several experienced stars back on deck.
Smith and Qld’s golden generation added to NRL Hall of Fame
Rugby league’s 14th Immortal, the sport’s highest individual honour, will be announced next week.
Cam McEvoy will be 38 when Brisbane hosts the 2032 Olympics. He’s keen
McEvoy became the oldest Aussie to ever win an individual medal. And he has no plan to stop.
Have Your Say
‘I want to stay here’: Dolphin makes call on future as star races the clock
One Dolphins star has made a huge call on his future, but with three crucial games ahead, they will need the return of another.
