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One Nation
Top One Nation staffer breaks silence on Hanson’s UK trip as Joyce fumes back home
After a week of sliding poll numbers and reporting of antisemitic views of a One Nation senator, the party distanced itself from a decision to meet anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson.
Bleijie claims taskforce chair worked more ‘enthusiastically’ with Labor
The Deputy Premier has brushed off questions raised by a leading domestic violence prevention figure about the LNP’s approach to key parts of her landmark work.
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Loyalty programs
Credit card rewards points slashed up to 50% ahead of surcharge ban
Banks have begun reining in generous credit card points earning and associated perks ahead of Reserve Bank changes that cut their revenue from the schemes.
Another Brisbane radio shake-up with duo pulled from hosting duties
Sofie Formica and Dean Miller were announced as Breakfast hosts only eight months ago, replacing Peter Fegan.
Video of CFMEU storming government conference shown at inquiry
CFMEU marchers took over a Queensland transport projects conference in the Brisbane CBD, pushing over a security guard and shutting police out of a meeting room.
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Queensland government
‘My reputation’s been smeared’: Sidelined sports minister off the bench after probe
Two months after standing down amid questions he was falsely enrolled to vote, Tim Mander is back – a fact seized by the LNP in new attacks on Labor.
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NRL 2026
Brisbane clash with Penrith in miserable Sydney weather
Reece Walsh starred with three try assists and a crucial sideline conversion to lead Brisbane to victory against competition leaders Penrith.
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FIFA World Cup
Even when he loses, he wins: The $36 million reason why the World Cup is David Beckham’s oyster
The star everyone wants to see and be seen with has not played professional football for more than a decade. It’s great news for his bank account.
Schmidt reveals injury concerns behind Wallabies’ selection gamble
Brumbies playmaker Declan Meredith will start against Italy on Saturday, while Waratahs enforcer Miles Amatosero is set to become Wallaby No.998.
‘More questions than answers’: Albanese’s data-centre vision risks renewables rollout
The PM’s pledge to ensure the AI boom would not drive up power bills has hit a renewable energy snag.
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Resolve Political Monitor
Hanson has a support base. But could it slip on a Sicilian pool deck?
Detailed polling shows what voters like about Pauline Hanson, and many are clearly interested in some of her offerings – but can she ride the wave to 2028?
Has China got its hands on the world’s most important machine?
The Trump administration has thrown Europe’s most valuable company into crisis by sharing the president’s concerns that a machine blocked from being exported to China may have found its way to Beijing.
Asia
Tragedy
‘Hard putting into words’: Dad of teen poisoned in Laos stunned by legal blow
DFAT has told the parents of the teens who died after a mass methanol poisoning incident that Lao authorities were unlikely to lay severe charges.
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Missing person
Las Vegas police say Australian woman messaged friend before disappearance
A missing person’s report details messages sent by Sally Contarino, 26, before she went missing in the US in June.
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Wellbeing
Still working at 80? The future is grim or thrilling, depending on who you ask
Rates of injury in workers aged 60 or over have doubled in the last 10 years, but some experts believe there will be benefits to later retirement.
Sam Neill’s official cause of death confirmed by manager, as final roles revealed
Philip Grenz, the long-time representative of the beloved actor, has issued a statement to correct what he called “inaccuracies” in reporting on Neill’s death.
You can snap up a piece by a major artist for $100 (but there’s a catch)
Hit the jackpot, or find a unique gift, in an art show where amateurs and Archibald Prize winners exhibit alongside each other.
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
‘You could see it coming’: Along the Thames, triumph turns to torment
For England’s long-suffering fans, a semi-final exit at the hands of Lionel Messi’s Argentina comes with a familiar sense of expectations crushed.
As it happened: Messi’s two assists give Argentina a comeback win over England
Lionel Messi and Argentina were behind after 84 minutes, then produced two goals to continue their pursuit of back-to-back tournament wins.
Queensland
Fraud charges for mum cleared of killing two children back in court
Maree Crabtree was found not guilty of killing her son with a painkiller-spiked smoothie, and to making a fraudulent claim on his superannuation.
E-scooter rider dies in crash with e-skateboard
The fatal incident on a shared pathway took place days after a new crackdown.
Dangers and death threats: Homeowners urged to avoid island’s solar salesman
Smiley Sansoni is the go-to guy for solar on these islands near Brisbane. But having spent tens of thousands of dollars, some former customers now wish they’d never met him.
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Queensland government
Taskforce chair worries LNP has ‘abandoned’ key DV recommendations
As Crisafulli’s LNP faces mounting pressure on DV prevention, Margaret McMurdo says public reform updates seem to have dried up.
Minister rules out wanding powers for school staff after alleged stabbings
Two students have been stabbed at separate schools in the first two days of the new term.
Politics
University defends action on alleged Nazi salute, pro-Palestine encampment
Another university has apologised to Jewish students and staff over pro-Palestinian protests on campus, saying they feared US-style violence breaking out.
Business
Opinion
Sharemarket
Is SpaceX a meme stock? Elon Musk loses trillionaire status
A month after the biggest IPO in human history, SpaceX has been trading below its float price. Is the market finally waking up?
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World
Trump gets his own money as US mints $1 coins bearing president’s face
The special edition gold coins are the latest controversial effort to fuse the president’s legacy with the US currency.
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Property
Two-year search over with $1.7 million five-bedder
A local woman who had been outbid at every auction for almost two years finally won the keys to an Underwood home.
How much Brisbane landlords are asking in rent since the budget
Experts say the market is already starting to respond to the federal budget’s investor tax changes, even if it’s pre-emptive.
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Lifestyle
Growing up in a cult, this was the weekly ritual that terrified me more than anything
As a child, even the word “hello” filled me with a certain terror.
Culture
Sam Neill had pneumonia shortly before his death: NZ report
A New Zealand actor friend said the star, who died unexpectedly on Monday in Sydney, had been sick with the lung infection recently.
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FIFA World Cup
Tuchel’s position looks untenable after England’s latest heartbreak
England fans, journalists and pundits have rounded on Thomas Tuchel for “bottling” their semi-final against Argentina. It’s hard to argue with them.
‘You could see it coming’: Along the Thames, triumph turns to torment
For England’s long-suffering fans, a semi-final exit at the hands of Lionel Messi’s Argentina comes with a familiar sense of expectations crushed.
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Commonwealth Games
How to become as fast as Kennedy: Olympic coach reveals the ‘secret formula’
As a sprint sensation plots a Commonwealth Games boilover, we sat down with one of the nation’s most successful coaches to dissect what it takes to hit top speed.
The Wallabies’ No.10 jumper is cursed. But at least one Italian has sympathy
Australia have used six five-eighths in a year, including Tom Lynagh.
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NRL 2026
Jarome Luai knows his place in the big, brutal world of NRL business
Jarome Luai has spoken for the first time since announcing he has signed with Parramatta for 2027.
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NRL 2026
PNG Chiefs table offer to Zac Lomax, but any Wallabies debut is on ice
The code-hopping star has been targeted as his hopes of a Test debut in rugby take a hit.
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Australian cricket
How an allegation of an affair between teammates rocked Australian cricket
The vice captain of Australia’s World Cup-winning team will, in time, need to speak publicly again.
Have Your Say
Madonna will light up the World Cup final. But FIFA is breaking rules for the show
Half-time at the World Cup final could last up to half an hour thanks to FIFA’s controversial Super Bowl-style interval.
