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‘There are no words to describe how painful this is’
The daughter of Crystal Beale – whose body was found in the Brisbane River, sparking a homicide investigation – has described the heartbreak of losing her mother.
Pair guilty of ‘vile and inhumane’ Brisbane murder and concrete burial
After reflecting on a “chilling” phone call in which the two men laughed about the crime, a judge handed them life terms.
Iconic Brisbane hotel to close next month
After a brief closure, the famous CBD site will reopen under a new hotel brand before undergoing a complete restoration next year.
‘Anger’ over economic issues could deliver power to Dutton’s Coalition
Former Queensland Labor premier Anna Bligh says the Coalition could win the election outright, but the risk of minority government is real.
Exclusive
General insurance
Leaked Coalition talking points show backflip on insurance firm break-ups
The talking points, issued to all MPs, show senior Liberals understood they were against a divestment policy until Dutton backed the idea.
A boulder was donated to a high school 20 years ago. Only now has its secret been unearthed
One of the highest concentrations of dinosaur footprints ever documented in Australia has been hiding in plain sight at a regional Queensland high school.
Analysis
Trump diplomacy
Trump has done us a favour by showing where we stand during peacetime
Donald Trump’s decision on tariffs is another reminder that he has cast aside old friends and embraced traditional US enemies, such as Russia.
How Warren Buffett bet that Donald Trump would spark a Wall Street meltdown
The 94-year-old billionaire has again lived up to his nickname the “Sage of Omaha” for predicting the market.
Analysis
Inflation
Tariffs led to the worst economic own-goal of all time. Now Trump is repeating it
Donald Trump’s tariff agenda is a near-repeat of America’s trade agenda of the 1930s. That did not end well for anyone.
Why Wallabies prospect has been sidelined but still stands to benefit
He has the backing of a former All Black and has proved his strength, but Massimo De Lutiis won’t play for the Reds against the Waratahs this weekend.
A boulder was donated to a high school 20 years ago. Only now has its secret been unearthed
One of the highest concentrations of dinosaur footprints ever documented in Australia has been hiding in plain sight at a regional Queensland high school.
What does it take to live longer? Less than you might think
New research shows that even small tweaks to your diet and exercise routines can reduce your chance of premature death. There’s just one catch.
Young people face ‘serious anxiety and stress’ over cost of living, HECS debts
A new report draws insight from people aged 14 to 25 on the issues they faced.
Opinion
Trump's America
Yo, tech bros, I feel your pain
I realise I’m not a billionaire thought leader, but these are hard times, even if your new BFF is in the Oval Office.
Michelle Cazzulino
Writer
Brisbane craft beer icon Newstead Brewing Co closes permanently
The hugely influential brewpub blamed the 2022 floods, but its demise reflects a once-booming industry now facing tough headwinds.
YouTube’s biggest star makes more money from chocolate than videos
With his viral videos, MrBeast is the world’s biggest YouTube star. But his real moneymaker is offline.
Jaya bought a house for $31,000. Then the renovation started
He’s one of many keen renovators taking on the challenge of transforming cheap, forgotten houses into family homes and short-term rentals.
Queensland
Brothers among 10 found guilty of park murder
Ten people, including three brothers, have been found guilty of murder after a teenager was stabbed to death in a park.
Updated
Crime
Crystal went to dinner. Hours later, her body was found in the Brisbane River
The mother-of-two, now the subject of a homicide investigation, is being remembered as “a beautiful lady, inside and out”.
Venomous fire ants on the move, driven by Cyclone Alfred floodwaters
A video shows thousands of fire ants forming rafts and floating downstream in Queensland’s Scenic Rim, sparking fears the pest could spread further afield.
‘Open for business’: Queensland pitches to tourists in wake of cyclone
“Our message to the rest of Australia and to the world is that Queensland remains open for business,” says Tourism Minister Andrew Powell.
Surf’s up but all’s not swell on Gold Coast as beaches swept away
The Gold Coast’s famous beaches have been gutted and thousands of residents remain without power, but the city is getting back to normal.
Politics
Analysis
Trump diplomacy
Tariffs led to the worst economic own-goal of all time. Now Trump is repeating it
Donald Trump’s tariff agenda is a near-repeat of America’s trade agenda of the 1930s. That did not end well for anyone.
Business
Updated
Superannuation
Australia’s biggest super fund sued over death benefit payouts
The corporate watchdog will take AustralianSuper to court over alleged delayed payouts of death benefits to beneficiaries of its deceased members.
Opinion
Trade wars
If Trump’s tariffs blow up our steel industry, why are we saving Whyalla?
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Opinion
Gold
The golden ticket Trump has sent Australia’s way
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Analysis
Drugs
For decades, ‘Duterte Harry’ did as he pleased. Then police boarded his plane
The former Philippine president may have thought he was too powerful to be arrested over the deaths of thousands of people. He was wrong.
Opinion
As his tariffs sank the market, Trump was nowhere to be seen
Michael Koziol
North America correspondent
Five Eyes wide shut: Now is the wrong time to pause shaping Australia’s intelligence agencies
Rory Medcalf
Head of the National Security College
Explore
Property
Our eight favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From an architect-designed beach house, to a glamour option in a cul-de-sac, we’ve rounded up our top picks of the most luxurious properties.
Hammer drops on $2.9 million 1930s Coorparoo house amid street party
In front of a huge crowd, a young professional couple upgrading from Camp Hill ended their year-long house hunt at one of 159 auctions scheduled in Brisbane over the past week.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Work first, fashion second for Princess Catherine’s royal return
The Princess of Wales’ decision to recycle favourite outfits is another example of fashion diplomacy.
Culture
King Charles’ playlist is fun, spirited and slightly eccentric
One minute you’re stomping to Beyoncé, the next trying to work out how one dances to the sentimental crooning of a South African-British jazz singer. And yes, Kylie makes the cut.
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Sport
Local boxing hope Jarvis takes on US superstar in Sydney showdown
Australian Brock Jarvis has a chance to prove he belongs on the world boxing stage when he takes on American superstar Keith Thurman in Sydney.
‘It’s not fair’: Former EPL boss erupts at Asian officials in all-time Sydney presser
Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Gustavo Poyet delivered one of the great press conference performances ahead of Sydney FC’s showdown on Thursday night with his South Korean club.
Tom Lynch returns: AFL expert tips and teams for round one
Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch has returned for the Tigers’ clash with the Blues. We’ve got expert tips for the round, and will have all the teams as they’re announced.
Ryder Cup of rugby: How new Test competition will determine code’s most dominant hemisphere
The Nations Cup will pit Six Nations and SANZAAR sides against each other in a team format like the famous golf tournament.
‘I’ve never really wanted to leave’: Knights offer too good for Brown to refuse
Dylan Brown spoke publicly for the first time since informing teammates he was headed to Newcastle on a $14 million deal.
Australian Olympic snowboarder undergoes surgery after crash
Three-time Olympian Belle Brockhoff has been flown from a competition in Georgia.
Updated
NRL 2025
Dylan Brown takes up $14 million, 10-year Knights deal as Eels turn to a replacement
The Parramatta playmaker will exit the club take up a 10-year deal to join Newcastle from next year.
Have Your Say
Why the NRL will no longer put up football boss to explain refereeing calls
Graham Annesley’s Monday briefings to explain the weekend’s refereeing controversies will become a thing of the past.
