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Man dies after alleged assault in West End park
Paramedics were called to the small park on Vulture Street about 1.30am on Sunday.
PM blasts budget critics and the ‘axis of grievance’
Addressing Labor faithful on Sunday, the prime minister is sharpening his attack on One Nation and the Coalition after the successful passage of his contentious tax reforms.
Taylor outlines how he’ll take on One Nation’s rise, as embattled LNP state minister breaks silence
The under-fire Amanda Camm took aim at opposition MPs over claims children were sleeping on floors at government offices.
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Healthcare
Sasha’s story: The race to make a treatment for the girl with the ultra-rare disease
Nadine and David Lipworth have devoted their lives to finding treatment that will restore the daughter they knew.
Doctors almost sent Kris home with a migraine. Then her whole face went numb
An estimated 55,000 Australians suffer stroke each year, with varying outcomes depending on where they live.
Streaming platforms to show unlimited gambling ads under Labor’s new laws
Critics say streaming services will be flooded with gambling ads when Labor’s “opt-out” model starts allowing them to show ads in quarter-time and half-time breaks.
A tale of two Americas: An empty State Fair, an A-list royal wedding
Is the marriage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrity obsession or modern mythology? The self-described showgirl marrying the football captain is the story of America.
Analysis
Trump's America
Two speeches, two different visions of what it means to be an American
The US president and the mayor of New York both spoke on the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, but their messages could not contrast more.
Just married: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wed in Dior; Adam Sandler officiates ceremony
A pink screen outside Madison Square Garden has flashed the message “JUST&T MARRIED!” – confirmation that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have said “I do” in front of as many as 1000 guests, including a host of A-listers. Follow live.
Heartbreak for Australia as Ireland produce stunning comeback to beat the Wallabies
Ireland snatched victory in the closing minutes to defeat the Wallabies 33-31 at Allianz Stadium.
Demon averts danger to advance at Wimbledon as defending champ suffers shock loss
Australia’s Alex de Minaur is into the second week at Wimbledon again, but it was a disappointing day for several high-profile women’s stars.
Opinion
Property market
The million-dollar property question no one wants to answer
At a time of political anxiety and social upheaval, a dip in housing values does feel existential. But only if you look at property as purely a wealth-accumulation vehicle.
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Opinion
Superannuation
The crucial thing you need to check in your next payslip
Alarmingly, there has been little discussion about a major change coming to our super this financial year.
Victoria Devine
Money columnist
Opinion
Political leadership
Young people aren’t relaxed and comfortable, they’re broke and bovine
Everyone wants a better life. But young people have lost confidence that it’s within reach.
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
The C-word: When did clowns become monsters, and can they make a comeback?
One of the brains behind Bluey’s World is launching a Brisbane clowning festival, a celebration of “human failure”. First he has to overcome the horror tropes.
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Literature
A rare and notorious guide to torturing witches has landed in Australia
Written in a nine-month frenzy in the late 1400s after a failed attempt to prosecute witches, Malleus Maleficarum changed the course of medieval history. Its effects are still felt today.
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
Analysis
The good news: These Socceroos will improve
This one hurts. And it hurts because the Australian team deserved better. They played well against Egypt, they gave it everything, and it wasn’t enough.
Player ratings
Two defensive giants and a crushing blow: How the Socceroos rated against Egypt
Who stood tall and who struggled? The ratings are in for the Socceroos against Mo Salah’s Egypt after their World Cup exit.
Queensland
Push for radical change to LNP leadership contests withdrawn at 11th hour
Brisbane’s lord mayor also urged his party to broaden its appeal, amid the rising popularity of One Nation and a struggle over the future of conservative politics.
High-ranking public servant steps down after 42-year career
The State Development director-general was stepping aside for health reasons, Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said in a statement released on Friday afternoon.
Device downloads handed over in Crystal Beale murder case
The 49-year-old mother’s body was found in the Brisbane River the morning after a family dinner, with her former partner accused of her murder.
Exclusive
Schools
The curriculum quirk pushing Queensland girls out of tech careers
While every school treated maths and science subjects as compulsory in year 7 and 8, technology was often overlooked, researchers found.
Which Brisbane suburb is the fastest growing? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz
Catch up on the week’s local, national and international news with the new-look trivia challenge.
Politics
‘People don’t like me’: How David Pocock still twists the government’s arm
The ACT senator lost the balance of power at the last election. His team decided to sit down and thrash out a fresh strategy.
Business
How artificial intelligence got better at building itself
The latest generation of AI models are such competent coders, engineers and (soon) scientists, many worry they may be among the last ever made by humans.
World
Updated
Middle East at war
Iran begins epic funeral for supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed on opening day of war
Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral Saturday for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Opinion
It’s a winter of discontent for one political contender. It’s not Labor
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Explore
Property
Vacant block with views from scaffold sells for record price
The sale set a price benchmark for a vacant non-riverfront block and ended a six-month house hunt for the family, who already live in West End.
Peter designed a Brisbane house that breaks all the rules. Now it’s an award winner
It looks nothing like a traditional Queenslander or a sleek modern villa, but the way this Mount Coot-tha home handles heat helped secure it a Queensland Architecture Award.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Alcohol
Before there was Dry July, there were these dumb ideas
Australia’s always had a complicated history with grog. These genius ideas didn’t help.
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Culture
TV finales ranked from worst to best (no, Breaking Bad isn’t No.1)
Ending a beloved show is one of the hardest tasks in television. Let’s look at the iconic series that got it right – and very wrong.
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Sport
Argentina survive huge scare against heroic Cape Verde; penalty heartbreak for Socceroos
The Socceroos will have to wait at least another four years for a first knockout round win, having been edged out by Egypt in Dallas. Follow all the reaction.
AFL LIVE: Hawthorn and Melbourne go head-to-head as round 17 continues
After Melbourne stunned Hawthorn in Launceston and the Giants did likewise to the high-flying Dockers in Canberra, the Pies and Suns played a beauty before Carlton survived a big threat from Richmond.
Ex-Socceroos attack Popovic gambles as Australia exit World Cup
Australia’s gallant World Cup campaign has ended in heartbreak after they suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat against Egypt in Dallas.
‘My friend, you’re the best’: Zlatan’s message to shattered Herrington
Everyone was rallying behind the teenage Socceroo after his missed penalty in the shootout against Egypt - including none other than Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Opinion
Concussion crisis
CTE is a frightening thing. But banning risky sports isn’t the answer
The ABC told the story of Nick Lowden, who at 23 became the youngest AFL footballer diagnosed with CTE. One expert argued children under 18 should be banned from playing the game.
Darren Kane
Sports Columnist
Analysis
Australian cricket
‘Does no one actually care?’ Why this has been Australia’s invisible World Cup
Ask an Australian sporting follower whether they care about this T20 World Cup, and they will invariably tell you they do, but cricket has not made it easy for them to follow it.
It is time Australian rugby started to throw some punches
The Wallabies have a poor recent record against Ireland and have no right to go into the Sydney Test with high expectations, but they need to take a stand.
Have Your Say
Watch: How Munster became king of the arena that Cleary’s failed to conquer
Cameron Munster is yet to lose a State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium. Nathan Cleary is yet to win one anywhere.
