13 h. ago It’s tough, but I’d do this cycling holiday again in a heartbeat

My hands are so numb I can’t feel the handlebars. My enthusiasm for cycling – and possibly life itself – is dissipating.

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3 d. ago It’s almost time for cyclists to farewell the ‘really outrageous’ 55 steps at Milsons Point

Norman Monshall is an 80-year-old squeaky wheel, and he’s determined to cycle over the Harbour Bridge while he can. That’s about to get easier.

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3 d. ago Meet the next generation of coaches hoping to launch into the NRL

The Brisbane Broncos needed someone to inject a tough, physical edge. One of their former enforcers was identified as the perfect candidate.

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3 d. ago I ate this ‘revelatory’ pizza every day of my Turkish holiday. Here’s how to make it

Plus a tip to turn the humble flatbread into an irresistible wrap.

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4 d. ago ‘I’d be filthy’: The key call that helped Schiller overcome rocky road to Everest

The former champion apprentice made a call 11 months ago that helped him ride out a tough period and secure his first chance in the richest race on turf.

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4 d. ago Caretaker’s Cottage is a tough act to follow. The team’s new bar is off to a galloping start

Sherry fortifies everything from arctic margs to intergalactic nightcaps at Three Horses in the top end of town.

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4 d. ago ‘A tough one but I’m happy with it’: Ariarne Titmus makes immediate retirement

The Australian starred in the pool at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics.

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4 d. ago ‘A tough one but I’m happy with it’: Ariarne Titmus announces immediate retirement

The Australian starred in the pool at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics.

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4 d. ago Sydney man accused of role in Bali hit was on ‘free holiday’

The plumber is one of three Australians accused of the execution-style killing of Melbourne father of six Zivan Radmanovic inside a Bali villa.

Events

6 d. ago The moment the PM decided to pull the pin on Chalmers’ contentious tax

Monday’s backflip, revealed on Albanese’s first day of a week-long holiday, involved dropping a proposal to tax paper profits for people with more than $3 million in their super.

Economics

6 d. ago Nice bum, miss: Why we need to get tough with boys at school

A student threatened to come to the teacher’s house and rape her. He was not suspended.

Events

6 d. ago Petrol car sale ban needed in 10 years to meet net zero by 2050: EV lobby

Australia needs tough new policies to reach its ambitious 2035 climate target, electric carmakers say.

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7 d. ago Melbourne family splash millions for Harry Triguboff’s holiday high

The penthouse boasts one of Queensland’s largest private rooftop pools, three en suite bedrooms, wraparound balconies and a private lift.

Politics

1 week ago Trump’s Gaza deal is a welcome ceasefire. Now for the tricky bit

Donald Trump’s Gaza deal is a circuit breaker in the cycle of death. But it does not address its drivers. This is a ceasefire. Peace is harder.

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1 week ago Brisbane news live: Cyclist found on footpath dies | Details of alleged threat to kill Albanese revealed | Mercy flight warning after rescue ordeal

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

Events

1 week ago Happy ending: Qld Theatre brings hit play back after cyclone cancellation

A crowd pleaser will return next year, along with a world premiere by one of the planet’s hottest playwrights.

Events

1 week ago For some backpackers like me, the Australian dream can become a nightmare

Australia’s becoming increasingly attractive for young Europeans. But the working holiday can come with a dark side if you want to stay beyond a year.

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2 w. ago Teddy Swims or Teddy Sinks? The verdict on the NRL grand final pre

It was a tough gig matching the likes of Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes solo, Hoodoo Gurus, Tina Turner and, last year, The Kid Laroi.

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2 w. ago After reaching No.1, Great Ocean Road, I opted not to go any further

This massive wave of a building curves around the landscape to host 92 guest rooms along with restaurants, lounges, a gym and spa and a 25-metre indoor pool.

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2 w. ago If I hear another politician say they are tough on crime, I’ll explode

The government and opposition need to decide if they want media moments or meaningful change. What we need, is not tough new laws but a system fit for purpose – and here’s how we might get there.

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