2 h. ago Brisbane news live: Story Bridge march decision pushed back | Final piece of Queen’s Wharf puzzle acquired | South Bank Streets Beach reopens

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3 h. ago ASX climbs as Brambles, gold stocks rise; James Hardie’s horror run continues

The Australian sharemarket opened stronger this morning, putting it on track for a second session of  gains on one of the busiest days of reporting season.

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4 h. ago Brisbane news live: Final piece of Queen’s Wharf puzzle acquired | South Bank Streets Beach reopens | Highway closes after fiery truck crash

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7 h. ago Brisbane news live: South Bank Streets Beach reopens after multiple rounds of repairs

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8 h. ago ‘Manipulation’: Macron hits back at Netanyahu as Israel readies Gaza City assault

The French president says claims his decision to recognise a Palestinian state had fuelled antisemitism “will not go unanswered”, as Israel calls up 60,000 reservists for its planned military expansion.

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8 h. ago ‘Must resign now’: Trump pushes Fed governor to quit after fraud allegations

Lisa Cook is the latest Federal Reserve official in the president’s crosshairs as he escalates his campaign to reshape the central bank.

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9 h. ago Man dies in Brisbane crash, women and girl rushed to hospital

A man has died after the Volkswagen Golf he was driving with three passengers crashed into a tree in Brisbane’s north.

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9 h. ago Teenager charged with the alleged murder of Sydney underworld figure

A teenager has been charged with the alleged murder of Sydney underworld figure Dawood Zakaria.

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9 h. ago NATO scrambles jets as Russian drones strike near Romanian border

NATO has scrambled fighter jets to the border of Romania and Ukraine after a Russian drone attack hit close to Romanian territory.

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9 h. ago A bad wig and OTT characters make this crime series darkly comic

The co-creator of Netflix hit Ozark takes on the drug trade in Rotterdam’s docks in this European co-production.

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13 h. ago New Google phones hit the street sporting better cameras, faster processor and AI smarts

In addition to more AI, the Pixel 10 line-up adds extra zoom in the lowest-end model, Qi2 charging for the whole line-up and a dust-proof rating for the bendable phone.

Technology

15 h. ago The key industries on the rise as Brisbane economy hits $200b

Brisbane’s economy tipped $200 billion last year, with several industries achieving growth as the SEQ population is set to reach 6 million by 2041. But urban sprawl limits could stem the boom.

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15 h. ago Record clean energy surge set to break Australia’s coal reliance

The threat of blackouts as more coal-fired power stations shut has been downgraded after a record year of investment in renewables and storage.

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16 h. ago The Brisbane designer who made Chappell Roan’s outfit out of human hair

Connor O’Grady grew up in Eatons Hill obsessed with fashion. Now Chappell Roan, Natasha Lyonne and Alek Wek are modelling his designs.

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21 h. ago ASX finishes higher as banks, retailers rise; James Hardie shares plummet

The Australian sharemarket has finished the session in the green as investors digested a flurry of company earnings announcements.

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22 h. ago ‘You don’t get what you want’: The top NRL talent yet to secure their futures

A Brisbane Bronco has refused to concede his career at Red Hill is over, as he leads a list of men yet to secure their futures beyond 2025.

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23 h. ago ‘I want to be a serial killer’: Obsessed Dexter fan found with ‘kill list’ slips through gap in law

Inspired by a TV murderer, Jacob Power made his own chilling murder plans and even dug graves. But after police arrested him, they hit a snag.

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24 h. ago Jewish leaders hit out at Netanyahu as Albanese takes the high road in spat

The Israeli prime minister has sent a letter to world leaders who have promised to recognise Palestine, accusing them of enabling antisemitism.

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27 h. ago This yarn about the links between wool and war might surprise you

Australia’s large-scale sheep pastoralism and the northern hemisphere’s industrialisation of woollen textiles allowed the huge armies of the 20th century to exist, a new history argues.

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27 h. ago Redcliffe to host Softball World Cup, throwing curveball to Logan’s Olympic hopes

Redcliffe will host the 2027 Softball World Cup, setting up a fierce competition with Logan City Council in the latest gambit for diamond sports’ inclusion in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

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