Steven May and Dion Prestia have been interviewed and released pending further inquiries over a late-night Boxing Day fracas that put two men in hospital.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/afl-players-interviewed-by-police-over-sorrento-brawl-that-left-man-blind-in-one-eye-20250505-p5lwnn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

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In 2001, a year after hanging up his boots, Ricky Stuart was placed in charge of a Bulldogs Jersey Flegg team containing Johnathan Thurston and Rocky Elsom. He duly guided them to the premiership – and the rest is history.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/thurston-rocky-and-gus-inside-the-rookie-year-that-put-stuart-on-path-to-coaching-greatness-20250508-p5lxgv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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Customers are still “banging [their] heads up against a brick wall” when it comes to processing death and disability claims.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/don-t-know-don-t-care-culture-fails-to-shift-at-super-funds-20250501-p5lvmx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

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From air fryers to swimwear and $10,000 in luxury-branded clothing, here are some of the strange claims the Tax Office has to sort through.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/sprung-the-wildest-claims-people-have-made-on-their-tax-returns-20250507-p5lx7e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

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The release of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire deal with Israel.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/middle-east/hamas-releases-american-hostage-in-goodwill-gesture-toward-trump-administration-20250513-p5lym6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

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The Lover and The Dumb Waiter bring thrills and laughs in equal measure.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/culture/theatre/sex-lies-and-hitmen-what-more-could-you-want-20250508-p5lxjk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture

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Sara Blicavs had spinal fusion surgery and disc replacement. A year later, she's back playing for the Opals, even though the surgery carried a risk that she would not be able to walk again. Source: Victorian Institute of Sport

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/blicavs-long-road-back-20250507-p5lxa4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The champion basketballer was in so much pain from spinal fractures that she did not realise she was also playing with a broken leg.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/basketball/blicavs-and-the-bionic-back-how-this-australian-star-came-back-from-a-spinal-fusion-20250507-p5lx6v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Superstar cameos at local matches have almost become a trope. But we cherish them because they are proof even the biggest names in the game haven’t lost their sporting soul.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/why-we-couldn-t-get-enough-of-josh-giddey-s-low-key-homecoming-20250507-p5lx8p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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A Perth woman raped by a man pretending to be a rideshare driver on a night out three years ago has bravely spoken about her story in a warning to other women.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/western-australia/woman-raped-by-man-pretending-to-be-rideshare-driver-speaks-out-as-attacker-jailed-20250413-p5lrck.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Ads are back. Binge drops are increasingly rare. And every second show is about cops, docs, private eyes and legal eagles. What’s going on?

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/streaming-promised-to-change-tv-forever-so-why-do-these-new-shows-feel-so-old-20250407-p5lpqw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture

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The Panthers looked dysfunctional at times on Friday night as they lost to the lowly Cowboys for their fourth straight defeat. And one moment summed it up.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/is-this-the-moment-penrith-s-nrl-reign-came-to-an-end-20250405-p5lpel.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The late cardinal George Pell has been credited with interceding to save the life of a little boy. But a sign of Pell’s humanity was always the mystery many of us were looking for while he lived.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/st-george-pell-now-that-would-be-a-miracle-20250404-p5lp6s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Young Bulldogs playmaker is stopped regularly about his grandfather, Paul Hayward – one of the game’s saddest stories – as he makes a name for himself at Belmore.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/how-bailey-hayward-is-stepping-out-from-shadow-of-one-of-league-s-most-infamous-names-20250402-p5loil.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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But if Dutton fails to seize critical seats in the state, it may be a boon for Mark Speakman.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/nsw/if-nsw-swings-to-dutton-it-s-curtains-for-the-state-liberal-leader-20250402-p5loh4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The inner-south seat of Macnamara takes in Melbourne’s Jewish community and is being targeted vigorously by the Greens.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/labor-moves-to-punish-greens-over-gaza-stance-and-it-could-play-into-liberal-hands-20250402-p5loli.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Labor will urge the workplace regulator to order a real increase in pay for 2.6 million workers after the RBA chose to keep interest rates on hold.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-lays-down-challenge-for-dutton-over-wages-20250401-p5lobe.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

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A stunning pass from Latrell Mitchell put Isaiah Tass over in the corner to give the Bunnies the lead.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/latrell-sets-up-tass-20250404-p5lpdi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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Nationals frontbenchers are hustling to keep their positions after the election as tensions flare again between party leader David Littleproud and predecessor Barnaby Joyce.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/joyce-mckenzie-jostle-to-keep-coalition-frontbench-roles-after-election-20250401-p5loda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Government regulation and bureaucratic rules are in the Coalition’s sights as part of its plans to boost the national economy.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/angus-taylor-s-plan-for-scissor-gang-to-cut-red-tape-20250401-p5lo8d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

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The Parramatta recruit has won a premiership, represented NSW and Australia, and made 232 NRL appearances. But it certainly hasn’t been all smooth sailing.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/i-don-t-have-that-chip-on-my-shoulder-any-more-how-dylan-walker-found-peace-on-long-journey-to-eels-20250402-p5lofo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The difference between the two leaders is that some mistakes are quickly forgotten while others shape the campaign.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-slips-up-but-dutton-picks-the-wrong-fight-20250402-p5lokw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

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A company that rejected the first offer of $2.49 million for a forced acquisition of land will receive much less.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/nsw/the-sydney-council-the-vulnerable-frog-and-the-7m-lawsuit-that-backfired-20250402-p5lof0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Hollywood actor Val Kilmer has died after a bout of pneumonia, his daughter confirmed to US media.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/top-gun-actor-val-kilmer-dies-at-age-65-20250402-p5lonb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Paul Thijssen made several "dry runs" before brutally murdering his colleague and ex-lover Lilie James in a private school's bathroom, a coroner has heard.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/sport-coach-rehearsed-murder-of-lilie-james-20250318-p5lklh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Red and blue LED light masks have become a staple on TikTok. Actual dermatologists weigh in on whether they’re worth it.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/this-mask-makes-you-look-like-hannibal-lecter-but-does-it-make-you-look-younger-20250311-p5lio5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_lifestyle

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With just a week until Jim Chalmers delivers the budget, two think tanks say both sides of politics have to come up with ways to make the economy grow faster.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/chalmers-reveals-alfred-s-damage-to-the-budget-inflation-and-growth-20250314-p5ljp6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

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The widely banned acoustic weapon emits a targeted beam that causes sharp ear pain and can temporarily incapacitate people.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/europe/claims-sonic-weapon-used-at-protest-over-train-tragedy-20250317-p5lk6c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The global coffeehouse chain was accused of breaching its duty of care after its staff did not fully push the drink into its takeaway tray.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/north-america/man-awarded-80-million-after-starbucks-tea-spilt-on-his-lap-20250316-p5ljxx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Graham James Kay will be hit with new charges of breaching his extended supervision order when he faces court for allegedly touching a schoolgirl in a Sydney pharmacy.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/nsw/north-shore-rapist-met-with-sex-worker-in-secret-the-day-he-attacked-teen-20250312-p5lj2c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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