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1. ‘Caught in a trap’: The most expensive regions for insurance on Australia’s east coast revealed

   Climate disasters are driving a growing insurance crisis on Australia's east coast, where homeowners in the most expensive regions are finding that disaster-proofing their homes won't necessarily reduce premiums.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

2. Worksafe cleared Star over staff death, but now it’s looking again

   The regulator has confirmed it is again examining a fatal incident at Star after leaked files revealed internal warnings about the risk, following a staff death it had previously cleared the company over.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

3. At a time of global peril, Jeopardy! is the only thing that can save us

   On the lighter side this weekend, a quiz show hosted by the brainy host is being billed as the best thing on TV right now for a moment of calm.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

4. Father's Day joy with Matt Okine

   Comedian Matt Okine talks about the joy and pressure of modern fatherhood ahead of Father's Day.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

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