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The man behind the life-saving HPV vaccine on the value of awards

Professor Ian Frazer received a Prime Minister's Prize for Science in 2008 for his work on the HPV vaccine.

Ahead of this week's announcement of the 20th Prime Minister's Prizes for Science, 2008 recipient Ian Frazer reflects on the effect of his award.

  • by Stuart Layt

Experts urge Senate to hold the line on refugee medical help

Jacqui Lambie believes a push to repeal the refugee 'medevac' law could backfire on the government.

The 11 groups will move on Sunday to convince key Senate crossbenchers to protect the existing laws amid rumours of backroom deals.

  • by David Crowe

Heirs of Anzac Day 'architect' in Brisbane to share rare gift from Jerusalem

David Ratcliff, the great nephew of Canon David Garland - Brisbane's architect of Anzac Day - shows Canon Gary Harch from St Mary' s Anglican Church at Kangaroo Point Canon Garland's gold cross.

Christians and Anzac Day enthusiasts have this week been able to hold a rare gold cross that Christians believe holds timber slithers from cross where Jesus Christ was crucified.

  • by Tony Moore

Giuliani reportedly under investigation for lobbying violations

Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani.

Giuliani has denied wrongdoing, but said he worked with a Ukrainian to collect potentially damaging information about Yovanovitch and other targets.

  • by Michael S. Schmidt

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Danny Hanley and Jenni Hanley brought flowers to bomb Bali monument to remember their daughters who were among the 88 victims from Australia.

'My two daughters were the first to go and the last to go': Brisbane Bali bombing dad

Brisbane man Danny Hanley's two daughters were the first and last Australians to die in the bombing in 2002. 17 years later, he still visits the site every year.

  • by James Massola and Amilia Rosa
A tourist poses at the Lempuyang Temple in Bali.

'No photo is worth your life': What would you do for the perfect holiday snap?

Tourists in Bali are going to ever more extreme lengths. But in the quest for the perfect shot, some paid with their lives.

  • by James Massola and Amilia Rosa
Plasma - the yellow liquid that carries our blood cells - has become a commodity in hot demand.

'It’s an unusual industry': Why blood is becoming big business

When unemployment falls, blood costs go up, just one of the quirks in the $44 billion a year plasma industry. 

  • by Patrick Hatch
Ivan Susin was allegedly punched on the Gold Coast.
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Crime

Brazilian dies after alleged assault on the Gold Coast

The man, 29, was allegedly punched while intervening in a fight over a chip.

  • by Jocelyn Garcia
Michael Pell, Sunrise executive producer outside Seven's Martin Place studios.

Maintaining a steady keel as Sunrise weathers storms

Acutely aware of mistakes, Sunrise's EP knows they'll inevitably happen again.

  • by Nathanael Cooper
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Queensland

The young Queenslander taken under Jones' wing

The young Queenslander taken under Jones' wing

Nights at the opera, trips to Tokyo, wine tastings - all with Alan Jones. Who is Jake Thrupp?

  • by Andrew Hornery

Queensland coast welcomes widespread rain

Miriam Vale welcomed desperately needed rain overnight.

Miriam Vale, which was close to running out of water, enjoyed the highest falls in Queensland overnight.

  • by AAP

How Kelly Slater's $1b surf stadium proposal could help Queensland win Olympic bid

Kelly Slater at the 2018 Surf Ranch Pro in Lemoore.

Surfing legend Kelly Slater is bringing his man-made surf break technology to the Sunshine Coast.

  • by Megan Gorrey

National

Politics

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has changed the cabinet rules to make clear ministers should attend in person.

Morrison cracks down on ministers 'phoning it in' with new cabinet rules

The Prime Minister, a former treasurer, also put in new procedures that appear to give him greater control of the budget process.

  • by Michael Koziol

Business

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Prime Minister Scott Morrison have both backed the "big stick" laws.

Memo Scott and Josh: why surpluses aren't necessarily good, or deficits bad

Sometimes surpluses are good and sometimes they’re bad. Vice-versa with deficits. It depends on the economy’s circumstances at the time.

  • by Ross Gittins

World

Turkish military vehicles carry tanks to the Syrian border on October 12, 2019.

30 civilians die in Turkey attack: report

The civilian death toll from Turkey's offensive into northern Syria has risen to 30, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Saturday.

  • by Tom Perry and Daren Butler
A sign is partially submerged as the Tama River floods.

One killed in Japan as Typhoon nears capital, millions advised to evacuate

  • by Makiko Yamazaki and Kiyoshi Takenaka
Donald Trump announced a partial trade deal with China after meeting with the country's vice premier.

US, China announce trade war breakthrough, sending stocks soaring

  • by Matthew Knott and Colin Brinsden
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Inside the clever remodel of a charming 1960s weekender

Inside the clever remodel of a charming 1960s weekender

The clever remodel of has transformed it from a modest weekender to a modern and spacious full-time family home.

  • by Elizabeth Clarke
How to add value to your property without actually renovating

How to add value to your property without actually renovating

This is the one of the most lucrative and popular ways to capitalise on your home and its value but it does have its pitfalls. Here's how to make it successful

  • by Danielle Giannopoulos
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Culture

Neil Mitchell

Mitchell on Faine: 'It must have been frustrating, 23 years without an opinion'

As he bids farewell to a friendly rivalry of 23 years' standing, Melbourne breakfast radio king Neil Mitchell contemplates what might have been.

  • by Karl Quinn
Julianne Moore and Michelle Williams play ''powerful women who feel very strongly about the choices they’ve made'', says Moore.

'Super-judgy' women was new for Julianne Moore

A gender swap pits Julianne Moore against Michelle Williams in this US remake of a Danish drama.

  • by Stephanie Bunbury

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Sport

After a mammoth week for women's cricket in Australia, reporter Sarah Keoghan went behind the scenes to see how the Sydney Thunders were preparing for their first standalone WBBL.

'Something special is happening': mammoth week for women's cricket

Off the back of a landmark week for women's cricket, reporter Sarah Keoghan joined the Thunder as 13th man to see how the girls were preparing for the first standalone WBBL season.

  • by Sarah Keoghan
Daniel Ricciardo.

Drivers are educated enough to give an opinion: Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo has called for the current crop of Formula One drivers to "have more of a voice" in shaping the sport's future direction.

  • by Matthew Clayton

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