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Coronavirus outbreak
Fifth Queensland coronavirus case confirmed
A 37-year-old Chinese woman travelling in Queensland has been confirmed as infected with the deadly virus.
Donations keep forcing Brisbane council to leave decisions to CEO
Conflict-of-interest requirements introduced by the state government late last year have forced Brisbane City Council to refer four issues back to its chief executive.
- by Lucy Stone
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Coronavirus outbreak
Unis draw up quarantine plans for international students
Universities are considering quarantining thousands of students in regional campuses, including UQ's Gatton campus.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Natassia Chrysanthos
Queensland scientists investigate 'plan bee' to guard against invasive parasite
Scientists study whether native bees could substitute for European bees.
- by Stuart Layt
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'Sinkhole' closes major motorway after overnight drenching for south-east
Heavy rain has wreaked further havoc on south-east Queensland roads Friday morning, as parts of Brisbane itself recorded falls of more than 100 millimetres.
- by Matt Dennien
Brisbane's smaller retailers need foot traffic to survive
Retail had a difficult Christmas but there are signs the sector isn't facing complete decimation.
- by Lucy Stone
Amber alert for girl, 1, taken from Southport unit
The man, who is known to the girl, took her from a Queen Street unit complex after a violent disturbance.
- by Matt Dennien
'That was not a State of the Union – that was his state of mind': Pelosi
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defends her speech-ripping performance.
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Wildlife
Koala 'massacre' farmer tells of death threats
Farmer at the centre of the storm says he is being investigated by fascists and threatened by whackos.
- by Noel Towell
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Queensland
Council rules out purchasing heritage Toowong property to save it
Greens MP calls for council purchase the historic property and preserve it.
- by Lucy Stone
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Crime
Student stabs two boys he didn't know at high school
The seriously injured student was rushed to the Queensland Children's Hospital while another student being assessed.
- by Toby Crockford
Queensland tightens law against farm trespassers
An amendment aims to deter animal activists from trespassing on farms following several incidents in 2019.
Slain drug dealer fought her way out of toolbox before horrific death
A slain drug dealer fought her way out of a toolbox but was caught and forced back in before being dumped in a creek, a Queensland court has been told.
- by Aaron Bunch
Man bashed over head with 5kg weight in Gold Coast gym
The victim was at an Upper Coomera gym when set upon by two men in an "unprovoked" attack, according to police.
- by Toby Crockford
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CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
To fight coronavirus Chinese scientists seek patent for US drug
The move might fuel complaints Beijing abuses its regulatory system to pressure foreign companies to hand over valuable technology.
- by Linda A. Johnson
Chinese whistleblower who warned about coronavirus dies from the illness
A Chinese doctor who was silenced by police for trying to share news about the new coronavirus long before Chinese health authorities disclosed its full threat has died from the disease.
- by Gerry Shih
Politics
Government prepares for virus economic downturn as fires hit retailers
The government is preparing for a substantial economic and budget hit.
- by Shane Wright
Pyne under fire for comments about cyber attack on Parliament
- by Anthony Galloway and Rob Harris
Federal police drop Angus Taylor investigation
- by David Crowe and Angus Livingston
Business
News Corp profit falls as company hit by 'sluggish Australian economy'
Rupert Murdoch's media business battled with a "sluggish Australian economy" and a loss of subscribers at Foxtel, reporting falls in revenue and profit.
- by Zoe Samios
World
Analysis
Joko Widodo
Jokowi speech and trade deal a chance to cement 'fair dinkum' partnership
The free trade deal between Australia and Indonesia will not just boost both economies, it could also end the "roller coaster" relationship between the nations.
- by James Massola
Opinion
How Labor insiders have undone Whitlam’s work to broaden the church
Richard Whitington
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Editor's Picks
Property bydomain
Brisbane’s best buys: The properties under $750,000 you need to see
Here’s our pick of the best buys in Brisbane at the moment – and they start at just $465,000. Take a pee.
- by Caroline James
Best & Less lures apartment developers with inner-west listing
The site is subject to a proposed mixed-use rezoning and is located a stone's throw from major new apartment developments.
- by Jack Needham
Life & Culture
Birds of Prey takes flight thanks to Margot Robbie's gifted turn
The latest Warner Bros comic-book extravaganza gives Margot Robbie a chance to strike out on her own as chirpy anti-heroine Harley Quinn.
- by Jake Wilson
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Sport
Chinese sporting calendar in chaos as Tokyo lead-up marred by outbreak
Australian athletes across a host of sports could see their Olympic preparations disrupted as tournaments and qualifying events are moved or cancelled due to coronavirus fears.
- by Phil Lutton
Fresh start at Lions lifts Ah Chee
The inspirational 2019 seasons of Lincoln McCarthy and Jarryd Lyons have Brisbane Lions recruit Callum Ah Chee dreaming of reigniting his own career.
- by Ed Jackson
Lucas benched, O'Connor to No.10 for Reds
James O'Connor will assume chief playmaking duties for Queensland, with incumbent No.10 Isaac Lucas dropped to the Reds' bench to play the Lions in Johannesburg.
- by Murray Wenzel
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Socceroos
Socceroos fans face ticketing uncertainty for Copa America
Fans planning on making the trip to South America still don't know how, or when, they can buy tickets for Australia's matches.
- by Vince Rugari and Dominic Bossi
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NRL 2020
NRL dumps national anthem for All Stars match
The ARLC has confirmed that the national anthem will not be played before this month's All Stars clash.
- by Sarah Keoghan
'Stress-free' Bullets aim for NBL finals
A six-game winning streak has Brisbane on the brink of securing an NBL finals berth.
- by Murray Wenzel
Matthew Hayden takes swing at Heat's poor performance
Former big-hitting opener Hayden has accused his former club of being all style and little substance after failed Big Bash.
- by Laine Clark and Oliver Caffrey
Have Your Say
Catalans Dragons are playing with fire – and they will get burnt
It's a sure sign all is not well in the sporting world when a French rugby league club appears in my annual fearless predictions.
