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Coronavirus outbreak
UQ student tests positive for coronavirus in Brisbane
The 20-year-old, enrolled at the University of Queensland, has become the seventh person to test positive for coronavirus in Queensland.
- by Lydia Lynch and Matt Dennien
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'You can't spin this': Labor accuses PM of deception over sports funding program
A Senate estimates hearing has been told emails about the controversial program were sent after the government went into caretaker mode ahead of last year's election.
- by David Crowe
Workers feel 'helpless' as staff shortages bite in wake of travel ban
Childcare and meatpacking businesses are being hit by the Chinese travel ban, which allows permanent residents in but blocks temporary workers. Unions say the ban should be lifted.
- by Paul Sakkal
Calombaris' food empire had just $389 in cash when collapsed
Administrators of Made Establishment will investigate the part played by former Swisse vitamins boss Radek Sali as a shareholder and lender to the business.
- by Tom Cowie
Thousands of kilometres of Australia's beaches at risk
More than 12,000 kilometres of Australia's sandy beaches are threatened by coastal erosion by the end of the century, with greater losses predicted if greenhouse gas emissions remain high.
- by Peter Hannam
Spotlight set to save Harris Scarfe from collapse
Failed discount department store Harris Scarfe is set to survive with Spotlight lined up to acquire the business.
- by Dominic Powell
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Doping
Why Swimming Australia isn't fighting for Mack Horton's gold medal - yet
Swimming Australia will push FINA to give Sun Yang's world championship gold medal to Mack Horton.
- by Chip Le Grand
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Queensland
What Michael heard at a far north Qld school stopped him in his tracks
It wasn’t the topic of the discussion that struck him. It was the language.
- by Ella Archibald-Binge and Rhett Wyman
Trad won't rule out using coal industry to prop up state's budget
Queensland's mining companies could be leaned on to boost the state's stagnating cash flow.
- by Lydia Lynch
Goodstart to resume bus services after boy's death
A review had led to three "clearly designated" roles of driver, supervisor and checker being defined.
- by Matt Dennien
'Extremely talented' teen rugby league player killed in alleged hit-and-run
A woman has been charged with failing to remain at the scene after Nilly Mooney, 15, was killed early on Sunday morning.
- by Indigo Kuss-Patterson and Toby Crockford
Queensland woman denies murder of siblings, fire
A woman charged with murder admitted she took part in a home invasion that "went too far", a court has heard.
- by Cheryl Goodenough
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CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
'Get it done. We need it': Trump's coronavirus message to Big Pharma
The manufacturers told the president they hope to have antiviral treatments ready within months and vaccines by next year.
- by Jordan Fabian
Australia's first person-to-person coronavirus transmissions confirmed
This is the first case of an individual contracting the virus in Australia. All previous 28 Australian cases were people who were infected while they were travelling overseas.
- by Kate Aubusson
Politics
Perspective
Extremism
Right-wing senator offended by ASIO's 'right-wing extremist' warning
Conservative senator claims ASIO is upsetting conservatives by warning about the rise of right-wing extremists.
- by Tony Wright
Business
Opinion
Coronavirus outbreak
Beware the virus bounce: Economy is still very sick despite the market rally
It didn't take much to ignite sharemarkets around the world. All’s well with the world then, right? Not really.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
World
China's man in the UK lauds doctor who blew whistle on coronavirus
Li Wenliang's death sparked an outpouring of grief in China and rare public demands for freedom of speech.
- by Latika Bourke
Updated
US votes 2020
Amy Klobuchar drops out of the Dems race, will endorse Joe Biden
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
This time, central banks may not be able to rescue us from a global recession
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Stimulus is only a matter of time
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Pandemic or not, this is a major embarrassment for China
Amanda Vanstone
Former Howard government minister
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Property bydomain
Returning expats drive strongest prestige market ‘for a decade’
For Brisbane's wealthiest property owners, now could be the time to sell, as a lack of stock and a long line of cashed-up buyers brings the heat to the market.
- by Jorge Branco
There is an emotion sparked by excessive decluttering and it's not joy
When the KonMari craze first took off, I was baffled. People were taking up decluttering as if it was new and exciting.
- by Kerri Sackville
Life & Culture
Even the most basic exercise can improve your eating habits
Diets alone aren't enough to get healthier, but new research suggests exercise has more impact than previously thought.
- by Gretchen Reynolds
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Mardi Gras
Fair Trading Commissioner 'looking into' Mardi Gras after-party
- by Josh Dye and Broede Carmody
Opinion
Parenting
Embracing the 'helicopter parent': Why parents should ignore the backlash
- by Jenna Price
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Sport
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ICC Women's World Cup
Confirmed: Ellyse Perry ruled out for rest of T20 World Cup
Superstar all-rounder Ellyse Perry has been ruled out for the remainder of Australia's T20 World Cup title defence.
- by Tom Decent
'We don't need hobby farmers': Cracks appear as rugby faces overhaul
The politicking is picking up as deadline looms for nominations to the RA board.
- by Georgina Robinson
Why Latrell is on track to become a bigger deal than GI
Judging by the membership spike, Latrell Mitchell is poised to become South Sydney's biggest signing in years.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Football fans want the 'Colosseum', Lions legend Jonathan Brown says
Ex-champ Jonathan Brown says fans crave physical confrontation.
- by Jake Niall
All Blacks great warns Ponga against new Knights deal
Sir John Kirwan has urged Kalyn Ponga not to accept a new NRL deal if he wants to make the All Blacks roster for 2023.
- by Michael Chammas
Coronavirus may see Socceroos' World Cup qualifiers postponed
Qualifying matches against Kuwait and Nepal this month may be postponed.
30 years, 30 iconic moments: NRL unveils new ad
This is the video the NRL will use as its marketing campaign for 2020.
- by Michael Chammas
Have Your Say
The McKellar dilemma: could everyone have their cake and eat it too?
Does he stay or does he go, or could the Brumbies coach possibly do both?
