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The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating, WHO chief warns
The head of the World Health Organisation says the coronavirus pandemic is "accelerating" and that more than 150,000 cases have been reported within 24 hours - the highest single-day number so far.
- by Stephanie Nebehay and Michael Shields
'Young Beau' Bradshaw was at the beach hours before his suspicious death
The death of six-month-old boy Beau Frank Bradshaw earlier this month is being treated as suspicious.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
US Attorney investigating Trump allies refuses to leave after William Barr says he has resigned
The US attorney who oversaw prosecutions Trump's allies says the first he knew about his resignation was reading a press release. But he insists his probe continues.
- by Zeke Miller
'We don't want another death in custody', Brisbane prison rally urges
Not one more Indigenous family should experience the pain of a loved one dying in custody, a protest outside a Brisbane prison has heard.
- by Sonia Kohlbacher
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Coronavirus pandemic
AFL player tests positive for COVID-19 one day before playing first game of the year
Essendon star Conor McKenna has tested positive for COVID-19.
- by Sam McClure and Jon Pierik
The faces behind our COVID-19 success story
From doctors and nurses to cleaners and pharmacists, hospital staff are the true heroes in Australia's successful response.
- by Tim Elliott
Facebook, Twitter delete Trump's 'racist baby' meme posts
The video was altered to appear as if it had aired on CNN.
- by Todd Spangler
'Gobsmacking': Writers savage humanities fee hike
Author Richard Flanagan said Australia would pay a heavy price in years to come.
- by Broede Carmody and Fergus Hunter
Sam Newman, Nine part ways after George Floyd comments
Controversial media personality and former AFL star John 'Sam' Newman has left Channel Nine.
- by Staff reporter
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Queensland
CCC to issue public report on Trad investigation in the 'next couple of weeks'
The investigation began in December, much earlier than the public was initially aware of.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Eight months, 800 kids: Figures show extent of police watchhouse stays
Serious concerns were raised last year by revelations children were treated 'like animals', and denied maths and drawing lessons, in Brisbane.
- by Matt Dennien
Woman in hospital after car hits power pole, man flees from scene
The man was tracked down by police overnight following the crash at Wacol, in Brisbane's south-west.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Self-isolation order for Qld couple on Ruby Princess came after wife's death
Graeme Lake, whose wife died after contracting COVID-19, says he was contacted by NSW Health to make sure the couple were self-isolating two days after she had already passed away.
- by Ashlea Witoslawski
'Time doesn't heal a lot of things': Childers backpackers hostel blaze 20 years on
When the phone blares in the middle of the night, it's never good news for a cop in a quiet country town. Invariably someone is missing, injured or dead.
- by Tracey Ferrier
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Cyber security
Don't dismiss cyber threat as an imaginary problem or political stunt
The Prime Minister faced questions over whether he was crying wolf when it emerged there was no single incident to trigger an alarm on cyber security.
- by David Crowe
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
End of state stimulus could deliver new hit to economic recovery
- by Shane Wright
Exclusive
Cyber warfare
NSW government was target of major cyber attack operation linked to China
- by Anthony Galloway and David Crowe
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Cyber warfare
Morrison reveals malicious 'state-based' cyber attack on governments, industry
- by David Crowe and Max Koslowski
Business
Rocked to the core: Mining giants confront an ancient, incalculable risk
The mining sector could be confronting an even tougher task to repair its image problem.
- by Nick Toscano and Charlotte Grieve
World
US Attorney investigating Trump allies refuses to leave after William Barr says he has resigned
The US attorney who oversaw prosecutions Trump's allies says the first he knew about his resignation was reading a press release. But he insists his probe continues.
- by Zeke Miller
Opinion
The world's next coronavirus hotspot is emerging next door
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Why the name of a monster, Leopold, has no place on Australian soil
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Property bydomain
Interest from Chinese investors has declined and may not rebound
Low levels of Chinese investment will mean fewer apartment developments and may also put downward pressure on property prices.
- by Trent Wiltshire and Henry Yu
Brisbane's best buys: Six must-see properties under $800,000
Here’s our pick of the best buys in Brisbane at the moment – and they start at just $449,000.
- by Caroline James
Life & Culture
Ian Holm, star of Rings, Hobbit and Chariots, dies
Sir Ian Holm, star of The Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit, has died aged 88.
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NRL 2020
NRL to burst bubble and free players from their homes this weekend
Rugby league players could be free to leave their homes for the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown on Saturday.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Rabbitohs 40 Warriors 12
Match report
'Nothing to do with you': Bennett coy on emotional Mitchell, face rake
The Souths star was consoled by Bennett in the change room.
- by Adam Pengilly
Analysis
FIFA Women's World Cup
Lessons from failed 2022 World Cup bid give us hope
After controversially spending $45 million 10 years ago, Australia is putting its faith back in FIFA.
- by Dominic Bossi and Michael Lynch
Panthers 21 Storm 14
Match report
Panthers stamp premiership credentials as Smith botches Storm challenge
Penrith deserved this victory after taking it to another powerhouse last week.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Breaking
US Open
US Open rethinking decision on wheelchair athletes at scaled down 2020 event
Organisers say they could have better communicated with wheelchair athletes.
Anatomy of a fall: Inside the demise of Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts
The CEO was blindsided when he learnt the board was moving against him.
- by Chris Barrett
'The greatest reward of all': NRL home grounds back in use from July 2
Capped crowds of 25 per cent capacity, will be permitted at grounds in NSW.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Have Your Say
Pockets full of gelignite: Why TV added caution to the pre-game rev-up
In the late 1960s, one Wests enforcer was fired up to intimidate rival forwards. But he didn't know broadcasters were experimenting with a new toy.
