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'Blitz' on Queensland homes, with almost 1000 people banned at border
Police Commissioner said the push would see normal checks done during an audit this week followed with "personal visits" to ensure "100 per cent" compliance.
- by Matt Dennien
Almost all Melbourne shops to close as Victoria records 13 deaths
Queensland has recorded a further day without a new case as Melbourne entered a stage four lockdown overnight, after Victoria recorded 671 new cases.
- by Matt Bungard and Mary Ward
Student banned from UQ campuses, booted from UQ senate position
The 21-year-old has been suspended for a semester after criticising UQ's links to China.
- by Toby Crockford
Queensland pushes to close loophole after COVID arrival gets to go home
Queensland flags push after a returned overseas consulate staffer flew into the Sunshine Coast via Sydney, then drove to his home in Toowoomba.
- by Matt Dennien
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Opinion
Folau controversy
Israel Folau stood while team took a knee – and that's OK
Folau doesn't have a track record of inclusiveness but he shouldn't be shamed for standing while others knelt.
- by Phil Lutton
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Coronavirus pandemic
New AMA head warns of 'significant crisis' in 'train wreck' Victoria
Perth orthopaedic surgeon says state's response has been 'sub-par'.
- by Aisha Dow
After the fires: Rebuilding Minneapolis in the wake of Black Lives Matter
City is struggling to rebuild during a pandemic-fuelled recession.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Palmer just wants to spruik 'massive supply' of drug, says WA Premier
Premier accuses mining magnate of wanting to promote a controversial drug touted by US President Donald Trump.
- by Nathan Hondros
Woman injured in incident with two humpback whales while swimming off Exmouth
The 29-year-old was swimming with the mammals on a boat charter.
- by Heather McNeill
Queensland
Council panned for 'senseless' decision to scrap colourful CityCat wraps
The council argues the move will save money and the environment.
- by Toby Crockford
Half of Qld businesses worried about going under in next year, survey finds
As support measures wind back and easing restrictions give a glimmer of hope, Queensland's peak business body says many are still concerned things will get worse.
- by Matt Dennien
'Destruction by wilful neglect': Council, state urged to save Lamb House
Entrepreneur calls on council and state to protect Kangaroo Point landmark.
- by Tony Moore
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Illness
The little-known scandal that has Australians facing death sentences
A Brisbane survivor of Australia’s infected-blood scandal says victims are being "left to die".
- by Carrie Fellner
COVID fears spark aged care visitor ban across much of south-east Queensland
End-of-life visits are still allowed but residents cannot leave their facilities unless there are specific circumstances.
- by Toby Crockford
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Politics
Sydney and Melbourne house prices tumble through July
Sydney and Melbourne house values fell through July with warnings they could drop more as government supports to wind down.
- by Shane Wright
ABC, SBS exclusion from tech giants' payments a 'government' decision
- by Zoe Samios and Fergus Hunter
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Coronavirus pandemic
'The virus is ahead of us': Experts call for transparency on Victorian data
- by Melissa Cunningham
Business
Hawke-era 'aggregation' brings regional broadcasters to their knees
Once recognised for local news coverage and exclusive television shows, regional broadcasters are now synonymous with cost cuts and newsroom closures.
- by Zoe Samios
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Shocking economic data creates dark cloud over global outlook
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
World
Backlash against British plan to play pop music in hospitals
While health authorities believe music will boost the morale of staff and patients, critics say unwanted noise undermines personal freedom and raises stress levels.
- by Craig Simpson
Deutsche Bank opens review into personal banker to Trump and Kushner
- by Jesse Drucker and David Enrich
Opinion
Trump isn't in any hurry to save his economy
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Property bydomain
Brisbane records minimal property price declines, new figures show
Australia’s housing markets have remained relatively resilient through the COVID-19 crisis so far but price falls are accelerating in Melbourne and Sydney.
- by Kate Burke
How an outdated 1970s build won the prestigious House of the Year award
The winning house was a reimagined beach shack in Queensland, where indoor and outdoor spaces co-exist to embrace the subtropical climate. Take a peek inside.
- by Lisa Marie Corso
Life & Culture
Costa Georgiadis: pandemic has turned focus to the garden
With Gardening Australia's ratings up, host Costa Georgiadis says the lockdown has people craving advice for their gardens
- by Bridget McManus
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Sport
'I wouldn’t say I feel sorry for him': Burgess has little sympathy for Seibold
Tom Burgess doesn't feel sorry for his former coach and expects Wayne Bennett to fire a few verbal barbs at his counterpart this week.
- by Sam Phillips
Players reject four-day Tests, call for better pay protection
Three-quarters of male international players are opposed to making all Test matches four days.
- by Jon Pierik and Tim Wigmore
Origin stars to have $30,000-a-game payments scrapped
A deal between the NRL and players' union is yet to be finalised, but the cash cow for players is set to end.
- by Adam Pengilly
Analysis
AFL 2020
Collingwood's entitlement issue starts at the top
If the premiership will be won by a team that best navigates the COVID-19 chaos, you wouldn't be betting on Collingwood.
- by Jake Niall
'Everyone was in awe': Why SBW can boost Roosters' quest for history
James Tedesco, the game's best player, admits Williams has an "aura" about him.
- by Sam Phillips
Infantino to stay as FIFA says 'no reason' to investigate
FIFA says there is no reason for Swiss to launch criminal proceedings against president Gianni Infantino.
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Australian rugby
Rennie warns Suaalii suitors of obligation to 'look after' teen ace
The Wallabies coach said pro sport owed the teenager much more than money.
- by Georgina Robinson
Have Your Say
AFL journo stood down for reporting on COVID breaches
Respected journalist stood down indefinitely for naming wife of Richmond captain as the reason the club was fined.
