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Coronavirus updates LIVE: Victoria records its lowest increase in new cases in 12 days but its highest single-day death toll
Queensland again recorded no new cases and NSW 10, but Victoria has 394 more cases and 17 deaths, mainly linked to aged care.
- by Roy Ward
Crossing the line: Why people breach borders and break the rules
Amid widespread anger over people breaching virus restrictions, behavioural experts say anyone could find themselves in a situation where breaking the rules makes sense.
- by Stuart Layt
Trump bypasses Congress, signs controversial executive orders
After talks with the Democrats broke down, President Donald Trump signed a number of executive orders to provide payouts for cash-strapped Americans.
- by Jeff Stein and Erica Werner
'We are heartbroken': Two-year-old boy named as Australian victim of Beirut explosion
The family of two-year-old Isaac Oehlers say they are devastated by the boy's "sudden and tragic loss".
- by Bevan Shields
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Scott Emerson goes full circle, returning to radio in 4BC career shift
The former minister says he won't baulk at grilling MPs of all persuasions.
- by Tony Moore
Careless whisker turns competitive as Mark makes clean cut from shaving
A career change was the catalyst for this Queenslander's hirsute hobby.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Breaking
NRL 2020
Broncos star Tevita Pangai jnr stood down over barber shop biosecurity breachÂ
The forward will be out of action for 14 days after being caught up in a raid.
- by Adam Pengilly
Pair charged after police cars rammed in Tweed Heads
The man and woman will face court on Sunday after allegedly ramming the police cars following a chase.
- by Stuart Layt
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Health versus the economy isn't a solvable equation
As Victorians suffer another lockdown, the priorities between health and economic activity have become starker.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Queensland
Police serve court documents to Brisbane councillor over protest
Police waded through mangroves and into the Brisbane River at 1am on Saturday to serve documents on Cr Jonathan Sri ordering him not to attend a proposed sit-in on the Story Bridge that day. He is asking why that was necessary.
- by Tony Moore
142 people stopped at Queensland border in six hours
Eighteen Queenslanders were among 142 people turned back in the six hours after the border closed to NSW and ACT.
- by Tony Moore
Protesters postpone Story Bridge sit-in for one week
Organisers cited threats of a "disproportionate response" by police for the delay of Saturday's protest seeking better conditions for refugees held at a Kangaroo Point hotel.
- by Tony Moore
Cairns predicts $2.2 billion hit to tourism
The north Queensland city is expecting to receive $2.2 billion less in tourism earnings this calendar year.
- by Tony Moore
Queensland stadium cut to one-third capacity after distancing debacle
TV viewers were angered by some fans who seemed to be doing little social distancing at the Storm and Knights game last Sunday.
- by Toby Crockford
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Politics
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg among Victorian MPs forced to self-isolate
At least a dozen federal Victorian MPs and nine of their staffers have registered with ACT authorities to self-isolate for 14 days to attend Parliament in Canberra.
- by Anthony Galloway
'Go for the whole hog': MPs push for parliamentary probe into Chinese influence at universities
- by Fergus Hunter and Eryk Bagshaw
Business
Opinion
Money Makeover
Call me Scrooge: Why I love tracking my money the old-fashioned way
Nothing makes me feel more in control of my money than an old-fashioned brainstorm about what I have and where it's all going.
- by Jessica Irvine
Opinion
Ask an expert
You can get a 'real' mortgage offset account cheaper than you think
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
World
Early elections proposed as Beirut blast protests turn violent
Protests escalated into clashes between protesters and police as furious residents mourned the victims and called for the removal of what they described as "corrupt politicians".
- by Weedah Hamzah
Opinion
Accountability in a pandemic: Why aren't more people mad at Dan Andrews?
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Guns v giving: the trend that says everything about our priorities
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Brisbane's most beautiful homes: Why buyers go crazy for this style
This is no Hamptons home. Instead, it's a modern interpretation of the iconic Queenslander, inspired by houses from the Nordic countries – and buyers love it.
- by Ellen Lutton
A charming terrace transformed into boutique accommodation
Terrace houses have come to thrive under a new generation of home owners, making their mark on these historic homes.
- by Pauline Morrissey
Life & Culture
Midnight Oil back on black rights track
Not surprisingly, Midnight Oil's first song in 18 years is a brass-studded, uncompromising song of rage on behalf of the First Nations people.
- by Michael Dwyer
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Sport
Bulldogs need forward thinking after falling to premiership fancy the Brisbane Lions
The Western Bulldogs have slipped to 5-6 and face a fight to make the finals after a sobering 24-point loss to the Lions.
- by Jon Pierik
Waratahs 45 Reds 12
Match report
Waratahs blitz hapless Reds by record margin
Word began to quickly spread through rugby circles on Saturday evening. The NSW Waratahs, with two wins from their past 10 matches, were officially back.
- by Tom Decent
SBW will prove critics wrong again, says Eddie Jones
The England rugby coach is backing the former All Black to succeed when he returns to the NRL with the Sydney Roosters.
- by Danny Weidler
Famed coach Gennadi Touretski dies aged 71
Touretski, a Russian who later moved to Australia, helped guide greats like Alexander Popov and Michael Klim to Olympic and World Championship gold.
- by Phil Lutton
Broncos coach Seibold placed on COVID hold
Anthony Seibold's horror year continues as he's forced into self-isolation after attending to a family issue in Sydney.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Demetriou gets a taste, but willing to wait to take over full-time from Bennett
Jason Demetriou says he's ready to become an NRL head coach immediately - but he insists Wayne Bennett will remain boss until the end of 2021.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Crowd will determine if Melbourne keeps Boxing Day Test, says CA boss
Australia will have to wait until 2022 to host the men's Twenty20 World Cup, with Cricket Australia denied its wish for the event to be pushed back to next year.
- by Andrew Wu
Have Your Say
Bennett breach shows one set of rules for some, another set for others
Bennett just has to self-isolate for two weeks. Remember, he is part of Project Apollo, which set up the NRL protocols.