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Building a vaccine: how advanced are scientists in this global race?

Composite image features Professor George Lovrecz, manufacturing research teams leader at the CSIRO's Clayton manufacturing facility.

With COVID-19 infections approaching 20 million worldwide, the search for a vaccine is gathering pace.

  • by Deborah Snow

Hyundai partners with gas giants for hydrogen cars in Australia

The Hyundai Nexo is the first hydrogen-fuelled vehicle to be certified by the Australian government for use on the road.

Energy infrastructure giant Jemena and Wesfarmers-owned Coregas have been in talks with Hyundai to supply "green hydrogen" for a re-filling station in Sydney.

  • by Nick Toscano

One in five doctors and nurses have limited access to face masks

A doctor wearing appropriate PPE.

Two surveys by peak doctor and nurse groups have separately found that 20 per cent have limited access to personal protective equipment including surgical masks.

  • by Anna Patty

Google, Facebook profits won't be wiped out by publishers' payments: ACCC

The ACCC wants Google and Facebook to pay up.

Competition tsar Rod Sims believes tech giants and publishers will find common ground on payments.

  • by Zoe Samios and Fergus Hunter

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Adern at the Labour Party election campaign launch in Auckland on Saturday.

New Zealand marks 100 days free of coronavirus

Life has returned to normal for many New Zealanders but some worry the country may be getting complacent and not preparing well enough for any future outbreaks.

  • by Nick Perry
Broncos star Tevita Pangai jnr stood down over barber shop biosecurity breach 

Broncos star Tevita Pangai jnr stood down over barber shop biosecurity breach 

The forward will be out of action for 14 days after being caught up in a raid.

  • by Adam Pengilly
These once-humble workhorses are now almost as popular with professionals as they are with tradies.

You beaut! Why Aussies love their utes

These once-humble workhorses are now almost as popular with professionals as they are with tradies.

  • by Konrad Marshall
New laws passed last week boosted the maximum penalty for breaching border directions to six months in jail.

Crossing the line: Why people breach borders and break the rules

Amid widespread anger at people breaching virus restrictions, behavioural experts say anyone can find themselves in a situation where breaking the rules make sense.

  • by Stuart Layt
Trump bypasses Congress, signs controversial executive orders

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 Maggie Haberman, Emily Cochrane and Jim Tankersley
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Queensland

Scott Emerson goes full circle, returning to radio in 4BC career shift

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

At his first competition he tied for third place.

A career change was the catalyst for this Queenslander's hirsute hobby.

  • by Jocelyn Garcia

Police serve court documents to Brisbane councillor over protest

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

142 people turned around at the Queensland border in five hours after Saturday's 1am border closure began on August 8. 18 queenslanders will have to fly in and enter hotel quarantine.

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

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

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Fault lines in aged care exposed

Confronting your own party with its mistakes is hard to do in politics. One backbencher is up for the challenge.

  • by David Crowe

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  • by Jessica Irvine

World

Joe Biden in 2008 with Barack Obama, whom he served as Vice-President.

Joe Biden's VP pick: Why race matters in this year's contest

Does it matter if Democratic presumptive nominee Joe Biden picks a woman of colour as his running mate? And how will such a decision shape the contest against Donald Trump on November 3?

  • by Farrah Tomazin
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Brisbane's most beautiful homes: Why buyers go crazy for this style

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
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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.

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Life & Culture

Those were the days: Warne and his ex fiancee Liz Hurley in 2011.

The smell of profit lingers with each spray of Eau de Warnie

Shane Warne is the latest celebrity to whack his name on a "refined yet bold" bottle of perfume.

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Sport

Kevin Proctor of the Titans was at the centre of one of the most remarkable tries of the NRL season.
Titans 30 Cowboys 10
Match report

Hand of Kev inspires Titans to record win over Cowboys

Gold Coast's revival gathers pace under Justin Holbrook - and it was helped by one of the most miraculous tries of the season.

  • by Adam Pengilly
RISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 08: Jack Macrae of the Bulldogs kicks a goal during the round 11 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at The Gabba on August 08, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

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
Jason Day has returned to a share of the lead.

'It’s right there': Day sets stage for big PGA Championship finish

Former winner Jason Day has taken heart from remaining in contention despite what he described as a "poor" round at the PGA Championship in California.

  • by Doug Ferguson
An acrobatic try from Alex Newsome at the SCG.
Waratahs 45 Reds 12
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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
Eddie Jones and Sonny Bill Williams.

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
Gennadi Touretski with Michael Klim.

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
Anthony Seibold's horror season continues.

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
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