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Coronavirus pandemic
Baby slump: Australian newborn deficit to hit budget bottom line
Australia is facing a 280,000 shortfall in the number of babies by 2024 as the coronavirus and unrealistic forecasts combine for a baby deficit.
- by Shane Wright
Macquarie, CBA face fresh money laundering scrutiny after data leak
A leak of secret bank data shows that more than $230 million of possibly dirty money flowed through the two Australian banks.
- by Sarah Danckert
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Water safety
Mother drowns in holiday swim with daughter at Sunshine Coast
The 34-year-old from Toowoomba was unable to be revived after surfers pulled her to the shore at Coolum Beach.
- by Matt Dennien
One in 10 university research jobs tipped to vanish because of pandemic
Research capacity at Australian universities is predicted to slide as the fallout of COVID-19 travel bans wipes billions in revenue from fee-paying international students.
- by Adam Carey
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State of Origin
Gabba trial could lead to 40,000 fans at State of Origin games
More fans will be allowed to watch the final State of Origin game if a COVID-19 trial goes to plan.
- by Lydia Lynch
'Eat and you can go home': Genetic link to eating disorder helps those like Lexi
Australian researchers are embarking on the world’s largest genetic study of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia.
- by Stuart Layt
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Queensland Police
Watchhouse worker suspended during Brisbane death-in-custody probe
A senior superintendent will be tasked with a "full review" of watchhouse processes after the death of 49-year-old Aunty Sherry Tilberoo this month.
- by Matt Dennien
Jellyfish and chips? It could ensure plenty more (other) fish in the sea
UQ researchers have suggested switching to jellyfish and chips in an effort to stop fishing of critically endangered species
- by Stuart Layt
Australia to get 25 million trees to help recover from last summer's bushfires
The project will result in around 4.25 million tonnes of carbon dioxide sequestered over the next 25 years, equivalent to taking nearly a million cars off the road for a year.
- by Nick O'Malley
Queensland
Two Brisbane venues fined as Queensland records one new case
If Queensland continues its trend of no COVID-19 community transmission, restrictions could be eased this week.
- by Toby Crockford and Lydia Lynch
Illegal boa constrictor found in police raids on bikie gangs
Eleven people were charged with 60 offences off the back of the 14 search warrants across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie.
- by Toby Crockford
The pandemic election: Premier puts it on the line over borders
Annastacia Palaszczuk says she would rather lose the state election than bow to pressure and reopen the state’s borders before it is safe to do so.
- by Lydia Lynch
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Queensland Police
'Officers were in fear of their life': Man shot dead by police
The man was killed by officers who were "confronted by a male person armed with an edged weapon," Superintendent Andrew Pilotto said.
- by Stuart Layt
Premier 'won't cop negativity' over Queensland's virus response
The Premier says her government's good management of the pandemic is enabling it to now focus on economic measures such as the second M1.
- by Stuart Layt
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Pay
'Smell of an oily rag': Social service sector braces for funding cliff
One organisation will lose about $100,000 over the life of its contract to deliver services to elderly and isolated people if the government does not step in.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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Federal budget
Airports reveal $3.5 billion blow in budget pitch for security support
- by David Crowe
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National security
'Shrouded in secrecy': ASD to be grilled over axed official history
- by Anthony Galloway
Business
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Sydney house prices
Banks urged to show 'forbearance' to customers amid house price fears
As six-month repayment holidays come to an end, the Treasury Secretary has urged banks to show 'forbearance' to customers amid fears of falling home prices.
- by Jessica Irvine
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Rich List
Wealthy Deague family sues investment banker over $120 million Brisbane project
- by Sarah Danckert
World
Accused child sex abuser Malka Leifer to be extradited to Australia
An Israeli court has ruled that the former Melbourne school principal will be sent to Australia to face trial after years of legal wrangling.
- by Gabrielle Weiniger and Paul Sakkal
Bulging Biden war-chest gains boost in wake of Ginsburg death
- by Michelle Ye Hee Lee and Anu Narayanswamy
Opinion
TikTok affair exposes ugly intersection between US politics and capitalism
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Six months in, we owe it to ourselves to face some challenging truths
Shaun Carney
Columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
From toilet paper hoarding to tap-and-go: What habits will we keep post-COVID?
Jennifer Duke
Economics correspondent
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Property bydomain
New catch emerges for buyers hoping to use HomeBuilder scheme
When applying for the first-home owner grant, buyers can count the cash as part of their deposit. HomeBuilder is working out quite differently for some.
- by Tawar Razaghi
How Adam went from renter to owner of two properties
When it came to buying his first property, Adam doubled down and bought two. Here's how he did it - and strategies renters can use to get into the market.
- by Alexandra Cain
Life & Culture
Schitt's Creek, Succession the major winners in first-ever virtual Emmys
The cult Canadian comedy series was swathed in glory at the 72nd annual - and first "virtual" - Emmy Awards.
- by Michael Idato
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Review
Apple's Fitness+ wants to upgrade your workout – but you'll need a Watch
- by Sam Downing
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Sport
No cheer: Test stars brace for lonely Christmas
Justin Langer watched some of his players go ashen-faced when told they may spend little or no time with their families because of quarantine issues over the next six months.
- by Jon Pierik
Italian legend in mix to coach Australia's 'platinum generation'
Carolina Morace is among the final few candidates in the running to take charge of a Matildas team that FFA chief executive James Johnson says is Australia's "platinum generation".
- by Vince Rugari and Dominic Bossi
Heavyweight Huni in deep end with pro debut
Justis Huni's wish list includes two of the most coveted titles in the sport, with the 21-year-old Olympic hopeful now preparing for an audacious professional debut in October.
- by Phil Lutton
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Wallabies
Wallabies star Petaia in doubt for Bledisloe Cup opener
Scans are in on the star Wallaby's injured hip flexor and he is now in doubt for the clash against New Zealand.
- by Sam Phillips
Search on for 200 'guinea pigs' for COVID seating trial at Brisbane AFL game
Volunteers will be seated closer together than currently allowed in Queensland.
- by Toby Crockford
Porte makes history with Tour de France podium place
Richie Porte has become the first Australian since Cadel Evans to make the podium, as Pogacar rides to Paris victory.
- by Julien Pretot
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AFL 2020
Suns coach Dew cautioned over old urinating video
Gold Coast became aware a video of their coach urinating outside a bar had been shared among other staff three months ago and cautioned those involved.
- by Peter Ryan
Have Your Say
The legacy of Inglis, Goodes and Latrell: Naden breaks silence on alleged abuse
Brent Naden has spoken to one of the men involved in the incident and the NRL has closed its investigation.
