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Traffic delays caused by four-vehicle crash on Brisbane expressway clearing
The crash on the Riverside Expressway northbound had caused a buildup of almost 10 kilometres.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
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China relations
'Unacceptable': Australian govt intervenes on fate of sailors stranded after leaving Queensland
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has stepped in: "This isn't just a trade issue, it is an issue about respect and regard for the wellbeing of the individuals."
- by Eryk Bagshaw
'NSW can't control it': states clash on border closure ahead of national cabinet
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian will come face to face with counterpart Annastacia Palaszczuk over Zoom in their first formal meeting since the Queensland Premier's re-election as ongoing tensions simmered.
- by Lucy Cormack and Matt Dennien
Investigation
Secrets of War
Ten SAS soldiers under investigation in war crimes inquiry into 12 Afghan deaths
The Prime Minister has warned of "brutal truths" to be aired in a war crimes report due to be released next week, as he appoints a special investigator to try to bring special forces soldiers to justice.
- by Nick McKenzie, Chris Masters and Anthony Galloway
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Full throttle: More registered cars than drivers as Queensland hits the road
There are half a million more vehicles registered in Queensland than the number of people licensed to drive them, as the shift towards multiple-vehicle households in Queensland shifts up a gear.
- by Tony Moore
Baby kangaroo found in a Gold Coast letter box
The joey was in the hands of wildlife carers after being rescued from a box post.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Biden moves forward as top Democrats blast Republican post-election 'shenanigans'
"The Republicans should stop their shenanigans about an election that President Trump has already lost."
- by Susan Cornwell, Doina Chiacu and Simon Lewis
Fears at the Pentagon about the orders of all the President's men
"It's The Twilight Zone," one official said. "No one knows what's going to happen next."
- by Missy Ryan, Dan Lamothe, Greg Jaffe and Josh Dawsey
Katie v Katy: US star's pyjamas and faux kitten ears in trademark fight
An Australian designer who sells clothing under the trademark Katie Perry is suing the American singer Katy Perry for alleged infringement across a wide range of goods.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
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Traffic incident
Sushi store counting costs after car ploughs through wall and driver flees
The man was taken to hospital for treatment after the car was wedged into the shop front, with staff starting the lengthy clean-up on Thursday.
- by Jocelyn Garcia and Matt Dennien
Man charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Brisbane
The woman was allegedly pushed up against a tree and assaulted.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
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QLD Votes 2020
LNP elects new leader and deputy while recount starts in two seats
Two Davids will lead Queensland's conservative party after the LNP's defeat at last month's state election.
- by Lydia Lynch
Deaths may expose 'systemic issues' in Queensland watchhouse checks
A pre-inquest hearing into two deaths in custody has heard there may be "systemic" issues with police checks on prisoners in Queensland watchhouses.
- by Lucy Stone
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Fire
Woman dies after being saved from Logan fire
Emergency services were called to the scene in the early hours of Thursday morning.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
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US VOTES 2020
GOP senator: 'I will step in' if Biden doesn't start receiving intel briefings
- by Deirdre Shesgreen and Matthew Brown
Australia, US centuries apart on net zero emissions goals
Prime Minister Scott Morrison discussed climate change with US President-elect Joe Biden, but a net zero emissions deadline did not feature.
- by Mike Foley
Analysis
GOP lets doubt about Biden's resounding victory flourish - for a reason
Republicans' willingness to align themselves with Trump's attacks on the election offers a preview for Biden of what may be to come once he takes office.
- by Julie Pace and Steven Sloan
Politics
Consider hiking rent assistance before JobSeeker: Employer group
A major employer group wants higher rent assistance to be considered before the dole is hiked over concerns the JobSeeker rate is discouraging people getting back to work.
- by Jennifer Duke
Business
Emirates posts $5.2 billion loss after virus sunk air travel
The owner of the world's largest long-haul carrier slumped to its first loss in more than 30 years after the coronavirus pandemic reduced demand for air travel to a trickle.
- by Layan Odeh
World
US government announces COVID-19 vaccine agreement with pharmacies
Officials say initial supplies will be limited and distributed to states for them to allocate to priority groups.
- by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
Video of dead man in hospital bathroom highlights COVID-19 crisis in south Italy
- by Ciro De Luca, Crispian Balmer and Angelo Amante
Russia alleges Navalny could have been poisoned in Germany or on plane
- by Vladimir Soldatkin
He dedicated his life to a two-state solution, COVID hit before he could see it
- by Ali Sawafta, Rami Ayyub and Zainah El-Haroun
Opinion
Ghosts of the past come back to haunt PM
David Crowe
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PM's pivot on 'bonk ban' misses the point
Julie Szego
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Property bydomain
Wealthy city slickers push up prices in sea and tree-change hotspots
In this beachside paradise, one real estate agent is getting up to 25 calls a day from Sydneysiders and Melburnians – and they're buying sight-unseen.
- by Kate Burke
'One of the biggest pressure cookers': Tradies spill what goes on behind the scenes
They're the hi-vis wearing, unsung heroes of the hit renovation show The Block, and this time they had the added pressure of a pandemic.
- by Jessica Dale
Life & Culture
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Robert De Niro's The Comeback Trail leads to a dead end
This behind-the-scenes look at movie-making has everyone working too hard for laughs.
- by Sandra Hall
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Sport
How three Nathan Cleary kicks and the Fox hounded Queensland
Three kicks early in the tackle count by Nathan Cleary for Josh Addo-Carr went a long way to sealing NSW's win in Sydney and now potentially the series.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Scott on fire early after Woods and Casey set pace
Australians Marc Leishman and Jason Day carded opening-round 70s as Paul Casey and holder Tiger Woods stole the headlines.
Analysis
Australian cricket
Paine key to whether Smith captains Australia again
Tim Paine's success as captain has enabled Cricket Australia to put off discussing one of the thorniest issues in the game.
- by Andrew Wu
Twenty years after mum's debut for Jillaroos, Parker hits Origin stage
Heading into the Friday night's game at the Sunshine Coast Stadium, Shanice Parker reflects on the legacy her mum left behind.
- by Sarah Keoghan
'We won't take any risks': Munster improving after concussion drama
Queensland will put star five-eighth Cameron Munster's health first.
- by Adam Pengilly and Adrian Proszenko
NRL believes current rules, $750 fine enough to stop biff
For some it is a small price to throw a punch in State of Origin. The NRL says the fine is enough disincentive.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
Magpies fire sale sends Treloar to the Dogs
Collingwood delivered one of the biggest fire sales in AFL history, jettisoning three players.
- by Michael Gleeson
Have Your Say
'It's at the stage of mild dementia ... and he's only 40 years old'
The confronting findings of Macquarie University's National Repetitive Head Trauma Initiative lay bare the devastating impact.
