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Why super-spreaders should be vaccinated early
A leading epidemiologist has backed the approach, saying vaccinating 20 to 39-year-olds would help protect the elderly.
- by Josh Dye
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City council
Schrinner confident councillor can work remotely after giving birth
The lord mayor says he believes council will find a way for Kara Cook to attend council meetings via Zoom after her baby's birth in January.
- by Lucy Stone
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Shares
'Dramatic spike' in smartphone trading among mum and dad investors
Online share trades have tripled, with renewed optimism driven by a potential coronavirus vaccine.
- by Jennifer Duke
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Private Sydney
Parliament's problem isn't sex but powerful men who judge others: Amber Harrison
The former lover of ex-Seven West Media CEO Tim Worner says Parliament's "bonk ban" is ridiculous and the real issue is hypocrisy.
- by Andrew Hornery
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Crime
'Don't ask me for compassion': Angry Anderson refuses to forgive his son's killer
The Rose Tattoo frontman has spoken out after Mathew Flame was found guilty of manslaughter. Mr Anderson says Flame is a murderer.
- by Fergus Hunter and Georgina Mitchell
Begging Trump emails raise questions about 'stolen election' slush fund
Trump's post-election fundraising effort has raised concerns about its legality and true motives.
- by Farrah Tomazin
'Strength, experience and hunger': Qld's LNP leader names new frontbench
David Crisafulli has revealed who's in and who's out of his "generation next" shadow cabinet.
- by Lucy Stone
'Let's see how they go:' Optus unfazed by Stan Sport launch
Optus chief dismisses concerns about excessive video-streaming competition and signalled a new focus on fitness content.
- by Zoe Samios
One in 323 Americans test positive to COVID in a week
Records have been broken again in the US, as Austria announces it will join many other European nations in entering a national lockdown.
- by Mitch Smith, Richard Pérez-Peña, Karen Zraick and Ron DePasquale
Queensland
Police condemn vigilantism after high-speed chase
A 48-year-old has been charged after chasing an allegedly stolen car then pursuing its three young occupants after they crashed the vehicle.
- by Lucy Stone
Fraser Island fire heads south after chewing through 40km of bushland
The blaze, believed to have been caused by an illegal campfire, has forced some campers to evacuate.
- by Lucy Stone
Professor shoots for the moon to save Barrier Reef with 'coral IVF'
Peter Harrison dreams that the power of the full moon can help repair the reef.
- by Tony Moore
Trees should be viewed as critical Brisbane infrastructure: report
Brisbane ranks at No. 4 out of 20 for urban greenery, but its green cover has declined since 2016.
- by Lucy Stone
Flagship $500m carbon farming project a 'disaster': Peak producers group
The chief of AgForce says farmers want Queensland's Land Restoration Fund to be scrapped and taken back to the drawing board.
- by Tony Moore
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China congratulates Joe Biden on being elected US president
China's foreign ministry has congratulated the US President-elect for winning the November 3 election.
The joke’s on us: what happens to comedy post-Trump?
He's been a comedic muse for four years, but if Trump leaves the White House, will the well run dry?
- by Karl Quinn
Politics
Labor divided in crisis of identity
The cracks are showing as the Labor Party continues to wrestle over its future direction.
- by Rob Harris
'This will change lives': $5.3 billion social-housing construction blitz
- by Jewel Topsfield and Royce Millar
Business
'Was someone out to get me? I don't know': Nine boss says relationship forced resignation
Nine chief executive Hugh Marks was already considering a departure from the company. Rumours about his personal life forced a quick decision.
- by Zoe Samios
Opinion
Electricity
Five things big energy retailers don't want you to know about your bills
- by Jessica Irvine
World
Rockets fired at Eritrea amid Ethiopian conflict, diplomats say
Deadly fighting in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region appears to have spilled across an international border, bringing to life some of the worst fears of observers.
- by Cara Anna
Opinion
Mansplaining is rife in federal Parliament, but do voters care?
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'We've had backpackers living with us': The house of things to come
An architect couple has built their home so it can accommodate everything from raising kids to one day using it as a share house with strangers.
- by Jenny Brown
'It's a real mixed bag': Inside the eclectic home of artist Phoebe Rolleston
Believed to be built in 1980, the house contains Japanese-inspired elements, alongside quirky 1980s proportions.
- by Lucy Feagins
Life & Culture
Jo Brand’s dad made her life hell. Years later, she figured out why
The comedian's new film taps into her own experiences at the coalface of mental illness.
- by Stephanie Bunbury
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Sport
'Not a headbutt': Australian boxer 'robbed' of world title in Las Vegas
Andrew Moloney was distraught and in tears after being denied a world title by a controversial decision that ended his bout against WBA super flyweight champion Joshua Franco.
- by Michael Lynch
Cleary-killer: Blues halfback wary of returning Maroons hitman Welch
There is a common denominator in the worst performances of Nathan Cleary's breakout season. His name is Christian Welch.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Australian rugby
Australia owe Argentina a favour ... here's how we can repay Los Pumas
Argentina's victory over the All Blacks ensured the winner of the Rugby Championship won't be known until the final fixture on December 5.
- by Paul Cully
Success for stayer Carif on the day his dam died as owners look to Cup
Stayer Carif won the Sandown Cup on the very day his dam Norzita died in a paddock accident. His owners hope he can pay special tribute in the 2021 Melbourne Cup.
- by Michael Lynch
Behind the mask, which Virat Kohli has arrived in Australia?
The combative Indian captain is best explained by the fact he was given the ICC's Spirit of Cricket award at a time when he was one demerit point away from a ban.
- by Andrew Wu
Dustin Johnson in control, but can Cam Smith win Australia's second Masters?
The world No.1 holds all the aces heading into the final round at Augusta, but the trio heading up the chase includes an unlikely Queenslander.
- by Adam Pengilly
Maroons urge new enforcer Fa'asuamaleaui to maintain the rage in decider
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Payne Haas might have started one of the great Origin rivalries, and senior Maroons don't want their man to take a backward step.
- by Phil Lutton
Have Your Say
Make Australia compete again: Popular vote hinges on on-field success rather than free-to-air coverage
It's been a good week for Rugby Australia but it can't hide from the most important job in rebuilding the game - to stop its sides being fodder for Kiwi teams in Super Rugby.
