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Australia to turn to vaccine buy-ins as local candidate is axed
Australian medical researchers say their "molecular clamp" technology has a bright future, but for COVID-19 the federal government has secured more doses from among leading global candidates.
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Queensland Police
Police shoot man in the buttocks, officer injured in Brisbane's south-west
The man was rushed to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious condition.
Torrential rain, gale-force winds, record tides coming to south-east Qld
The weather bureau expects the heaviest rainfall to arrive on Saturday evening and continue throughout Sunday and Monday.
Devastated UQ scientists tried for weeks to fix problem with COVID-19 vaccine
The UQ team working on the COVID-19 vaccine candidate tried to find a workaround for false HIV positives generated but could not do so in time.
Go Cards make way for smartphones and debit cards in Gold Coast trial
Queensland's slow shift away from the Go Card begins on Monday when some passengers will be able to use a smartphone or a credit or savings card to buy ticket.
Virgin boss Jayne Hrdlicka signals an airline war is brewing
Navigating turbulent times is something the new Virgin boss is accustomed to.
Flight attendants should wear nappies to avoid COVID-19 risks in lavatories, China advises
The recommendation applies on flights to and from countries with infection rates exceeding 500 cases per million people.
Taylor Swift surprises fans with another album, Evermore
Taylor Swift fans are getting a double reason to celebrate this year – the singer-songwriter is about to release her second album in 2020.
Soy latte with the sourdough ... but no offal in our COVID diet
Data on our food buying habits shows just how Australians gorged their way through the coronavirus lockdown.
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Protest
Twelve arrested as climate protesters take over Brisbane's city streets
The Extinction Rebellion protesters were met with a strong police presence as they marched through the city on Thursday calling for more government action on climate change.
Devastated UQ scientists tried for weeks to fix problem with COVID-19 vaccine
The UQ team working on the COVID-19 vaccine candidate tried to find a workaround for false HIV positives generated but could not do so in time.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Almost half of COVID fines dished out for dancing
Figures reveal how many businesses caught doing the wrong thing during the pandemic were actually fined.
'Severely distressed' autistic girl fast-tracked out of hotel quarantine
The three-year-old's case, and that of a man living in his van who was fined $3000 for parking illegally, were among several resolved.
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Crime
Excavator hiding 448 kilograms of MDMA lands in Brisbane
Inside the arm of the machine, authorities found 226 plastic bags of drugs valued up to $79 million.
Politics
Casino junket operators 'exploited, infiltrated' by crime syndicates, spies
Tax evasion, visa misuse, links to sanctioned entities and possible corruption are among the activities uncovered by financial crime watchdog Austrac.
Business
Analysis
Regulation
Facebook breakup would demolish Zuckerberg's social media empire
The prospect of losing WhatsApp and Instagram poses an existential threat to the empire carefully built by chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg.
World
'Changing the American story': Biden and Harris both Time's 'Person of the Year'
Time's editor-in-chief Edward Felsenthal says every US president since FDR has had the honour - but this is the first time a vice-president has been chosen.
Opinion
Our national triumph by numbers: 2020 has been a battle shared - and won - by many
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Bill Withers sang it and I agree. 2021 will be better I know, I know
Danny Katz
Columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald
Kurt, that porn footage will never go away
Joanne Orlando
Analyst on digital literacy and wellbeing
Explore
Property bydomain
Where it costs double the price to buy between one street and the next
Prices for this type of home are booming, and those wanting to snap one up could find themselves paying double.
Seven graphs that show why it's so hard to find a cheap house
Remember when we were warned of the biggest recession since the 1930s? Homebuyers have been surprised to find a downturn doesn't mean a discount.
Life & Culture
Pass the popcorn: The top movies to watch these holidays
From a Pixar heartbreaker to a couple of Bondi hipsters, the return of Wonder Woman and a vengeful Promising Young Woman, we have your films picks sorted.
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Analysis
Super Netball
Netball’s Hail Mary could prove to be its salvation
Netball has signalled the controversial Super Shot won’t be the last radical rule change. But is the game alienating its fans?
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NRL 2021
'Won't be a game-changer': NRL coaches wary of fan-inspired field goal
The NRL has introduced a raft of rule changes for the 2021 season.
Roar, Sydney, Wanderers win FIFA case over Olyroos star's Danish transfer
Three A-League clubs will pocket a total of more than $330,000 after FIFA ruled in their favour in a fight over missing training compensation for promising midfielder Zach Duncan.
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Trading and drafting
Rebuilding the Magpies: inside the Collingwood bunker
An exclusive look from inside the room as Collingwood recruiters helped reshape the club's list on AFL draft night following the traumas of the Magpies' trade period.
Hail to the King: How Virat Kohli became the best player in the world
Early in his career, there were fears Kohli's belligerent attitude would be a handicap.
Big Bash season opener intensifies Seven, Cricket Australia squabble
A year of disagreement between Cricket Australia and Seven West Media continues.
Tennis Australia gets $4.5m in JobKeeper support amid Open financial hits
Tennis Australia prepares for an extraordinary financial hit.
Have Your Say
'I can't remember winning the World Cup': crisis ramps up - rugby must take notice
Steve Thompson is one of eight former professional rugby players to launch legal action against the code's governing bodies.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
