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'Aware of the risks of failure': CSL refocuses after UQ vaccine axing
The $132 billion biotechnology giant will redeploy hundreds of its staff to work on the Astra Zeneca/Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
Devastated UQ scientists knew for weeks there were problems with 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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Sharks
Shark thrashes on drumline as Fisheries catch and tag huge predator off Cottesloe
Surf Life Saving WA closed the beach on Friday morning after the shark was spotted 300 metre off shore by the Surf Life Saving helicopter around 9.30am.
Desperate search for WA grandfather ends in tragedy after he was found dead near wife's grave
Police suspect the retired carpenter may have suffered a fall and died in 38 degree heat shortly after visiting his wife's grave site.
'It's so important to reach out': Zak Kirkup reveals depression diagnosis
Zak Kirkup has spoken out on the importance of seeking help in the wake of an emotional interview where he was moved to tears discussing his upbringing.
West Coast Eagles pre-season games back on for Lathlain
The AFL club has seen off a challenge from a local council to put a halt to its pre-season and WAFL games.
Kalgoorlie bar fined after 'unqualified' security guards assaulted patrons
The incidents, caught on CCTV, were put forward as evidence by police, who sought to have The Gold Bar on Hannan Street disciplined during a hearing earlier this year.
WA-first green apartment building gets green light in Fremantle
The innovative project will be entirely powered by sustainable energy and its annual carbon emissions will be about 240 tonnes fewer than a regular apartment block's yearly output.
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.
Unreality shows: the extremist networks battling for pro-Trump viewers
Fox News has enjoyed a virtual monopoly on US conservative news. That's no longer so as rival networks promote Donald Trump's election fraud claims.
Editor's Picks
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Our national triumph by numbers: 2020 has been a battle shared - and won - by many
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Just in
Western Australia
Safe shelters by Christmas: WA government finds $3.8m for 'tent city'
Homeless groups hope to see families sleeping rough at the Lord Street site find shelter by Christmas day as part of the intervention.
Family of Munster victim remember daughter they adored
'Cara was a loving, caring vibrant young lady with a huge laugh and smile that could fill a room,' said her mother.
McGowan blows off inquiry's call for moratorium on state projects
Premier Mark McGowan has rejected an inquiry's recommendation for a moratorium on projects impacting Aboriginal sites because it would be unfeasible.
Margaret River locals promise to keep fighting as bid to rezone $70m hotel site rejected
A push to preserve coastal land south of Gnarabup beach has been narrowly rejected by the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River.
Multilingual officer's fight against misinformation earns top WA Police excellence award
A WA Police officer who speaks nine different languages has taken out the highest individual honour at the Nine News Police Excellence Awards.
Politics
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.
Business
Sacked ANZ trader loses case to sue under new whistleblower laws
An ANZ trader, sacked by the bank for misconduct, has lost his legal action to sue for wrongful dismissal using recently introduced whistleblower laws.
World
Apple Daily chief Jimmy Lai charged with colluding with foreign forces
A publishing tycoon and a prominent critic of the Chinese Communist Party, Lai has been charged under the new national security law imposed by Beijing.
Opinion
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
Under human rights law, Australia runs out of excuses for leaving citizens stranded overseas
Jane McAdam and Ben Saul
Our national triumph by numbers: 2020 has been a battle shared - and won - by many
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
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
Taylor Swift is back, stronger than ever before
The singer's surprise new album, Evermore, is a personal tour de force.
Food bygoodfood
Travel bytraveller
Cars bydrive
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Sport
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?
Australia's headaches worsen with Green hurt, Burns out cheaply
Cameron Green has been subbed out of the remainder of the three-day game due to "mild concussion", as Joe Burns's wretched form run continued.
Tennis Australia gets $4.5m in JobKeeper support amid Open financial hits
Tennis Australia has confirmed it’s likely to seek external credit, and has received JobKeeper support, as it prepares for an extraordinary financial hit.
Hail to the King: How Virat Kohli became the best player in the world
His all-out aggressive approach embodies the new India and has helped him become game's premier player. But early in his career, there were fears Kohli's belligerent attitude would be a handicap.
Opinion
Olympics
Why breakdancing at the Olympics is not as crazy as we think
For all the talk about a return to “tradition”, one of the key traditions of the Olympics is to evolve over the decades, adding and shedding sports as its go.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
'In tears, inconsolable': Hockeyroos distraught as dirty washing airs
Hockey Australia president Mel Woosnam has spoken for the first time after a torrid week of escalating claims about a longstanding toxic culture within the Hockeyroos camp.
Big Bash season opener intensifies Seven, Cricket Australia squabble
A year of disagreement between Cricket Australia and Seven West Media continues, this time over the ratings results for the Big Bash League season opener on Thursday.
Have Your Say
Cricket has endorsed head-hunting for too long. It's time for the bouncer to go.
The bouncer is cricket's version of a coat-hanger tackle in footy and, for the long-term brain health of players, must be removed from the game.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald.
