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Coronavirus pandemic
Police hope to solve Grand Chancellor COVID mystery in a 'couple of weeks'
Several hundred people will be interviewed in a high-stakes version of "Cluedo" as police investigate how COVID-19 spread at a Brisbane quarantine hotel.
'The answer is no': Borders to stay closed despite huge vaccination program
A new warning against overseas travel has sparked calls for billions of dollars in aid for the tourism industry as bans on international border crossings are set to continue throughout 2021.
Tropical Cyclone Kimi to lash north Queensland coast ... from a distance
While Kimi was not expected to make landfall, a warning remained in place for 350 kilometres of Queensland coastline between Innisfail and Ayr.
South-east Queensland soaked as severe storms roll through
In Alexandra Hills in Redland City, east of Brisbane, almost 155 millimetres fell in three hours on Monday evening.
Opinion
Domestic violence
Be an active bystander to help that little girl down the right path
From 2021 onwards, do all you can to change community attitudes towards domestic and family violence. Lives depend on it.
Kay McGrath and Bob Atkinson
Landscape architects give Brisbane's CBD a red mark over green space
The industry's peak body has called for a rethink on how public spaces are managed and developed.
New Yorker video reveals 'the hatred and the buffoonery' of Capitol siege
In scenes captured by veteran war correspondent Luke Mogelson, rioters tell police: "You're outnumbered. We are listening to Trump – your boss."
No farewell parade: Trump's dawn departure to be a subdued affair
As Trump prepares more than 100 pardons and commutations for the day before the inauguration, he is not expected to pardon himself because it would make him look guilty.
Inauguration lockdown: FBI to vet all 25,000 National Guard troops
The massive undertaking reflects the extraordinary security concerns that have gripped Washington.
'It got totally out of control': the pigeon that won hearts globally
Now that Joe the pigeon is no longer on death row, his new best friend, Kevin Celli-Bird, says he can hang around as long as he likes.
Opinion
Democracy
Global threat from three strongmen
The absurdity of a pair of poisoned underpants is a symbol of autocratic tendencies putting democracy at risk.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
'Djokovic is a tool': Kyrgios slams Serbian star after list of demands
The Australian hit out at the world No.1 for making the requests on behalf of players enduring 14 days of quarantine before the Australian Open.
'Warrior' Siraj exemplifies India's extraordinary fight
Win, lose or draw in Brisbane, Indian great Sunil Gavaskar has lavished praise on an Indian squad that has overcome "battered and broken" players.
Queensland
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Extreme weather
'Tying up the banana trees': North Qld prepares for Cyclone Kimi
Category two Tropical Cyclone Kimi is 30 kilometres east-south-east of Cairns and 195 kilometres north of Townsville.
Queensland issues 10-day deadline before review to lift border to Sydney
Queensland reported zero new community acquired cases of COVID-19 on Monday.
Palaszczuk accused of 'hiding behind the smile' of Chief Health Officer
Senator made the comment in a submission to Parliament committee scrutinising Dr Jeannette Young's special pandemic powers.
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City life
Ferry service linking Brisbane's CBD with Straddie hits approval snag
The service had been due to start at Christmas but council has yet to certify the only one of three pontoons completed.
Couples bring pregnancy plans forward amid pandemic baby boom
Hospitals and birthing services have reported a spike in demand for IVF, midwifery and obstetrics as Queenslanders decide to have babies sooner rather than later.
Politics
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Australia Day
'It's beautiful': Indigenous national anthem wins over ex-RFS commissioner
Shane Fitzsimmons said in an Australia Day awards address for NSW recipients that he recently heard the national anthem sung in a local Aboriginal language.
Business
Online 'no longer a side project': Camping, fitness boost Super Retail
Customers have kept spending at brands including BCF and Rebel throughout the pandemic.
World
'Caught in a political war': First sailors set free after months stuck at sea
Scores of others remain stranded in the trade dispute between Australia and China.
Opinion
Public must be kept in the loop on vaccines
Julie Leask
Social media platforms are harming our health
David Shearman
Pandemic strips away the myth of equality
Tim Soutphommasane
Political philosopher and columnist
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Property bydomain
Sea-changers spark rent rises in Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast
With an exodus of remote workers from the capital cities, these lifestyle destinations have seen rents rise to record heights, even outstripping Brisbane.
The secret Hollywood town hidden in the outback
It has appeared in so many films and advertisements, locals have lost count. And its 50 residents love the place for its quintessential Aussie look and feel.
Life & Culture
Strict quarantine for Matt Damon and family after claims of other celebrity breaches
The Hollywood star is locked down with his family in the Byron Bay area before filming a new Thor movie.
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Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
Novak Djokovic's demands land wide
If it seems Djokovic is acting like he runs the sport of tennis, it is only because he does.
Opinion
NRL 2021
'Complete crap': V'landys comes out firing on first day back at work
The ARL Commission chairman's stocks are sky high after rescuing the game last year. But there's still a lot of work to do.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Analysis
Australian cricket
Rain or shine, it's day of reckoning in world of Paine
The most unlikely of Australian captains has achieved all that could be reasonably asked of him since taking over after the trauma of Cape Town – but the halo has slipped.
Tomic in lockdown, unable to train ahead of Australian Open, girlfriend says
Vanessa Sierra says the pair were spending 11 hours a day playing World of Warcraft and other games to keep entertained.
Arzani should consider A-League return, says Socceroos boss
Daniel Arzani looks headed for the exit at FC Utrecht after his coach at the Dutch Eredivisie club said he was falling short of "our expectations".
Opinion
Australian Open
Australian Open can't afford one miss after quarantine scrutiny
Authorities are backing that the systems will work this time but in the community the appetite for the Australian Open is diminishing.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
'Until you're dead, you're not': US team to continue Cup prep after capsize
Skipper said American Magic are confident of making repairs.
Have Your Say
Gimme five: Rivalry worthy of Ashes status, but extending series is difficult
A compelling summer has justified Cricket Australia's push for a five-Test series between Australia and India, but logistical and commercial factors make it challenging.
