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New team behind ‘fundamental rethink’ of Brisbane mega-city planning
A new team has been set up to manage south-east Queensland’s population boom as Brisbane, the Sunshine and Gold Coast are on the verge of morphing into one mega-city.
Who you know: Hundreds vie to ‘reuse’ family graves at heritage cemeteries
Nine out of the 12 still-open cemeteries managed by Brisbane City Council are generally closed for new burials due to the lack of space. Unless your forebears got a foot in the door.
Rape-accused minister preparing to break silence
The federal cabinet minister accused of a decades-old rape is preparing to make a public statement on Wednesday to declare his innocence.
Analysis
Workplace culture
‘Harrowing’ tale falls in yawning gap
A woman’s account of her alleged rape more than three decades ago is detailed and distressing – but not a signed police statement.
‘Not a good look’: Push grows for JobKeeper payments to be returned as profits, dividends boom
A raft of high-profile Australian businesses have been slammed by economists, investors and politicians over their decision to pocket millions in JobKeeper subsidies.
‘Heartache’ for stranded Australians as border ban extended until June
The extension, announced on Tuesday evening, will take to 15 months the time Australia’s borders have been shut to the rest of the world.
‘Deeply concerning’: One in five Chinese Australians threatened or attacked during coronavirus
More than a third of Chinese Australians surveyed by the Lowy Institute reported being treated differently or less favourably in the past 12 months and 31 per cent said they were called offensive names.
Storms batter SEQ: 61mm of rain in 20 minutes, widespread blackouts
Energex are continuing to restore power to houses after already assisting 18,000 affected customers following the severe thunderstorms in the south-east.
Belly fat may be resistant to weight loss when intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular diets, but a new Australian study on mice raises questions about its effectiveness at tackling abdominal fat.
Six Dr Seuss books will no longer be published due to racist images
The books – including And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street and If I Ran the Zoo – will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, Dr Seuss Enterprises said.
Bees revealed as Australia’s most dangerous venomous creature
Australia is home to some of the world’s deadliest creatures, but the sting of a common insect is responsible for the most deaths and hospitalisations from venom.
Adani tries to have confidential contracts kept from activist
The mining giant has taken activist Ben Pennings to the Supreme Court in Brisbane over his actions with protest group Galilee Basin.
Breaking
Mining
‘I am ultimately accountable’: Rio Tinto chairman to stand down after cave blast disaster
Rio Tinto chairman Simon Thompson has announced he will step down within the next year following pressure over the board’s initial response to the blasting of the Juukan Gorge.
Opinion
Vale
From Kylie to Barnesy, Gudinski put Australian music on the map
Michael Gudinski did a great deal to change perceptions of what Australian musicians could do on the stage, in the recording studio and in the business.
Shaun Carney
Columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
Rupert Murdoch set to increase wager on US gambling boom
Rupert Murdoch is poised to take advantage of the boom in America’s sports gambling industry by increasing his stake in US fantasy sports and betting website FanDuel.
Queensland
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Cyclones
Tropical Cyclone Niran intensifies to category two off Queensland coast
Two men clinging to a tree after their truck crashed were rescued as Tropical Cyclone Niran formed off the Queensland coast.
Pool above Roma Street would be pulled down after Brisbane Olympics
An indoor swimming pool proposed atop of Roma Street station would be turned into an entertainment centre after athletes headed home from a 2032 Olympic Games hosted in Brisbane.
Queensland
Crime
Three men charged after alleged shooting of 16-year-old boy
Men have been charged following an alleged shooting of the teenager south of Brisbane.
Rider falls down embankment after motorbikes and car crash
A man has been rescued by emergency services after he was thrown five metres down an embankment in the accident.
‘Epic down there’: First look at new underground Brisbane station
Transport Minister says many people do not appreciate the “sheer scale of work taking place under their feet”.
Politics
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Electric cars
Maker of world’s most popular electric car blasts Australia’s lack of ambition
Nissan Australia chief executive Stephen Lester says a lack of leadership in embracing electrified cars is out of step with the world’s leading economies.
Business
Breaking
Executive shake-up
Nine appoints Stan’s Mike Sneesby as new CEO
Nine is set to announce the appointment at an event this morning.
World
Joe Biden putting tech, not troops, at centre of US-China strategy
There’s increasing bipartisan support in Washington for a bigger government role in providing incentives and investments in companies.
Opinion
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Property bydomain
Australia's most expensive private boat shed listed for $37m to $40m
Remember that boat shed on a vast 2000 square metres of Point Piper waterfront that sold for $30 million four years ago? It's now yours for $37 million.
Surging house prices could see affordability 'obliterated'
Housing affordability is back on the decline across Australia and could be 'obliterated' by surging property prices, a new report shows.
Life & Culture
‘My heart is broken’: Kylie, Springsteen and more mourn Michael Gudinski
Tributes have poured in from some of the biggest names in music in response to the shock news of the death of the Australian music industry legend.
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Sport
Trading places: NRL transfer windows could be in place as soon as 2022
The biggest shake up of player movement in rugby league history could be just months away from taking place.
Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand to be postponed until 2022
The tournament will be the first held in the southern hemisphere.
Euro Wrap
Serie A
Ronaldo marks 600th league game with landmark goal
The Portuguese guided in Juventus’ third while it was a case of business as usual in the Premier League.
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FIFA World Cup
Socceroos to be sidelined until June with Nepal clash called off, AFC confirms
The longest period of inactivity in almost half a century for the Australian national team is set to stretch out a few months longer.
Wallabies star Koroibete set to make multi-million dollar move abroad
The winger has received significant offers from international clubs.
Australia set to face Ashes, T20 juggling act
Andrew McDonald has indicated the Ashes will not be given priority over the T20 World Cup.
Analysis
NRL 2021
NRL’s financials can’t conceal broadcast revenue hit
ARLC boss Peter V’Landys appears to be trying to shield the discount given to broadcast partners in 2020.
Have Your Say
Player feedback should ring alarms for NRL about new rules
It’s faster, no doubt. The NRL’s new rules have set an already manic game alight but the cost may be fairness, quality and the durability of its stars.
Phil Lutton
Sports reporter
