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Banana prices expected to rise after $180m damage to Qld crops
Banana prices could increase several dollars as far northern Queensland farmers assess over $180 million in crop damage after Cyclone Niran hit the coast this week.
More Australians to get home with expansion of Howard Springs
The Howard Springs quarantine centre in the Northern Territory will more than double its capacity over the coming months as Victoria and Queensland push for their own facilities.
WHO’s coronavirus inquiry compromised by politics say scientists
In an open letter, epidemiologists call for a new inquiry into the virus’ origins, arguing WHO’s team did not have “the independence or the necessary access”.
Woman drew on counselling before recounting alleged rape
The woman who accused Attorney-General Christian Porter of rape drew on counselling that she said helped to “resurface” a trauma she said she had known about for years.
Furore at MinterEllison after partner takes on Attorney-General as client
MinterEllison’s boss has divided staff at the nation’s largest law firm by criticising a senior partner for taking on Christian Porter as a client in an internal email.
PM would welcome coronial inquest for Porter’s accuser
Scott Morrison says he has no doubt Christian Porter would co-operate with any inquest into the death of a woman who made a historical rape allegation against the Attorney-General.
Twenty arrests as police smash Fortitude Valley, New Farm drug ring
Detectives seized cash, drugs and property valued at more than $1 million and laid 303 charges as part of the 12-month operation.
Public servants who failed Mason Jet Lee should ‘have had employment terminated’
Qld’s public sector watchdog has found punishment given to child safety officers who failed to protect Caboolture toddler Mason Jet Lee was “manifestly inadequate”.
Exclusive
NRL 2021
‘Keith is no longer with us’: Parents’ agony over final moments of rising NRL star
Almost four months after the sudden death of one of rugby league’s brightest young stars after a Manly training session, the family has revealed the painful details of Keith Titmuss’ final moments.
SBS suspends Chinese TV news services after ‘forced confessions’ complaint
SBS took the action after receiving a complaint from Safeguard Defenders, a human rights organisation, that the Chinese networks had broadcast forced confessions.
Doubts over witnesses entering Australia for Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial
Three villagers who allege they saw Ben Roberts-Smith kick an unarmed man off a cliff in Afghanistan are unlikely to be granted entry to Australia to give evidence, a court has heard.
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
Blocking Australia’s supply was an easy win for Italy’s new PM
Blocking Australia’s supply of AstraZeneca will not fix the problems that have plagued Italy’s dangerously slow vaccine rollout.
Queensland
Queensland prepares for AstraZeneca vaccine as miner tests positive
The new case was a returned worker from Papua New Guinea’s Ok Tedi copper mine who tested positive in hotel quarantine.
Updated
Infrastructure
Superyacht mooring and zipline hit a snag as Brisbane bridge plans land
A development application lodged by Brisbane City Council outlined details of the 470-metre pedestrian and cycle link, with a mast taller than the Story Bridge.
Vaccine fast-tracked to Torres Strait to tackle threat of outbreak
The first few hundred doses of the more easily administered AstraZeneca vaccine will be fast-tracked to people living in the Torres Strait Islands this weekend.
Water grid falls to lowest level after summer since Millennium Drought
People are being urged to use less water while authorities consider whether to fire up a controversial recycled water scheme.
Teenager dies after box jellyfish sting at Qld beach
A marine biologist and research scientist says the teenager’s death was “senseless”, and could have been prevented with nets and education.
Politics
Linda Reynolds apologises for distress from ‘lying cow’ comment
Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has apologised to her former staffer after reports the minister called the woman a “lying cow”.
Business
Opinion
icare investigation
Injured workers left high and dry by icare’s excruciating slow pace
Eight months after icare launched a remediation program, fewer than 25 injured workers have been compensated.
Adele Ferguson
Investigative journalist and columnist
World
Analysis
China relations
China’s next great leap forward could be a setback for Australia
Even if Australia’s political relationship with China improves, its plans to turbo-charge a de-carbonised economy will pose challenges for our economy.
Opinion
Hurdles remain to our COVID-19 future, but it’s on the horizon
Michael Toole and Brendan Crabb
Explore
Property bydomain
This buyer made $500k profit on a Brisbane mansion without owning it
The buyer of Brisbane's iconic Hamilton mansion Balaam has managed to pocket a jaw-dropping $500,000 profit on the property within months.
From the ashes: How this lodge is rebuilding from devastating bushfires
Razed by bushfire more than a year ago, this rainforest lodge is slowly rebuilding after what its CEO calls a 'businessman's nightmare'.
Life & Culture
★★★½
Review
Midwives are the heroes of Amazing Grace, and the villains of Pieces of a Woman
A mysterious profession to many of us, midwifery takes centre stage in Nine’s new drama and a Netflix movie that’s in awards-season contention.
Sport
NRL will have FTA broadcast future settled this year: V’landys
The Australian Rugby League Commission chairman is making no apologises for keeping last year’s TV rights discounts shrouded in secrecy as the free-to-air negotiation looms.
Cronk’s stinging critique proves he’s not one of them
There are only two types of footballers turned commentators: those who don’t get it, and those who do. Cronk gets it.
Russell Crowe and James Packer’s plan to end off-field scandals in NRL
The South Sydney co-owners have come up with a plan to educate young players before they come into the NRL.
Stokes accused of abuse amid frustrating opening to Test
England were all out for 205 on what appeared a good batting track at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
‘No idea it was wrong’: Addo-Carr escapes conviction over firearms offence
Josh Addo-Carr is guilty of firearms and social-distancing charges.
Money or happiness? Smith loves Storm but could leave
Brandon Smith is facing the prospect of moving on if he wants to start as a hooker in the NRL.
Davis says it’s time for hard truths at Collingwood
Ex-Magpie says others don’t have the right to determine how those subject to racism should respond.
Have Your Say
V’landys promises rule backflip if needed as stars warn of ‘breaking point’
A host of NRL club captains have expressed concern with the forecast speed of the game.
