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Government offers travel vouchers to boost Queensland tourism
The state government has announced a new incentive to help far north Queensland’s tourism industry recover from the pandemic.
Jump in tip trips sparks call for return of kerbside collections
Residents have paid “through the nose” to dump rubbish since the collection scheme’s suspension, with trips to rubbish dumps and the use of tip vouchers rising sharply.
Body of man overboard found during search and rescue
Police were alerted on Saturday night when a man was overboard in Yeppoon. The search for the man went for two hours.
‘Tragic accident’ forever changed lives of gifted teen, driver: Coroner
A Queensland coroner has ruled nobody was at fault after a driver tried to stop as Anna Damjanovic crossed the road on a rainy night in Brisbane’s inner west in 2017.
SEQ water-bottling bore ban extended for a year amid aquifer research
The initial ban on new commercial bores followed concerns on Mount Tamborine and Springbrook about their impact on water supplies in the drought-declared towns.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Taxi drivers isolated as three new cases detected in Qld hotel quarantine
The Chief Health Officer said the movements of three recent cases – one an air crew member – led to “some limited exposure” at Brisbane Airport, as she reiterated the importance of mask wearing.
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Brad Hazzard
Frustrated GPs threaten to pull out of COVID-19 vaccination program
GPs are complaining about a “nonsensical” process and low rates of payment that will not cover their costs.
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‘Please sir, do not forget us’: Stranded seafarers plead for COVID-19 vaccinations
Filipino seaman Larry Pineda says he and fellow shipmates trapped aboard a bulk carrier docked in Portland have no idea when they might be freed, but they’re praying to be vaccinated.
Raped naval officer takes aim at defence chief over ‘prey’ comments
An ex-navy officer says she was raped numerous times in her short career with the defence force, and most of the incidents involved none of the risk factors that the defence chief warned would make women a target.
The conversations with schoolboys that horrified Laura Bates
For her book “Men Who Hate Women”, the British writer went undercover online and infiltrated a network of groups that advocate violence against women.
‘Will you marry her?’ Fury in India over chief justice’s rape case remarks
More than 4000 women signed a letter demanding the chief justice’s resignation after he told a man accused of raping a 16-year-old he should marry her.
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Mardi Gras
Rita Ora takes centre stage as SCG turns rainbow for 2021 Mardi Gras
The Sydney Cricket Ground was a sea of hot pants and impossibly high heels as thousands of spectators streamed in to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in pictures
All the colour, characters and flamboyance of this year’s Mardi Gras.
Will Harry and Meghan’s interview help or hinder their brand?
Oprah Winfrey’s interview with the Duke and Duchess is expected to deepen their rift with the royal family.
Opinion
Britney Spears
Why did we do what we did to Britney Spears?
For those of us who spent our teens or 20s dancing to Britney Spears and consuming the spectacle of her unravelling, the experience of watching the film was part horror, part shame.
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
‘Coming up with creative solutions’: Companies looking to hire autistic employees
Banks, finance, insurance and tech firms are taking an interest in neurodiverse staff because they need people who can look at problems differently and come up with creative solutions.
Queensland
‘Self-oriented’: COVID conspiracy theorists less focused on greater good
A study led by Queensland researchers, spanning more than 4000 people in eight countries, has attempted to gauge the motivations of those who believe there is more to the pandemic.
Motorcyclist killed, man seriously injured in separate SEQ crashes
The 55-year-old rider was allegedly struck by an oncoming car in Mount Cotton early on Saturday.
Public servants who failed Mason Jet Lee should ‘have had employment terminated’
Queensland’s public sector watchdog has found punishment given to child safety officers who failed to protect Caboolture toddler Mason Jet Lee was “manifestly inadequate”.
Banana prices expected to rise after $180m damage to Queensland crops
Banana prices could increase by several dollars as far north Queensland farmers assess more than $180 million in crop damage after Cyclone Niran hit the coast this week.
Twenty arrests as police smash Fortitude Valley, New Farm drug ring
Detectives seized cash, drugs and property valued at more than $1m and laid 303 charges as part of the 12-month operation.
Politics
Woman drew on counselling before recounting alleged rape by Christian Porter
The woman who accused the Attorney-General of rape drew on counselling that she said helped “resurface” a trauma she said she had known about for years.
Business
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Mining
‘Falling behind’: Climate challenge looms for Rio Tinto’s new CEO
Jakob Stausholm will face his first public test over the pace and extent of the miners’ emissions cuts at its next investor meetings.
World
Pope Francis in historic meeting with Iraq’s Grand Ayatollah
The Grand Ayatollah and the Pope discussed the safety of Iraqi Christians during the historic visit, which was carried live on television.
Opinion
Too many of us believe women lie about rape. In fact, they rarely report it
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
When will a woman simply be a fellow human being who happens to be female?
Jane Caro
Novelist, author and commentator
Liberals’ men in blue go zap and hope we forget their women problem
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Shift in gender balance means abuse claims are being taken seriously
Margaret Simons
Journalist, author and academic.
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Buy or sell first? The seller's dilemma in a rising property market
With property prices soaring, should home owners sell first and take a risk on buying back into a booming market, or do the opposite?
Life & Culture
Michael Gudinski’s death leaves a hole in the heart of Australian music
The question hanging over the sadness of the legendary promotor’s sudden departure is how Australian music might turn without him.
Sport
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Match report
Brazilian veteran denies win for Roar against Sydney FC
The 36-year-old Brazilian salvaged a point for Sydney but the aura of invincibility that once used to carry the champions through matches has evaporated.
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NRL 2021
Sonny and share: Coach SBW to mentor Suaalii at Roosters
Sonny Bill Williams has quietly slipped into the Roosters’ coaching system and near the top of his list of projects is the development of Joseph Suaalii.
Opinion
Waratahs
No quick fix, but Penney can buy time at Waratahs with small improvements
Waratahs coach Rob Penney knows it’s going to be a slow process. He will be hoping Waratahs management can hang in there with him.
Andrew Mehrtens
Clarkson says players, umpires adjusting to mark rule but tiring from fewer breaks
Alastair Clarkson says players and umpires have handled the stricter man-on-the-mark rule well so far.
City humiliate rock-bottom Victory in record derby romp
Melbourne Victory have been humiliated 6-0 at home by Melbourne City, the former champions dominating their struggling rivals.
Geelong prevail at home as Essendon head in right direction
Geelong were too good for Essendon but the Bombers won’t be easybeats this season as they look to quickly rebuild a team capable of making and winning finals.
Norman street-fight fine halved but NRL doesn’t accept ‘no other option’ explanation
Corey Norman has had his fine halved after being involved in a street brawl, as two Raiders players were also hit with fines for drink-driving offences.
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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.
