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Secrets of War
Stokes funded Ben Roberts-Smith’s defence out of public company funds
Seven West Media lent $1.87 million to help finance Ben Roberts-Smith’s legal expenses, which included the cost of hiring top barristers for the war crimes inquiry and a defamation case.
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City life
Before Seven, BRS set his sights even higher
Forget Married At First Sight. The most notable commitment ceremony in town is the very public one between Seven media mogul Kerry Stokes and Ben Roberts-Smith.
Man in critical condition, two others hurt in head-on crash
A rescue helicopter has attended to assist with the man who is suffering from critical injuries.
Brisbane temperature to drop to 14 degrees
Parts of the south-east will be in for another cold morning on Tuesday, however temperatures are expected to rise towards the end of the week.
Fisherman falls overboard, policeman leaps on tinny
A fisherman who fell overboard and injured his hand on a motor was rescued and a police officer leapt onto his out-of-control tinny.
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Coronavirus pandemic
No Johnson & Johnson vaccine for Australia as sector calls for compensation scheme
Australia will not buy the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine because it is a similar type to the AstraZeneca one being manufactured locally.
Vaccine delay casts doubt over Qantas’ international restart plans
The airline may have to change its strategy again as delays to the COVID vaccination program threaten to leave Australia’s international border closed beyond October.
‘When I become big news’: Gunman’s warning before killing Queensland cop
Day one of the coronial inquest into Senior Constable Brett Forte’s death highlighted his killer’s spiralling mental state and police failures.
Party officials block Andrew Laming’s preselection bid
An LNP source says the executive team voted unanimously to block Andrew Laming’s preselection.
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Media & marketing
‘A market for crazy’: Turnbull serves cold fury for the Murdochs
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull makes it clear he has only contempt for the Murdoch media empire.
Even a low-quality kidney transplant better for patients than dialysis
Research suggests patients are better off accepting a low quality kidney transplant rather than remaining on dialysis and waiting for a better quality one.
‘Cheeky right ’til the end’: Harry, William pay separate tributes to Prince Philip
Princes William and Harry have released statements about their grandfather ahead of a reunion for the feuding brothers at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.
Brisbane VR training company scores Biden-backed US contract
Next World offers VR training modules, which is exactly what the US is calling for as it ramps up its Build It Back Better program.
Why an intense female friendship was my first true love
I fell in love with my new best friend, Michelle, at 14. It was all-consuming. We would give each other cards and poems and go on “dates”.
Bill Bailey ‘qualified’ to pit Kiwis and Aussies against each other
The British comedian has visited Australia and New Zealand for the past 25 years. It will come in handy for his latest TV role: determining which is the superior nation.
Opinion
Social media
Paradise lost: Why I’m leaving Byron Bay, just when Netflix is moving in
The new reality show Byron Baes has only confirmed my decision to move is the right one.
Penny Leonard
Queensland
‘The future, now’: Solar-powered bus takes first passengers
An electric bus powered with 100 per cent solar energy carried its first regular passengers on Monday as it entered service in TransLink’s fleet.
Brisbane company wins European approval for rapid COVID-19 tests
A Brisbane-based firm has won approval from European regulators to sell its 15-minute COVID-19 rapid test.
Fireworks launched at police helicopter hovering over Gold Coast hoons
One driver was recorded by PolAir doing 200km/hr, while another was charged for possessing fireworks that were allegedly fired at the police helicopter.
Six teenagers charged after high-end cars were stolen on Gold Coast
Six teenagers, one as young as 13, have been charged with multiple offences after three high-end cars were stolen on the Gold Coast over the weekend.
Man taken into custody after Brisbane bayside lockdown
The man had been in a Capalaba home refusing to get out for hours while police tried to negotiate with him.
Politics
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Trade unions
$11 billion super merger on the cards amid union turmoil
A super fund for electrical workers could merge with one for the transport industry, but union politics looms on the horizon.
Business
BHP to ride EV, green power revolution as copper, nickel demand set to soar
Australia’s top miner expects demand for copper to double and nickel to quadruple on the accelerating rollout of electric cars, solar panels and wind farms.
World
David Cameron welcomes inquiry into his dealings on behalf of Lex Greensill
The former prime minister has been under intense pressure to explain why he used his former position to try and get Greensill access to a £37 billion fund set up to help businesses through the pandemic.
Opinion
Trump’s example playing out in Asia, the world has to intervene
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property bydomain
Can you pandemic-proof a home? This Brisbane architect thinks so
For a bargain price, these houses are designed to cope with everything from a health crisis to grandma moving in, and they're set to be built by Christmas.
The second-best option for first-home buyers in a hot market
That dream home might look out of reach as prices run away, but many first-home buyers are turning to this backup plan to get onto the property ladder.
Life & Culture
Forget your 20s, it’s your 30s when you hit the happiness sweet spot
Your happiest age isn’t necessarily a time of zero responsibilities. It’s possible to feel life’s ‘crunch’ and still be deeply content, new research shows.
Sport
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A-League
Manchester United in talks to buy Central Coast Mariners, and move them
Manchester United are in talks to buy Central Coast Mariners, potentially rebranding and relocating the club away from Gosford.
Vunivalu grateful for Thorn’s backing after rocky start
The high profile cross-code star had an embarrassing start to his rugby career and he is desperate to win back respect on the field.
‘We’re not a package deal’: Morris brothers could part ways in retirement call
The Roosters twins both signed one-year contract extensions at the end of the 2020 season and are off-contract at the end of the year.
South Sydney poised to offer Marshall season 20 if Reynolds leaves
Benji Marshall could finish his career as the second-most capped player.
The groundbreaking Masters champ so shy he had to be coaxed into celebrating
First Japanese man to win a major becomes a national heroy.
Chammas on Monday
NRL 2021
Roosters set to hand whiz-kid Walker long-term deal
The Roosters were keen to extend the contract of Sam Walker before a ball had even been kicked this year.
Equality key to Roffey’s Melbourne presidency
Club’s first female president wants her reign to be about advancing the role women play in Aussie rules.
Have Your Say
Big-game players and acres of self-belief: Why the Reds are the real deal
Queensland started the season loose but are now relentless.
