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‘Premiers are pretty busy’: Qld reacts as PM wants more meetings over vaccine
Queensland government insiders are sceptical of Prime Minister’s push for states and territories to shoulder more of the burden of the nation’s politically fraught vaccine rollout.
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2021 Tokyo Olympics
Cancelling Olympics remains an option: Japanese official
A senior Japanese ruling party official has reportedly said cancelling this year’s Olympic Games is an option if the coronavirus crisis becomes too dire.
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Aviation
‘Real danger’: Qantas boss warns of economic, tourism hit if border opening delayed
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce says Australia’s economy will suffer if it keeps its international border closed because of delays to the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program.
Woman who sparked Brisbane COVID scare after Melbourne trip sentenced
Olivia Muranga, 20, was sentenced in Brisbane Magistrates Court this afternoon.
Queensland unemployment improved up to the point JobKeeper cut off
For the first time in a year Queensland’s unemployment rate has dropped below 6 per cent but Treasurer warns of “rough headwinds”.
Cop-killer’s mood swung wildly as he spoke with negotiators
The two-week coronial inquest delves into the deaths of Queensland Senior Constable Brett Forte and his killer, Ricky Charles Maddison.
Dance group hits out at ‘creepy’ ABC editing of navy performance
The dance troupe at the centre of a controversial performance at a navy ceremony have criticised the ABC for “deceptive” reporting.
Detectives investigate after two cows, deer shot dead north of Brisbane
Police said a small amount of meat was removed after the animals were shot dead on a rural property in the Somerset region.
Why a tiny island community is fighting for the right to use golf carts
A years-long campaign to allow golf carts on the roads of one of Moreton Bay’s small islands picks up speed.
Woman tells court all she could do was cry during sexual assault by footballers
The footballers are on trial in the NSW District Court accused of sexually assaulting the woman in December 2018. They have pleaded not guilty.
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Mining
Explosive attacks against Gina Rinehart yet to be quelled
The mining magnate’s promise to ‘blow’ her children out of WA Supreme Court proceedings simply ignited fresh attacks against her.
Glamour and grit the alluring design of Carla Zampatti’s life
Fashion icon Carla Zampatti was remembered at a state funeral for her love of design and dedication to advancing the cause of women from all walks of life.
The fascinating history of royal family mourning dress codes
There is a royal protocol for everything, and since the Duke of Edinburgh’s passing last week, we have become reacquainted with the customs of royal mourning.
‘Utterly mortified’: MP caught naked in video conference
Parliament Speaker Anthony Rota later clarified that while he had not seen anything, he checked with technicians and confirmed they saw something.
Biden administration to introduce tough sanctions to punish Russia
Sweeping financial sanctions will be used to punish Russia for government hacking, election meddling and paying bounties for dead American soldiers.
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Opinion
WordPlay
Lamington wars: claiming an Australian invention really takes the cake
David Astle
Crossword compiler, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
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Queensland
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Missing person
Mother of Brisbane boatie holds hope, as police report missing fishing rod
Acting inspector says police did not know how the missing 26-year-old fell from the boat as there were no signs of struggle.
The masks are off, but experts urge us to keep them close
Despite south-east Queensland’s mask mandate ending at 6am, experts are urging people to still use them if they can’t socially distance.
4KQ surges in latest radio ratings at Nova’s expense
AM music station 4KQ has surged in the latest radio ratings, toppling FM music powerhouse Nova 106.9 from its period of dominance.
Queensland Health ordered to audit masks in COVID wards
Queensland Health has been ordered to audit fit-testing of masks used by staff in COVID wards, after the state’s nurses union raised safety concerns.
Body found after house fire at Fraser Coast
A body has been found and a crime scene has been declared after a house fire in Maryborough.
Politics
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Aviation
Qantas boosts domestic capacity to 90 per cent by midyear
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce says Australia’s economy will suffer if it keeps its international border closed because of delays to the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program.
Business
Opinion
World markets
The echoes of China’s financial crisis are being heard as a giant struggles to survive
A state-owned company set up to manage bad debts is itself teetering on verge of bankruptcy.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
China to Japan: If treated radioactive water is safe, ‘please drink it’
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, infamous for trolling Australia over the Afghanistan war crimes cases, speaks out again.
Opinion
Reasons to be cheerful in our island economy
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
Aboriginal lives ought to matter not only when we die, but while we are alive
Teela Reid
Lawyer and Wiradjuri/Wailwan woman
Yes Philip Roth was morally flawed, but his work was also liberating
Julie Szego
Author and freelance journalist
Explore
Property bydomain
The problem with listing your house while still living there
Apparently your place should not look like you live in it and should feel as though you never did. Although, how practical is this exactly?
Brisbane rental frenzy: Desperate tenants drive prices to record levels
For the first time in years, it now costs more to rent a home in Brisbane than Melbourne. Here's what's shooting median asking prices to record heights.
Life & Culture
★★★★
Review
Brilliant and daring: the new pig movie that’s simply breathtaking
Following the life of a pretty Norwegian pig, Gunda is a soul-searching dissection of animal ethics. It demands we open our eyes and our hearts.
Sport
Karmichael Hunt poised to make return to Broncos
Hunt is expected to join the club on a train and trial contract after playing with Brisbane’s feeder club Souths Logan in the Intrust Super Cup this year.
Analysis
NRL 2021
Can anyone stop the red-hot Panthers? It certainly won’t be the Broncos
Penrith are too professional to take it easy against the battling Broncos.
Big guns Titmus, Chalmers get it done in first key meet since injury
Two showed they were on track for Tokyo with wins on the Gold Coast.
Johnny Warren, Les Murray’s ‘The World Game’ brand shut down by SBS
The World Game began in 2001 as a six-hour live television program.
Rennie says two positions are ‘wide open’ in Wallabies XV
There are two positions keeping the Wallabies coach up at night as the July Tests against France loom.
Khawaja says points system unfair for top team in final
The Queensland skipper believes there should be a greater advantage for finishing on top of the table.
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Hockeyroos
Hockeyroos win appeal against axings, but spots at Tokyo not assured
Rachael Lynch and Georgie Morgan have won appeals.
Have Your Say
Senior Olympians not convinced by vaccine plans with time running out
Rollout issues and limited time are proving to be immense challenges.
