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Toll bridge subsidy scheme to be reviewed by council after resident complaints
The Go Between Bridge toll credits were rolled out in January following the closure of Victoria Bridge, but soon after applying, some residents south of Brisbane’s CBD hit eligibility roadblocks.
More than 200 students return to this high-school construction zone
Brisbane South State Secondary College at Dutton Park is still a construction site, yet more than 200 students have been there since January.
Rangers urge toddler’s saviours to come forward after Fraser Island dingo attack
The rangers would like to speak to those who saved a little boy from a dingo attack on Saturday as they could hold vital clues to prevent a repeat attack.
Queensland crush NSW inside four days to claim Sheffield Shield title
The Bulls needed five wickets to beat the Blues for the first time in a Sheffield Shield final. NSW didn’t even survive the morning session.
Vaccines for over-50s to be brought forward as national cabinet reconfigures rollout
The vaccine rollout is the focus of Monday’s meeting of state and national leaders, the first of new bi-weekly summits aimed at getting the COVID-19 vaccination effort back on track.
Queensland’s ANZAC Day events ‘good to go’ without COVID restrictions
ANZAC Day services and marches can proceed next Sunday without any COVID-safe plans or limits on numbers, Deputy Premier Steven Miles announced on Sunday.
Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly driving over woman repeatedly
The 27-year-old man from NSW allegedly drove over the 47-year-old multiple times during a rampage at a property north of Brisbane late on Saturday night.
Man arrested, police hunt others after 24-year-old attacked with baseball bats
The victim suffered life-threatening head injuries after a group of people bashed him with baseball bats in Inala on Saturday night.
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Crime
Man accused of shooting pair to death has been named
The 24-year-old was charged with murder after a manhunt following the shooting of two men, aged 23 and 37, at a unit in Caboolture on Saturday evening.
US, China call truce on ‘climate crisis’ to co-operate on solutions
The two superpowers, often at loggerheads, have committed to work together on developing carbon capture, energy storage and hydrogen targets.
Analysis
Climate policy
A signal of hope as US and China find common ground in climate crisis
China and America’s agreement to co-operate on climate, even as their rivalry grows, is a hopeful development as world leaders prepare for Biden’s climate summit.
‘They’ve got a big fight on their hands’: US giant Netflix gets dose of reality in Byron Bay
It was supposed to be a landmark moment for Netflix. But the announcement of the company’s first local reality series, Byron Baes, has upset the local community.
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Startups
Tech giants battle it out over use of ‘air’
Airbnb and Airtasker are engaged in a trademark stoush in Europe that could hamper the latter’s ambitions for expansion in the region.
Opinion
Royal family
Prince Philip’s funeral a reminder of the power of rituals
During a time of emotional upheaval, rituals are the guard-rails to keep people from tumbling over. They tell the troubled Prince Andrew where to stand and how to be. They divert attention from the brotherly rift between princes William and Harry. They bring order to chaos.
Robin Givhan
WEEKEND READS
Farewell dear Carla, my wise, fierce and generous friend
Working with Carla Zampatti over recent years gave this former magazine editor some valuable life lessons in tenacity and timeliness – and in what makes Australian women tick.
Going nowhere fast: the downside of speedy delivery
Amazon’s processes have been so cleverly streamlined, so cynically optimised, that you are not given the opportunity to ponder how such a modern miracle is even possible.
Queensland
An insight into the mind of Queensland cop killer Ricky Maddison
The coronial inquest into the deaths of Ricky Maddison and Senior Constable Brett Forte will continue next week in Toowoomba.
Elderly woman dies almost two weeks after being struck by car
The 87-year-old died in hospital after being hit by a car while crossing a road on Brisbane’s bayside.
Branch members threaten to quit if LNP parachutes outsider into Laming’s seat
Andrew Laming’s online conduct has caused his downfall and triggered a hostile preselection battle for his safe Coalition seat.
Pandemic lockdowns did not cause increase in suicides, research shows
Data from 21 countries found no increase in suicides over the first few months of the pandemic when lockdowns were widespread.
Spike in motorcycle crashes drives ‘horrific’ road toll
There have been 83 lives lost on Queensland roads so far this year, 25 more than the same time last year.
Politics
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Aged care
‘Very big package’: $10 billion aged care boost at heart of federal budget
The federal government will announce at least $10 billion – and potentially significantly more – in response to the royal commission’s report into the aged care sector.
Business
Ahmed Fahour’s Latitude finally ready to make its ASX debut
A buoyant market has provided the platform for Ahmed Fahour’s Latitude Financial to finally make its stockmarket debut on Monday – its third attempt in as many years.
World
In pictures: The Duke of Edinburgh is laid to rest
The funeral was a sombre and intimate affair, just as Prince Philip requested.
Opinion
Duke of Edinburgh, the prince of paradoxes, offers a clue on how to bridge the great climate divide
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
The politics of the twerk – and other matters of state
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Andrew Peacock: The man I knew and respected
John Ridley
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'Unplug and unwind': Return to nature at Barranca retreat
Guests are encouraged to try mindful “forest bathing” – a nature-based therapy that connects the senses with fresh air and the soundtrack of nature.
'Santa' selling up the North Pole, or at least a beachside home
For around 40 years the High Street Santa has spread Christmas cheer by the coast, arriving by surfboard, motorbike and sleigh. Now he's selling up.
Life & Culture
Opinion
Reality TV
MAFS season finale reaches its madcap zenith
At some point, you just have to raise your hands and offer a silent salute.
Robert Moran
Culture Reporter
Sport
Bulldog sent off for first time in 14 years as Cowboys break back-to-back win drought
Hetherington was sent off in the 56th minute of the Cowboys’ 30-18 win, as the club claimed its first back-to-back win in over a year in Townsville.
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NRL 2021
Tuivasa-Sheck wins battle of fullbacks as Warriors end Dragons’ streak
The battle of the No.1s finished with a clear winner as the rugby union-bound superstar helped end St George Illawarra’s four-game winning run at Kogarah.
Followed by millions himself, Cody Simpson starstruck at Australian swimming championships
The music star turned elite swimmer says it’s “surreal” to be competing alongside aquatic superstars on the Gold Coast.
Refugee denied national title, but not giving up Tokyo dream
Abdoulie Asim, a refugee from Gambia who lived under a bridge for a week and ate discarded McDonald’s meals pulled from bins, crossed the line first in the 200m in Sydney but was disqualified for stepping outside his lane.
Mixed results: Australian swim coach wants improvement ahead of Olympic trials
Australia’s head swimming coach, Rohan Taylor, liked what he saw on the Gold Coast but wants to see some sharp improvement in a key meet in Sydney next month.
Latrell Mitchell fined for kicking out at rival, faces three-week ban for high shot
Mitchell was handed three charges on Sunday by the NRL match review committee following the Rabbitohs’ 18-14 win against the Tigers on Saturday night.
Daniher, Lions enjoy big win over Bombers
Joe Daniher has always been a player with a sense of theatre, a man for the moment. Lining up for the Brisbane Lions against his old club, Essendon, for the first time, all the attention was on the rangy forward.
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Huge increase in players failing to return after HIAs as NRL grapples with concussions
The number of players who have not been allowed to return to play after undergoing a head-injury assessment is rising.
