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Queensland Health on alert after Sydney COVID-19 case
Anyone in Queensland who has visited the exposure sites must quarantine and get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible.
Government to resume flights to India after travel ban ends
Several repatriation flights will be dispatched to India every week once the controversial travel ban ends on May 15.
Brisbane's trial e-scooter fleet awarded 50 per cent bump by council
Brisbane City Council has approved an expansion of the twin-operator e-scooter fleet from 1000 to 1500 ahead of its finalised mobility strategy release next month.
The deadly disease that is the healthcare system’s ‘bogey man coming over the hill’
Advocates are calling for greater public awareness of risk factors for liver cancer, which sees fewer than one in five survive for five years after diagnosis.
Police say MacGill did not owe alleged kidnappers a debt
How the 50-year-old former international cricketer came to be a kidnapping victim, allegedly by four men including the brother of his girlfriend, left those who know him stunned.
‘Completely helpless’: Sam Newman reveals trauma over wife’s death
The football and media figure has described finding his wife dead in their Docklands apartment and attempting CPR as he waited for an ambulance to arrive.
NRL cracks down on ‘tactical’ breaches of six-again rule
The code wants to rid the game of deliberate ruck infringements early in the tackle count as it also warns about the dire consequences of contact with the head or neck.
Brisbane council predicts cost blow-out in state’s Riverwalk pledge
While expecting the true cost of the state government’s $22 million election pitch for the key active transport link could be three times higher, Brisbane City Council has committed no funding.
Berry prices skyrocket while farmers get creative to lure workers
The cost of blueberries has soared to up to $12 in Brisbane as the seasons change amid fears of a worker shortage coming into winter.
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Media & marketing
Trump remains banned from Facebook after board upholds suspension
Facebook’s independent oversight board has upheld the social media giant’s decision to suspend former president Donald Trump from the platform.
Brokers and banks overwhelmed as Australians rush for a mortgage
People are buying on Saturday and rushing to get their finances organised on Monday in another sign of the heat in the national property market.
Queensland
Alleged Brisbane hotel drug deal foiled with 14.5kg cannabis, $103,000 cash
David Gellvear, 38, faced a Brisbane court after he was arrested at the Novotel in South Brisbane on Tuesday.
Brisbane man charged after allegedly claiming to be recipient of OAM
Brisbane man allegedly used fake service medals, including the Order of Australia, to conduct business operations.
The student studying at UQ from COVID-ravaged India
Amritesh Kumar Maurya is completing a masters in economics at UQ thanks to a scholarship, but the pandemic is keeping him based in his home in the Delhi slums.
City Hall to introduce ‘family friendly’ meeting hours
A baby boom at City Hall and a shake-up of meeting arrangements during the coronavirus pandemic has prompted a Brisbane City Council move to “family-friendly” hours.
‘We haven’t looked back’: Qld’s biggest population boom in 16 years
New figures reveal the winners and losers across Australia when it comes to interstate migration, with COVID lockdowns, affordability and lifestyle the biggest drivers.
Politics
‘Betrayal’: First Nations warning to government over water fund pledge
First Nations groups say it will be a betrayal if federal government follows through with a mooted plan and ditches its $40 million commitment to water rights.
Business
Award-winning journalist to lead Washington Post’s Australian set-up
The Washington Post is establishing an Australian bureau in a sign of increasing reader interest in the Asia-Pacific region.
World
China plans to revive strategic Kiribati airstrip: MP
Despite its small size, the nation controls one of the biggest exclusive economic zones in the world, covering more than 3.5 million square kms of the Pacific.
Opinion
Australians don’t want a war with China. It’s time to raise voices against it
David Brophy
Senior lecturer in Modern Chinese History
For ANZ and its peers it’s like the pandemic never happened
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Explore
Property bydomain
'Unprecedented': Brisbane's luxury real estate market outperforms Sydney's
Prestige property prices are picking up as well-heeled home buyers take advantage of low interest rates to upgrade their living arrangements.
Trying to rent? There are less rentals sitting empty now than before COVID
Australia's rental vacancy rate is back at pre-pandemic levels, but as many as one in 10 rental homes are still sitting empty in some areas.
Life & Culture
‘Have you had enough yet?’ may be Handmaid’s Tale’s most prophetic line
Two TV critics argue whether the fourth season of the dystopian drama has lost its way or is as gripping as ever.
Sport
The unsung hero of the Reds’ season who turned his back on being a prison officer
Reds forward Seru Uru was going to be prison officer in Fiji but now finds himself in the Wallabies frame and one win away from a Super Rugby AU title.
Coates insists Olympic athletes should not fear being stranded in Tokyo
With Australians struggling to get home from India, AOC president John Coates has assured athletes they will get safe passage back from the Games.
Analysis
NRL 2021
Why Broncos target stepped down as Raiders captain
Ricky Stuart told his hooker he would be dropped after highlighting a few deficiencies. What is believed to have infuriated Josh Hodgson, is that he’d heard the same words the night before.
Analysis
IPL
IPL shambles a result of putting greed above common sense
India’s passion for cricket is a blessing that provides colour, excitement and wealth to the game.
NRL cracks down on ‘tactical’ breaches of controversial six-again rule
The code wants to rid the game of deliberate ruck infringements.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Maldives likely exit route for IPL Aussies as Hussey tests positive for COVID-19
Hussey’s manager confirmed the IPL batting coach has tested positive.
‘They know what I am capable of’: Reynolds says injury won’t impact talks
The off-contract Souths star won’t rush his return from a thumb injury.
Have Your Say
Wright move: Why captain O’Connor can give Reds the edge in decider
The Reds’ game plan has been effective under stand-in skipper.
