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Brisbane hospital COVID ward still shut as engineers probe airflow
A ward at Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital remains closed more than a month after a COVID-positive patient infected three health staff.
Analysis
Vaccination
No time to waste as world debates vaccine justice
While nations including Australia debate the details of a temporary waiver of vaccine patents, dangerous variants mutate in raging outbreaks around the world.
Jarryd Hayne jailed for five years and nine months for sexual assault
The former NRL footballer assaulted a 26-year-old woman in her Newcastle home in September 2018 while his taxi waited outside.
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Crime
‘Stuart is safe’: MacGill’s partner still fearful following alleged kidnapping
On Wednesday, news broke that the 50-year-old spin bowler had been allegedly kidnapped from outside his home on Sydney’s lower north shore by four men including the brother of his partner.
Updated
Courts
‘Your story is a sad one’: Reality TV star Suzi Taylor freed from custody
The 50-year-old pleaded guilty to about 30 outstanding offences on Thursday and was convicted, but not further punished.
Australia’s space race held back due to under-skilled graduates: Qld government
Queensland’s space industry could be worth $2.7 billion in just 15 years and support 6000 jobs.
Exclusive
Hospitals
The simple measure that could save Qld hospitals $15 million a year
A comprehensive study has found a simple change in how a common piece of medical equipment is used could save millions of dollars and improve outcomes for patients.
Porter seeks court order to keep parts of ABC defence confidential
Christian Porter and the ABC are at loggerheads over the public release of the broadcaster’s written defence to his defamation claim.
Analysis
Media & marketing
Lachlan Murdoch’s Seven visit sparks News chatter
With one of the senior members of the Murdoch family in town at a pivotal juncture for the company, the rumour mill has understandably gone into overdrive.
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Morrison government has ripped up a treasured contract between nation and citizen
Australia has always done everything possible to bring home citizens caught in a disaster overseas, until now.
Tony Wright
Associate editor and special writer
Live
NRL 2021
LIVE updates: Rabbitohs v Storm at Stadium Australia
Premiership credentials go on the line when the defending champions take on a Souths side that has won all seven games since defeat to the Storm in the season opener. Our coverage starts about 7.20pm.
Analysis
Super Rugby
The Brumbies start fast and the Reds finish strong. Who wins the rest?
Queensland and the Brumbies are the last two sides left standing in Super Rugby AU, and the form guide shows how tightly contested the final will be.
Morgan Turinui
Updated
Coronavirus pandemic
NRL biosecurity expert says Brisbane’s Magic Round should go ahead
It may require the players to return to life in a bubble, but the NRL’s biosecurity expert is confident Magic Round will proceed as planned.
Live streaming makes cents, but musicians need more dollars
As the world tilts towards digital streaming, accelerated by the pandemic, it’s vital that performers are properly paid, say arts leaders.
What is ‘cheugy’? Only the latest Gen Z v Millennial tiff
The term is being used to describe people who are still following a trend long after it was cool. But we all have a little bit of cheug in us.
Queensland
Hackers responsible for Brisbane hospital cyberattack identified
Two Brisbane hospitals and several aged care facilities were crippled by the same group that targeted Apple and tried to extort millions.
Hospital changes health practices after investigation into prisoner death
One of Queensland’s major health services has made changes after the death of a convicted murderer.
Motorcycling Queensland to review how teen died at Brisbane raceway
A review will be conducted into how a teenager died after a tragic crash at Mick Doohan Raceway in north Brisbane.
Researchers warn of unsafe lead levels in garden soil in many homes
Growing a vegetable garden was a lockdown project for many, but researchers are warning as many as a third of homes could have unsafe lead levels in their garden soil.
Queensland likely to oppose excess solar power fee
Queensland solar groups want Mick de Brenni to oppose a federal move to charge solar users when they sell excess electricity back to the grid.
Politics
Minister vetoes advice to loan $280m to wind farm but company to push ahead
Renewable energy developer Neoen says it will move forward with a planned wind farm after Keith Pitt vetoed a Northern Australia Infrastructure Fund funding recommendation.
Business
Opinion
Dividends
Yes, bank dividends are back but let’s not party like it’s 2019
Banks haven’t let the COVID crisis go to waste, taking the opportunity to cut their payout ratios to shareholders happy to grab what they can.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
Fiji locks down 400-patient hospital after COVID death
Health authorities are quarantining all patients and staff within the compound until they can determine who had contact with the coronavirus patient.
Opinion
How gender quotas can help kill both ‘queen bees’ and ‘tokens’
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
China’s miscalculation on trade deal helps Biden rebuild the Western Front
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Australians don’t want a war with China. It’s time to raise voices against it
David Brophy
Senior lecturer in Modern Chinese History
Explore
Property bydomain
Refinance, upgrade or both? What to do while rates are still low
A booming market makes upgrading challenging, but buying a bigger and better home isn't the only thing owners can do to take advantage of the conditions.
Why are some sellers copping losses of up to 40 per cent?
In this episode of Property Unpacked, we unpack why some areas are experiencing price drops even though we are in a 'hot market'.
Life & Culture
Forget Tinder and MAFS – can science fix these broken hearts?
A spate of recent shows propose that DNA can explain the secrets of the heart. What happens next shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Sport
Opinion
NRL 2021
Johns brothers won’t be ‘laying out witches’ hats’ for Samoa coach Parish
Matthew Johns has rejected calls from the Samoan coach to be his assistant as the battle to coach the Pacific nation intensifies.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Brisbane Lions eye Bulldog speedster
The Lions and North Melbourne are among the clubs eyeing talented Western Bulldog Ed Richards.
Police say MacGill did not owe alleged kidnappers
How the 50-year-old former cricketer came to be kidnapped has left those who know him stunned.
Updated
WTA Tour
Barty blinder as Aussie wins again to reach Madrid semis
Ash Barty’s win streak has continued in Madrid, with the Australian world No.1 getting past Petra Kvitova.
The unsung hero of the Reds’ season who turned his back on being a prison officer
Seru Uru finds himself one win away from a Super Rugby AU title.
Chelsea euphoria as Kerr fires women to top, men through to final
Chelsea’s men’s team won their way to showdown with Manchester City.
Analysis
NRL 2021
Kapow! Biff! Why Souths can’t stop Melbourne’s Batman and Robin
The Storm’s Harry Grant and Brandon Smith are a dynamic duo.
Have Your Say
NRL cracks down on ‘tactical’ breaches of controversial six-again rule
The code wants to rid the game of deliberate ruck infringements.
