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Is hotel quarantine the nation’s Achilles heel?
Howard Springs is the gold standard, but it is hard to replicate inside hotels. Is there a better way to gradually open up to the world?
Queensland to take at least one planeload of Australians from India
With six flights planned for the rest of May, the top priority is the return of 173 Australian children stuck in India without their parents.
‘Very dangerous’: Brave rescuer recalls day inmates took over jail, held officers
The day on which Garry Lockhart’s team stormed a Sydney jail to rescue three officers taken hostage in a 1986 riot was the most violent of his career. Now he’s been awarded for his bravery.
Suzi Taylor’s ‘sad’ spiral from TV stardom to solitary confinement
The former “Block” contestant has vowed to “start afresh” and savour some clean air after 202 days in custody, including a month in solitary confinement.
New Queensland discovery set to reduce serious scarring
UQ researchers have uncovered a key component of how scars form, enabling them to develop genetic treatments to reduce their severity.
Struggling with pre-schoolers? Take Bluey’s lead, say the experts
In a rare double act, the global phenomenon, kids’ show “Bluey”, is almost as popular with adults. As creator Joe Brumm explains, that’s no accident.
The unexpected stimulus: How the closed border helped save the economy
When the pandemic hit, Australians were barred from leaving the country. With nowhere to go, would-be travellers have become pivotal to this year’s budget.
First-home buyers get budget help to enter skyrocketing market
Australians will be given more help to buy their first homes in a federal budget boost that offers loan guarantees and more scope for people to use superannuation to save a deposit.
RBA counts on household spending but decent wage rises years away
The Reserve Bank is relying on households to spend billions of dollars of savings over the next few years to underpin its sharply upgraded forecasts for the nation’s economic growth.
ABC claims there were ‘reasonable grounds’ for suspecting Porter of rape
The broadcaster says it did not defame the former attorney-general and it can prove there were reasonable grounds for suspecting him of raping a girl in the 1980s.
Safety fear for Afghan villagers raised in Roberts-Smith case
Four villagers who allege Ben Roberts-Smith was involved in the unlawful death of an Afghan farmer faced violent Taliban repercussions if details about them were disclosed before a coming defamation trial, a court has heard.
Hunter Biden: ‘I come from a family forged by tragedies’
US President Joe Biden’s younger son battled alcoholism and drug addiction in the wake of losing brother Beau to brain cancer in 2015. Here, he reveals the genesis of his demons and how he was pulled back from the brink.
Inside the NRL’s match review committee, and why they don’t even agree with each other
They’re a favourite punching bag of coaches, players and fans, but how does the match review committee actually come up with the calls that sometimes spark outrage?
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Match report
Hutchison in hospital scare as Roosters fall to Eels
The three-time premiership-winning Roosters coach pulled no punches after the club’s injury crisis deepened when their five-eighth was clattered by Dylan Brown’s knees.
‘Pretty brutal’: Cricket legend Kim Hughes reveals battle with alcohol
The former Australian captain has revealed publicly for the first time his struggles with alcohol and how he was “going down the wrong path”.
Queensland
Funding lifeline for delayed Broadbeach to Burleigh light rail
A contract dispute between the state government and builders the John Holland Group has forced delays and a budget blowout on the light rail extension.
Protest planned ahead of Laming’s return to Parliament
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is under renewed pressure to dump Andrew Laming from the Coalition party room.
Updated
Crime
Man charged with attempted murder after Brisbane driveway attack
A 68-year-old Wilston man is in a critical condition in hospital after the attack, which detectives believe involved a weapon.
Conservative firebrands to speak at Brisbane pro-life rally
Queensland will soon hit a milestone following a long campaign by advocates for the legalisation of voluntary euthanasia.
Tribute to missing skateboarder Trent Riley draws hundreds to the Valley
Family and friends of the missing 26-year-old gather, hearing stories of his life and watching a video of his feats on a skateboard.
Politics
The surprising $20b boost to the budget as China stockpiles iron ore
Iron ore hit a record $US200 a tonne on Friday as concerns about Beijing’s dispute with Canberra prompt China’s importers to store up the critical resource.
Business
Booming property market stokes household debt concerns
A ferocious boom in housing that’s overwhelming the banks is stoking concerns about consumer debt, amid signs some buyers are becoming more cautious about overpaying.
World
Japan extends coronavirus emergency in Tokyo as Olympics loom
On Friday Japan’s premier extended a state of emergency in Tokyo and three other areas until the end of May to stem a surge in coronavirus cases just months before the Tokyo Olympics.
Opinion
Sydney’s unlucky community case becomes the ultimate barbecue stopper
Dom Knight
Writer, broadcaster and co-founder of The Chaser and Giant Dwarf
Faithful Morrison says one thing but does another
John Hewson
Columnist and former Liberal opposition leader
Huge problem: Immigrants are not taking our jobs
Jan Fran
Journalist and presenter
Explore
Property bydomain
Grant Hackett’s luxury beachfront villa snapped up in five days for $2.625m
A Gold Coast pad with stunning views owned by former Olympian Grant Hackett and located on “Millionaires’ Row” has sold in just five days.
Before and after: The resurrection of a heritage home saved from demolition
It had rising damp, a missing chimney, and ageing tiles. A heritage overlay saved it from the wrecking ball, and now, it's magnificent. See how it looks.
Life & Culture
Opinion
Richard Glover
Whatchamacall a mother’s love? The dog seems to know
From thingamajig to dooverlackie, decoding the mysterious sayings of adults is still no easy task.
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and Sydney Morning Herald columnist
Sport
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Match report
Panthers purring as premiership favourites despite Chambers sledge
Will Chambers’ Cronulla were thumped 48-0, but that didn’t stop him sledging the Panthers for losing last year’s grand final.
Cat-attack: Geelong thrash reigning premiers with second half demolition
Geelong kicked 14 goals to Richmond’s two after half time to completely destroy the defending premiers at the MCG.
The secret clay court sessions that sparked Barty’s 16-match winning streak
The world No.1 will play in the Madrid Open final on Sunday as she continues a remarkable run on clay that not even the Australian saw coming.
Analysis
Australian rugby
Australian sides must not talk themselves down before trans-Tasman clashes
There are some very encouraging signs for Australian rugby, and the nation’s Super teams don’t need to fear what awaits across the ditch.
Buddy, Rampe back but Jones dropped ahead of MCG clash
Lance Franklin and Dane Rampe return, Nathan Jones has been dropped while the Magpies and Bombers have swung the axe on a busy night of selection.
Opinion
Olympics
Devil is in the lack of detail for Olympic hopefuls over risk of infection in Tokyo
IOC guidelines contain none of the necessary details regarding the qualifications of those administering COVID tests.
Darren Kane
Sports Columnist
Updated
2021 Tokyo Olympics
Cambage threatens Tokyo boycott over ‘whitewashed’ promo shoots
The WNBA star has taken aim at the Australian Olympic team’s lack of diversity in promotional shoots.
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.
