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Apology demanded over minister’s claims health woes were ‘made up’
A patient who has waited months for a double hip replacement says she is “broken” and believes Queensland’s health system is also broken.
Craig Kelly claims Facebook in ‘contempt of Parliament’ over Facebook ban
Former Liberal MP accuses the social media giant of contempt after he was “black banned” from the platform.
‘A river under my house’: Suburban flash flooding during Brisbane storm
Homes and cars have been damaged across Brisbane by fallen trees after a short but intense storm swept across the state’s south-east.
Going viral: How a book on Amazon inspired the latest COVID conspiracy
The discredited theory that coronavirus is a bio-weapon created in a Wuhan lab is gaining new momentum. This is the conspiracy’s origin story.
Australia buys 25 million Moderna vaccine doses, negotiates onshore manufacturing
Moderna has struck an agreement with the Morrison government to supply 10 million doses this year and 15 million booster shots in 2022.
Ohio governor offers chance at $US1 million prize to get vaccinated
The pace of vaccinations in the US has slowed in recent weeks due to ambivalence or scepticism about the medication and declining infections.
Albanese’s pitch to build the businesses and jobs of tomorrow
Anthony Albanese will position himself as a leader for the future by promising a Labor government would tap into the energy and ideas of young Australians to accelerate the creation of new businesses and jobs.
Inquiry into PM’s office about Higgins’ rape claim resumes
Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed last night that an inquiry into who in his office knew what about Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations has resumed.
Army of fake fans boosts China’s wolf warriors on social media
Most retweets diplomat Liu Xiaoming got from June through January came from accounts that violated Twitter’s rules.
Analysis
US politics
Republican Party ‘cancels’ Liz Cheney for Trump’s approval
Loyalty to Donald Trump himself - rather than a commitment to any particular policy position - is now the defining feature of the modern GOP.
Progressive politics is facing extinction: Blair
Former British prime minister fires off a withering critique of the far-left and its approach to culture, gender, race and identity.
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You should never mess with Angelina Jolie. Her new thriller proves it
She’s back on form in Those Who Wish Me Dead, injecting some unexpected wit into her role trying to save a boy from assassins.
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Media & marketing
Don’t be ashamed of your ‘guilty pleasure’ TV binges
Netflix’s head of original programming in Australia is ‘happy with being at Ted Lasso levels of uplift’.
Ellen DeGeneres to end her TV talk show next year
The talk show host, who has seen a ratings hit after allegations of running a toxic workplace, has decided that her next season will be the last.
Queensland
Reynolds set to sign three-year deal with Broncos
The South Sydney captain has told those close to him that he will be taking up a three-year deal at Brisbane next season.
Watchdog finds police ‘discriminated’ against men for 50-50 gender equity
Queensland Police recruiters used “misleading and vague” statements while hundreds of men missed out on jobs with the service because of gender targets, the crime watchdog says.
Investigators battle surge in self-produced child exploitation material
Investigators fight an increase in the availability of encryption services making it easier for paedophiles to live-stream child abuse.
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Emergency services
Police arrest man allegedly armed and making threats outside business
A man has been arrested by police who were responding to reports he was making threats while armed, forcing them to lock down streets in Ipswich.
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Government
Cops, medics and prison guards to get easier access to compensation for PTSD
A former prison officer has detailed the graphic and horrific scenes workers face inside Queensland’s jails.
Politics
Audit Office funding boost will return scrutiny to government
The Auditor-General will be able to hire more staff and examine 48 government programs each year after the budget included $61.5 million more funding.
Business
How car rental giant Hertz rose from its deathbed
During the depths of the pandemic, it wasn’t even clear that car rental giant Hertz would even be around today.
World
Israel, Palestinian militants on brink of war, exchanging rocket volleys, bombs
Israel vowed to keep pummelling the Islamist faction in Gaza in the fiercest hostilities in years despite a prediction by US President Joe Biden that fighting might end soon.
Opinion
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Property bydomain
Real estate listings reveal our love affair with house plants is still on
If real estate listings provide a snapshot of the interior trends of the moment, then it’s fair to say that indoor plants are continuing to have their moment in the sun.
'It's so hard': First-home buyers are feeling burnt by the hot market
Rapidly rising prices and limited choice have begun to dampen buyer's spirits as their positivity about the market declines.
Life & Culture
The art fair where they throw hammers at clouds and grow cars from rock
NotFair is not your average art show. Conceived as a “fringe” event to Melbourne’s official art fair, this year it’s taking over an old kids’ play centre.
Opinion
Streaming
Detective series Mare of Easttown is a hallelujah moment for TV
Craig Mathieson
Film, music and TV critic
Sport
‘They are perfect’: Cadbury revealed as Wallabies’ new major sponsor
Just a few months after the game’s 30-year partnership with Qantas ceased, Rugby Australia have revealed the Wallabies’ new major sponsor.
‘I would support him’: Paine endorses Smith to return as Test captain
Six weeks after laying his cards on the table, Steve Smith has the backing of incumbent Tim Paine.
Alan Jones keeps barking questions at Rugby Australia. I’ve got the answers.
Alan Jones’ favourite used to be “the dogs bark, the caravan moves on”. Now he’s the one barking.
‘Boutique quarantine’ for F1 drivers Australia’s best hope of hosting grand prix
The desperate COVID situation in Brazil has heightened concerns about the feasibility of Albert Park.
‘Won’t last five rounds’: Swift Justis predicted in Gallen showdown
Paul Gallen’s fight with Justis Huni is scheduled for 10 rounds.
Afghanistan Test to be Ashes warm-up for stars with Perth to host series finale
The match will provide red-ball practice for Test stars Pat Cummins, Steve Smith and David Warner.
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AFL 2021
Rich clubs lose bid to increase AFL’s soft cap
The AFL’s richest clubs have failed in their bid to have the football department soft cap significantly increased for the 2022 season.
Have Your Say
No winners in de Belin situation – but even so, stand-down rule must stay
The Dragons forward faces a third trial for an alleged rape.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
