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NRL 2021
‘One of the toughest decisions I’ve made’: Why Reynolds joined Broncos
In his first interview since news of his signing for the Broncos, Adam Reynolds explains why he decided to join Brisbane over staying with his beloved South Sydney.
Girl ‘indecently touched’ by man outside Gold Coast school
The seven-year-old was allegedly approached by a man, who she did not know, from a nearby bus stop.
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Casinos
Cash ban at casinos to thwart criminals
Australia’s biggest casino operators, The Star and Crown Casinos, have agreed to ban cash from all of their casinos in an effort to stop criminals from laundering drug money through gaming tables.
Buses take on trains to get to the planes
Skybus, which runs the ‘turn-up and go’ bus service between Melbourne’s two airports and its CBD, has started operating a city-airport service in Brisbane.
NSW MP investigated by police over sexual violence allegations as Moderna strikes vaccine deal with government
The Opposition Leader will deliver the traditional budget reply speech tonight as Victoria scrambles to contain the potential fallout from an interstate-acquired case of COVID-19.
Ardern plans for New Zealand to re-connect with post-pandemic world
Tough lockdowns and its geographical location has helped the country eliminate the coronavirus but left the nation isolated from the rest of the world.
Musk halts use of bitcoin for Tesla cars over climate concerns
Elon Musk cities long-brewing environmental concerns for a swift reversal in Tesla’s position on the cryptocurrency.
Progressive politics is facing extinction: Blair
Tony Blair has penned a withering critique of the far-left and its approach to culture, gender, race and identity.
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.
Treasury Wine pivots to US, Penfolds brand after China’s shock tariffs
The winemaking giant will pivot to the US market and focus on its highly profitable Penfolds brand in a bid to restart profit growth without the help of the lucrative Chinese market.
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Cancer
‘Desperately disappointing’ setback for ovarian cancer screening hopes
Long-awaited results of a major ovarian cancer study found screening women detected the disease before they developed symptoms but didn’t save lives.
The race to rescue Australia’s 50 most vulnerable plant species
Australia’s record of driving its famously unique array of native mammals to extinction is well known. It is less understood that we are losing our plants even faster.
‘Brilliant highs, awful lows’: What’s the secret of You Am I’s enduring success?
Going backstage with the Australian rock legends reveals how they’ve kept rolling and produced one of their best songs yet.
Queensland
‘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.
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
Labor’s pitch to build the workforce of tomorrow
Anthony Albanese will position himself as a leader for the future by promising Labor would tap into the energy and ideas of young Australians.
Business
James Murdoch seeks $388m for his blank-cheque company to shop in Asia
The investment company is looking at targets in the media, entertainment, technology, health care and education industries.
World
Myanmar ‘very bleak’ as Australia reaches out to government in exile
Australian diplomats have begun talking to Myanmar’s government in exile but Australia won’t impose additional sanctions against junta.
Opinion
Fleeting or structural: What’s behind the surge in US inflation?
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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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
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 upcoming season will be the last.
Sport
Swimmers get welcome vaccine delay ahead of cut-throat Olympic trials
Australia’s best aquatic athletes unveiled the Speedo race suit for Tokyo as good news was delivered on the vaccine rollout ahead of the Games.
Wallabies get a new major sponsor
Rugby Australia have revealed the Wallabies’ new major sponsor, and it’s big news for sweet tooths.
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.
Opinion
Australian rugby
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.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
‘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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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
