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Coronavirus pandemic
COVID-positive Australians blocked from mercy flight will get priority next time
At this stage there are no plans to organise a separate flight for COVID-positive people stranded in India.
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Health
Former deputy chief doc warns: Australia must reopen borders, prepare for the return of COVID-19
Australia’s former deputy chief medico has called on the medical profession to smash the false idol of COVID-19 eradication and prepare the public for the next critical phase of the pandemic: open international borders.
Cyclist dies after crash with vehicle in Wide Bay region
A cyclist has died after a crash on the Wide Bay Highway about 200 kilometres north of Brisbane on Saturday morning.
Woman dead, another with serious injuries after crash near NSW border
A woman has died and another has suffered serious injuries after a crash near Stanthorpe, south-west of the Gold Coast on Friday night.
Fencing to be installed after ‘aggressive’ dingo attacks on Fraser Island
The state government has announced funding of $2 million to build fencing around a beach notorious for dingo attacks on Fraser Island.
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Jobs
Job seekers to be switched to online service in hidden $1.1 billion budget saving
More than a million job seekers will be switched to an online service in a bid to replace face-to-face employment services as part of a hidden $1.1 billion saving.
‘Savage blow’: Coal companies hit back over banks’ flight from fossil fuels
Coal companies are fighting back against banks that are refusing to lend to them in a battle for the future of the economy.
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Good Weekend
Sex, schoolkids and where it all goes wrong
Privilege. Porn. Parent-free parties. An alcohol-fuelled climate in which being nice to girls is considered uncool. A wave of sexual assault allegations involving students from some of our top private schools underlines the need to foster a healthier brand of manhood. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT.
‘Confused heap of nonsense’: Man banned from launching any new court cases in Queensland
Describing Ross James Bradley’s latest appeal as a “hodgepodge of confusion”, a Brisbane justice implemented the ban to “prevent any further abuse of the judicial process”.
Fresh allegations made against Craig McLachlan in defamation case documents
In documents released by the Supreme Court this week, the Sydney Morning Herald and the ABC detail a series of alleged incidents involving the Gold Logie-winning actor.
Banksy print bought for $300 sets record Australian price at auction
The anonymous British artist planted the print at a Sydney art store, where it was picked up by a lucky buyer.
How Treasury Wine turned to gangsta rapper Snoop Dogg to solve its Crimes
The Californian rap star might not immediately seem like the safest bet for a brand ambassador to one of the world’s most prestigious wine companies. But the risk has paid off.
Updated
Space
Chinese spacecraft lands on Mars in latest advance for space program
The Tianwen-1 spacecraft has touched down and its lander, Zhurong, will undergo tests before rolling down a ramp to explore Utopia Planitia.
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AFL 2021
AFL 2021 LIVE updates: Ruthless Lions slicing up Suns, North break through for first win
Follow along as we bring you all the key moments from Saturday’s AFL matches.
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NRL 2021
‘Survival of game depends on it’: NRL unmoved by backlash to welfare edict
There has been a backlash to the NRL’s latest interpretation of the rules, but another mooted change – the five-minute sin bin – isn’t currently on the table.
Best Broncos news for a long time: Langer hails Reynolds’ signing
Souths coach Wayne Bennett says Broncos recruit Adam Reynolds reminds him of Brisbane club great Allan Langer.
WEEKEND READS
Tanya Hosch on race, faith and feeling smug at a Beyoncé concert
The South Australian state recipient of the Australian of the Year award discusses the racism she endured as a child, her faith, and the great impact The Apology to the Stolen Generations had on her.
This NYC fine diner’s new direction is food for thought
The team at Eleven Madison Park in New York have challenged themselves to make vegan food desirable, covetable, and worthy of a steep price tag.
Queensland
‘Shaken up’: Woman dead, another critical, 16 children taken to hospital after crash
A woman has died, another is in hospital in a critical condition, and a child suffered leg fractures after a head-on crash between a school bus and a car in regional Queensland.
Illegal $40 million tobacco-growing operation discovered west of Brisbane
Ten acres of illegal tobacco – an estimated 25 tonnes – were discovered by Queensland Police and the ATO at Linthorpe, near Toowoomba.
Birds ‘lined up and mowed down’ on Bribie Island beach
Rangers believe the birds were deliberately targeted by a person speeding in a 4WD.
Twenty-three people charged on 148 child abuse offences in Queensland
A major police operation has found a large number of people allegedly committing child abuse offences have been in far north Queensland, after 23 people were charged with 148 offences.
AirTrain banks on Brisbane traffic to derail SkyBus arrival
The operators of the AirTrain rail link to Brisbane say only the train can beat Brisbane’s traffic congestion as Brisbane’s airport link tussle heats up and ruled out a ‘fare war’.
Politics
Phone a friend: Boris Johnson pressures Morrison on net zero by 2050 during climate call
The conversation occurred on the same day the British Prime Minister’s climate chief said it was time to “consign coal power to history”.
Business
GPT moves to increase funds under management
Property group GPT is joining the rush with its listed real estate investment trusts (REIT) peers into increasing its funds management platform, which is run through its wholesale office and shopping centre trusts.
World
House Republicans elect Trump defender to replace Liz Cheney
After her election into the ranks of House leadership, Elise Stefanik said: “Voters determine the leader of the Republican Party, and president Trump is the leader that they look to”.
Opinion
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Property bydomain
The eye-catching kitchen trends transforming the heart of our homes
We’re spending more than ever before on designing and constructing new kitchens, cooking up renovations with character. See some of the best.
Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler offers beachfront house off-market
The absolute beachfront property known as Moana was built in 1890 for a formative family of the era, and used to be home to the former boss of LJ Hooker.
Life & Culture
Dark Mofo to turn ashes of dead Tasmanians into fireworks
The edgy festival is making amends for a recent controversy by putting First Nations artists at its centre. But it hasn’t given up on pushing the boundaries.
Sport
Bulldogs 18 Raiders 20
Match report
Papalii send-off can’t stop 11-man Raiders producing comeback miracle
Canberra’s season was on life support when they were reduced to 11 men for several minutes midway through the second half, but Ricky Stuart’s men somehow ran down the Bulldogs.
Giteau, Ashley-Cooper join former Wallabies selling rugby to Los Angeles
If you had told Matt Giteau and Adam Ashley-Cooper they’d be playing for an LA team in the twilight of their careers, they’d have laughed at you. Meet the Giltinis.
Sea Eagles 50 Broncos 6
Match report
Reports and sin bins wreak havoc as resurgent Sea Eagles hammer Broncos
Brisbane would have six reports across four players, while two players from each side were sin binned as Manly destroyed Brisbane 50-6 on Friday.
Updated
French Open
‘Brutal’ conditions: Arm injury hampers Barty as French Open looms
The world No.1 was forced to retire from her Italian Open quarter-final against Coco Gauff, raising doubts about her participation at the French Open.
Analysis
NRL 2021
Demise of the robots: Why ad-lib football is king again
NRL club data proves that NRL rule changes in the past two seasons have led to a faster game, increased ball-in-play time, greater fatigue and more tries – enhancing the value of creative attacking players.
Reds fall to Highlanders as NZ dominate trans-Tasman clashes
The Otago Highlanders outmuscled the Australian champions40-19 in Dunedin.
Best Broncos news for a long time: Langer hails Reynolds’ signing
Souths coach Wayne Bennett says Broncos recruit Adam Reynolds reminds him of Brisbane club great Allan Langer.
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
