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Invisible crime
‘They’ve failed me’: Qld police accused of relying on rape myths
“Your demeanour and the way you were dressed and walked were not consistent with you being violently raped,” an officer was quoted as saying.
Child Safety ‘missed opportunities’ that may have saved Queensland baby
In her report on “Baby J’s” death from SIDS, the deputy coroner laments the lack of a system to track children from birth through school to ensure they don’t fall through the cracks.
Nurse loses appeal after claiming workplace bullying caused psychiatric injury
Maureen Joy Robertson alleged the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service breached its duty of care. Three appeal judges thought not.
NRL Magic Round to stay in Brisbane in 2022, but after that it’s anyone’s game
The Queensland government has secured the event for next year but faces a fight to keep it in Brisbane for the long term.
Chefs say budget money for aged care won't end up on residents' plates
An extra $10 a day per person given to nursing homes this week by the Morrison government will not improve food quality in aged care, chefs and experts say.
PM lends support to Qantas to stop infected passengers from India
At least three people say they later tested negative, questioning why they were not allowed to fly home to Australia.
Aged 10, he was found on Fortnite and groomed on Snapchat, and he’s not alone
When Lucy grabbed the iPad from her 10 year-old-son she saw explicit images arriving on Snapchat in real time.
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Parenting
Why John doesn’t see many other dads at baby groups
A decade since the Paid Parental Leave scheme was introduced, mothers are still assumed to be the carers, fathers are largely locked out, and “gender relations have not shifted”.
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Religion
‘Grow up’, outspoken US nun tells Australian Catholic Church
Sister Joan Chittister believes the church faces inevitable decline unless it undertakes significant reform, saying: “Why not married priests, women priests, or women cardinals?”
Deadliest strike: Attacks on Gaza City accelerate amid ceasefire attempts
The Gaza Health Ministry says Israeli airstrikes in the heart of Gaza City killed at least 33 people and injured 50 in the deadliest attack since heavy fighting began a week ago.
‘It’s bonkers’: When missing woman voted for Trump, attention turned to husband
The county clerk immediately knew something strange was going on. A mail ballot had arrived from Suzanne Morphew, a woman missing for more than five months.
Trump ‘unhinged’, says Republican poll official
The Republican who now leads the Arizona county elections department targeted by a GOP audit of the 2020 election has slammed the former president for continued falsehoods about how the election was run.
‘Brilliant highs, awful lows’: 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.
Texas tiger found safe after a week lost in suburbia
A tiger that frightened residents after it was seen wandering around a Houston suburb has been found and appears to be unharmed, police said.
You don’t need Will Smith’s budget to get into shape
If, like the rapper and film star, you want to shake your COVID kilos, even small improvements, such as cutting back on booze and snacks, will leave you feeling better than if you did nothing.
WEEKEND READS
New sensations: how artists are giving their viewers cheap thrills
Off the back of one of the internet’s strangest phenomena, artists are now creating works specifically designed to induce “oddly satisfying” feelings of wellbeing.
‘Without Jo there would have been no van Gogh’
The celebrated artist’s sister-in-law is finally being hailed as the person who brought his art to the world.
Queensland
Qld teacher banned after inappropriate messages with former students
The teacher has been banned from teaching until the end of the year after he was suspended over sexual messages with former students.
Analysis
Annastacia Palaszczuk
‘Accidental premier’ no more: Palaszczuk is nation’s longest-serving female government leader
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is one of the nation’s most successful politicians.
‘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.
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.
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.
Politics
Liberals believe early election more likely after well-received federal budget
Josh Frydenberg’s third federal budget has raised expectations of an early election. And Liberal MPs say - as long as the vaccine roll out improves - Scott Morrison could pull the trigger.
Business
Charter Hall’s newest exec says city work is here to stay
When Carmel Hourigan, one of Australia’s most influential women in property, switched jobs last year, it made headlines for two reasons.
Opinion
Superannuation
Why I’ve decided to contribute extra into my super account
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
World
Dozens of charities quietly dump Prince Andrew following Epstein embarrassment
Charities have rushed to distance themselves from the Queen’s son over links with dead paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, in one case hiding a charity plaque bearing his name behind a plant.
Opinion
Gaza attack on media offices will deepen fog of war
Peter Greste
Author, journalist and academic
In defence of Keanu: humanity’s gentle emissary, who never claimed to be a great actor
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Tony Blair’s insights nail the challenge for Australian Labor
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Property bydomain
Desperate couple bidding in two auctions at once win home for $2.09m
In a tight Brisbane market, one couple split up to bid in two auctions at once on Saturday, and agents say they're not the first couple to hedge their bets.
Could the days of 20-bidder auctions be about to end soon?
More home owners are deciding to sell, encouraged by recent record results, but will it be enough to meet the demand of the hordes of potential buyers?
Life & Culture
Analysis
Ellen Degeneres
Ellen DeGeneres was ahead of the game – and then she fell behind it
Her talk show took her into the rarefied air of superstardom. Staying there, however, is not as easy.
Sport
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NRL 2021
‘A dream come true’: Coach’s son, Jakob Arthur, scores on Eels debut
There were sensational scenes when the 18-year-old scored in his first match as his proud dad punched the air from the Parramatta coach’s box.
‘Big Three’ getting old? Djokovic doesn’t think so
The “Big Three” of men’s tennis have found some “fresh energy” to thwart the charge of younger players on the tour, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic says.
‘Netballers are tough’: Akle’s swipe at Stuart as Swifts vanquish Vixens
In their first match at their new home of Ken Rosewall Arena, the Swifts came out on top in a physical battle that made a mockery of Ricky Stuart’s midweek comments.
Australia’s Olympic swim coach says podium finish for all seven relays is doable
Rohan Taylor is pleased with the athletes’ progress ahead of next month’s Olympic trials and says relays could bring plenty of success in Tokyo.
Analysis
Super Rugby
Why Australian rugby should resist the allure of positivity
Round one of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman saw Australian sides almost get results against the top two Kiwi sides, but there were no wins from five games.
Not so marvellous: sharp drop in AFL crowds as COVID effect continues
The decline in footy crowds was highlighted on Saturday night when Richmond, which has traditionally attracted big crowds, played in front of just 18,798 people.
Analysis
NRL 2021
Lights, Cam, action: Smith joins Origin mates as commentator
There had been much speculation about Cameron Smith’s next move, but the only time we are going to see him on the field is with a microphone in hand on TV.
Have Your Say
Is Tom Trbojevic twice as valuable as anyone else in NRL? One betting agency thinks so
Just how valuable is Tom Trbojevic to Manly? A new rating has found he means more to his side than even Andrew Johns and Johnathan Thurston in their prime.
