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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.
‘Just awful’: Inbound Riverside Expressway, Story Bridge clogged
4BC traffic reporter Olympia Kwitowski said many roads heading into the River City were “just awful”.
Child Safety ‘missed opportunities’ that may have saved Qld 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 claim 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.
Singapore looks to tear up its vaccine playbook amid new virus surge
The city state, home to more than 20,000 Australians, was less than three weeks ago named the best place to be during COVID-19. Now it’s virtually in lockdown.
Breaking
IPL
Australian cricketers arrive in Sydney after fleeing India
The group fled the escalating COVID-19 crisis in India for the Maldives and touched down in Sydney on Monday morning.
Multibillion-dollar rescue package for oil refineries
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will on Monday unveil the final details of the $2.4 billion plan aimed at retaining self-sufficient refining capability and limiting costs on motorists and businesses.
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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”.
Aged 10, he was found on Fortnite and groomed on Snapchat - 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.
‘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.
Sleep six hours or less? Why your risk of dementia may be higher
Poor sleep is linked to cognitive decline, with the risk of dementia deemed up to 30 per cent higher in those who lack sleep in midlife – and it comes down to at least four important physiological processes.
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
Political leadership
‘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
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Coronavirus pandemic
Families of Australian Open players had 100 per cent hit rate on exemptions
Cricketers and the partners of elite tennis players appear to be receiving special treatment when it comes to entering Australia.
Business
Peter Tonagh, Fiona Balfour, Mario D’Orazio join ABC board
Three high-profile business executives will join the ABC’s board of directors.
World
Britain’s Jews should not have to endure ‘shameful racism’, says Boris Johnson
Johnson was responding to a video that showed a convoy of cars bearing Palestinian flags driving through a Jewish community in north London, broadcasting anti-Semitic messages.
Opinion
Federal election hinges on timing, not policy
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
Big budget spend means nothing without right priorities
Amanda Vanstone
Former Howard government minister
Bail laws create a hurdle too high for many
Melinda Walker
Gaza attack on media offices will deepen fog of war
Peter Greste
Author, journalist and academic
Explore
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
Opinion
Keanu Reeves
In defence of Keanu: humanity’s gentle emissary, who never claimed to be a great actor
I normally love to read brutal film reviews, but one published in my own newspaper last week reached my limit.
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Sport
‘Taste of her own medicine’: Barca rub salt into Kerr’s wounds after UCL rout
A two-year-old tweet has come back to haunt the Matildas superstar after Barcelona destroyed Chelsea 4-0 in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final.
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NRL 2021
Penrith’s perfect 10 as Titan stakes claim for dumbest play of 2021
Gold Coasts’s Herman Ese’ese was sent off for an all-time brain explosion in Magic Round.
Top rugby medico says NRL on right path with send-off and sin-bin spree
Dr Martin Raftery said concussion levels fell only when referees started issuing red, yellow cards more often.
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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” have found some “fresh energy” to thwart the charge of younger players on the tour.
‘Netballers are tough’: Akle’s swipe at Stuart as Swifts vanquish Vixens
The Swifts came out on top in a physical battle that made a mockery of Ricky Stuart’s 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.
Have Your Say
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.
