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Inquest
‘Accidentally suffocated her’: Foster dad recounts night he killed Tia
At inquest into 12-year-old Logan schoolgirl’s death, foster father Rick Thorburn unleashes an expletive-laden outburst, yelling “Carry on and I’ll just f---ing walk out of here.”
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Animal attacks
Woman killed by three dogs in backyard
A woman has died after she was attacked by a group of dogs in Maryborough on the Fraser Coast.
Government commits $20m to Sunshine Coast hydro plant plan
The Queensland government will spend two years and $20 million preparing a business case for a pumped hydroelectricity plant on the Sunshine Coast.
Ben Roberts-Smith seeking millions in damages, lost income for ‘smashed’ reputation
The former special forces soldier’s barrister told the Federal Court that public speaking work “evaporated” for his client after stories ran in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Untreated pneumonia worsened ‘Biloela family’ daughter’s condition, family friend says
The sickness could cause complications for three-year-old Tharnicaa Murugappan, who is now in a Perth hospital.
The Origin-eve foot race against Qld kids Brad Fittler couldn’t bear to watch
As part of a visit to accommodation for Indigenous students, Josh Addo-Carr was challenged to a foot race. All his coach could think about was the Manly corso.
E Jean Carroll furious that Biden administration will appeal Trump’s case
Carroll - who accused Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her two decades ago - sued him for defamation over his insulting denials while president.
Opinion
Science
Discovery of Australia’s largest dinosaur to challenge America’s dino dominance
Thanks to Jurassic Park, most kids know an awful lot about American dinosaurs, but we have a growing list of unique beasts.
Matthew McCurry
Palaeontologist
Medicine regulator warns Palmer over anti-vax ads
Australia’s medicines regulator has written to former MP Clive Palmer to express concern about advertisements which incorrectly attributed hundreds of deaths to the COVID-19 vaccine.
‘Jabs are working’: Only three vaccinated people hospitalised in UK with Delta variant
Nearly 76 per cent of adults in the UK have had at least one shot of vaccines by AstraZeneca, Pfizer or Moderna, and 52 per cent two doses.
Delta strain linked to hotel quarantine as Victoria records two new local cases
Health authorities have found a genomic match between the Delta variant circulating in Melbourne and hotel quarantine, but Melbourne is still on track for eased restrictions by Friday.
The Sussexes will take parental leave for ‘several months’
Archewell’s parental leave policy allows staff 20 weeks of paid leave – a stark contrast to what the pair took while working royals which was just a few weeks.
Celia Pacquola uncovers her family history in a random doodle
What will Who Do You Think You Are? look like in decades to come? What will be left when our favoured forms of communication are email and text message?
Opinion
Wall Street
Reddit crowd could be trapped by the share frenzy they created
The latest attempt by US retail investors to squeeze short-sellers is producing some peculiar outcomes, including a squeeze on the investors themselves.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Queensland
Qld rejects couple’s plea for early quarantine release to meet newborn
Queensland’s Chief Health Officer has rejected a plea from a Melbourne couple quarantining in Brisbane who have been prevented from seeing their newborn baby for a week.
Mike Tyson sues Queensland’s Culture Kings for ‘deceptive’ T-shirts
Former world champion boxer has sued local streetwear retailer Culture Kings and its rich-lister owners.
‘Got away with murder’: Boyfriend confesses to later partner about woman’s death
The boyfriend of a mother-of-four probably choked her during a fight, which led to fatal swelling on her brain, deputy coroner has concluded.
Snow possible for SEQ as mid-week cold snap looms
Temperatures will suddenly plummet in Queensland’s south-eastern corner and central parts of the state.
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Coronavirus pandemic
‘I have done everything’: Qld Premier hits back on Pfizer choice
Despite the 51-year-old saying last month her plan to travel to Tokyo could mean the Pfizer vaccination would be recommended, her jab on Monday raised some eyebrows.
Politics
Discrepancy over ABC settlement: Will Christian Porter be paid?
ABC managing director David Anderson told a Senate estimates hearing the broadcaster agreed to pay $100,000 in mediation costs to Industry Minister Christian Porter’s lawyer.
Business
Analysis
Currencies
China’s banks are bursting with US dollars, and that’s a problem
A mountain of dollars on deposit in China has grown so large that banks are struggling to loan the currency and traders say it poses a risk to official efforts to control a fast-rising yuan.
Winni Zhou and Tom Westbrook
World
The push for French to oust English at the centre of EU power
Already letters from the European Commission in English are going unanswered.
Opinion
New deal sets scene for Australia, China to squabble over who gets to tax big miners
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
All I can think is: what am I paying for?
Thanmaya Navada
Scott Morrison’s the man for optimistic narratives but one day Australia will need hard truths
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
Explore
Property bydomain
'Taken off so quickly': Can house prices keep booming?
Even the most optimistic forecast for house prices a few months ago is starting to look conservative. But can prices keep on rising at the same cracking pace?
Why are more and more houses being hidden from view?
A new duplex that's entirely concealed behind rampant greenery just won a top architecture award, and homes in the running for another gong take a similar path.
Life & Culture
Review
Video games
Atari’s return to game consoles is charming, but confusing
A console for classical-style experiences, which can also be a PC, is a great idea. But at $850 the Atari VCS makes little sense compared to the competition.
Sport
Folau dramas escalate with game and court appearance on Origin day
The Israel Folau saga will stretch onto the game’s biggest stage given he will attend the Origin opener just hours after his case is heard in the Supreme Court.
Springbok stars suffer burns in ‘fire pit’ accident, in doubt for Lions series
Two of South Africa’s World Cup-winning players suffered ‘substantial’ burns.
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AFL 2021
AFL apologises again after Goodes declines hall of fame invitation
Adam Goodes was voted in unanimously but has rejected entry.
‘I can’t wait to get stuck in’: McKellar to join Wallabies as forwards coach
The highly rated Brumbies mentor will join Dave Rennie’s coaching staff at the end of the Super Rugby.
Saints, Cats and Roos get all clear to travel out of Victoria for games
Geelong, St Kilda and North Melbourne will play their games in SA, Queensland and Tasmania.
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FIFA World Cup
Socceroos see off Chinese Taipei as march continues
The 5-1 victory all but guarantees them a spot in the final phase of qualifying for the Qatar World Cup.
How does Cameron Murray stop David Fifita after Anzac Round nightmare?
The NSW back-rower hasn’t shied from watching video of David Fifita.
Have Your Say
Sink or swim: 10 storylines to watch as Olympic swimming trials begin
Will Mack Horton make the team? Can Cody Simpson actually swim?
