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Police hunt potentially armed man after Qld police dog dies in pursuit
A review will be conducted by the State Dog Squad Capability Coordinator into the circumstances of the incident.
From Moscow to Mississippi, COVID’s Delta variant is spreading fast
The World Health Organisation’s chief scientist says the variant, more infectious than others, will soon be dominant globally.
Two new COVID cases as Bondi testing ‘nowhere near’ needed levels
The fresh infections prompted a number of new venue alerts for Sydney CBD, Bondi Junction and Tempe on Saturday night.
Major Brisbane hospital cancels some surgeries, aims to address bed capacity
One of the state’s largest hospitals has cancelled non-urgent elective surgeries and will look to increase bed capacity and bring in additional staff to cope with “anticipated increased demand”.
How Canberra’s problem with women has shaped Peta Credlin 2.0
Peta Credlin has transformed herself from political aide to one of the most powerful conservative commentators in Australia. What comes next?
McCormack brushes aside spill rumours amid talk of Joyce return
“If others want to push personal ambition then that’s a matter for them,” Mr McCormack said.
Lions hop to it and hold off the gallant Kangaroos
This was a dour affair in Hobart but by evening’s end the Brisbane Lions had secured a 23-point win, retaining their top-four spot on the ladder.
Reynolds confident he can help Brisbane’s $1 million enigma get back to his best
Adam Reynolds has been in regular dialogue with Brisbane coach Kevin Walters about next year, and he’d love to partner off-contract Anthony Milford in the halves.
Sea Eagles hail DCE’s resilience on road to milestone
Daly Cherry-Evans celebrates his 250th against the club he backflipped on after missing just 15 games in 11 seasons.
‘Who’d have thought we’d still be here?‘: Aussie swim stars’ amazing journey to fourth Olympics
They were introduced to the world as smiling teens in Beijing. Much water has passed between their feet since then as Emily Seebohm and Cate Campbell head to Games number four.
WEEKEND READS
The question about men that made this woman a billionaire
At 17, she asked herself, “Why are men always in control in relationships?” Meet Whitney Wolfe Herd, whose woman-focused dating app Bumble has made her the world’s youngest female self-made billionaire.
The woman who helped an ex-Playboy editor become a feminist crusader
Former Playboy editor Chuck Smeeton became a self-confessed “feminist in training” after meeting his partner, Dr Niki Vincent, Victoria’s first Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner.
Queensland
US Consulate calls on Qld health chief to let American see his dying father
The Consulate says the man and his wife have both been vaccinated, tested negative to COVID-19 three times, and chartered a private flight to reduce any risk of transmission.
DV victim contacted several support agencies before her brutal murder
Teresa Bradford, who was murdered by her husband in 2017, was given insufficient support to protect her, Deputy State Coroner Jane Bentley has found.
Margate man killed as two trains collide west of Rockhampton
The 49-year-old Moreton Bay man died at the scene while two other workers were taken to hospital with injuries.
Whiskey Au Go Go firebombing inquest exposes police failures
The fresh inquiry heard on Friday that detectives, federal police, and the then-police minister were all tipped off about the 1973 Brisbane arson attack.
Proposed Queensland rental reforms fall short: advocates
Critics are asking the government to explain why it has dropped key elements of planned reforms in a long-awaited bill introduced to Parliament this week.
Politics
‘No rush’ to reopen international borders: Trade Minister
Trade Minister Dan Tehan says the federal government is negotiating with Singapore about a potential travel bubble with Australia, but is in “no rush to open the borders” to international travel.
Business
Opinion
Money Makeover
40 things I wish I knew about money before turning 40
Experience is everything. Here are a few helpful hints if you are young to put you on the right path to financial freedom.
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
Opinion
Nuix investigation
Passing the buck on Nuix fiasco a bad look for ASIC
Adele Ferguson
Investigative journalist and columnist
World
Hardline judge under US sanctions elected Iran’s next President
Ebrahim Raisi has been congratulated on his victory by the other two candidates, but his dark past troubles Washington DC.
Opinion
The green inner-city bogeyman is a figment of the government’s imagination
Jan Fran
Journalist and presenter
The China files: how Morrison persuaded Europe to talk tough
Bevan Shields
Europe correspondent
Little reward, big risk: Why the PM may avoid an emissions target
Michelle Grattan
Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Explore
Property bydomain
Revealed: These are the biggest housing bubbles in the world
Interest rates are at ultra-low levels, potential buyers have saved cash during lockdowns and governments are splashing stimulus. Sound familiar?
Home where art and design merges in a 'treasure chest'
This very special family home has all the visual interest of a gallery but without any of the aloofness. Take a look inside.
Life & Culture
‘We’re losing the skills’: pandemic threatens Melbourne’s music capital status
Melbourne’s music capital status under threat as musicians consider leaving the city’s music scene to find more stable work, get a second job or leave the state altogether.
Sport
Updated
Tokyo Olympics
Kyrgios, Barty on track for Olympics tilt after Nadal withdraws
Rafael Nadal has also pulled out of the Olympics after ‘listening’ to his 35-year-old body but Australia’s two headline stars are on track to represent their nation in Tokyo.
Lions hop to it and hold off the gallant Kangaroos
This was a dour affair in Hobart but by evening’s end the Brisbane Lions had secured a 23-point win, retaining their top-four spot on the ladder.
Blues 23 Highlanders 15
Match report
Blues down Highlanders to claim a Trans-Tasman title with an asterisk*
It was tight, it was tense and it was tough. But the Blues are once again Super Rugby champions, even if the Crusaders might have something to say about that.
Swifts 64 Firebirds 52
Super Netball
‘We needed to get our mojo back’: Swift return to form as NSW down Firebirds
The NSW Swifts thrashed the Queensland Firebirds in their Super Netball clash at Ken Rosewall Arena.
‘I want to break the cycle’: The story driving Dragons debutant fullback Tyrell Sloan
Tyrell Sloan makes his NRL debut on Saturday, and foremost in his mind will be his grandmother Colleen, who raised him from when he was two months old.
Cowboys 24 Sharks 26
Match report
Late Cowboys rally not enough to stop Sharks from moving into top eight
Despite losing six games in a row earlier this year, Cronulla vaulted North Queensland into the top eight.
England boss looks to bigger picture after fans jeer disappointing draw with Scotland
England manager Gareth Southgate conceded that his side underperformed in their clash against Scotland but said the team was still on track to reach the last 16.
Have Your Say
The NRL must stop using players like Cordner to sell head-high crackdown
Instead of making those who suffer from concussion poster boys for their cause, why not talk to them?
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
