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Euthanasia laws must pass with majority to avoid ‘rush’ to access scheme
Queensland MPs have been urged to pass euthanasia laws with a clear majority to avoid scaring people into choosing to end their lives early in case the laws are later reversed.
Qld challenges federal government to suggest a better quarantine site to Wellcamp
With the state’s plan for a quarantine facility near Toowoomba effectively killed off, Steven Miles has urged the federal government to “come to us with a ... suitable property that you think will work”.
Australia ‘flying blind’ without more vaccine data, experts say
Health experts say Australians will be vaccinated sooner and coronavirus outbreaks controlled faster if vaccine data is made freely available.
Biden White House concedes it will miss July 4 vaccination goal
White House officials said the main reason the US will miss the 70 per cent target was that not enough younger American adults have received a jab.
Mum to stand trial for murder over deaths of girls in hot car
Kerri-Ann Conley’s matter was referred to the Supreme Court on Tuesday after her two toddlers died in 2019 inside a black car in Beenleigh.
Inquest airs interview of killer describing nightclub attack in detail
James Richard Finch told a journalist how he and others set Brisbane’s Whiskey Au Go Go alight in 1973, killing 15 people.
Property raided by police linked to Mongols, getaway cars
The property, raided by detectives investigating the killing of bikie Shane Bowden, has been linked by police to the Mongols and two getaway cars allegedly used in the shooting.
Nationals plan to pay farmers to cut emissions in deal on net zero
Farmers will get a chance to be paid to help cut greenhouse gas emissions under a Nationals proposal.
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Federal politics
Assistant minister for women backs only man in five-way Liberal preselection contest
Queensland senator Amanda Stoker has thrown her support behind Henry Pike in the race to replace Bowman MP Andrew Laming.
From coal to cannabis: Billionaire Gina Rinehart turns over a new leaf
Hancock Prospecting goes green with a $15m investment in the blooming medicinal cannabis industry.
Australia criticises UN warning that Great Barrier Reef is in danger
The UN announcement could be the first step in a process that results in the reef losing its status as a World Heritage site.
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Education
School asked boys to rate girls, while girls were taught to keep virginity
The boys were told to choose qualities they looked for in a girl from a list that rated virginity and looks above generosity and adventurousness. The girls were given articles on the importance of remaining a virgin until marriage.
‘Defeats the purpose’: Is it time booze-free challenges get a refresh?
Cat Webb is one of many who struggle with challenges like Dry July, so a non-alcoholic beer brand is launching its own campaign with a novel approach.
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Alcohol
WHO to scrap advice women ‘of childbearing age’ avoid booze
The WHO’s policy adviser on alcohol said the guidance was intended only to raise awareness about fetal alcohol disorder syndrome but agreed it was badly written.
Why Bennett’s influence on Mitchell could be the undoing of Queensland
Queensland’s greatest ever coach has helped conjure many Maroon miracles but his formidable bond with a Blues star could steer NSW to a series win in Brisbane.
Queensland
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Coronavirus pandemic
Qld to open border to Victorians from Friday
Melburnians will be able to enter Queensland from Friday, just in time for the school holidays.
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Government
‘The people’s governor’: Queen gives nod to Jeannette Young as Qld governor
Dr Young, the face Queenslanders trusted to guide them through the coronavirus pandemic, will become the head of state after 16 years as the state’s top doctor.
Motorcyclist dies after two-vehicle crash in Capalaba
A 40-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle traffic crash in the Redlands, south-east of Brisbane, this afternoon.
Fake OAM recipient caught after lying to cop while wearing ‘awards’
Brisbane chalkboard artist Neville William Gentry, 52, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of fraud in court on Monday.
Shhhh, here come Brisbane’s first oh-so-quiet electric buses
Drivers say they will take time to get used to the location of mirrors and “riding the clutch” on Brisbane’s new whisper-quiet electric buses, but Brisbane’s carbon footprint has dropped by 7 per cent since 2017.
Politics
Most Australians blame China for poor relations but ambivalent about government’s approach: poll
The Lowy Institute’s annual poll shows trust in China has fallen to record lows and 56 per cent of Australians believe Beijing is more to blame than Canberra for tensions between the two.
Business
Share prices race ahead, but what’s next?
Australian shares have risen strongly since last year’s sell-off as the economy powers ahead, although nervousness remains over the prospects of rising interest rates.
World
Alleged Asian drug kingpin fighting extradition to Australia
Tse Chi Lop, who has been compared to Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, is fighting extradition to Australia, saying he would not get a fair trial.
Opinion
Vaccine hesitancy horse has bolted. We need a powerful campaign.
Russel Howcroft
Australian businessman and media personality
The man who was the id of Australian politics is once again deputy prime minister
Chris Uhlmann
Nine News Political Editor
I did not dissuade Vladimir Putin from his crackdown, but now Australia is employing the same tactic
Tim Costello
Former CEO of World Vision Australia.
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Property bydomain
Behind the brick exterior, this building hides an unexpected joy
This period apartment building might look plain from the street, but step inside and there's an added extra you wouldn't expect to come with most homes.
Flowers and heartfelt notes: The desperate lengths buyers are going to
With so many people trying to buy, and so little on the market, hopeful purchasers are coming up with inventive ideas to persuade people to sell to them.
Life & Culture
MasterChef recap: It’s all about the wow factor in this flantastic vanilla pressure test
Master pastry chef Darren Purchese drops by to mentor the contestants through a rather vanilla pressure test, and the judges hide out the back to blind taste it.
Opinion
Review
I don’t want to keep watching The Handmaid’s Tale but I can’t turn away
Karl Quinn
Senior Writer, Culture
Sport
The view from the wrong side of the NRL’s wild momentum swings
Queensland stars know what it’s like to be on the wrong side of NRL’s massive scoring sprees this year – and think they have a plan to dig themselves out of trouble against the Blues.
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang banned again, misses Tokyo
The court’s verdict ends Sun’s hopes of defending his Olympic title in the 200 meters freestyle next month.
O’Neill backs swimming review, says she never experienced bullying
Deputy chef de mission and Olympic great Susie O’Neill says allegations must be investigated but her experience was very different.
Super Rugby negotiations stall as Australia cools on trans-Tasman competition
Rugby Australia appears to be going cold on the idea of a full trans-Tasman competition next year unless it is financially compensated.
‘So much respect:’ Australian lifters welcome Hubbard selection
The presence of Laurel Hubbard, the first transgender Olympian, will be a major story in Tokyo.
Blues call Cordner into camp as Tedesco reveals painful battle in Townsville
The NSW captain needed several pain-killing injections at half-time as he revealed former skipper Boyd Cordner will be asked to join camp.
NSW star to make Origin debut just six months after arthritis diagnosis
Keeley Davis had to pull out on the morning of what was supposed to be her Blues debut last year.
Have Your Say
Queenslander! The Origin horror movie Fittler doesn’t want to watch again
On the ropes, this is where Queensland is at their best.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
