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Coronavirus pandemic
Queensland to close border to NSW’s COVID-19 hotspots
With restrictions set to ease across Queensland on Friday, Annastacia Palaszczuk said the state couldn’t risk the introduction of the Delta variant into the community.
They relied on Chinese vaccines - now they’re battling outbreaks
Three nations put their faith, at least in part, in easily accessible Chinese-made vaccines. Now there are questions about how effective those vaccines are.
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Mining
Another BHP FIFO worker accused of rape as woman sounds alarm on WA’s ‘Wild West’ mining camps
Among the woman’s claims were men leaving money in the communal fridge to pay cleaners for sex, and attractive women falling victim to constant sexual harassment.
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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 in a girl from a list that rated virginity and looks above generosity and adventurousness.
Australian scientists urge global vaccine equity via a $10 donation
Some of the country’s top infectious diseases scientists are pushing for Australians to fund a vaccine for a person in a developing country after getting their own jab.
Opinion
Vaccination
Getting the jab changed my mind: we should be paid to get vaccinated
Mostly the side effects are non-serious, but some recompense for getting the jab would be welcome.
Vivienne Pearson
Writer
Morgan Stanley to bar unvaccinated people from New York office
The firm says the goal is to help create a normal office environment, without the need for face masks and social distancing.
Opinion
Quantitative easing
Where have all those central bank trillions gone?
Central banks have pumped trillions into their financial systems during the pandemic, but only relatively modest amounts have found their way into the real economy.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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China relations
‘Where is their truth?’ Justin Trudeau fires back at China after it calls to investigate Canada
The Prime Minister has responded angrily to China’s UN query about the deaths of indigenous Canadians.
Analysis
China relations
Winter Olympics a new excuse for Beijing’s crackdown on everything
COVID-19 has provided a blanket of security for an increasingly restrictive state.
Teenagers on trial for online abuse did it for ‘laughs’ and subscribers
One girl criticised a religion, then dozens piled on with death and rape threats.
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Review
Hate romcoms? You’ll find it very hard to dislike this one
Award-winning New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo’s six-part romantic comedy updates the genre for a modern audience.
30 essential soups to get you through winter
Pumpkin. Pea and ham. Potato and leek. These comforting soup recipes will keep you warm and toasty all winter.
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Opinion
Political leadership
The man who was the id of Australian politics is once again deputy prime minister
Chris Uhlmann
Nine News Political Editor
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Queensland
Possibly armed man still on run after police dog death
The police dog, Rambo, was hit by a car while he and his handler were tracking a man who allegedly fled police.
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”.
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.
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.
Politics
‘Not just windmills and solar panels’: ALP criticised by Joel Fitzgibbon over party’s climate change policy
The Hunter Valley MP has again attacked his own party over its position on energy policy.
Business
Australia lines up third uranium mine as nuclear momentum builds
The planned restart of a mothballed uranium mine in South Australia is in response to improving demand and the Biden administration’s support for zero-emissions nuclear energy.
World
Khashoggi’s killers had paramilitary training in US: report
US-Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi had gone to the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2018, where he was abducted and killed.
Opinion
Silencing transgender conversation leads us nowhere
Julie Szego
Author and freelance journalist
Vaccine hesitancy horse has bolted. We need a powerful campaign.
Russel Howcroft
Australian businessman and media personality
Explore
Property bydomain
Bargain? Penthouse apartment sells for a 75 per cent discount
The four-level apartment in a historic building has found a buyer after sitting on the market since 2015, and still managed to change hands for millions.
From rags to riches: How this derelict suburb became an upmarket favourite
This Brisbane suburb has evolved from an industrial wasteland to a thriving, hip and in-demand community.
Life & Culture
The Orthodox Jewish doctor who wants to boost your ‘sex points’
Dr Bat Sheva Marcus says there are four quadrants that are vital to good sex: desire, arousal, (lack of) pain, and orgasm.
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
Breaking
Tokyo Olympics
‘Shattered’ Huni out of Olympics after injuring hand against Gallen
In the lead-up to last week’s fight, Paul Gallen said he hoped to destroy Justis Huni’s Olympic dream. He has, but not in the way he predicted.
Why Christian Welch might give Roy Masters a slice of his next deal
Christian Welch appreciated Roy Masters’ excellent piece in the Herald about how Origin I could be decided by him pressuring Nathan Cleary. Take Two on Sunday.
Can the Sixers, or the Olympics, fix Ben Simmons?
Sixers president Daryl Morey says he still believes Simmons can be part of a championship nucleus. The door, though, is always open for a deal.
Tomic's Wimbledon qualifying interview
Bernard Tomic got his Wimbledon qualifying campaign off to a winning start but couldn't resist some trademark theatrics in his post-match interview.
Calls for calm after Vaughan demands Ashes cancellation
Cricket Australia has called for calm after former England captain Michael Vaughan demanded the Ashes be cancelled if players’ families are unable to tour.
World Rugby set to approve NRL-inspired rule changes
The 50-22 and goal line dropout are here to stay. But some of the leading rugby nations aren’t happy.
Updated
AFL 2021
AFL stadiums return to 85% capacity next week, A-League grand final in Melbourne
Crowds will be limited to 25,000 for games this week before moving back to 85 per cent capacity in round 16.
Have Your Say
Bravo, Carl Nassib ... and let’s hope that, one day soon, no one cares
Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to come out as gay - a milestone and another step towards the day when a player’s sexuality does not count as news.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
