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Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo Olympics LIVE updates: Six-time Aussie table tennis Olympian wins
Jian Fang Lay has started her record-equalling sixth Olympics with a convincing singles win.
‘A joke’: Russian fumes at Tokyo heat rules as Millman, Barty make winning starts
John Millman flew the flag with a gritty opening-round win days after speaking of his elation the Games will come to Brisbane, while Ash Barty also stepped off the court a first-up winner in Tokyo.
Qld records zero COVID cases on Saturday, despite flights scare
The surprise result, which has been put down to the wearing of masks, follows a scare involving an infectious flight attendant in regional Queensland.
Australian doctor fights COVID-19 while under Israeli bombardment
Natalie Thurtle has seen rubber bullets fired at children, people viciously beaten, and homes turned to rubble as her team works to save lives.
‘Stop talking about ourselves’: LNP leader urges party to embrace reform
David Crisafulli told the LNP state convention members were “crying out” for changes to help the party win the next state election.
‘I’m very, very privileged’: Springborg returns to state politics
The “Father of the LNP”, Lawrence Springborg, was overwhelmingly elected as the party’s president on Saturday amid a grassroots movement for change.
Australia saves Barrier Reef World Heritage status but cops climate deadline
Australia has delayed a vote to downgrade the World Heritage status of the Great Barrier Reef, but UNESCO demands greater action on climate and water quality.
Barrier Reef tourism boss welcomes UNESCO’s 12-month ‘probation’
The decision to grant Australia a 12-month reprieve to avoid an “in-danger” Reef listing is “very positive”, says the head of the Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators.
Opinion
MyCareer
Think of your life’s legacy before others write about it
Obituaries can be inspiring in ways that perhaps we rarely feel about CVs.
Jim Bright
77 shootings within a mile of home: why our family left America
After eight years in New York, it was time to resettle our family in Australia. Why? Let me count the reasons.
‘Pay or play’ clause means Hopkins is set to pocket full $200,000 Big Brother fee
She may have been booted out of the country on Tuesday, but right-wing motormouth Katie Hopkins looks set to laugh all the way to the bank back in Dear Old Blighty.
Queensland
‘Not many people took us seriously’: How Qld mayors drove Games win
A direct line from IOC boss Thomas Bach’s immortal words from a Tokyo podium on Wednesday night can be traced to a group of worried mayors in 2015.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Queensland cabinet minister in quarantine after latest COVID scare
The minister was on one of six flights between Brisbane and regional Queensland crewed by an infectious flight attendant.
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Queensland courts
Activewear brand Lorna Jane ordered to pay $5m over ‘anti-virus’ claim
Lorna Jane released its LJ Shield Activewear range in July 2020, claiming it protected against viruses, such as COVID-19.
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Crime
Crime scene declared after body found near shopping centre
Police said the body was a 43-year-old man reported missing from Hervey Bay.
Police bust alleged Qld paedophile ring, one victim a month-old baby
Police have arrested three people after finding child victims have allegedly been procured and exploited.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
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Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters descend on Melbourne CBD
Anti-lockdown and anti-vaccine protests have become a regular fixture of the pandemic period, but Saturday’s so-called “freedom rally” was Melbourne’s biggest so far.
‘Perilous moment’: Global supply chains buckle as variants and disasters strike
Events have conspired to drive global supply chains towards breaking point, threatening the fragile flow of raw materials, parts and consumer goods.
Politics
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Government grants
Treasurer promised car park for a train station that soon won’t exist
Josh Frydenberg promised $65m for car parks at four stations in his electorate ahead of the last election, but if they’re ever to be delivered costs will balloon.
Business
Opinion
Work therapy
Small gestures of appreciation make a big difference
Whether it’s for a job well done or driver courtesy, let’s give each other a nod and show a little gratitude.
Jonathan Rivett
World
Group of 20 nations fails to agree on phasing out coal by 2025
The move to rapidly abandon coal was supported by G7 members but opposed by other nations that attended the G20 meeting in Naples.
Opinion
The world gallops to Glasgow while Australia trundles the other way
Nick O'Malley
Environment and Climate Editor
Scott Morrison’s reckoning has arrived
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
What’s changed 17 years after I wrote a book about the media, women and politics
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
Explore
Property bydomain
With just the bare essentials, this two-room weekender is jaw-dropping
"You just need to bring clothes. You don’t need to replicate the permanence of a home with a lot of stuff," says the architect.
The unexpected group of buyers driving up house prices
The market is currently being dominated by those upgrading to bigger, better or more beautifully located homes. But why are they doing it?
Life & Culture
Detective Julien Baptiste returns, the toll of dark work writ large
The 2014 thriller “The Missing” was a surprise success, especially for Tcheky Karyo, whose quiet detective has spawned a spin-off series that’s now in its second season.
Sport
‘Damaged trust’: Koroisau facing Blues ban after bubble breach
Apisai Koroisau had to wait a long time to make his Blues debut, but a bubble breach may have ended his State of Origin career just as it started.
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Australian cricket
Final matches of ODI series likely to go ahead after no new cases in West Indies
It was possible that both the West Indies series and the subsequent tour of Bangladesh may have been called off due to isolation requirements.
‘That is not up to AFL standard’: Kangaroos extinguish Blues’ finals hopes
The Blues were held goalless in the third term on a day their finals aspirations were extinguished by the bottom-placed Kangaroos.
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Match report
Storm survive Cowboys surge to equal club record for consecutive wins
Melbourne Storm equalled their club record of 15 wins in a row when they saw off a spirited challenge by the North Queensland Cowboys.
Bennett urges Rabbitohs to pursue Milford as Gagai signs with Knights
Wayne Bennett confirmed Dane Gagai informed his teammates of Newcastle move while on the team bus on Friday morning.
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AFL 2021
Pendlebury’s season over after suffering leg fracture against Port Adelaide
Robert Harvey says it’s too early to tell if Scott Pendlebury broke his leg against Port Adelaide, but it appears likely the Magpies’ captain has played his last game for the season.
Port Adelaide power past Magpies
Port Adelaide celebrated club legend Travis Boak’s landmark 300th match in style after overcoming a valiant challenge from Collingwood to win by 28 points at Marvel Stadium.
Have Your Say
‘On track for Brissie’: Rugby league’s ambitious bid to become an Olympic sport
Rugby league is already jockeying to become an Olympic sport for Brisbane 2032. But it’s not the only sport that wants in.
