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Coronavirus pandemic
Here we go again: Qld border tightens after fresh Tweed, Byron lockdowns
Five new close contact exposure sites have also been identified at Brisbane’s domestic airport.
Australia asks Pfizer for urgent data on giving its vaccine to kids
In a letter to Pfizer, Health Minister Greg Hunt said that should Australian regulators approve the vaccine for under 12s they would get it as a priority.
Prime Minister’s nephew ‘on the cusp’ of jail, fined $26k over building offences
Mitchell Cole blamed a cocaine addiction for his failure to complete work for which he had accepted tens of thousands of dollars from multiple clients.
Inside the insurrection: Why construction workers took to the street
Pressure has been building for months within the construction industry as frustration grows over lockdowns, vaccines and a persistent social media campaign.
Opinion
Extremism
Anti-vax, far-right activists undermining Australians’ health, safety
The attack on the CFMEU orchestrated by the far right should be a warning to all political leaders about the challenges we face in rebuilding our nation after this pandemic.
Sally McManus
Trio charged with attempted murder of two Brisbane teens on same night
Police laid charges against the trio and seven others within three days of a Milton attack but have only just laid charges over a West End attack.
‘This goes way beyond HIV’: Innovative treatment attacks virus in the brain
The novel treatment, which seeks out HIV where it “hides” in the brain, also holds out hope for brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Forced to study online, international uni students demand QUT discount
The students, some paying more than $33,000, say they’ve been stripped of the Australian study experience they were promised as border closures lock them out.
Tax cuts to soon disappear as budget relies on workers to recover from COVID
Even the government’s tax cuts won’t stop Australians from facing higher average tax rates over the next decade, the Parliamentary Budget Office has revealed.
New UQ clinic to help with early diagnosis of dementia
Professor Gail Robinson will head the new clinic at UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute to help detect dementia early and improve treatment for sufferers.
How to age gracefully? It starts with a little resistance
Inspired by a new book, “Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old,” I’m taking stock of my life and deciding what I need to reconsider.
Sisters certified as world’s oldest twins at 107 years and 300 days
Separated for decades, the Japanese sisters really got to know each other at 70 when they started making pilgrimages to some of the 88 Shikoku.
Emmy winners watchlist: Stream the best of the best
A round-up of the shows that won the big awards (and where you can watch them).
Marc Fennell: ‘Racism doesn’t have to be a big scary word’
The journalist is presenting a fascinating documentary about a school program for pre-teens that aims to break the cycle of racial bias before it’s embedded.
Queensland
Complaints mount as Caboolture Hospital inquiry scope remains unchanged
Queensland Health says it will consider all telephone calls “from any time frame” but has not changed the terms of reference to include any surgeries from before 2020.
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Queensland Police
Mystery body found floating in Brisbane River not yet identified
More than eight hours later, police are still trying to identify the body and determine whether the death is suspicious.
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NRL off-field behaviour
Milford to face court after being charged with assault
The Rabbitohs recruit was arrested after police were called to Marshall Street in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.
‘Let us handcuff you, we’ll let you breathe’: Police arrest of mentally ill man
This incident occurred less than six weeks after George Floyd was fatally choked by United States police.
Almost every coastal suburb in Brisbane ‘climate sensitive’: RBA
Research by the Reserve Bank suggests more than 250 suburbs across the country are at risk from house price falls due to climate change.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
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Protesters block West Gate Bridge after construction sector shuttered
Police say 44 people have been arrested and warned of more to come after a large crowd of protesters clashed with officers as they marched through the city and halted traffic on the West Gate Bridge.
Analysis
‘We have the right to go home safely too’: pepper-sprayed photographer speaks out
Today on Please Explain, photographer Luis Ascui joins Nathanael Cooper to recount being pepper-sprayed at Melbourne’s violent anti-lockdown protests.
Politics
Labor to push for privileges committee to investigate Porter donations
But the rules governing MPs’ register of interests are unclear about whether the source of gifts must be declared.
Business
APA fails to force AusNet to table with $10 billion takeover bid
Gas pipeline giant APA Group has turned the takeover interest in AusNet Services into a two-horse race, lobbing a $9.96 billion bid for the power grid owner on Tuesday intended to squeeze out rival suitor Brookfield.
World
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World elections
Canadians re-elect Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party
The 49-year-old left-leaning Canadian Prime Minister has led his party to another win, but no majority.
Opinion
Unions support vaccination to keep workers safe
Luke Hilakari
Secretary of Victorian Trades Hall Council
As the world reorders itself to resist China, it’s a pity the latest move was so boofheaded
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Explore
Property bydomain
What a windfall: Brisbane properties fetch big profits in less than 12 months
For those people who were brave – or smart – enough to buy last year, they're reaping the rewards now, without having lifted a finger.
Revealed: The most popular suburbs for property deals this year
Sea-change and tree-change hotspots are high on the list, along with affordable outer suburbs offering space to work from home.
Life & Culture
Two new crime novels to add to your summer reading list
Paula Hawkins and Val McDermid, both former journalists, have created two thought-provoking mysteries.
Sport
India 225 Australia 1-227
ODI
Speedy Brown the revelation for evolving Australia
If evolution is the value Australia’s women have added to their team charter, then Darcie Brown’s four-wicket blast in the first ODI against India in Mackay was something closer to a revelation
How Latrell Mitchell is helping Souths prepare to shut down Tommy Turbo
Latrell Mitchell still has a role in South Sydney’s finals campaign, and it just happens to be that of Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic.
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NRL 2021
Inside story: Why Maguire was spared the axe at Wests Tigers
Michael Maguire will remain in charge of Wests Tigers after surviving the club’s controversial post-season review.
‘It’s incredible’: Australia plans to resettle Afghan refugees through football
Football Australia is working with the federal government to resettle 3000 Afghan refugees into community clubs to ease their adjustment into Australia.
‘This was not cheating’: Penrith trainer defends stoppage after NRL issues fine and suspension
The NRL has sanctioned Penrith trainer Pete Green after he controversially asked for time to be stopped against Parramatta on Saturday.
‘I said something to him’: Martin out to reprise Munster Origin niggle
Penrith back-rower wants to repeat the tactic in Saturday’s prelim final.
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Wallabies
After breakout against Boks, Wallabies star locked in
Just days following his two tries against South Africa, Len Ikitau has recommitted to Australian rugby.
Have Your Say
Refs will always be in crisis - but let’s stop moaning
Rugby league’s unhealthy obsession with match officials has become predictable and boring.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
