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Premier demands apology from Health Minister over vax comments
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she was “loudly criticised” and attacked over her comments about COVID risks to children.
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Reality TV
COVID-infected reality TV crew member charged after sparking Byron lockdown
The woman, who was granted an exemption to travel to the area for work-related purposes, allegedly attended venues in breach of the conditions of her exemption.
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Queensland Health
Full list: NSW travellers lead to new Brisbane airport exposure sites
A public health alert was issued on Tuesday for 10 new sites of varying risk, including five close contact locations, across the domestic airport last Friday.
Jarryd Hayne will claim he had consent in civil case brought by victim, court told
The former footballer was jailed after he sexually assaulted a woman in her Newcastle bedroom.
Broncos forward accused of dangerous operation of a car – as a passenger
Teui “TC” Robati, 19, will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday accused of causing a car to swerve in Bowen Hills.
Earthquake hits Victoria, with tremors felt across Sydney, ACT, Tasmania
Geoscience Australia says the magnitude 5.9 earthquake was detected near Mansfield about 9.15am at a depth of 10 kilometres.
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Crime
Man dies after stabbing in the throat at Qld shopping centre
Police are investigating the attack that occurred at Cairns Central Shopping Centre on Wednesday morning.
China injects $26 billion into banking system amid Evergrande crisis
The central bank boosted its gross injection of short-term cash into the financial system after global markets were roiled by a debt crisis at China Evergrande Group.
Hospital boss says surgical concerns before 2020 will be investigated
Caboolture Hospital patients have been assured that a probe into claims of botched surgeries will investigate operations before 2020.
Opinion
Vaccination
Why unions back vaccinations, but not employer mandates
The union movement has been remarkably cohesive in opposing employer vaccination mandates.
Joo-Cheong Tham
Exclusive
Factional politics
Nationals explode over Queensland MP’s call to arrest rally police
Nationals MPs have accused their Queensland colleague of “stirring up” violent mobs.
Riot police block Melbourne city streets
Hundreds of protesters are at the Shrine of Remembrance as protests against the vaccine mandate from construction workers and anti-lockdown believers continue.
Morrison launches congressional charm offensive to land subs pact
Republicans are expected to win back control of the House of Representatives next year, highlighting the importance of the PM winning the trust of both major American parties.
Top EU leader rebukes Morrison during awkward New York encounter
As more countries openly criticise the new AUKUS defence pact, European Council President Charles Michel reminded the Prime Minister of the need for “transparency and loyalty”.
Sex and the City actor Willie Garson dies at 57
The actor best known for his role as Carrie Bradshaw’s best male friend, Stanford Blatch, in Sex and the City has died.
★★★½
Review
Why this crushing TV series really hits home
I cracked watching eight adults confront their struggles in the moving three-part observational series Lost For Words.
Prince Andrew’s fight or flight moment: 21 days to decide his defence
A saga that has dragged on for a decade since Virginia Roberts Giuffre first made her claims public in 2011 now faces a three-week deadline.
Queensland
‘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.
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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.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Updated
Victorian Premier condemns ‘pretend protesters’ in Melbourne
Daniel Andrews vowed police would crack down on protesters who tried to shut down the CBD, as 1000 anti-lockdown demonstrators converged on the Shrine of Remembrance on Wednesday.
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
Ken Henry hits out at tax system ‘not fit for purpose’
The former Treasury secretary who chaired a major federal review of the nation’s taxation system has criticised inaction from political leaders on tax reform.
Business
Investor revolt rocks AGL as climate demands intensify
AGL, the nation’s heaviest greenhouse gas emitter, has been rocked by an unprecedented investor revolt over climate change.
World
Analysis
China relations
Xi goes global as Biden pushes old alliances at the UN
The Chinese President courts those who feel snubbed by American exceptionalism. Joe Biden puts America’s “enduring security and prosperity” first.
Opinion
Boris Johnson’s fate rests on Russia and China in energy crisis
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Police will be held accountable if they overstep the line
Colleen Lewis
Honorary Professor at the Australian Studies Institute, ANU
Morrison is making an enemy of China – and Labor is helping him
Paul Keating
Former prime minister of Australia
Explore
Property bydomain
'Eye-watering': How much further could property prices rise from here?
Less than three months ago the big banks were predicting interest rates – and mortgage repayments – could rise sooner than expected and slow the market. Then along came Delta.
This imposing home hides a light, fun and surprising makeover
And wow. What quality of daylight it draws into the new kitchen with its pale concrete floor, concrete and curvaceous island bench, and the uptick of that roof formed in concrete.
Life & Culture
Bada Bing or bada bust? First reviews of The Sopranos prequel are here
“The Many Saints of Newark” has premiered in the US and UK, but thanks to COVID-19, local audiences will have to wait until November 4.
Sport
‘My belief never wavered’: Maguire makes first statement after surviving axe
Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire says he is capable of working with everyone within the organisation despite the botched review that almost cost him his job.
Simmons refuses to join 76ers’ training camp, intends to never return: report
Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons will not turn up for the start of training camp next week and intends to never play another game for the team, according to US reports.
Analysis
AFL grand final
At the traditionally blue-collar Bulldogs, private school is in
While AFL teams culturally connect to their roots, their players are often not drawn from those same connections, as the Western Bulldogs show.
‘We will look after you’: Waqar’s plea for Australia to play in Pakistan
The fast bowling great said he saw no reason why international teams should not play in Pakistan.
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Matildas
‘That’s not OK’: Coach takes aim at Matildas after shock Ireland loss
Coach Tony Gustavsson has delivered a dressing down to his players, saying they weren’t hungry enough to create a happy memory for Sam Kerr in her 100th international match.
Son of Wallabies legend picked for England as Jones prepares to call time
Eddie Jones has confirmed he will finish up with England in 2023 after the biggest selection shake-up of his six-year stint, which included picking Louis Lynagh.
‘I’d love a talk with Brian’: Mal to woo To’o for ’roos
Mal Meninga will sit down with Brian To’o to discuss his international aspirations.
Have Your Say
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.
