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Coronavirus pandemic
Digital vaccine exemptions available next month, but ‘almost no one’ is eligible
The national body for GPs has also flagged concerns about patients demanding vaccine exemptions when they don’t qualify once venues open with a “no vax, no entry” policy.
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Government
No new Qld cases on Sunday as minister defends border stance
No new cases were recorded in Queensland on Sunday after a child linked to the Sunnybank cluster tested positive on day 14 of isolation a day earlier.
Why Australia’s two largest states are behind in the vaccination race
Both Qld and WA account for more than half of Australia’s landmass but only 30% of the population. There are still other major factors at play in the effort to vaccinate.
‘Deadset against’: PM confirms discussions under way on net zero, amid pushback from Nationals
Scott Morrison has confirmed he is developing a plan to achieve net zero emissions, but he is still facing considerable pushback from some Nationals MPs, with one saying he is “deadset” against the move.
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Australia votes
Voters want to ban politicians from spamming them with texts and calls
A campaign from the United Australia Party has ignited debate over the exemptions for political parties in the Privacy Act, Spam Act and the Do Not Call Register.
Fury over Lancet cover calling women ‘bodies with vaginas’
The medical journal has been heavily criticised over its “dehumanising” and “sexist” phrase to describe women.
The 17 movies we can’t wait to see on the big screen
From the spectacle of Dune to the glossy House of Gucci and royal biopic Spencer, here’s what to look forward to at the movies.
Aussies take podium spot at ‘Robot Olympics’ with help from Bluey
An Australian robotics team from CSIRO have seen off challengers including NASA and the California Institute of Technology to take a podium spot in what is known as the Robot Olympics.
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NRL 2021
Cleary free to play in grand final after escaping suspension for dangerous throw
Nathan Cleary will be free to take on South Sydney in Sunday’s NRL grand final after escaping suspension for a dangerous tackle against the Storm.
Curse lifted: Melbourne win extraordinary grand final to end 57-year flag drought
After 57 years of heartache, the cruel irony of playing a grand final in Perth, and relinquishing an early lead to be left on the brink of defeat, Melbourne fans were afforded 20 minutes in the final quarter for reality to sink in.
Wallabies 27 Argentina 8
Rugby Championship
Wallabies make it three on the trot thanks to Kerevi masterclass but Rennie could be ‘grumpy’ in review
After two draws last year against Argentina, this was the Wallabies’ biggest win against their South American rivals since a 45-20 thrashing five years ago.
Player ratings: Wallabies back star in third straight win
The Wallabies won three straight Rugby Championship matches for the first time in six years on Saturday night. Here’s who starred for Dave Rennie’s side.
Opinion
Property market
Three golden rules for buying a new home
Borrowing cautiously to buy a new home – or an investment property – can be a terrific plan, not the least because it stops you wasting money on rent.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
Opinion
Negative gearing
Why can’t you borrow as much to invest in shares as property?
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
Opinion
Work therapy
People-pleasers take note: saying no is good for your mental health
Jonathan Rivett
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Editor's Picks
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Has solidarity succumbed to the rise of rage?
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
Queensland
Brisbane Airport noise reaches ears of Deputy PM, with ex-premier on board
Noise complaints will by investigated through a community forum announced by Barnaby Joyce and that will include former Queensland premier Rob Borbidge.
Husband guilty of manslaughter in retrial after stabbing, beating wife
The retrial of Arona Peniamina came to a close on Friday, when a jury returned a majority verdict after three days of deliberations.
Car crashes into Starbucks coffee shop on Gold Coast
Nine ambulances responded to the incident and police were questioning the car driver.
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Crime
Man who had throat slit in Qld shopping centre named as father-of-five
Michael John Eaton, 51, was a daily visitor to the Cairns shopping centre and he was known and liked by centre staff.
Queensland footy fan to miss grand final after breaching WA quarantine rules
The woman is the third traveller from Queensland to flout WA’s COVID-19 rules in less than a week.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy plunges to record low, poll finds
The latest Resolve Political Monitor findings suggest Australia could achieve a 90 per cent vaccine target across the adult population.
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Churches fear vaccine mandates could lead to two-tiered society
Religious groups are calling on the government to allow them to open up to their entire communities amid growing fears they will be forced to shut out those who have refused to be vaccinated.
Politics
IMF urges Australia to tighten controls on industrial polluters
IMF Australia mission chief Harald Finger says given Australia is not using a carbon price to drive down greenhouse gases, it should toughen the rules around industrial emissions.
Business
Corporate crackdown: China’s quest for ‘common prosperity’ splits investors
Investors are split on the merits of investing in China amid an unprecedented period of market volatility, triggered by the CCP’s interventionist approach to markets.
World
Inside the David and Goliath battle against corruption in Indonesia
An anti-corruption school in Aceh is trying to change the world’s third-largest democracy one student at a time.
Opinion
Caution: submarines. Approach with great care
Tony Wright
Associate editor and special writer
Explore
Property bydomain
The one renovation tip you must know, from an architecture expert
Thinking of renovating a heritage home? Watched all the TV shows where home owners go over time and over budget? Here's a clue.
Dreaming of owning a winery? Here's what you need to know first
It’s a wine-lovers dream to buy into the heady world of vineyards and wineries, but it’s not a move to be taken lightly.
Life & Culture
Abbe May’s rooftop performance at AFL grand final redefines stadium rock
It was an all-WA line-up for the AFL grand final in Perth. So how did they do?
Sport
Opinion
NRL 2021
From Fiji to UK: How Rabbitohs landed Bennett
Wayne Bennett agreed to join Souths over a meal in the UK with then head of football Shane Richardson – but the meeting only took place after three last-minute phone calls.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
Matildas to bring international sport back to Sydney, with Brazil series confirmed for October
The NSW government has accepted a quarantine plan to allow the Matildas to play Brazil in a two-game series in Sydney next month.
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NRL 2021
‘I’ve probably got CTE. I fit the criteria for that’: Ex-NRL star breaks silence on concussion battle
James McManus says he is likely living with a brain injury from his time in rugby league, and knows he has a long fight ahead. But he is doing everything he can to live the best life possible.
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AFL grand final
Revealed: How Max Gawn quoted Neale Daniher in inspiring half-time address
Melbourne skipper Max Gawn challenged his team by quoting the inspirational ex-Demon coach at half-time when they trailed the Bulldogs.
Opinion
AFL grand final
This was one for the red and blue believers
Neutrals might have found it hard to pick a winner in this grand final, but Melbourne made sure there could be no argument.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Wallabies bracing for potential of two-month stint abroad as spring tour plans take shape
Wallabies players will have just 10 days with family at home before another stint away on a spring tour that is shaping as a logistical headache.
‘This is the start’: Relieved Goodwin boldly declares more success for the Demons
It may be the end of a drought that spanned more than half a century. But coach Simon Goodwin says this is just the start for future success.
Have Your Say
Vale, John Elliott, one of the country’s great characters
To some, hewill be remembered as a brilliant star who exploded across the corporate firmament. Others will look upon him less favourably.
