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Children among first to find mother’s ‘unrecognisable’ body in street
Gold Coast mother-of-three Kym Cobby, 51, was beaten and strangled in the street near her home in 2017, and a court has heard her children were among the first to see her body.
‘Our mental health is really struggling’: Qld border pass waiting list balloons
With more than 13,000 applications, police are working to ensure the backlog is “dealt with fairly” under the broader travel return plan.
Children in schools and childcare ‘didn’t drive’ Delta spread
The Delta variant has mostly spread from adult to adult, less frequently from adult to child, and is only rarely transmitted between children, new research has found.
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19 booster shots to be available six months after second dose
Australia’s booster program is expected to start in November with aged care residents and frontline health workers who were first in line earlier this year.
65 trains put Qld election promise on track, but NGR fixes slow to roll
In a $7 billion investment, the Premier announces “largest investment in train manufacturing in Queensland”.
China bans Brisbane beef processor over ‘tainted’ meat
China has suspended Australian Country Choice’s export licence after the company failed a random test for tainted meat.
Updated
Missing person
Tent zipper clue: Police hold ‘grave concerns’ for Cleo’s safety
The position of the zipper on the tent Cleo disappeared from was too high for the young girl to reach, leading police to hold “grave concerns” for her safety.
Underpayments bill ballooned to record $148 million last year
The figure - five times that recovered by the wages watchdog just three years earlier - shows workers are being underpaid on a grand scale.
Updated
Police
Michael Slater arrested after alleged violent incident
The former Australian Test cricketer’s arrest comes weeks after he was reportedly sacked by Channel Seven as a commentator.
Barnaby Joyce rejects renewables job forecasts as Nationals decide net zero target
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says the Nationals party room will decide Australia’s 2050 emissions target, but Scott Morrison insists his cabinet will make the call.
Freeze-dried malaria vaccine could add bite to global disease fight
Griffith University scientists have developed a malaria vaccine that can be freeze-dried, allowing it to be transported and stored securely without the need for a costly supply chain.
Pig’s kidney attached to human in scientific breakthrough
It is hoped the major advance could eventually help alleviate a dire shortage of human organs for transplant.
Queen Elizabeth cancels trip, told to rest by doctors
Queen Elizabeth has accepted medical advice to rest and has cancelled a planned visit to Northern Ireland.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Updated
WA mandates COVID jabs for 75 per cent of its workforce
The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated for a swathe of occupations, including workers at supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, post offices and hardware stores. The mandate even covers funeral directors.
Pfizer made hard push for profit in secret vaccine contracts, report says
The rapid rollout of the vaccine has unfolded behind a veil of strict secrecy, allowing for little public scrutiny of Pfizer’s power, even as demand surges for one of the world’s most sought-after products.
Queensland
NRL star Anthony Milford to fight ‘some’ charges after arrest in Brisbane
The 27-year-old ex-Brisbane Bronco has fronted a Brisbane court for the first time since the disturbance in Fortitude Valley.
Ex-cop to stand trial with MAFS star over alleged multimillion-dollar scam
It will be alleged they were involved in a cold-calling scheme that raked in up to $20 million from 600 victims.
‘Jelly-bellied’: Nats’ life at the Qld coalface is getting complicated
From his vantage point atop Australia’s largest coal reserves, small business owner John Hallam believes the Coalition climate confab in Canberra is looking more like concession than fight.
Schools bypass communities by asking state to approve expansion plans
In a growing trend, schools are seeking development approval from the state rather than councils, and one community group is concerned that noise and congestion are being ignored.
Queensland’s Chief Justice Catherine Holmes to hang up her wig
Chief Justice Holmes, who will have held the role for six and a half years when she stands down in March, announced her resignation on Tuesday.
Politics
Show won’t go on: Insurance increases threaten show rides, amusement parks
An insurance crisis crippling Australia’s amusement and leisure industry could spell the end for iconic city and country agricultural shows.
Business
COP26 Glasgow summit
Glasgow summit
Climate change needs to be tackled like COVID-19, says Blackrock boss
The chief executive of the world’s largest asset manager has outlined the strengths and weaknesses of relying on capitalism to solve global crises.
World
Analysis
Glasgow summit
Jacinda Ardern’s climate summit problem is the opposite of Scott Morrison’s
Why is Ardern, who called climate change the nuclear-free issue of her generation, not making the trip to Glasgow?
Opinion
Dave Chappelle’s comedy controversy is a stoush about power
Julie Szego
Author and freelance journalist
Problems abound, but we could yet emerge as winners
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
Explore
Property bydomain
Rents in some mining towns surge more than 45 per cent in a year
The buoyant resources sector has even forced up rents in non-mining towns that are flourishing as a result of surging prices.
The property feature that adds 'hundreds of thousands' to your home
It has to be one of the ultimate home accessories – instant access to our magnificent waterways - and it adds more value than you think.
Lifestyle
Can my boss force me to work from the office?
When a boss refuses to let their staff work from home during the pandemic, despite being able to do their duties remotely, there are risks, warns Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Culture
‘A changing of the guard’: Local hip-hop and R&B dominate ARIA nominations
Genesis Owusu, Budjerah and Masked Wolf are among leading nominees for the awards next month.
Sport
Opinion
NRL 2021
Why the NRL shouldn’t bother calling Nathan Cleary next season
Despite a public apology, the premiers are furious about the treatment of their captain.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘It’s just messy’: Bogut concerned about Simmons’ ugly Sixers stand-off
Andrew Bogut wants Ben Simmons to shun his minders and take responsibility for his decisions after he was suspended by the Philadelphia 76ers for not joining in a training drill on Wednesday.
‘Of course it’s taken a toll’: Matildas soldiering on amid controversy, says FA boss
Ongoing allegations of cultural problems within the Matildas set-up are taking their toll on players ahead of Saturday night’s clash with Brazil, says James Johnson.
Opinion
Australian Open
Heard immunity: No-vax Novak saying nothing
Australia still treats COVID-19 as an emergency. This attracts criticism here and scorn around the world, but it’s saved thousands of lives. The world’s No.1 tennis player is likely to find that the Australian Open is shut to him.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Incentivise ‘will never run in a handicap again’ after Cup, as Euro bid touted
Incentivise will “never run in a handicap after Cup”, but a European campaign is possible, according to senior part owner Brae Sokolski.
Latest Starling incident clouds future of Raiders hookers
Tom Starling is again in trouble with the law, and the latest incident could have ramifications not only for his future, but that of fellow Canberra hooker Josh Hodgson.
Inside the meeting that resulted in Olympian Miller becoming a Shark
Olympic rugby sevens star Lachlan Miller was just two hours away from committing to an American rugby contract. Then Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon called.
Have Your Say
Australian cricket must tap South Asian talent pipeline
With the right leader at Cricket Australia, this precious resource could guarantee a strong future.
