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Tenacious Brisbane man charged after two desperate attempts to enter Qld
The 33-year-old Annerley man finally had to take no for an answer after he allegedly sped through a border checkpoint, crashed his car, then hitchhiked back into the state.
Restrictions, lockdowns for Queensland areas with lower vax rates ‘an option’
Deputy Premier Steven Miles says restrictions and lockdowns could be imposed in areas with lower vaccination rates, but only as a last resort.
Breaking
Glasgow summit
Nationals accept net-zero target by 2050
After a week of negotiations, Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce told Prime Minister Scott Morrison of the outcome shortly after a meeting of the Nationals party room ended on Sunday.
Comment
Emissions
Net zero pledge a defining moment, but the real test is action
A majority of Australians accept the case for net zero emissions by 2050 to prevent a greater danger from global warming. Prime Minister Scott Morrison accepts it. So does a majority of federal cabinet.
Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia pledges net-zero emissions by 2060
The announcement from the major fossil fuel producer was timed to make a splash before the start of the global COP26 climate conference.
Parts of Qld record hottest October day in years, but storms are brewing
The temperature recorded at Sunshine Coast Airport hit 36.3 degrees on Sunday – a 16-year October high – but severe thunderstorms are heading our way.
From bikes to booze, the global supply chain is on its knees
The integration of the global supply chain has served the world well for years. However, it’s now under pressure just as the economy recovers.
Car seen leaving Blowholes area about the time Cleo went missing
The lead investigator into the disappearance of Cleo Smith says a car was seen turning on to North West Coastal Highway from Blowholes Road the morning she went missing.
Opinion
Dolphins
What’s in a name? When it comes to the Dolphins, everything
Appeal to as many fans as you like, but every club needs a soul. And the Dolphins’ soul is Redcliffe.
Cameron Atfield
Journalist
‘Needle spiking’ of women in Britain stirs alarm over new kind of assault
A number of police forces in England are investigating reports of women unknowingly being injected at crowded night spots.
Analysis
Wallabies
Japan are no pushovers, so don’t diminish value of the Wallabies’ win
After a full Rugby Championship campaign, the idea that Australia’s struggle in beating the Brave Blossoms was down to rust is almost laughable.
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
End in sight for a disease that closed borders, shut pools and theatres
Nearly 70 years after the polio vaccine was invented, elimination is close. Two cases of poliomyelitis have been reported worldwide this year compared to 140 last year, says the World Health Organisation.
‘We’d love no pink or blue’: the rise of gender-neutral toys
There are concerns that gendered toys are restricting children’s psychological and emotional development.
Opinion
Tragedy
Conditions on set where US cinematographer was shot sickeningly familiar to Australian crews
The US death after the accidental discharge of a gun was eerily similar to that of Australian stunt performer Johann “Yogi” Ofner in 2017.
Kelly Wood
Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance director
‘I begged them not to put her on stage’: Amy Winehouse’s stylist friend
Naomi Parry helped steer Amy Winehouse’s distinctive look and supported her through good times and bad. Ten years on from Amy’s death, Parry looks back.
Analysis
Royal family
‘Remarkably good at her job’: Why the Queen is already back at work after hospital stay
The Queen is almost the age at which the Duke of Edinburgh stepped down from royal duties, but she remains remarkably good at her job.
Jennie Bond
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Corporate Australia bites the bullet to enforce the jab
Just a few months ago, mandating COVID-19 vaccines was a tough subject few wanted to touch. As Australia reopens, its largest employers are no longer shy about enforcing the jab.
Britain reports most weekly COVID-19 cases since ‘freedom day’
Soaring COVID cases are causing worries in Britain and have led to a tightening of restrictions across many nations in Europe.
Queensland
Moped passenger killed in crash north of Brisbane, police appeal for witnesses
The man died at the scene while the rider was in a critical condition after a car hit them from behind, police believe.
Schoolgirl took rape claims to Qld police three times ‘and nothing did happen’
The teenager says she feels as if her trauma “wasn’t actually bad enough” for officers to protect her from ongoing harassment.
The $6 billion question: How long can Qld survive without tourists
Queensland has a roadmap to reopening but there are concerns tourists will be coming back too slowly, with long-term ramifications for the industry.
Updated
Child abuse
Swimming coach extradited to Qld on alleged child sexual assault charges
His matter was scheduled to be heard on Saturday but the court heard he was taken to hospital.
Palaszczuk government calls inquiry into fledgling council watchdog
Questions have been raised about the Office of the Independent Assessor’s investigative methods and complaint handling, amid a workload ten-times more than first anticipated in 2018 under Belcarra reforms.
Politics
Christian Lobby boasts that religious freedom laws will include ‘Folau clause’
Australian Christian Lobby boss Martyn Iles says the Religious Discrimination Bill will include the controversial clause.
Business
After ‘watershed moment’, second US Bitcoin fund makes quiet debut
It always helps to be first, and the US group launching the second Bitcoin Futures ETF have found that out the hard way.
World
Italian ex-minister slams decision to call Richard Gere as witness to kidnapping trial
Right-wing politician Matteo Salvini has been charged with kidnapping over an incident in 2019 when he was interior minister.
Opinion
Social media and elections: a tricky topic that needs to be tackled
John Pesutto
Former Victorian shadow attorney-general
Explore
Property bydomain
Homes for hire: How to make your house work for you
Do you think your property has a stylish kitchen, a great garden, the perfect pool, or boasts spectacular views? It could become a lucrative side hustle.
'Have fun with it': Child-friendly spaces that don’t compromise on style
Child-occupied homes can quickly look like play centres. Luckily, there are brands making beautiful objects for kids - and adults.
Lifestyle
What does a tween want? Swimwear that’s not skimpy
Unimpressed by the lack of practical and sustainable swimsuit options available, Myla and Olivia spent lockdown hatching their label Cinnamon Cove.
Culture
To see or not to see: what is the greatest Shakespeare film ever made?
This is a golden age for accessing quality Shakespeare product at home. For starters, many first-rate adaptations are available for free on YouTube.
Sport
Updated
Cox Plate
‘A brush, not a bump’, but Hall of Fame jockeys argue Cox Plate call was wrong
Victoria’s top steward has shot down speculation that his panel was split over whether to take the race from State of Rest, but described the decision as a “very tight call”.
‘There was no pressure’: Matildas say fans were their only motivation
The Matildas’ first home game in nearly two years came against a backdrop of poor form and allegations of a toxic culture, but they responded with their best display in a year.
Ricciardo rips laps in Earnhardt’s car before Verstappen takes pole in Texas
With the engine rumbling and the tyres smoking, Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo lived his childhood dream at Circuit of the Americas, where he was gifted a joyride in one of the late Dale Earnhardt’s cars.
Analysis
Wallabies
Japan are no pushovers, so don’t diminish value of the Wallabies’ win
After a full Rugby Championship campaign, the idea that Australia’s struggle in beating the Brave Blossoms was down to rust is almost laughable.
Analysis
NRL 2022
Vaccine stance a major sticking point for Bulldogs
Luke Thompson’s stance on COVID vaccination could have a big effect on where Luke Brooks plays next season.
Not easy being Green: Mind coach preparing young all-rounder for next test
As a child, Cameron Green imagined what playing Test cricket would be like. The reality wasn’t what he expected.
Rich history, poor form: The shame about the name of NRL’s newest club
The Redcliffe Dolphins’ decision to callously throw away their history in the pursuit of national prominence is a tragic waste of a proud past.
Have Your Say
Three areas where Australia can find a Twenty20 edge
Twenty20 analysts have suggested three key improvements to Australia’s approach heading into the T20 World Cup.
