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Queensland’s severe thunderstorms are ‘not going to go away’
The worst of the severe thunderstorms are expected to hit south-east Queensland on Monday afternoon.
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Coronavirus pandemic
COVID patient left Gold Coast hospital room but did not leave hospital
The Gold Coast man was found outside his negative pressure room on Sunday, but within the dedicated COVID ward. Authorities say there is no risk to the public and staff, or breach of health orders.
Reopened England’s new COVID wave expected to crash soon
New modelling shows the rising numbers of cases of the last month will soon be reversed, even without the reintroduction of restrictions.
Morrison elevates Nats MP to cabinet after climate deal
The PM has announced Queenslander Keith Pitt has been elevated following a deal with the Nationals to agree to net zero by 2050.
Multimedia
Glasgow summit
Humanity’s last chance in a race we can’t afford to lose
For 20 months the world has had its eyes fixed on a devastating virus. At the same time, fires and floods have proliferated across the globe.
Nationals accept net-zero target by 2050
After a week of negotiations, Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce told Prime Minister Scott Morrison of the outcome shortly after a meeting of the Nationals party room ended yesterday.
Inflation data could reshape household finances
Investors are betting the Reserve Bank will blink on its interest rate plan and an inflation report this week could prove pivotal to that bet.
Opinion
Political leadership
Albanese says he’s in the final quarter, so when is he going to start kicking goals?
Anthony Albanese is running out of time to make an impression on the electorate.
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
Opinion
Wall Street
There’s art but little substance in Trump’s latest deal
The weirdness of the corners of the US financial markets can’t be better illuminated than when you look at the details of Donald Trump’s latest deal.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Cleo Smith disappearance
‘Where are you baby?’ Cleo’s mum makes heartbreaking plea to find her little girl
Ellie Smith, mother of missing four-year-old girl Cleo, has posted a moving tribute to her daughter after a car was spotted near the campsite the morning she went missing.
Explainer
Aviation
‘A lot of box-ticking’: What will it be like to travel overseas again?
Thinking of heading up, up and away? Pack your vaccination documents along with your passport and toothbrush.
Exclusive
Mining
Traditional owner holds fears for heritage site at Adani mine
A traditional owner has launched an urgent bid to stop Adani from disturbing a significant cultural heritage site at Qld’s controversial Carmichael coal mine.
‘Oh no. Do we have to?’ Essie Davis didn’t want Nitram made. But then she read the script
The Tasmanian-born actress plays one of two women who were central in the life of the Port Arthur killer.
The secret to better running? Try distraction
Focusing on external sights and sounds, rather than what’s going on in your body, makes running feel easier and improves performance according to a fascinating new study.
Everyone’s a winner: Inside the TV ratings war
In the annual television ratings battle, ego and publicity play as much of a role as the data.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Updated
No new COVID cases in Qld, but two people who left the state test positive in NSW
While no new cases were recorded in Qld on Sunday, the exposure site list was expanded after a pair tested positive after being escorted into NSW.
Dual nationals rush to book flights after parents get the nod as immediate family
Wes Maljaars is one of the many foreign-born Australians planning a family reunion after the federal government decided to allow the parents of citizens and permanent residents to visit.
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.
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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
Exclusive
Foreign investment
Australia’s plan to boost foreign investment without focusing on China
The federal government looks to diversify foreign investment, partly based on the strategy Canberra has already adopted to shift its export markets away from China.
Business
Sports Flick founder demanding $12.7 million from former investors
The founder of now defunct streaming service Sports Flick is taking his investors to the NSW Supreme court.
World
Florida’s top doctor refuses to wear a mask, back vaccines
Florida state Senator Tina Polsky told governor Ron DeSantis’ pick for Surgeon General that she had serious health issues, but Joseph Lapado would not mask up.
Opinion
COVID-19 outbreak in asylum seeker hotel is a national scandal
Ian Rintoul
Refugee Action Coalition spokesperson
Albanese says he’s in the final quarter, so when is he going to start kicking goals?
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
Conditions on set where US cinematographer was shot sickeningly familiar to Australian crews
Kelly Wood
Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance director
Explore
Property bydomain
Noosa's prestige market powers higher with another record auction
A beachfront home on Sunshine Beach sold for $14.25 million, the highest priced property sold under the hammer anywhere in Australia on the weekend.
Five months' wait to buy this type of house? No worries
It's costing up to 10 per cent more and taking months longer to be able to move in, but buyers armed with record-low interest rates are taking it in their stride.
Lifestyle
‘Beach chic is my thing’: Inside surfer Stephanie Gilmore’s wardrobe
A bikini, board shorts and a bucket hat are everyday essentials for the champion surfer.
Culture
James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther on Friends, dies
He became the most frequently recurring guest star on the series, playing the Central Perk barista with an unrequited affection for Rachel.
Sport
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
Langer expects runs to be at a premium in T20 World Cup
Justin Langer expects more low-scoring matches and tight finishes after Australia scrambled home against South Africa.
New Geelong CEO Hocking’s honest Cats appraisal
Steve Hocking says the Cats need to focus on development and innovation as they re-energise.
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NRL off-field behaviour
NRL to investigate Tedesco over Squid Game ‘slur’
Tiffany Trinh claims Roosters captain made a ‘joke about her race’ outside a Bondi hotel.
Analysis
Australian rugby
Morahan, Beale come into play as Wallabies fullback options thin
Australia’s outside back options are dropping like flies. What are the options available to Dave Rennie?
Verstappen wins US Grand Prix, Ricciardo strong in fifth
Championship leader beats rival Lewis Hamilton in a thriller in Texas, while Daniel Ricciardo picked up some valuable points.
Kohli denies complacency after India lose to Pakistan
India went into the match with a 12-0 record in World Cups against their neighbours but Pakistan snapped that streak with a 10-wicket romp.
Have Your Say
‘I wanted white skin’: Why Khawaja went from changing himself to game changer
When he was younger, Usman Khawaja wanted to change himself to fit in. Now, he wants to change cricket.
