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Analysis
Foreign relations
Slurs, lies and sledges: is Morrison or Macron telling the whole story?
At the heart of the collapse of Emmanuel Macron and Scott Morrison’s relationship are two questions.
Opinion
Emmanuel Macron
Clash with US and France is a politico-diplomatic disaster for Morrison
It’s very hard for Morrison to refute a stereo accusation of deceptive conduct from two powerful speakers at once.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
PM points to secret texts as he hits back at French leader over submarine row
Scott Morrison cited the text messages as proof that he gave Emmanuel Macron fair warning the deal would be dumped.
Updated
Coronavirus pandemic
Qld ‘can almost touch’ 80 per cent first-dose rate after COVID-free week
Queensland’s acting chief health officer Peter Aitken said despite the good news it was not time to relax, as the state pushes to lift jab rates ahead of a looming border dismantling.
Actor says she will get COVID-19 vaccine weeks after video backlash
The Home and Away star’s announcement comes after Channel Seven said it would require cast members to be double vaccinated by January 10.
Updated
Crime
Perth school students accused of plotting to kill teacher appear in court
A Perth student who allegedly stabbed her teacher on Monday is accused of plotting with another teenager to kill the woman.
Cleo Smith’s abduction likely ‘opportunistic’: taskforce boss
Superintendent Rod Wilde says police are trying to understand how Cleo could have been taken from the family’s tent without anyone realising.
Man charged after allegedly stabbing man and head-butting police officer
An argument at a West End residence was the catalyst for a stabbing on Monday evening, police allege.
Breaking
Interest rates
RBA holds rates, starts winding back economic support
The Reserve Bank will end one of the key support measures it put in place to protect the economy from the pandemic’s fallout.
Last-ditch bid to spare mentally impaired man from hanging in Singapore
Lawyers for the convicted drug trafficker say “he doesn’t get what’s happening”.
The trial of Australian who says he invented bitcoin has the crypto world glued
Crypto enthusiasts are hoping that a three-week trial in Miami will finally establish the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin.
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Incentivise the favourite, Future Score scratched
Follow along for all the major moments and reaction from the race that stops the nation - the 2021 Melbourne Cup.
Netflix’s low-key series Maid is a must-see
The riveting show is on course to overtake The Queen’s Gambit as Netflix’s most-watched limited series.
The sandwich that stops the nation: How to make Peter Rowland’s chicken sandwiches
The Peter Rowland chicken sandwich recipe has been a closely guarded secret. Until now.
How to choose an air purifier
It’s the season for pollen, bushfires and thunderstorms, not to mention that pesky pandemic, so you may be wondering if you need an air purifier.
GLASGOW CLIMATE SUMMIT
Carbon farming potential overhyped in federal government’s net zero plan: experts
The government’s long-term emissions reduction plan says up to 100 million tonnes of carbon could be offset by farmers. But experts say this is assumption is “grossly exaggerated”.
‘Significant milestone’: In Glasgow, the world moves to halt deforestation
Leaders representing land which is home to over 85 per cent of the world’s forests are expected to commit to reversing deforestation by 2030.
Queensland
Young sworn in as Governor, acting CHO promises ‘business as usual’
Dr Jeannette Young has been sworn in as Queensland’s 27th Governor.
Police fine Gold Coast ride-share driver for border breach
Police on Monday confirmed 36-year-old Duran Raman remained in hospital.
Exclusive
Oil
Origin eyes ACT-size shale oil reserves under Qld floodplains
Origin Energy wants state approval to seek fossil fuels in the Channel Country.
Adani faces Aboriginal heritage scrutiny ahead of first coal exports
The Queensland government is questioning Adani as a group of traditional owners raise the alarm over work that is threatening a significant site.
Double-dose jab countdown before Qld border reopens
Monday also marks the end of Jeannette Young’s run as chief health officer as she is sworn in as the Governor of Queensland.
Politics
Opinion
Trade wars
Standing up to the trade bully: Australia has a template for dealing with China
A new alliance between the US and EU may have just given Australia and the rest of the world a sneak peek on how China’s unfair trading behaviours might be modified.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Business
Analysis
Electric cars
How Elon Musk built Tesla into a trillion-dollar giant that doesn’t make much money
Few companies have had the capacity to divide the market quite like Tesla.
Alan Tovey
World
Netflix removes Australian spy drama episodes after Philippines’ complaint over China map
The Philippines asked Netflix to remove certain episodes of the six-part Australian series Pine Gap, saying a map depicted on the show was a violation of its sovereignty.
Opinion
Emmanuel Macron’s comments go to the heart of the problem of our new submarine pact
Anthony Galloway
Foreign Affairs and National Security Reporter
Explore
Property bydomain
Thirteen new Brisbane suburbs join the million-dollar-plus club
Interstate movers are outbidding local Brisbane buyers, and setting suburb records in the process.
There are still tree-change options for less than half a mil
A coronavirus-related city exodus has seen house prices in some regional areas soar by more than 30 per cent, but there are still bargains to be found.
Lifestyle
A Rodarte steal and milliner wizardry: The hurdles of race day fashion
This year’s Fashions on Your Front Lawn entrants encountered unexpected obstacles in their quest for prizes.
Culture
‘Rattled me to the core’: Australian photographer Andrew Quilty on life under the Taliban
Quilty, whose work in Afghanistan won him the Gold Walkley Award in 2016, will soon head back to Australia after eight years to write a book.
Sport
I fought the VAR: Brazilian club faces sanctions after frustrated fans smash pitchside screen
Gremio fans were angry after the VAR annulled an equaliser in the dying minutes of a game against Palmeiras in Serie A.
Opinion
Melbourne Cup
Short price and distance query are disincentives – but not enough to sway me
History is littered with beaten hot-pots in the Cup, but few of them had the credentials of Incentivise.
Max Presnell
Racing writer for The Sydney Morning Herald
‘Fitzy was a big factor’: The five days that turned Ikuvalu the Rooster into a Shark
New Cronulla coach has poached his first Chook.
New York prosecutors drop ‘forcible touching’ charge against De Goey
But prosecutors maintained a charge of assault for Collingwood star.
Buttler hits stunning century, but picks run out as highlight of England win
England recovered from a top-order wobble against Sri Lanka.
‘You have to earn the right’: Kellaway, not Beale, the right choice at fullback
Wallabies great Tim Horan would hand the No.15 jersey to Andrew Kellaway over Kurtley Beale.
Exclusive
Matildas
De Vanna embroiled in Football Australia intimidation row
The former Matildas great was involved in a five-year dispute.
Have Your Say
Bookmakers face $50 million blackout if Incentivise wins Melbourne Cup
Bookmakers are ready to take on the shortest-priced Cup favourite in a decade but are fearful of a record payout should the gelding triumph.
