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Baby safe after alleged abduction ordeal, but mother fighting for life
A man has been charged after a mother was allegedly strangled and her 11-month-old snatched on the Gold Coast overnight.
Woman accused of starting blaze under bed in hotel quarantine
The 31-year-old, who was staying in Cairns’ Pacific Hotel with her two children after arriving from interstate, has been charged over the fire, which saw 163 people evacuated.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Qld’s Christmas reopening on track, despite new Omicron threat
The state’s health chief makes no guarantees, but says there’s no need to change Queensland’s plans while the world assesses the new coronavirus variant.
Australia COVID LIVE updates: Two Omicron cases confirmed in Sydney
Urgent genomic testing has confirmed two overseas travellers who flew into Sydney were infected with the Omicron variant.
‘I just thought to myself, this is how I die’: Jewish WWII soldier
Bullets snake up the ground towards him. Dirt flying. The roar deafening. It’s just 100 yards between life and death for Sam Ginsberg on Libyan soil.
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Vaccination
Most Australians want all children aged 5-11 to have the jab, but parents aren’t so sure
Two-thirds of Australians want kids aged 5-11 vaccinated for COVID-19 once the jabs are approved, but parents of children in this age group are more cautious.
New satellite technology to predict bushfire threat
Australian scientists are developing a new satellite to better predict bushfires, as agencies warn of an “above normal” risk of blazes this summer, despite wet weather.
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Australia votes
Labor MPs ready farewell speeches amid speculation over Greg Hunt, Christian Porter
Retiring Labor MPs have been told to write their valedictory speeches, as speculation grows over whether Hunt and Porter will also retire.
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
‘I don’t think he tells the truth ... I don’t see him as a leader’: Jacqui Lambie opens up on PM
The Tasmanian senator says Scott Morrison “likes to bend the truth” and his government appears to be “extremely divided”.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
New Australian laws to unmask anonymous online trolls, make tech giants pay
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday that under the new laws, people who believe they have been defamed online will also be able to get court orders forcing social media giants to reveal who is responsible for the posts.
Anti-American war epic becomes China’s biggest-ever blockbuster
The film has been such a runaway hit that fans have even been inspired to eat frozen potatoes in homage to the Chinese soldiers.
Why WHO chose ‘Omicron’ not ‘Xi’ for new COVID variant
Many have noted that the World Health Organisation skipped a Greek letter that is also the name of the Chinese President in naming the new variant of concern.
‘I reunited with my beloved long-lost son ... only to lose him again’
When Lisa gave birth to her son Chris at the age of 17, she was forced to give him up for adoption. Thirty years later, they were reunited – then tragedy struck.
The Superjesus’s Sarah McLeod on why she’s a ‘lone wolf’
“I have a gypsy soul. There was a lot of uncertainty and transience in my youth and that carried into my adult life.”
One fantasy show to rule all others? That would be ‘The Wheel of Time’
This handsome fantasy series takes a nod at J.R.R. Tolkien, but then does something even more intriguing.
Queensland
Excavator called in to help stranded campers amid SEQ flood warnings
Several people have been rescued from floodwaters after a week of rain saturated most of the region with more than 200 millimetres.
Planning an Olympics? Remember the hole that took over a decade to dig
A long-awaited milestone in the Cross River Rail project shows how long it takes to deliver infrastructure projects. The 2032 Olympic Games isn’t so far away.
Boyfriend walks free after disposing of partner’s body in bin
A man who kept his deceased girlfriend’s body in their apartment room for three weeks before disposing of her in a bin has walked free after more than two years in custody.
Police track down person of interest in Queensland outback mystery
Investigators deemed it suspicious that a car stolen from the Sunshine Coast hinterland would turn up in the general vicinity, and time, that Jeremiah Rivers disappeared.
Qld teen charged with murder after woman’s body found in tiny town
A teenager has been arrested and charged with the alleged murder of Rene Latimore.
Politics
Exclusive
Biosecurity
Feds on the hook for damages over prawn disease outbreak
The fishing industry has launched a $150 million class action against the federal government over its failure to keep white spot disease out of Australia.
Business
Mystery over pot stocks’ diminished interest returns from $10 million
Investors are mulling why Cann Global earned only $2000 in interest in three months on $10m in cash, despite raking in interest payments a quarter earlier.
World
UK announces restrictions to combat Omicron as variant shows up in more countries
Boris Johnson says his government is planning new restrictions to combat Omicron, as the COVID-19 variant is found in Germany, Italy, Belgium, Israel and Hong Kong.
Opinion
Why The Beatles deserve a spot in Western culture
Paul Long
Professor in Creative and Cultural Industries
I’m exhausted by the Great Exhaustion and how the solutions are all wrong
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
To my fellow survivors, you are more than your worst moment
Saxon Mullins
Sexual assault survivor and reform advocate
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Property bydomain
The Byron hinterland locality offering the best of the country and coast
Offering the best of the seas and trees, this hidden gem tucked in the Byron shire is gaining the attention of buyers wanting an idyllic regional lifestyle.
Fridges and wardrobes: Megan Morton's organisation havens
For the interior stylist, domestic organisation always has represented our most valuable currency – time. A fridge organisational plan is for those luxuriating in it.
Lifestyle
‘I reunited with my beloved long-lost son ... only to lose him again’
When Lisa gave birth to her son Chris at age 17, she was forced to give him up for adoption. Thirty years later, they were reunited – then tragedy struck.
Culture
Nathalie Morris: ‘I’d never been self-conscious until Bump’
Her breakout role has pushed Nathalie Morris into the limelight, but the actor says she’s still finding her feet with her new-found fame.
Sport
Live
World Boxing
Teofimo Lopez vs George Kambosos jnr LIVE: WBA, IBF and WBO championship on the line in New York
The undefeated Australian, George Kambosos, finally gets his title shot at Madison Square Garden, in a fight that has been brewing for more than 12 months.
New world cricket boss was one Gary Buckenara kick from grand final
Among Geoff Allardice’s achievements is convincing India to embrace the controversial decision review system. Now he is ICC chief executive.
Australia on brink of Davis Cup elimination, Britain beat France
Australia beat Hungary 2-1 in Turin but are on the brink of Davis Cup elimination after finishing their group campaign with a 2-4 win-loss record.
Smith’s return to leadership can help heal wounds of sandpaper affair, says Taylor
Steve Smith’s appointment as Pat Cummins’ deputy was met with opposition from former greats, but he has support from one of those who stripped him of the captaincy in 2018.
Why Tigers are well ahead of the Cats on rebuild road
Richmond and Geelong will enter 2022 trying what the AFL’s draft and salary cap regime are designed to prevent: vie the premiership while replenishing playing lists that are reliant on veteran superstars.
Davidson’s name will be forever etched in cricket history – right next door to the Don
Alan Davidson loved the SCG, so it is fitting the great Australian all-rounder will be celebrated at the iconic ground on Monday.
Scorchers sink Strikers to claim maiden WBBL title
A flawless bowling power play has guided the Perth Scorchers to their maiden WBBL championship in a 12-run win over the Adelaide Strikers at Optus Stadium.
Have Your Say
Why quiet diplomacy won’t cut it after chilling Peng Shuai revelations
China should never have been granted the honour of hosting the Olympics, but they will happen and the time has come for some serious crashing of cymbals.
Darren Kane
Sports Columnist
