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Coronavirus pandemic
Major Qld unis go it alone on jab mandates amid calls for state to take charge
Universities are developing a patchwork of self-imposed vaccine rules amid a dearth of direction from the government.
New mystery COVID case visited Black Friday sales on Gold Coast
A new COVID-19 case has emerged in the Queensland community, with an investigation under way to determine its source.
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Jay Weatherill
Former SA premier Jay Weatherill tests positive for COVID-19
Mr Weatherill met with the Opposition Leader, Peter Malinauskas, during his time in South Australia.
Jockey dead, woman heard screaming in Gold Coast surf
Jockey Chris Caserta is dead after a late-night swim at the Gold Coast on Wednesday night.
Australia records its wettest November on record, with more rain to come
The last wettest November was in 1973, when the country recorded an average of 70.1 millimetres of rain.
Three men went on trial for a Brisbane murder, only one has been found guilty
But the fate of one of the men still hangs in the balance after a week-long trial over the killing, which was recorded on video.
CSIRO over the moon about new lunar testing facility in Brisbane
The new facility simulates conditions on the lunar surface to test the durability and function of equipment being designed to be sent there.
Story Bridge alteration to get maintenance rolling
One of Brisbane’s most recognisable landmarks is set for possibly its biggest alteration in eight decades.
‘I’ll throw you overboard’: Navy officer threatened bullied recruit, hearings told
Servicewoman Teri Bailey killed herself on her 25th birthday after relentless bullying. Now the royal commission into veteran suicide has heard her tragic story.
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Defence
Don’t tell veterans ‘thank you for your service’: ministerial memo
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Andrew Gee says he won’t apologise for not using the phrase “thank you for your service” to veterans, which has become popular under the PM.
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Tragedy
‘I didn’t pull the trigger’: Alec Baldwin on fatal movie set shooting
Baldwin, who was holding a gun he was told was safe when it went off, spoke in his first full interview about the October 21 shooting in New Mexico.
Trump received positive COVID test before debate against Joe Biden: book
Trump’s former chief of staff says the then president tested positive for the coronavirus three days before his first presidential debate with Joe Biden.
Chinese tennis tournaments suspended over Peng Shuai case
The Women’s Tennis Association announced all events in China and Hong Kong will be suspended immediately amid concern for the Chinese tennis star.
‘My goal was justice’: Author Alice Sebold apologises to man she misidentified as rapist
The “Lovely Bones” author has told the man exonerated of her rape that she is struggling with the role she unwittingly played in sending him to jail for 16 years.
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Review
‘The Card Counter’ shows, yet again, that Paul Schrader refuses to cheer up
After more than four decades in the business, the director and writer still likes to dabble in the grimy side of life.
Queensland
Man accused of helping those on doomed 2001 people-smuggling boat to stand trial in Brisbane
Maythem Kamil Radhi allegedly arranged entry for asylum seekers seeking travel to Australia on a boat that sank off Christmas Island in 2001.
Qld government reviews Ipswich dump plan after council says ‘no’
The city west of Brisbane has long been derided as “Tipswich” due to the number of rubbish dumps. That could be about to change.
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Queensland Health
Qld quietly flags interest in buying rapid COVID tests
The move to potentially buy a supply of rapid antigen test kits comes despite authorities insisting the “gold-standard” PCR tests were needed at state borders.
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Deaths in custody
Mother, 44, dies in Queensland prison
Sisters Inside said “distressed and traumatised” women in cells around her had to be moved out, as police investigate.
Veteran payout delays and government confusion exposed by royal commission
While the time it takes to process their pension claims has soared, veterans are struggling to access the right help, the commission has heard.
Politics
Australia suffers third-largest quarterly drop in GDP on record
COVID lockdowns sliced the Australian economy by 1.9 per cent last quarter, but the result was better than economists were expecting.
Business
Colonial First State on hunt for super fund deals as KKR takes control
Colonial’s executive chairman, Rob Coombe, has pledged an extra $430 million in investment, and says the private-equity-backed wealth manager is open to buying other funds.
World
Analysis
China relations
Australia caught in an election trap as Washington and Beijing do business
The US and Australia have made much of their united front on China’s economic coercion, but the truth is American exporters have been eating Australia’s lunch.
Opinion
Scott Morrison embraces culture wars with religious bill
Julie Szego
Author and freelance journalist
Vale Dalaithngu, who charmed Australia and the world
Marcia Langton
Foundation Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne
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Property bydomain
'Bugging out': The new property investment trend for 2022
There’s now a crossover between rental and owner-occupied property as investors look for retreats and ‘workstations’.
Brisbane now the fastest-growing property market in the nation
Values rose by 2.9 per cent in November - that's the fastest rate of growth for the river city in 18 years - adding $18,500 to the cost of a property in just one month.
Lifestyle
Virgil Abloh shocked the system – fashion was only part of it
His designs may not always have been trailblazing, yet his disruptions of a static industry altered fashion for good.
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Culture
Opinion
Vale
No actor brought so many gifts to the Australian screen for so long
He had everything he needed to become a star and not enough of what he needed to cope with stardom.
Paul Byrnes
Film critic
Sport
NRL on collision course with players over contracting system changes
The NRL has flagged its intention to overhaul its controversial transfer system, but the players have no appetite for change.
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Sydney to host final at 2023 Women’s World Cup
FIFA has announced the schedule for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, including matches to be hosted in Brisbane.
GWS Giants to play games at iconic Henson Park
The home of the Newtown Jets will host AFLW matches for the first time next year.
Leach leans on Protea playbook for Ashes spin success
The tactics of a couple of modest South African left-arm spinners will be critical to how England’s Jack Leach performs
Wing healed, Richardson ready to take off for Ashes
After a string of performances that showed he was a cut above his state peers, the West Australian speedster is ready to pounce on England.
AFL considering Wednesday night grand final rematch to start season
The AFL is considering whether to start the 2022 men’s season on a Wednesday night with a rematch of the 2021 grand final.
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Australian soccer
‘Arnie, I can’t breathe’: How COVID made Graham Arnold a better coach
The Socceroos mentor has come in for heavy criticism lately, mostly from former teammate Mark Bosnich. In this exclusive interview, he opens up like never before.
Have Your Say
IPL franchise sales a warning for Australian cricket, not an invitation
Australia has consistently produced world-beating cricket teams. So, why should Australian cricket chase more cash?
