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Queensland votes
Support for Labor steadies, despite dip in Palaszczuk’s popularity
While much has been made of the third-term premier’s woes, the LNP appears slow to capitalise.
Perspective
Political leadership
Weary Qld government may have been given an early Christmas gift
Having spent the year veering towards an electoral cliff, the Palaszczuk government might have stabilised its ageing brand.
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Qatar
‘How dare we?’ Australian woman says gender part of reason why Qatar Airways won’t apologise
Three years after they were strip-searched on the tarmac, Anna and four other women are pressing their case in court.
Qld mother demands answers after son starved to death in hospital
The Gold Coast woman wants an inquest into her 45-year-old son’s death after Queensland Health admitted “significant failures in his care”.
Brittany Higgins, her Bumble date, and the line between perception and reality
On day three of her cross-examination, Higgins moved into fulmination.
Analysis
Interest rates
The year ahead in mortgage anxiety: Have Australians been naughty or nice?
A year ago, the RBA was thinking about a “freedom Christmas”. Now, it wants shoppers to curtail their spending.
How much of a pay rise you’d need to buy a house
The income needed to afford a house has soared since interest rate rises began – but home buyers have found a workaround.
Australian students’ reading, maths and science in a long-term slide
Australian teenagers have fallen almost two full academic years behind those who went to school in the early 2000s, PISA results show.
Analysis
Science
Who believes more misinformation when it comes to health, men or women?
What causes people to seek out misinformation and believe it? And is one gender more susceptible?
Premiers push for more hospital funding as elective surgery wait times rise
A potential health funding fix at national cabinet on Wednesday comes amid disputes on the GST and NDIS.
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Healthcare
‘Deeply concerned’: Health minister on podiatric surgeons
Mark Butler says he’s “deeply concerned” about this masthead’s investigation into podiatric surgeons, as the key training college lobbies for Medicare funding.
‘Like a toddler’: departed senior cricket writer lashes News Corp
Veteran writer and journalist Gideon Haigh, who parted ways with The Australian last month, gave a scathing description of his separation with the paper.
The best Christmas gifts under $50
Whether you’re looking for a Secret Santa gift, a stocking filler, or simply trying to spend less, these presents won’t break the bank.
Stunning Fairy Tales exhibition proves dreams do come true
GOMA’s new blockbuster exhibition is the opposite of Grimm, combining art, costumes, film and props.
Queensland
Test star says Queensland Cricket will lose $45 million in Gabba rebuild
As Usman Khawaja raised his concerns for the game, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk invited Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner to discuss his Olympic Games grievances.
Former Gold Coast MP Stuart Robert explores a new cause: saving Aussie retail
The scandal-prone former minister is now CEO of an online shopping portal that accuses foreign competitors of “destroying” Australian retail.
‘Not scared little boys’: Retrial begins, accused killers plead not guilty
The family of a teenage boy who was killed hours after finishing school say going through a second trial for his accused killers feels like broken glass being rubbed into an open wound.
‘We need to get people watching’: What we learnt from the Lions’ triumph
Emma Kearney declared “If there’s one thing you should never do, it’s underestimate the Lions”. So who stood out for the club, and what comes next for this champion team?
Sports groups to formally reject sharing $137m RNA upgrade costs
Cricket and AFL groups oppose the Queensland government’s bid to ask them to collectively pay $91m towards the redevelopment of the main oval at the RNA.
Politics
Opinion
Immigration
Take the long view on immigration, it might surprise you
Australia’s openness to new migrants will be a major asset as the 21st century unfolds. If you don’t believe me, take a look at the long-range population modelling.
Matt Wade
Senior economics writer
Business
Analysis
Shopping
More shoppers being hit by card surcharges – but we don’t seem to mind
The likelihood of being hit with a surcharge when paying by credit or debit card in-person has risen sharply, but fewer of us say we care.
World
Thousands march against policies that could wind back Maori gains
The protest action was called by political party Te Pati Maori and coincided with the opening of New Zealand’s 54th parliament.
Opinion
Chinese sub-plot is not a secret, but the implications are ‘profound’
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Back to work like it’s 2018, and the pandemic never happened
Claire Gallagher
Hello, I’m Jewish. Hand me a keffiyeh
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
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Property
Tiny Bondi apartment, with no car park, sells to investor for $511,000
The investor made a final $1000 bid to win the keys to the studio apartment which is the same size as a small hotel room.
Young couple outbids families for $5.018 million Hawthorn East home
The couple outbid two families and will move next door to the home’s original owners, after the vendors subdivided the block.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Hello, I’m Jewish. Hand me a keffiyeh
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given people an excuse to unleash their antisemitism. I pray he has also given Israelis the power to unleash their votes against him.
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
Culture
December reads: Twelve books for Christmas my true love might give to me
Here are 12 books out this month.
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Eight days ago, Wenee had never sailed on the ocean. On Boxing Day, she’s doing the Sydney to Hobart
After winning a work lottery, Wenee Yap will set sail as part of a 21-person crew on super maxi LawConnect for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
‘You’ll be lucky to run again’: Starc’s heir apparent outpaces adversity
Told he may never play again, the Brisbane quick’s rise to Test contention after multiple injuries has not been without struggle.
Opinion
Test cricket
Why the Poms are loving the Johnson and Warner circus
Pass the gin and tonics, sit back and enjoy the show. There’s nothing we Brits like better than seeing our Aussie tormentors turn on each other.
Alan Tyers
‘Took me to some dark places’: Wallace eyes next move as recruit arrives early
A star Dolphins recruit has begun training a month early, as Jarrod Wallace, one of those he’ll be vying against, ponders his NRL future.
After three Olympics, this runner was physically broken. She says pregnancy fixed her
After tearing her Achilles tendon, Genevieve Gregson had a baby and gave up the steeplechase. Now, she’s making a charge towards Paris 2024 as a marathon runner.
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Australian cricket
Mitchell Johnson’s commentary role in doubt as fallout continues over Warner column
Mitchell Johnson has revealed that text messages he received from David Warner and George Bailey fuelled his fiery column.
Warner’s leap on brand as Toyota replaces Alinta on Australian shirt
Toyota has replaced energy supplier Alinta on the shirts of the Australian men’s team.
Have Your Say
Mitchell Johnson is entitled to his opinion about David Warner – but he’s wrong
As a former fast bowler, Johnson should know you need to hit the mark when sending down a thunderbolt.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
