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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.
‘Nothing short of extraordinary’: How the pandemic changed our population
We’re getting older and there’s fewer of us than expected. As COVID-19 stopped migration, experts are asking what should the approach to population be now?
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Travel
Border barriers still deter Australians from travel next year
Millions of Australians are preparing to travel next year, but new survey findings suggest concerns about lockdowns are greater than fears of catching COVID-19.
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.
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.
Man dies after ute washed off road in flood waters
A man has been found dead after his ute was washed off the road in flood waters in central Queensland, as the Bureau of Meteorology has warned the intense rainfall will continue.
CSIRO study proves climate change driving Australia’s 800% boom in bushfires
Global warming is changing Australia’s weather for the worse and a new study shows for the first time this is the key driver of deadly bushfires.
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Aged care
‘Astounding’: Aged care providers to get immunity from prosecution
Advocates for older Australians are alarmed that aged care providers will get immunity from prosecution for using physical and chemical restraints.
Explainer
Political unrest
What’s behind the crisis in the Solomon Islands?
Honiara is on fire, the local high school has been looted, rioters have torched a timber company and protesters have vandalised Chinese-owned businesses. Why?
‘Test cricketers 24/7’: The hidden history of the Paine scandal
As Cricket Australia unveiled its culture review, allegations against Tasmania and Tim Paine landed in the former CEO’s inbox.
Pat Cummins, the pace ace who has always been a leader through his actions
From his Test debut as an 18-year-old tearaway, a Sydney first grade title in 2017, and Ashes and World Cup triumphs, Pat Cummins has hardly ever been captain, but has always been a leader.
Queensland
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Coronavirus pandemic
Queenslanders who test positive in NSW or Victoria can’t come home for weeks
New border rules that come into effect within weeks will mean travellers will risk being unable to enter Queensland for weeks if they test positive to COVID-19.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Queensland border roadmap: How visa holders will be able to enter the state
Border changes came into effect from 5pm on Monday, meaning people in Australian hotspots can apply online to travel into Queensland and quarantine at home.
Former Queensland treasurer Keith De Lacy dead at 81
Mr De Lacy served as treasurer in the Goss Labor government for just over six years between 1989 and 1996.
HyperOne promises to bridge digital divide to regional Australia
The brainchild of tech entrepreneur Bevan Slattery, HyperOne has promised to update the country’s digital infrastructure via 20,000km of fibre optic cable.
Brisbane’s underground rail tunnel emerges at Exhibition train station
The 3.8-kilometre tunnel will be used to carry rail passengers under the Brisbane River and support new developments in the CBD and beyond.
Politics
Albanese says PM has ‘no concept of separation of powers’ after ICAC spray
The Labor leader has denounced Scott Morrison’s ferocious attack on ICAC’s investigation into former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian.
Business
High costs for property owners to retrofit for electric cars
New standards to increase electric vehicle charging capacity in apartments and other buildings won’t cope with expected demand, requiring expensive retrofitting.
World
Former Brazil Olympic supremo gets 30 years in jail for buying votes for Rio Games
Carlos Nuzman has been found guilty of corruption and other crimes. A former Rio governor and two other officials have also been sentenced.
Opinion
In a week of chaos, with revolts on the left and the right, there was one encouraging sign
Michelle Grattan
Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Leaders trade insults as real reform is put on the backburner
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Prayers, plots and paranoia as PM fights to rescue credibility
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
Explore
Property bydomain
'Embrace the brown': How to update a mid-century home
"Embrace the brown" became the motto during the renovation of a near-original mid-century home designed by Alistair Knox - and it's paid off.
Hello, Dollywood: Stay at the comfy cottage owned by Megan Gale
After purchasing the property in one of her favourite towns, Gale and her partner Shaun Hampson decided to share their holiday retreat with others.
Lifestyle
What happens when a resilience teacher stops coping?
Hugh van Cuylenburg wrote the book on finding happiness through gratitude, empathy and mindfulness. But this year, something broke him.
Culture
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Sydney
Showbiz showdown: the fight to own Sydney’s theatre scene
British impresario Sir Howard Panter is shopping for a new theatre and rehearsal space in Sydney as the curtain rises on his first foray into Australian theatre.
Sport
Mary Fowler is a superstar in the making at just 18. Can the Matildas get the best out of her?
After Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler is close to the first name on the Matildas team sheet these days. As for where it appears ... well, that all depends.
Analysis
Australian cricket
Paine saga a reminder of how digital misconduct can be a ‘career killer’
Once it’s online, it’s forever - that’s the message constantly drilled into professional athletes.
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Australian cricket
Cummins named Test captain, Smith takes ‘elevated’ deputy role
Pat Cummins is set to be named, in a major break from tradition for the top job in Australian cricket.
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Australian cricket
Paine taking ‘indefinite leave’, may have played last Test
It is now quite likely that Tim Paine will not play any part in Australia’s defence of the urn this season.
Opinion
Australian cricket
Why Greenberg is the man to lead Cricket Australia out of the wilderness
The Tim Paine saga has exposed, again, the leadership vacuum.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
How Australia put itself in box seat to host another Rugby World Cup
Twist of fate four years ago brought plans forward more than a decade.
‘Most painful loss I’ve had’: Australia swept in opening Davis Cup tie
Australia have had a nightmare start to their Davis Cup campaign.
Have Your Say
Lillee was always a Legend, but nice of Hall of Fame to catch up
Dennis Lillee’s elevation to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame is not before time.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
