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‘Catastrophic’: Qld could lose 6000 teachers due to vaccine mandate: union
At least 10 per cent of teachers could be reluctant to get the COVID-19 jab when new vaccine mandates are introduced in schools.
Three-day home quarantine for international arrivals continues in face of Omicron strain
But PM Scott Morrison has vowed Australians will not go back into lockdowns, following a pause in the border reopening to some visa holders and nations to slow Omicron’s spread.
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.
Ex-Socceroo wins insurance money after legal tussle with Brisbane Roar
The Roar has been ordered to hand over an insurance payout it kept after Brett Holman suffered a devastating knee injury in 2018.
Breaking
Domestic violence
Mother, 25, dies after alleged strangulation, baby abduction
The young mother, who was allegedly strangled before her baby was snatched in a violent incident on the Gold Coast, has died in hospital.
Queensland’s sexual harassment laws may soon encompass toxic work environments
Sexualised office Christmas parties and the display of sexual posters in the workplace could be banned if a wider definition of harassment becomes law.
‘I have carried the shame’: Anonymous stories of sexual assault in Parliament
The Jenkins review of the workplace culture of Parliament House spoke to more than 500 people. These are some of their stories.
Updated
Crime
Search team tight-lipped after discovery of human remains near Dargo
Police searching for the bodies of Russell Hill and Carol Clay have found human remains in bushland near Dargo.
‘There’s no way he would have been doing that by himself’
Missing Belgian backpacker’s cousin suspects another person was involved in his disappearance.
Opinion
Sketch
PM calls for kinder behaviour ... then goes for the jugular
Scott Morrison told a media conference that standards of behaviour in Parliament must improve. Soon after, there was a wild squall of verbal slurs in question time.
Tony Wright
Associate editor and special writer
A republic is born: Prince Charles, Rihanna watch as Barbados ditches the Queen
At the strike of midnight, a republic was born as the last colonial bonds in Barbados were severed after almost 400 years.
Opinion
Ask an expert
Handing out cash for Christmas? Do it the right way
If you give away more than $10,000 in a financial year, it will be deemed a deprived asset for five years. However, there are other options.
Noel Whittaker
Money columnist
‘Rock star’ trailblazer was an Indigenous inspiration
One top director said before David “Gulpilil” Dalaithngu, there was “just kookaburras and didgeridoos” on screen.
Queensland
‘Dice with death’: Adani slams protesters locked to railway
Two people have been arrested, with the mining giant saying activists “seem to be oblivious to the danger”.
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Weather
Brisbane to record up to 70mm, severe storm warning for Qld
Several rescue teams have been deployed, with a crew attending to a truck that was swept off the road on the Cunningham Highway.
Mechanic dies after being ‘trapped in machinery’ while fixing rubbish truck
The mechanic became trapped while repairing a garbage truck near a Gold Coast motorway.
‘This job pushed me over the edge’: Soldier’s mum quotes suicide note to commission
Private Daniel Garforth killed himself at a base in 2014. His mother has told his story to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
Police employ new tech to stop DV offenders evading interstate orders
Queensland police can now access critical information for domestic violence jobs but there are warnings it may not be enough for victims.
Politics
‘Profit over patient safety’: Health regulator to review cosmetic surgery industry
The national medical regulator has announced a sweeping review of the industry following an investigation by this company’s mastheads.
Business
Opinion
Big four
Charging the dead: Why Westpac raised the white flag with ASIC
The deal allows the regulator to notch up a handy win, polish its star and brandish its credentials as a results-regulator – all while saving money.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
Analysis
World politics
‘I’m not John Key’: Ex-Air NZ boss the latest opposition leader to face Ardern
Chris Luxon may be the answer NZ’s National Party has been looking for to take on the likeable Prime Minister, but he’s hedging his bets.
Opinion
Vale Dalaithngu, who charmed Australia and the world
Marcia Langton
Foundation Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne
Morrison’s rant against ICAC needs a good fact-check
Nicholas Cowdery QC
There’s gold in the Solomon Islands, but not for the people who live there
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Explore
Property bydomain
What less than $1 million buys in the major capitals now
This segment of the market is hot property even for run-down homes, attracting first-home buyers and families as they try to get a foot on the ladder.
Rare untouched London trophy home selling for $65 million
The largest single property currently for sale in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea is up for grabs. This is London real estate at its best.
Lifestyle
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The Australian trip that bolstered Matthew McConaughey to reject deals worth millions
The Oscar-winning actor once gambled his Hollywood career for better roles. Australia – and the outdoors – were the keys to enduring two years out of work.
Culture
A ‘rock star’ trailblazer who was an inspiration for Indigenous actors and filmmakers
One leading director says that before David Dalaithngu, there were “just kookaburras and didgeridoos” on screen.
Sport
Carey set for baggy green at the Gabba
The South Australian wicketkeeper has performed strongly in a World Cup, held an official leadership position, and is battle-hardened by recent match practice.
NRL refuses to register Milford’s Rabbitohs contract while the player faces assault charges
The NRL is refusing to register the contract of Anthony Milford while he is facing charges of assaulting two women.
‘You can’t come back alone’: Boss tells story to encourage others to ask for help
Jockey Glen Boss has revealed he attempted suicide in 2019 after returning to Sydney from Singapore, and he hopes to encourage those who are struggling to ask for help.
‘We’re not going to change’: Sydney FC haven’t grown stale, Corica says
It’s been their worst start to an A-League Men’s season in almost a decade, but Sydney FC coach Steve Corica sees no reason to switch things up.
Opinion
Australian cricket
IPL franchise sales a warning for Australian cricket, not an invitation
Australia has consistently produced world-beating cricket teams, and there’s little reason to fear it’s not sustainable. So, why should Australian cricket chase more cash?
Darshak Mehta
Snooker star nods off during match, blames COVID-19
Triple world champion Mark Williams has apologised for falling asleep during his match at the UK championship, blaming the after-effects of COVID-19.
Woods admits full-time career over, may play ‘one or two’ events a year
Tiger Woods’ career as a full-time pro golfer is over after car crash.
Have Your Say
Money or politics? Cricket Australia’s $17m Ashes Test conundrum
Mark McGowan’s closed-border populism has left Cricket Australia with an age-old conundrum: loyalty to the game’s structure or hunger for revenue.
