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Masks back on in Sydney; hotel quarantine named as source of mystery infection

The NSW premier says she’s “pleased” with the state of a COVID-19 community transmission outbreak in Sydney, but the link between an infected man and an ill international traveller remains unclear.

Friday, May 07

News

Roosters clear, but back to bubble as NRL battles to rescue Magic Round

The NRL has forced players back into strict bubbles in the hope of saving next weekend’s Magic Round amid Sydney’s latest COVID-19 scare.

By Scott Bailey Friday, May 07

News

Time bombs: Study reveals female athletes at far greater risk from head knocks

Women and girls are more at risk of concussion playing sport than males, take longer to recover and may suffer more severe long term impacts, experts say.

By Katrina Beikoff Friday, May 07

Business

Brisbane firm under siege over claims of security breach in Army contract

Brisbane’s Elbit Systems is fighting off claims its battle management system was about to be stripped from Australian Army equipment.

By John McCarthy Friday, May 07

Opinion

Easy to get on the front foot, but in the real world you risk being run out (of town)

Former cricket great Michael Slater’s tone-deaf “blood on your hands” attack on the Prime Minister is a window into just how privileged and pampered our top-level sportsmen and women can be, writes Michael Blucher

By Michael Blucher Friday, May 07

News

Threats to national security so serious that DFAT is asking for help

Amid a surge in cybercrime, and ongoing tensions with China, the private sector may be first to raise the alarm in Canberra.

By Sean Parnell Friday, May 07

Culture

HOTA and hotter – Coast’s $60m arts Mecca to throw open its doors this weekend

The Gold Coast’s long-awaited $60.5 million HOTA Gallery, the largest public art gallery outside a capital city in Australia, opens free to the public this weekend.

By Katrina Beikoff Friday, May 07

Politics

India flights to resume, but travellers must test negative before boarding

Australians in India who fail a pre-flight coronavirus test will be banned from boarding when rescue planes restart from May 15.

By Matt Coughlan Friday, May 07

News

Innovation pipeline: Wastewater surveillance flushed with success

By Sean Parnell Friday, May 07

News

Hayne gives notice of intention to appeal rape conviction

Friday, May 07

Business

AMA launches court action against ex-CEO for disputed funds

By John McCarthy Friday, May 07

News

One man in hospital, another in custody after alleged assault

Friday, May 07

News

Taxpayers dig deep to keep Qantas jobs after bidding war

By Sean Parnell Thursday, May 06

Statewide

Blown away: Feds veto $370 million NQ wind farm project

By Fraser Barton Thursday, May 06

News

Court case reveals secret bid to deal with PFAS at Brisbane port

By Sean Parnell Thursday, May 06

News

What we know today, May 7 – virus latest at a glance

Monday, April 05

Business

Queensland business briefs: Your daily Sunshine State update

By John McCarthy Thursday, May 06

InQueensland Media Academy

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How a Bandicoot named Bruce helped teens come to terms with climate anxiety

Media Academy

Indigenous practices might take some of the heat from our bushfire danger

Media Academy

Teenagers in the front line as their families battle the ravages of drought

Media Academy

InQueensland Media Academy

We’re investing in the future of Queensland’s public interest journalism

Media Academy

How a Bandicoot named Bruce helped teens come to terms with climate anxiety

Media Academy

Indigenous practices might take some of the heat from our bushfire danger

Media Academy

Teenagers in the front line as their families battle the ravages of drought

Media Academy

INSIGHTS

Politics

Conservative contrasts and contradictions: Can these opposites attract LNP voters

They could scarcely be more different, but these two former leaders might collectively be just what the conservative side of politics needs, writes Madonna King

Insights

How Brisbane almost lost out to Gold Coast as centre of attention for Olympics

Brisbane almost missed out to the Gold Coast as the centre of activities for the 2032 Olympics, reveals Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner

Opinion

Further proof, if we ever needed it, that a week can be a very long time in politics

Prime Minister Scott Morrison loves nothing better than a good announcement – but increasingly the details are inclined to fall by the wayside, writes Dennis Atkins

STATEWIDE

Statewide

It’s not easy being green: Beef industry plots difficult course as new eco warrior

The environmental challenge confronting beef producers in a carbon-constrained economy has dominated discussions on the second day of Beef Australia in Rockhampton.

Statewide

GP training boost provides hope for rural communities without a doctor

The Morrison Government is placing its faith in a Brisbane-based training hub to help fix Australia’s rural doctor shortage.

Statewide

It’s a lock-out: Queensland rural housing crisis threatens to put hand-brake on regions

Chronic rental property shortfalls in areas of rural Queensland are putting jobs and industries at risk, dividing opinion as community leaders call it a crisis and real estate agents hail conditions as “the best on record”.

BUSINESS

Business

The $70 billion question for Queensland business: Will they invest, or won't they?

Business investment is expected to boom next financial year with double-digit growth forecast by Deloitte, almost $70 billion waiting for the green light and almost $100 billion of investment in various planning stages throughout Queensland.

Insights

The truth hurts - especially when you are the one delivering the bad news

When Stanwell boss Richard Van Breda floated the prospect of early shutdowns of Queensland’s coal-fired power generators, it could have been the start of an important discussion. Instead it produced a knee-jerk response from the Energy Minister

Insights

How the LNG industry's promised nirvana has seen billions vanish into thin air

Launched amid hopes it could transform Queensland’s economy and deliver billions in royalties and revenues, the coal seam gas industry is at a tipping point a decade since the last major project was launched. John McCarthy asks whether it has all been worth it