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Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:01:01 +1000
How to think about AstraZeneca and this rare clotting syndrome
There are two perspectives when thinking about very much unproven link between AstraZeneca’s vaccine and the rare clotting disorder some are now calling VIPIT.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:54:29 +1000
Land values around Sydney’s new airport soared dramatically ahead of rezonings
The first study of its kind by the state’s valuer general found that property values rose years ahead of rezonings, some by almost 250 per cent.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:07:59 +1000
Sidoti had plan to ‘remedy’ council preselection after rezoning hopes dashed, ICAC hears
Drummoyne MP John Sidoti allegedly engineered a plan to dislodge two sitting Liberals from a 2017 council preselection ticket, ICAC heard on Tuesday.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:56:28 +1000
Labor flags parliamentary inquiry into Scientology’s tax-free riches
Federal Labor has flagged supporting a potential parliamentary inquiry into Scientology, expressing concerns about its “unprecedented” wealth and shifting of assets into Australia.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:54:41 +1000
Jubilant Kiwis in Sydney book flights after pandemic heartbreak
New Zealanders living in Sydney have booked their trips back to see ageing parents and grandparents, or to scatter the ashes of those lost since the borders closed.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:43:37 +1000
PNG man dies of COVID-19 in Australian hospital
The man was medically evacuated to Queensland nearly two weeks ago after his condition deteriorated.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:41:34 +1000
Walcha grazier wanted to marry woman on trial for murdering him, court told
Mathew Dunbar wanted to marry Natasha Beth Darcy, but instead found himself ironing her partner’s shirts, the NSW Supreme Court has heard.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:34:31 +1000
Promise of answers amid revelation doctors were off sick when Aishwayra died
Multiple doctors were off sick at the time the little girl was dying – but authorities have warned against leaping to conclusions about what caused her death.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:00:02 +1000
Factory of first person charged under foreign interference laws bugged as part of ASIO probe
The prosecution of Di Sanh Duong will be delayed because of the large amount of information collected by police, including hours of intercepted communications and secret recordings.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:55:34 +1000
First Pacific workers help farmers pick a way through labour shortage
A group of pickers from Vanuatu have begun harvesting fruit at a Launching Place orchard under a program to address the pandemic-driven farm worker shortage.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:41:37 +1000
Fireworks thrown, charges laid after police confront 1000 people
More than 90 traffic infringements have been issued after fireworks were hurled at police during a Gold Coast incident involving 1000 people on the weekend.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:23:07 +1000
Dozens of property owners fight for West Gate Tunnel compensation
The state government has not ruled out heading to court to battle home owners who believe they are owed compensation over the tunnel being built below their homes.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:47:46 +1000
Ten charged, 30 properties raided as police crack down on sharing of child abuse material
Victorian man allegedly found to be in possession of more than 317,000 child abuse files amid a spike in the trafficking and production of child abuse material.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:47:43 +1000
‘Sickest child in the ED’: What happened moments before Aishwarya Aswath died
A mother who was at Perth Children’s Hospital the night Aishwarya Aswath died says the seven-year-old was the sickest child in the emergency department but didn’t get the attention she deserved.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:39:48 +1000
Queensland family to be reunited as NZ travel bubble goes ahead
A Trans-Tasman bubble between Australia and New Zealand could see a Queensland woman finally reunited with her family, where she hopes to marry her partner after cancelling their wedding twice.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:10:36 +1000
Truck jackknifes on M1, blocking lanes
A truck has jackknifed on the Pacific Motorway northbound, causing delays and lane closures.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:42:44 +1000
No more excuses: WA doctors call for independent inquiry into girl’s death
The minister has been under fire over months of escalating reports of rocketing ambulance ramping and doctors warning that a tragedy was only a matter of time.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:22:06 +1000
‘Sad, traumatic’: Destruction of Aboriginal landmark under investigation
Aboriginal Victoria is investigating the destruction of part of an ancient Indigenous site in western Victoria after a landowner allegedly removed a significant portion of carefully arranged stones.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:02:07 +1000
Remembering the legacy of Carla Zampatti
Today on Please Explain, Nathanael Cooper and fashion editor Melissa Singer explore the impact and legacy of iconic fashion designer Carla Zampatti.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:16:55 +1000
One in two given COVID vaccines report mild side effects
People vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine have a 50 per cent chance of developing mild side effects, and one in four will need to take time off work, study, or their daily responsibilities after getting their first dose.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:31:36 +1000
‘Absolute stupidity’ as Queensland records six Easter road deaths
There have been six deaths with more expected to come as injured people from crashes over the weekend are still fighting for life.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:31:13 +1000
Four men injured after alleged road rage spree along major Sydney road
An alleged road rage rampage in Sydney’s south-west overnight left four men injured, including a motorcyclist in a critical condition.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:41:29 +1000
Two men for every woman on staff at country’s largest council, data shows
About 8600 employees carry out the daily operations of Brisbane City Council, with experts saying new workforce data shows more effort is needed across the sector.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:30:40 +1000
Flash flooding blocks Sunshine Coast roads, rain to persist
Roads are flooded as a trough system that dumped rain on Queensland’s south-east is still lingering offshore.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:01:35 +1000
No new cases, with date for NZ travel bubble to be announced
Two local cases have been confirmed in the state since greater Brisbane emerged from its snap three-day lockdown on Thursday.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:07:51 +1000
No new COVID-19 cases in Victoria; New Zealand travel bubble set to be reopened 
Victoria recorded no new local cases of coronavirus for the 39th day in a row. Meanwhile, Australians could book an overseas holiday this week with a start date for the trans-Tasman bubble to be announced this afternoon.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:33:01 +1000
Four fatal crashes over the Easter long weekend
A woman in her 70s has died in a car crash north of Brisbane, which is the fourth fatal crash in five days.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:14:33 +1000
Agony for Aunty as it cancels Ballard’s comedy set on Liberals
Readers might remember Tom Ballard’s Tonightly was axed after a skit calling an Australian Conservatives candidate the c-word. He’s now causing Aunty more trouble.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 06:25:39 +1000
Researchers reworking UQ COVID vaccine to fight viruses in the future
UQ researchers have taken their first steps towards re-engineering their molecular clamp to fight COVID and other diseases.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:30:00 +1000
‘Why would you sue?’: If you’re being hexed by an ex - or three - don’t turn to the law for help
Women are becoming adept at sharing information about bad eggs. Trying to stop them is fraught.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:30:00 +1000
Keep Basil the brush turkey off the menu
We need to give pause before we add brush turkey to the challenge list for MasterChef..

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:30:00 +1000
Australia paid a high price for unsatisfying report into global tragedy
China’s stonewalling ensured the international inquiry into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic did not reach any definitive conclusions.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:30:00 +1000
‘Over-promised and under-delivered’: Over a billion dollars in COVID-19 stimulus untouched
Only two per cent of money promised to help women return to the workforce has so far been spent amid revelations more than $1.4 billion in grants, waivers and loans promised by the NSW government to help people struggling through the pandemic remain ...

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +1000
Melissa Caddick’s victims may have case against accountants, say liquidators
Investors who lost millions in an unlicensed investment scheme may have “substantial claims” against accountants who audited their super funds, liquidators say.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +1000
NSW government backs controversial Harbourside Shopping Centre high-rise
The $708 million plan has triggered another dispute between Clover Moore’s council and Gladys Berejiklian’s government over development west of Sydney’s CBD.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +1000
‘A long way to go’: Melburnians don’t like Mondays in the CBD
Many city office workers are still embracing flexible working and it appears Mondays are becoming the preferred day to work from home.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +1000
Drinking on the job: Culture change needed to clean up workplaces
As Parliament weighs up the prospect of breath testing, one expert says improving workplace culture and having well-understood policies is much more effective at shaping behaviour.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +1000
‘Indefensible’: Toll refunds for M5 South West dwarf all other motorway relief
NSW taxpayers forked out almost $120 million last year to refund tolls on a motorway in Sydney’s southwest, almost double that of a decade ago.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 01:00:00 +1000
Poor coverage of new medical tests can be harmful, research finds
A study of more than 1000 media articles on new medical tests shows many fail to disclose the full picture, leaving people needlessly worried or unduly hopeful.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:10:00 +1000
Make a resident president but only by appointment
Amanda Vanstone’s advocacy for an Australian republic is welcome but we should learn the lessons of 1999’s failed referendum.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +1000
In the Herald: April 6, 1979
Alligator Rivers to Kakadu, mansion’s $l.l million price tag and sugar price to rise.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 23:22:24 +1000
Third hotel pitched for Roma Street block amid CBD revitalisation
Close to a future Cross River Rail station and possible Brisbane Live precinct, the hotel is among several projects devised to lift the eyesore end of town.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 22:57:58 +1000
10,000 veterans allowed to march on Anzac Day in central Sydney
The march for veterans and descendants of veterans through Sydney’s CBD had previously been capped at 5000 due to coronavirus restrictions.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 22:54:19 +1000
Girl, 7, dies after two-hour wait at Perth Children’s Hospital emergency department
The girl’s parents claim their pleas for help at the emergency department went unanswered for hours and WA’s Health Minister Roger Cook has asked for an urgent briefing from the health department into the circumstances of the death.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 22:43:20 +1000
Target Time and Superquiz, Tuesday, April 6
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +1000
When grocery prices go pear-shaped
A disappearing backyard bounty.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 20:01:07 +1000
Trans-Tasman bubble: What you need to know about travel between Australia and NZ
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to announce the start date for a trans-Tasman travel bubble with Australia on Tuesday. Here is what we know so far.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:50:15 +1000
Drunk driver who killed boy on Christmas Day 2016 applies for licence
Adrian John Murray was released on parole after serving two years and two months for the death of nine-year-old Josiah Sisson.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:45:00 +1000
Here’s what we know about AstraZeneca and that rare blood clotting disorder
There is no hard evidence of a link between the vaccine that will dominate Australia’s rollout and the syndrome, but experts are watchful nonetheless.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:39:39 +1000
South-east Queensland dodges a drenching, but showers set to continue
The Sunshine Coast copped the heaviest rain in the south-east corner on Monday, but the wet spell isn’t over yet, with showers expected to persist into Wednesday.



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