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Thunderstorm risks mount as Sydney dam dodges contamination for now
Sydney's main catchment area has avoided heavy rain falls as the unsettled weather prompts hail and damaging winds warning, and the cancellation of Opera in the Domain.
- by Peter Hannam
'Extraordinary story of survival': Nurse, bystanders labelled heroes for saving Yellow Wiggle's life
Off-duty nurse Grace Jones used a defibrillator three times to save Greg Page after he collapsed on the side of a stage during a bushfire benefit show on Friday night.
- by Andrew Taylor
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Bushfires
Revealed: Widespread species devastation following 'unprecedented' fires
A third of the state's national park land has been burnt by this season's bushfires, potentially pushing dozens of threatened species including the long-footed potoroo to extinction in the wild.
- by Peter Hannam
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Government grants
Minister's role in #SportsRortsII is a straight red card offence
It is not acceptable, and no amount of bloviating will make it so. Resign, Senator McKenzie.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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'I believe in the science': The businesses trying to lead Australia to a greener future
Businesses across Australia are innovating to reduce their environmental impact as concern mounts about the effects of climate change.
- by Cara Waters and Emma Koehn
What McEnroe wants: the unseating of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic
John McEnroe wants to see Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal unseated by an upstart.
- by Jake Niall
Hank Azaria will no longer voice Simpsons' Apu
The US actor's decision comes after claims of racial stereotypes following the 2017 release of the documentary The Problem With Apu.
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NSW residential property
Fancy cars, luxury brands and multimillion-dollar property has agents ready
Sydney's luxury property agents are bringing forward listings and splashing out on marketing ahead of Chinese New Year and a rebound in foreign interest.
- by Samantha Hutchinson
'Unenforceable': Liberal Party women slam new harassment code
Three Liberal members say the party's new code will continue to put people at risk.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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- by Susan Chenery
As antibiotic resistance threatens millions of lives, is phage therapy the best alternative?
Resistance to antibiotics is leading to millions of deaths each year. Can phages – bacteria-eating viruses – contain the problem before it’s too late?
- by Greg Callaghan
There are great tennis players – then there’s Roger Federer ... but for how much longer?
Our love affair with Roger Federer is stronger than ever, but will this year be the last he serves up his 'magic' at the Australian Open?
- by Alan Attwood
Sydney
'Like soap': Heavy rainfall and debris creates havoc on the roads
NSW drivers are being urged to take care after the state's first significant rainfall in months creates hazardous road conditions.
- by Eilidh Mellis
Man charged after allegedly touching sleeping woman on train
The woman was travelling on an early morning train when she was allegedly assaulted.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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Emergency services
'He stopped breathing a number of times': Yellow Wiggle recovering after cardiac arrest during fire gig
Footage from the concert shows Greg Page, one of the founding Wiggles, singing and dancing on stage with the band's other original members just moments before he collapses.
- by Lucy Cormack, Megan Levy and Ying Xiang Tan
'A new lease on life': Clubs celebrate first weekend without lockout laws
For Alex Dowd, one of the owners of Oxford Street’s tropical tiki club The Cliff Dive, this weekend might be a bigger celebration than most.
- by Robert Moran
Two injured in backyard shipping container 'flash-type explosion'
A middle-aged couple have been seriously burned in a blast south of Sydney on Friday evening.
- by Eilidh Mellis
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Tennis champions wary on Australian Open's Margaret Court recognition
Tennis Australia said late last year it would "recognise but not celebrate" Court at the 2020 event, with the Australian legend under fire for her views on same-sex marriage and transgender people.
- by Anthony Colangelo
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Climate policy
The big money leaves coal for dust
While Australia clings to coal, global investors are moving to abandon it - not necessarily for ethical reasons, but because of the risk.
- by Nick O'Malley
Bridget McKenzie set for fresh scrutiny over $100 million 'slush fund' role
- by Rob Harris and Angus Livingston
Business
What a banker's Millennial vegan son reveals about the rise of China
While many in China still prioritise economic growth over the environment, Edmund Koh says the next generation are stepping up.
- by Jennifer Duke
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Trump diplomacy
White House chief of staff confirms Trump's desire to visit Australia
In a rare foreign media interview, Mick Mulvaney spoke of the President's wish to travel to Australia and spruiked the benefits of a trade deal with China.
- by Matthew Knott
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The Sydney suburbs where rents have fallen and risen the most
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- by Kate Burke
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Edible gardens have the potential to get out of hand as your good green-thumb intentions slip away with the busyness of the week, and months.
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Australian Open
Barty claims Adelaide International title
Australia's Ashleigh Barty has captured her first WTA title on home soil with an emphatic straight-sets victory in the Adelaide International final.
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Big Bash
Thunder sneak home in rain-affected victory against unhappy Sixers
The Sixers had two rain breaks in their first three overs while batting first but were shot to pieces early on a tricky pitch.
- by Tom Decent
Kyrgios draws inspiration from injured de Minaur ahead of Open
Nick Kyrgios has revealed that young Australian Alex De Minaur is a great role model for him as he heads to the Australian Open for the seventh time.
- by Peter Ryan
The 2018 debacle that is driving Arthur and the Eels
Parramatta have struggled to deal with great expectations in the past. Coach Brad Arthur says 2020 will be different.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Marvellous Marnus proves he's a man for all formats
Marnus Labuschagne will have pleased selectors with his busy 48 in the second ODI against India, not for the total but the way he went about collecting runs.
- by Scott Bailey
Roger Federer approached officials during qualifiers about air quality
Roger Federer has rejected suggestions senior players on the tour could do more to represent the interests of lower-ranked players.
- by Peter Ryan
Lost Wanderers: Western Sydney’s homecoming spirals out of control
With a new stadium and new training facilities, there were no excuses for Markus Babbel's Western Sydney Wanderers this season.
- by Vince Rugari
Have Your Say
Minister's role in #SportsRortsII is a straight red card offence
It is not acceptable, and no amount of bloviating will make it so. Resign, Senator McKenzie.
