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Four children riding bicycles killed, one critical in Sydney crash: police
The five children, three of them siblings, were hit in Sydney's west by a driver who returned a positive breath test: police.
- by Staff reporters
Fortress Australia: Ban on non-citizens from China
Australia will shut the door to tens of thousands of Chinese tourists and could be forced into restricting cargo ships carrying billions of dollars in resources and goods as it attempts to prevent an outbreak of coronavirus across the country.
- by Shane Wright and Pallavi Singhal
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Water restrictions
Thousands of Sydneysiders dobbed in for wasting water
However Sydney Water has only issued a handful of fines for breaches of the new water restrictions that came into effect last month.
- by Amie Meehan
Australians in Wuhan to be evacuated to Christmas Island on Monday
Australians trapped in Wuhan have been sent an email with evacuation details including temperature and identity checks, but have also been told it "remains subject to Chinese authority approval".
- by Pallavi Singhal
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‘Real people don’t talk to each other the way politicians talk to us’: David Speers
Their constant sledging and self-aggrandisement turns voters off, says new Insiders host David Speers.
- by Michael Lallo
Under fire: Josephine Cashman stands firm against author Bruce Pascoe
Josephine Cashman says her reputation has been trashed, her family targeted and her sanity questioned.
- by Chip Le Grand
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Selective schools
The Sydney suburbs sending the most students to selective schools
The majority come from suburbs popular with skilled migrants, who hope a good education will help their children break through the so-called bamboo ceiling.
- by Jordan Baker, Nigel Gladstone and Mira Healey
'I was speechless': Rising Sharks star opens up on brain cancer shock
Fine Kula began pre-season hopeful of an NRL debut. That all changed on Thursday when he received news that turned his life upside down.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Coronavirus outbreak
'Lobsters overboard' as China bans live seafood trade over coronavirus fears
Fishers are stranded holding up to 10,000 lobsters after China shut down its live animal trade over coronavirus fears.
- by Chris Vedelago and Royce Millar
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Coronavirus outbreak
Qantas to suspend services to mainland China from next week for two months
Qantas will suspend its services to mainland China from next Sunday due to entry restrictions imposed by other countries as a result of the coronavirus.
- by Jamie Berry
Australians in Wuhan to be evacuated to Christmas Island on Monday
Australians trapped in Wuhan have been sent an email with evacuation details including temperature and identity checks, but have also been told it "remains subject to Chinese authority approval".
- by Pallavi Singhal
Sydney
High temperatures and thunderstorm threat to create volatile fire conditions on Sunday
Firefighters in NSW and the ACT are in for another difficult day on Sunday as hot and windy conditions are set to continue.
- by Pallavi Singhal
Independent Planning Commission to be final arbiter only on state's most contentious projects
The Productivity Commission has recommended the IPC be retained, but it must make decisions faster.
- by Julie Power
Sydney man arrested after alleged food court sex act
A middle-aged man who allegedly carried out sexual acts while seated near teenage girls in a shopping centre food court has been arrested.
Elderly residents targeted in their homes by alleged phone and credit card scam
Police have warned the elaborate scam targets consumers over the phone and at their front door, with reported individual losses exceeding $11,000.
- by Lucy Cormack
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Back to school
Sydney's new $225 million school has 17 floors - but no library
In a decision that has upset librarians, the redeveloped Arthur Phillip High school will have "iHub" areas for each year level rather than a dedicated library.
- by Jordan Baker
Weekend Reads
Be prepared: Scouting's struggle for relevance
A former Leaping Wolf revisits his Cubs pack to see how the Scouting movement is faring in the face of multiple challenges.
- by Alan Attwood
Pawn or player? Liberal MP Gladys Liu only wants what's best for Australia
The federal Liberal MP has been the subject of indirect links to the Chinese Communist Party.
- by Jane Cadzow
Politics
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Political Leadership
Why Scott Morrison's vanity is his greatest weakness
You only get one chance to make a first impression. The Prime Minister, for much of Australia, blew his.
- by Peter Hartcher
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Welfare crackdown
'Financial literacy tool': Bid to take cashless welfare card national
- by David Crowe
Business
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Banking royal commission
A year on from the Hayne royal commission, has anything changed?
The banking royal commission was badly needed, but it never went far enough. It was too short, and the terms of reference missed some critical areas.
- by Adele Ferguson
'I got it wrong': Unpredictable year stings economists
- by Jennifer Duke, Shane Wright and Eryk Bagshaw
World
Super Bowl Sunday's date is a rare, once-in-a century palindrome
The previous eight-digit palindrome like this was 11/11/1111, 909 years ago. We'll only have to wait another 101 years for 12/12/2121. The next one is in 3030.
- by Ben Guarino
Opinion
It's official: too much banking is bad for you
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
A year on from the Hayne royal commission, has anything changed?
Adele Ferguson
Investigative journalist and columnist
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Property bydomain
Sydney apartment prices continue to rise despite defect concerns
Buyers have flocked to affordable housing options, and older blocks in particular, although many remain cautious about suburbs with a wave of new builds.
- by Tawar Razaghi
These two terrace houses are hiding a secret behind the facade
The architect describes it as his 'greatest hits album' – and this clever project offers its residents something many of their inner-city neighbours lack.
- by Jenny Brown
Life & Culture
Sophie's choice sparks a showdown on the genteel streets of Hunters Hill
Two of Sydney's best-known talent management agents have gone toe-to-toe over the spoils of Sophie Monk.
- by Andrew Hornery
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Kenin downs Muguruza to win Australian Open
Sofia Kenin defeats Garbine Muguruza in three sets to win Australian Open.
- by Michael Gleeson
Novak Djokovic: The man with no natural predator
There’s no question that, as he vies for his eighth Australian Open title, Novak Djokovic is the supreme individual force in the sport.
- by Jake Niall
Sonia Kenin says 'it's a dream come true' to win the Open
New Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin said she got her feistiness on court from her Russian heritage.
- by Michael Gleeson
Sams the man as Thunder's finals charge roars on
The Sydney Thunder came from the clouds to knock out Adelaide in a dramatic final.
- by Andrew Wu
Rookie winger shines but Tahs outplayed by Crusaders
There were a few bright spots but the Waratahs were on the wrong end of a lopsided scoreline after being walloped by the Crusaders.
- by Phil Lutton
'I was speechless': Rising Sharks star opens up on brain cancer shock
Fine Kula began pre-season hopeful of an NRL debut with the Cronulla Sharks. That all changed on Thursday.
- by Adrian Proszenko
He hasn't played all season, but Sixers want Starc back for BBL final
Sydney Sixers officials will risk their rivals' wrath when they send an SOS to the Australian paceman for a return.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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Weight of history too heavy a burden for home guard
Grand slams are bastions of tradition - and the custom of the local hope failing under great expectation was observed again this year.
