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Coronavirus outbreak
Travellers from China to be banned from entering Australia for two weeks
People who have left or passed through mainland China will now be denied entry to Australia, the Prime Minister has announced.
- by Pallavi Singhal
Four children riding bicycles killed, one critical in Sydney crash: police
The five were struck in Oatlands, near Parramatta, by a car whose driver returned a positive breath test, police said.
- by Staff reporters
Australians in Wuhan to be flown 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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Child abuse
Trinity Grammar settles sexual abuse case for $1 million
A former Trinity Grammar student received one of its highest pay-outs for the abuse he suffered at the hands of one of the school's boarding masters in 1974.
- by Tammy Mills
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'If you have a dream, go for it': American Sofia Kenin, 21, claims first grand slam title
Sofia Kenin defeats Garbine Muguruza in three sets to win Australian Open.
- by Michael Gleeson
The rise and fall of socialite Ghislaine Maxwell
Who is Ghislaine Maxwell, the devoted friend and alleged “madam” of the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein?
- by Mick Brown and Harriet Alexander
If Millennials really are having less sex, why is that?
The phenomenon is recognised widely enough to have been dubbed the "sex recession".
- by Rachel Wells
Be prepared: Scouting's struggle for relevance
A former Leaping Wolf revisits his Cubs pack to see how the Scouting movement is faring.
- by Alan Attwood
The rise of the climate diet: It's meat with veg on the side
Eating with climate change in mind is set to be this year's big food trend, and top chefs are jumping on board.
- by Dani Valent
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Pawn or player? The competing narratives about controversial Liberal MP Gladys Liu
Despite persistent allegations about indirect links to the Chinese Communist Party, the federal Liberal MP insists she only has Australia’s best interests at heart.
- by Jane Cadzow
Peter Singer: Not every asylum seeker 'has the right to stay'
The author and philosopher on the reason he gives part of his income away, why he leans towards the Greens politically, and on being a vocal advocate of euthanasia.
- by Benjamin Law
Local
Six arrested over Sandringham school fire
The school's library was engulfed in flames around 4.20am on Saturday, with students expected to attend classes at a different site next week.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Tate Papworth
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Crime
Slaying in Lower Templestowe: Son finds father's body after weapon attack
Homicide detectives said the man was killed "under very violent circumstances. It's extremely disturbing."
- by Rachel Wells and Ashleigh McMillan
Rain, storms hit one side of Victoria, while the other remains bone dry
Heavy rainfall will continue to lash the west of the state, while the east will remain dry.
- by Tate Papworth
Women dies in horror crash between tow truck and car
A woman has died after a crash between a car and a tow truck on the Mornington Peninsula.
- by Tate Papworth
Wild weather cuts Elton John's Australian gig short
Elton John has been escorted offstage after torrential rain interrupted his outdoor show in the Yarra Valley.
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Thiem plots to overthrow the king
Austria's Dominic Thiem could only produce a wry smile. Having lost two French Open finals to the king of clay, he now meets the king of Rod Laver Arena in Novak Djokovic.
- by Peter Ryan
Analysis
Barty crasher: Can any Aussie end the Kooyong curse?
Ash Barty is the latest Australian tennis star to have teased us at Melbourne Park during the past 32 years, only to ultimately fall.
- by Neil Breen
Politics
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Welfare crackdown
'Financial literacy tool': Bid to take cashless welfare card national
The controversial cashless welfare card could be rolled out nationally, with the big banks and major supermarkets working with the government on expanding it.
- by David Crowe
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Coronavirus outbreak
Fires and virus could drive nation into recession
- by Shane Wright, Jennifer Duke and Eryk Bagshaw
Business
Opinion
Banking products
It's official: too much banking is bad for you
The "financialisation" of an economy can exacerbate inequality, and undermine stability.
- by Ross Gittins
Opinion
Brexit
Freed from the EU, which direction shall Britain turn for trade?
- by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
World
A visit to a precarious paradise for Siberian white cranes
Paradise for these Siberian white cranes is on Lake Poyang, the largest freshwater lake in all of China, in the eastern province of Jiangxi.
- by Sanghee Liu
Analysis
Brexit
'Brexit supporters aren't evil': Huge crowd ushers in new era but the moment felt off
- by Bevan Shields
Trapped between a global health crisis, diplomatic tensions and a logistical nightmare
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Anthony Galloway
Opinion
Staying in Wuhan more risky than 14 days on Christmas Island
Raina MacIntyre
Greed, hubris and weak regulation: A year on from the Hayne royal commission, has anything changed?
Adele Ferguson
Investigative journalist and columnist
It's time to make noise about freeing Kylie Moore-Gilbert from Iran
Peter Greste
Author, journalist and academic
PM's challenge is beyond urgent
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor for The Sydney Morning Herald
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Why Melbourne apartment prices have soared to a record high
Despite widespread concerns about flammable cladding and building defects in apartment blocks, Melbourne buyers are still snapping up units.
- by Jemimah Clegg and Melissa Heagney
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
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A city of churches, wine and good humour, Adelaide can also laugh at itself
South Australia is always the target of jokes. I don’t understand why.
- by Richard Glover
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Sport
Kenin downs Muguruza to win Australian Open
Young American pulls off a fighting comeback to defeat Spaniard Garbine Muguruza to claim the women's singles title.
- by Michael Gleeson
Thiem plotting to overthrow the king
Austria's Dominic Thiem could only produce a wry smile. Having lost two French Open finals to the king of clay, he now meets the king of Rod Laver Arena in Novak Djokovic.
- by Peter Ryan
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
Alcott soars to sixth Australian Open title
Dylan Alcott turned the tables on Andy Lapthorne and won his sixth Australian Open on his home court. It was a win about redemption and a reward for refocusing.
- by Scott Spits
Brisbane Bullets sink rivals Melbourne United in NBL play-offs race
Another Lamar Patterson masterclass has the Brisbane Bullets primed for the NBL playoffs after he led his side to an 87-83 win against Melbourne United at Nissan Arena.
- by Damien Stannard
'I have to risk a lot': Thiem vows to attack Djokovic
The Austrian Dominic will not play safe when he attempts to upset seven-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic in the men's final on Sunday.
- by Peter Ryan and Roy Ward
Adelaide too good for lacklustre Melbourne City
A Ben Halloran brace has propelled Adelaide United to a valuable 3-1 win against Melbourne City on Saturday night.
Have Your Say
First female coach in Super Bowl breaks down barriers
Katie Sowers will take to the field as the San Francisco 49ers' offensive assistant, but gender equality is still a long way off for women coaches in the NFL.
