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Man shot dead after south London terrorist stabbing
Footage of the incident shows a group of heavily armed officers shielding behind a car with their guns drawn.
- by Bevan Shields
'Very confused, tired': Families split as travel ban prompts airport chaos
The temporary ban on travellers entering Australia from mainland China led to some families being split at Sydney Airport on Sunday.
- by Michaela Whitbourn, Michael Fowler and Jacky Ghossein
Embattled McKenzie resigns from federal cabinet over 'sports rorts' affair
Nationals deputy leader finally falls victim to the sports rorts scandal, quitting the front bench for failing to declare membership before approving grant.
- by Rob Harris
Sisters lost fight to prove father was delusional, suffering dementia when he wrote will
A court has found the deceased had the mental capacity to make a will despite suffering dementia and delusional beliefs.
- by Andrew Taylor
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Comeback king: Djokovic digs deep to claim eighth Australian title
Novak Djokovic crowned the King of Melbourne Park again after withstanding a torrid five-set battle against Austria's Dominic Thiem.
- by Jake Niall
Sydney father in shock after losing three children in alleged drink-drive collision
"My name is Daniel Abdallah, I have a wife Leila and six beautiful children I've been blessed with," the father said at the scene of the collision. "Yesterday, I lost three of my children."
- by Sally Rawsthorne
Firefighter sent goodbye text to his family, believing he would die
Rhys Outred's text read: "I love you. We’ve been overrun by fire. Truck on fire."
- by Taylor Denny
What happened to Michelle Bridges' healthy glow?
A relationship breakup and a DUI charge: 2020 is not shaping up to be the fitness guru's best year.
- by Andrew Hornery
Why are Millennials now having less sex?
The phenomenon is recognised widely enough to have been dubbed the "sex recession".
- by Rachel Wells
In Other News
Coronavirus outbreak
Australia's airlift from Wuhan launched
- by David Crowe, Jennifer Duke and Eryk Bagshaw
First person outside China dies of new coronavirus as toll passes 300
The Philippines reported the first death from the virus outside China as the WHO warned other countries to prepare in case the disease spreads among their populations.
Universities seek to help students hit by travel ban
Universities Australia will try to help students after Scott Morrison barred non-citizens who have been in mainland China from entering the country because of coronavirus.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons and Pallavi Singhal
Sydney
Solution looms for cruise ship fumes at White Bay terminal
Residents say a decision to re-examine the possibility of installing shore-to-ship power at the White Bay terminal is a 'step in the right direction'.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
More homes lost in fires in NSW south-east
The Bega Valley lost "well over 400" homes in bushfires in the past months as strong winds and high temperatures on Saturday night caused more losses.
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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
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Bushfires
NSW wildlife recovery plan to stress protection of unburnt areas
Food drops for endangered species and aerial shooting of feral animals are being stepped up to help preserve fire-hit plants and animals brought closer to extinction.
- by Peter Hannam
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Water safety
Drowning prevention: Every six-year-old should be able to swim five metres
Many children are dropping out of swimming lessons too soon. Often they start lessons early, at two to four years of age, only to stop later.
- by Julie Power
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Weekend Reads
War games and battle plans: Questions are being asked about what went wrong
- by Peter Hannam and Laura Chung
Allison Langdon on motherhood, marriage and diving into the Today hot seat
As the new co-host of Nine’s Today show, Allison Langdon has one of the highest profiles in commercial TV. She tells Michael Lallo about her latest gig and how she combines it with motherhood.
- by Michael Lallo
Sex in your marriage should get better with age
After many years of being together, the lust-factor may have fizzled out between you and your partner, but there are ways to bring spice back to the bedroom.
- by Tracey Cox
Politics
McKenzie's exit puts a strain on Coalition
Senator McKenzie quit as federal agriculture minister on Sunday after a review into her handling of a sports grants program found she had breached ministerial standards.
- by Rob Harris
PM given 'incorrect advice' causing backflip on $1000 charge for Australians fleeing Wuhan
- by Jennifer Duke and David Crowe
Business
How to use the bank’s money to save on your mortgage
If you clear your credit-card balance in full each month, you shouldn’t be paying a cent in interest.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Banking royal commission
A year on from the Hayne royal commission, has anything changed?
- by Adele Ferguson
'I got it wrong': Unpredictable year stings economists
- by Jennifer Duke, Shane Wright and Eryk Bagshaw
World
Trump emails that could shine light on impeachment case remain hidden
The existence of the 24 emails was acknowledged late on Friday night by the Justice Department in response to a lawsuit by the Centre for Public Integrity.
Opinion
I thought I had the fortitude to report on child abuse, but there was always my own case
Martin McKenzie-Murray
Regular columnist and former political speechwriter
A tale of two crises, and why the PM hasn't been burnt - yet - by the coronavirus
Claire Kimball
Columnist and the founder of The Squiz
It's official: too much banking is bad for you
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
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Property bydomain
This population trend could boost your house price by $6500 a year
In capital cities and major regional centres, house prices would have been about 1.4 per cent lower a year without it – plus it's good news for the broader economy.
- by Melissa Heagney
The Sydney suburbs where properties are cheaper than five years ago
Prices are rising across the city, but a handful of suburbs remain lower than they were five years ago – with new supply putting downward pressure on the market.
- by Kate Burke
Life & Culture
Autumn fashion: These are the trends you should actually be buying
'It comes back to this idea of being able to wear a trend in a number of ways.'
- by Melissa Singer
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Stage shows
'It doesn't focus on tragedy': September 11 musical tells Sydney a story of kindness
- by Louise Rugendyke
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Sport
Comeback king: Djokovic digs deep to claim eighth Australian title
Novak Djokovic crowned the King of Melbourne Park again after withstanding a torrid five-set battle against Austria's Dominic Thiem.
- by Jake Niall
After Barty: Kenin turns focus to toppling world No.1
Sofia Kenin achieved her life long dream to win a grand slam at the Australian Open. Her next goal is to take Ash Barty's No.1 crown.
- by Roy Ward
Perry's double lifts Australia to hard-fought win over India
Australia can thank Ellyse Perry for avoiding another defeat in the Twenty20 tri-series.
- by Andrew Wu
'The bankers': Thunder golden arm shines spotlight on Stars' big dogs
Glenn Maxwell averages 99 and Stoinis 86.4 when the Stars win, compared to 18.2 and 24.4 respectively when they lose.
- by Andrew Wu
Cox stars on Wanderers debut in confidence-boosting win over Mariners
Simon Cox came off the bench to score one and set-up another in the Wanderers 3-1 win over Central Coast.
- by Dominic Bossi
'Gutted' women rue snowballing horrors in shock Sydney Sevens exit
Australia settled for bronze at their home tournament and did not contest the Sydney Sevens final for the first time since 2017.
- by Georgina Robinson
Sydney FC, Perth Glory ACL ties in doubt due to travel ban
The coronavirus outbreak continues to disrupt soccer shedules, with Champions League ties in doubt and the Matildas dealt a blow to their Olympic qualifying hopes.
- by Dominic Bossi
Have Your Say
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.
