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Trump impeachment
Republican breaks ranks, will vote to remove Trump from office
Mitt Romney will vote to remove Donald Trump from office for abusing his power, making him the only Republican in Congress to break with the President.
- by Matthew Knott
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Electric cars
'Untapped potential': Push to ban petrol cars in Australia as electric sales surge
Electric car sales have more than tripled in Australia in the past year, as industry advocates urge the Morrison government to follow Britain's ban on new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars within 15 years.
- by Rob Harris
From 'happiest ship on the seas' to total lockdown: Life on coronavirus-hit ship
Cruise ship passenger Gay Courter said there were hall monitors to make sure everyone stayed in their cabins, and that they weren't being updated on the situation regularly.
- by Matt Bungard
In shredding Trump's speech, Pelosi capped off a chaotic year in Washington
The dramatic gesture encapsulated a tumultuous year in the relationship between the Speaker and the President.
- by Mike DeBonis
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Crime
Sydney man allegedly stole identities to net $11m from life savings, superannuation
Adam Jones has been charged over an $11 million cyber fraud in which he allegedly obtained the financial profiles and identities of more than 80 people.
- by Lucy Cormack
Passenger plane skids off runway, breaks into pieces
Authorities said at least 52 people were injured, and passengers were seen evacuating through the cracks in the plane.
Police officer believed William may have been run over by neighbour's wife
Gary Jubelin hypothesised during a police interview that the three-year-old may have been killed accidentally.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Dead giveaway: Broncos want cash from dead supporters
Officials hope ‘Broncos Forever’ ensures the club remains at the forefront by providing diehard fans an opportunity to contribute beyond the grave.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Super League intervenes to stop Folau-type signings
Super League says it has taken steps to be able to intervene in the future to stop controversial signings, following Israel Folau's move to Catalan Dragons.
- by Simon Evans
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Coronavirus outbreak
Top universities face losing thousands of students, hundreds of millions of dollars
- by Jordan Baker and Natassia Chrysanthos
Sydney bus drivers sent home after contact with quarantined family member
One driver was sent home from the depot on special pay on Wednesday after driving for five days after his wife returned from China and was required to self-isolate.
- by Tim Barlass and Rachel Clun
Two Aussies on cruise ship have coronavirus, fears for 200 more
More than 200 Australians are quarantined onboard a cruise ship in Japan that has seen at least 10 confirmed coronavirus cases.
- by Chris O'Keefe and Matt Bungard
Sydney
Rainfall a warm-up for rest of week but won't break fire season
A severe weather warning remains in place for people in the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and parts of Northern Tablelands forecast districts.
- by Matt Bungard
NSW’s first Indigenous fire crews 'break barriers' in outback towns
The RFS has recruited NSW's first Indigenous fire crews, in what is hoped to be part of a broader push to harness traditional knowledge.
- by Ella Archibald-Binge and Rhett Wyman
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Courts
Sydney art teacher arrested at home over alleged sexual abuse of student
Frederick Brian Jones, 83, was arrested at his Peakhurst home on Wednesday, following a two-month investigation into allegations he indecently assaulted and had sexual intercourse with a student.
- by Lucy Cormack
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Energy
'Throttle it' or 'great job': future of Energy Security Board up in the air
The board, set up by the Turnbull government to steer national reforms in the energy sector, is up for review, with "cessation or continuation" among the options.
- by Peter Hannam
Former aged care nurse allegedly assaulted eight patients, police say
The former nurse was arrested at a home in Palomar Parade in Yagoona in south-west Sydney on Wednesday morning.
- by Matt Bungard
Politics
Deep impact: RBA chief delivers climate warning
Philip Lowe has warned climate change will leave businesses with stranded assets while urging governments to borrow more to protect it from a warming environment.
- by Shane Wright and Matt Wade
Business
WA player HBF to swoop east amid health insurance woes
West Australian health insurer HBF has launched a major play to break into the east coast market, as it seeks to capitalise on dissatisfaction over rising premiums.
- by Patrick Hatch
World
Dozens of rescue workers killed in second avalanche in Turkey
An avalanche has slammed into a mountain road in eastern Turkey, wiping out a huge team of rescue workers sent to find people missing in an earlier avalanche.
Opinion
Why Andrew Constance could rise from the ashes to be the next NSW premier
Alexandra Smith
State Political Editor
Catalans Dragons are playing with fire – and they will get burnt
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
If a man's your plan, your chances will rise if you're financially independent
Pru Goward
Former Liberal NSW government minister
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Set on a vast block of land at the end of the beach, it is considered one of the glamorous holiday spot's most prized holiday homes.
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Billionaire buys school-owned mansion for $18m+ in secret deal
Property developer and former Toll Holdings boss Paul Little is embarking on another renovation project, while the school pocketed a 'favourable' price.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Life & Culture
Is Claudia Karvan out of her comfort zone? Completely, she says
Claudia Karvan is hitting the dance floor to compete in the latest season of Dancing with the Stars. The question is, why?
- by Clare Rigden
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Sport
Shute for the stars: Club rugby rights battle set to shape $1b TV deal
Sydney's humble Shute Shield has emerged as a major bargaining chip in rugby's tense broadcast rights negotiations.
- by Georgina Robinson
Dead giveaway: Broncos break new ground with bequest program
If you're a diehard footy fan, the Broncos have got just the program for you.
- by Adrian Proszenko
'This is what we wanted forever': Kerr takes injury obsession in her stride
Matildas captain Sam Kerr is taking the extra attention over her injury status as a sign of just how far the team has come.
- by Vince Rugari
Why clubs want to check Greenberg's power to sanction players
The sanctioning of players is currently at the sole discretion of NRL boss Todd Greenberg. It's a system the clubs want changed.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Opinion
Sport
Catalans Dragons are playing with fire – and they will get burnt
It's a sure sign all is not well in the sporting world when a French rugby league club appears in my annual fearless predictions.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Victorian Open golf relegates Sydney derby to ABC children's channel
The ABC's pre-existing contractual obligations to show the Victorian Open golf means one of the A-League's premium fixtures will be shown on a children's channel.
- by Vince Rugari
Paine humbled by courage of bushfire-hit communities
Visiting a town days after fire had blasted through an eye-opening experience for Australian Test cricket captain.
- by Greg Baum
Have Your Say
High Court rules secretly recorded live baiting vision inadmissible
The High Court has ruled seven videos recorded by Animals Australia were obtained "illegally" and can't be used in proceedings against two trainers.