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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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Traffic incident
One dead in head-on collision in Sydney Airport Tunnel
Emergency services were called to the scene on General Holmes Drive at Mascot following a collision between two vehicles.
- by Mary Ward
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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
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
How a battle over club rugby has thrown a spanner in $1b broadcast negotiations
Sydney's humble Shute Shield has emerged as a major bargaining chip in rugby's broadcast rights negotiations.
- by Georgina Robinson
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Coronavirus outbreak
WHO concerned Indonesia appears to be coronavirus free
It comes as an Australian living in Bali, who has been diagnosed with pneumonia, criticises local testing procedures and the handling of his case.
- by James Massola
Top universities face losing thousands of students, hundreds of millions of dollars
Australia's top universities face losses of hundreds of millions in revenue, and still don't know exactly which of their students are stuck overseas.
- by Jordan Baker and Natassia Chrysanthos
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
Senate to investigate key figures in sports rorts
Key figures in the sports rorts saga will be hauled in front of a Senate inquiry in coming weeks to find out who knew what about the controversial program.
- by Rob Harris
Business
Office towers hang out the house full sign with record low vacancies
Government departments, lawyers and compliance consultants are the fastest-growing office tenants across the country post-Hayne commission.
- by Carolyn Cummins
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
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Life & Culture
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Sport
How a battle over club rugby has thrown a spanner in $1b broadcast negotiations
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
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
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
Sharks to meet Dugan's management as fresh injury concerns arise
Fresh injury concerns have raised questions about Josh Dugan's future at Cronulla, prompting a meeting between his management and club officials on Thursday.
- by Sam Phillips and Sarah Keoghan
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.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Have Your Say
'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.