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Sydney man allegedly took over identities of more than 100 people
Adam Jones has been charged over an $11 million cyber fraud in which he allegedly obtained the financial profiles and identities of more than 100 people.
- by Lucy Cormack
Sydney could receive up to 130mm of rain today, with the worst to come
Torrential rain was lashing Sydney and much of coastal northern NSW on Friday morning as an intense trough delivered a reprieve from months of heat and catastrophic bushfire conditions.
- by Megan Levy and Mary Ward
Chinese whistleblower doctor who warned about coronavirus dies from the illness
A Chinese doctor who was silenced by police for trying to share news about the new coronavirus long before Chinese health authorities disclosed its full threat has died from the disease, his friends and colleagues said.
- by Gerry Shih
'We saw this coming for years': Farmers take legal action after fires
Six farmers are preparing to take legal action, arguing that a massive bushfire in northern NSW could have been prevented if more hazard reduction had been allowed.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Severe weather warning issued for NSW as worst of rain to hit Sydney
Over 40 millimetres of rain had been recorded at Sydney's Observatory Hill by 6am.
- by Mary Ward
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Coronavirus outbreak
Foreign students face forced stays on rural campuses
Australian universities are considering quarantining thousands of students to mitigate a potential $3 billion hit to their budgets from the virus outbreak.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Natassia Chrysanthos
'Nothing short of predatory': Teen text scandal rocks Scotland's government
The potential future SNP leader quit after a cache of 260 messages he sent to a 16-year-old boy were published.
- by Bevan Shields
'Dishonest and corrupt': Trump unleashes fury at impeachment enemies
"My family, our great country and your President have been put through a terrible ordeal," Trump said.
Melco dumps $880m Crown deal with James Packer
The Hong Kong gambling giant has bailed on its plan to build up a large stake in James Packer's casino group.
- by Patrick Hatch
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Coronavirus outbreak
How to avoid coronavirus on flights: Forget masks, wash your hands
Keeping your hands clean is the most important tactic because, contrary to what people think, the hands are the way that these viruses most efficiently spread.
- by Kyunghee Park
China coronavirus deaths rise as WHO says pace of infections increases
Health workers said 10 more people from the ship the Diamond Princess were confirmed sickened with the virus.
- by Mari Yamaguchi
Sydney
Rainfall brings biggest drop in active fire numbers since season began
Thanks to widespread rainfall, the number of active fires has decreased by nearly a third over a single day.
- by Matt Bungard
The Pearces lost 96 per cent of their property. They’re surviving on kindness
As divisions break out in the wake of the bushfire season, the locals of Tumbarumba have bound together.
- by Harriet Alexander and James Brickwood
Rescued wildlife left with nowhere to go
Wildlife centres are being inundated with animals, but the loss of habitat will delay their release back to nature.
- by Peter Hannam
Sydneysiders exposure to bushfire haze, government's response under scrutiny
Public hearings will begin in April as part of the parliamentary inquiry looking at NSW's bushfire smoke crisis.
- by Lisa Visentin
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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
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Politics
Government prepares for virus economic downturn as fires hit retailers
The government is preparing for a substantial economic and budget hit from the coronavirus outbreak as figures show December's bushfires hurt retailers.
- by Shane Wright
Lawyers warned federal government robodebt scheme was 'unlawful'
- by Dana McCauley and Rob Harris
PM announces cabinet reshuffle after Bridget McKenzie scandal
- by David Crowe and Rob Harris
Business
How a one line email from Steve Jobs changed the way Xero's CEO does business
Xero's chief executive Steve Vamos says he will channel Apple founder Steve Jobs as the company begins an ambitious offshore expansion.
- by Cara Waters
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Wine to banking: government looks to $260b blockchain opportunity
- by Emma Koehn
World
Democrats call for Iowa caucus recanvass as reports of interference emerge
The Iowa Democratic Party received an "unusually high volume of inbound calls" from Trump supporters who would hang up after being connected.
- by Amanda Becker
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In the bag: a $1 billion stash of secretive political donations
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'Nothing like it': Newtown's largest block of land hits the market
Newtown's single largest block of land has hit the market again just two years after it was snapped up by a developer who demolished the historic home on it.
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In an election year, one political party drew more than $6 million in donations from developers, billionaires and other groups in the property industry.
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'We aren't validating him': Roosters defend session against Folau
The Roosters are booked for an opposed training session against Israel Folau's Catalans Dragons in Barcelona before the World Club Challenge later this month.
- by Andrew Webster
Greenberg to make call on May, Scott and Reynolds on Friday
Todd Greenberg will announce which of the three players, if any, will be stood down under the NRL's no-fault stand down rule on Friday.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Thunder bow out as Stars overcome finals hoodoo
The Thunder's charge to the BBL decider hit a green wall as the Melbourne Stars overcame their play-off demons to dash hopes of a first all-Sydney grand final.
- by Andrew Wu
Club rugby set to turn down Fox Sports and stick with RA
The Sydney Rugby Union, like the Queensland Rugby Union, is set to buy into Rugby Australia's vision for a 'whole of rugby' broadcast deal.
- by Tom Decent
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NRL 2020
NRL dumps national anthem for All Stars match
The ARLC has confirmed that the Australian national anthem will not be played before this month's All Stars clash on the advice of senior Indigenous players.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Chinese sporting calendar in chaos as Tokyo lead-up marred by outbreak
Australian athletes across a host of sports could see their Olympic preparations disrupted as tournaments and qualifying events are moved or cancelled due to coronavirus fears.
- by Phil Lutton
'She's been through hell': The family hardship driving Sydney FC star
Despite what his performances suggest, this season has been torment for Luke Brattan whose mother and sister are battling cancer.
- by Dominic Bossi
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.
