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US votes 2020
'Divisive, toxic, exhausting': Democratic rivals finally aim fire at Bernie Sanders
The Democratic presidential contenders finally targeted frontrunner Bernie Sanders for his big-spending policies and praise for revolutionary far-left leaders.
- by Matthew Knott
'Alcohol-fuelled bender': Senator O'Neill slams EY's governance, culture
Senator Deb O'Neill has used parliamentary privilege to air allegations of sexual harassment, illicit drug taking and alcohol-fuelled benders at global consulting firm EY.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Israel's president to take up extradition case of alleged child abuser
Malka Leifer, 52, faces 74 counts of sexual assault in Victoria related to accusations by three sisters who say they were abused while she was a teacher and principal at the school.
- by Anthony Galloway
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$120 billion ASX dent: Technology stocks lead broad decline as virus rout deepens
Australia's benchmark share index has shed around $120 billion this week. Every sector is down heavily as we approach the close.
- by David Scutt
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2020 Tokyo Olympics
Pursuit of glory would be fool's gold in face of coronavirus emergency
Athletes remain as committed as ever but their ordered world now stands at odds with an outbreak that grows worse by the day.
- by Phil Lutton
Father fatally stabbed 'apple of his eye' in row over drugs and parties
A former heroin dealer who intended to scare his daughter away from drugs ended up stabbing her, a court is told.
- by Emily Cosenza
Sydney weather warning as southerly heads for coast
A gusty southerly change is set to bring a sudden temperature drop and strong, potentially damaging winds.
- by Jenny Noyes
Italy searches for ‘patient zero’ who it fears is still travelling around Europe
Italy's famed casual approach to daily life may be endearing but might not be the best way to respond to an outbreak.
- by Bevan Shields
Beazley offers Bloomberg impromptu wisdom on Sanders poll bounce
Former Australian ambassador to the US has offered advice to the presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.
- by Nathan Hondros
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Coronavirus outbreak
Australia would need 1.8 million beds if coronavirus pandemic hits
- by Melissa Cunningham and Kate Aubusson
China's coronavirus response 'inadequate': Ex-UN secretary general
He declined to answer twice when asked if China's suppression and punishment of early whistleblowers had done damage to the regime's brand abroad.
- by Latika Bourke
Australia pulls trigger on coronavirus pandemic plan
The government has activated its emergency response plan to an impending coronavirus pandemic, foreshadowing fever clinics, fast-tracked vaccines and severe pressure on medical supplies and facilities.
- by Kate Aubusson and Melissa Cunningham
Sydney
Change to child sex abuse law could tip balance against accused: lawyers
NSW has introduced legislation to lower the threshold for allowing evidence of past behaviour during court proceedings involving a child sexual offence.
- by Pallavi Singhal
Lynette was found dead, bound with tape. Trick-or-treaters came and went
Lynette Bradbury was found face down and bound with duct tape in a bedroom in Sydney's west on October 31, 2011.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Milton Orkopoulos has parole revoked after alleged breach
The disgraced former politician was already in custody after being refused bail last week.
- by Georgina Mitchell
'They were behaving far better than what we’d expect of baboons', minister says
A male baboon on his way to a vasectomy managed to escape his transport with his two companions.
- by Rachel Clun
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Courts
'A number of offenders': Teen charged with murder of Omar Elomar
A teenager charged last week with concealing a serious offence over the shooting has now been charged with murder.
- by Jenny Noyes
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Vegemite to be sold to Indian customers through new Amazon Australia store
Vegemite will be among the Australian products available to shoppers in India as the government jostles to boost Australia's business presence in the region.
- by Jennifer Duke
Business
Virgin Galactic seeks more space customers to reassure investors
Richard Branson's space venture will begin taking deposits, with tourist flights expected to begin later this year.
- by Justin Bachman
World
Body cam captures 6-year-old's tearful pleas during arrest
The video that Kaia Rolle's family shared shows the girl being arrested for kicking and punching school staff members.
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Anna Cleary, daughter of Lady Fairfax, sells her home for $650k over reserve
The Rose Bay home of Anna Cleary delivered her a massive windfall when it sold under the hammer on Tuesday for $5.15 million.
- by Lucy Macken
Two-thirds of the area was destroyed by fire. So what happens now?
Weeks after fires tore through, locals are torn about rebuilding. Others not affected face not being able to stay at all.
- by Kate Burke
Life & Culture
Is Al Pacino's new show in poor taste, or is it TV with a purpose?
It's too easy to miss brilliant streaming shows, movies and documentaries. Here are the ones to hit play on or skip.
- by Brad Newsome
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Parenting
Stop calling teens lazy, useless, and entitled if you won’t hire them
- by Nicole Melanson
Coronavirus concerns wreak havoc on touring performers
- by Robert Moran and Josh Dye
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Bargains and bombs: Meet rugby league's million-dollar men
If Kalyn Ponga agrees to terms with the Knights, he will join an elite group of players who have managed to get seven-figure pay cheques. Here's how they did it.
- by Michael Chammas
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NRL off-field behaviour
'I am relieved': Reynolds speaks out after police drop charges
The Wests Tigers playmaker was contacted by police on Wednesday to tell him charges had been withdrawn.
- by Sam Phillips
Kepu skipped Wallabies camp because of Folau sacking
Sekope Kepu and Samu Kerevi filed affidavits in November supporting Folau's legal case against Rugby Australia.
'Watching these kids head a ball was crazy': FFA to review heading policy
A Sydney researcher says banning heading the ball in junior soccer practice isn't the solution to growing concerns about concussion.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
2020 Tokyo Olympics
Pursuit of glory would be fool's gold in face of coronavirus emergency
Athletes remain as committed as ever but their ordered world now stands at odds with an outbreak that grows worse by the day.
- by Phil Lutton
London not planning for a Tokyo Olympic switch in face of coronavirus
Britain has ruled out emergency measures to switch the Olympics to London.
- by Tom Morgan
I sacked Moses: why NRL's best player paid $30,000 to lose his agent
The man widely regarded the hottest property in the NRL officially no longer has a manager after paying a settlement fee to sever ties with his former agent.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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A sports VC for a corporate CV: why TV rights are everything for CEOs
Raelene Castle has a CV that is the envy of any sports chief executive. But she has allowed Rugby Australia's next broadcasting deal to define her career.
