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Hundreds of new cases emerge as virus now spreads fastest outside of China
The World Health Organisation said that the number of new coronavirus cases reported outside China on Tuesday exceeded the number of new cases in China for the first time, which was "deeply concerning".
Wall Street falls on New York virus worry, setting up ASX for more losses
Wall Street's early gains wiped out over the prospect of coronavirus cases in New York after officials said they were monitoring 83 people who visited China.
- by Sinead Carew
‘This rort knows no bounds’: Morrison hit with fresh claims of corruption
The Prime Minister has rejected claims of corruption in the $100 million sport funding program after new documents revealed his staff exchanged emails about how the money was spent.
- by David Crowe
'We've cancelled Games in the past': Athletes stranded as Olympics confronts new reality
The preparations of many athletes for Tokyo 2020 have been thrown into disarray by the coronavirus, which is threatening the Olympics.
- by Chris Barrett and Sam Phillips
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Development outrage
'Very shocked and surprised' as Sydney waterfront worksite is shut down
Workers were forced to down their tools last Thursday at the building site, perched on a cliff face at Seaforth and boasting views over Middle Harbour.
- by Carrie Fellner
Australians crush South Africa in deciding T20
Starc and Agar helped dismiss the Proteas for the lowest international T20 score at Newlands.
- by Michael Ramsay
'I'm saying goodbye': Emotional Sharapova retires
"I'm new to this, so please forgive me. Tennis - I'm saying goodbye," she wrote in an article announcing her retirement.
- by Martyn Herman
Grandfather to plead guilty in toddler's cruise ship death
A US man who was holding his granddaughter before she fell to her death has agreed to a plea deal.
- by Hannah Sampson
'Just call him Harry': Prince insists on informality as he starts last royal duties
Prince Harry has returned to Britain for the last round of his royal duties, which began on a very informal note.
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Stadiums turned into hospitals: The pandemic playbook for tackling disease
- by Kate Aubusson and Melissa Cunningham
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Indonesia insists it has no cases. US diplomats have sprung into action
Diplomats in Jakarta are lobbying government officials over the fact that no cases of coronavirus have been reported in Indonesia.
- by James Massola
Italy searches for ‘patient zero’ who it fears is still travelling around Europe
Italy threw up dozens of roadblocks in the wealthy Lombardy region after the number of confirmed cases exploded over the weekend. But the wall is leaking.
- by Bevan Shields
Sydney
Sports grants controversy spreads to North Sydney public pool
North Sydney pool's ability to attract school swimming carnivals from "the other side of the bridge" means it is "a regional facility", the local mayor says.
- by Megan Gorrey
'Vigorous' southerly blows into Sydney with gusts of almost 100km/h
The Bureau of Meteorology said a cold front moving across the state was bringing with it damaging winds for coastal areas from the Hunter to the Shoalhaven.
- by Jenny Noyes and Matt Bungard
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 in 2011.
- by Georgina Mitchell
'Very sorry': Government rejects double jeopardy reforms for Bowraville case
The NSW government will not support reforms that could have paved the way for a retrial of the man accused of murdering three Bowraville children.
- by Pallavi Singhal, Alexandra Smith and Tim Barlass
Baboon escape sparks calls for transparency in animal medical research
Across the country, 272 primates were used for medical research in 2017, Humane Research Australia says.
- by Rachel Clun
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Reserve Bank under pressure to cut rates in response to coronavirus
The Reserve Bank may be forced into an interest rate cut as early as next week to offset the growing financial fallout from the coronavirus outbreak.
- by Shane Wright and Eryk Bagshaw
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Political Leadership
Strange bedfellows: Kennett throws support behind Michael McCormack
- by Rob Harris
Business
BlackRock rebuked on climate as coal exclusion skips passive funds
Less than a third of BlackRock's funds will be subject to the thermal coal exclusion.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Opinion
Iron ore
Rio rides high point of the commodity cycle to a bumper result
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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On track: Meet the data startup gunning to reshape global motor sport
- by Emma Koehn
World
Mahathir and Anwar face off in contest for Malaysian prime ministership
After another day of drama in Malaysian politics, it is still not clear who will be the country's next PM.
- by James Massola
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US votes 2020
Democratic frontrunner Sanders on the backfoot, concedes he made mistakes
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
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Australians crush South Africa in deciding T20
A stunning bowling performance by Mitchell Starc and Ashton Agar allowed Australia to dismiss the Proteas for the lowest score in an international T20 at Newlands.
- by Michael Ramsay
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NRL 2020
NRL expected to announce $30m profit for 2019 despite horror off-season
Despite the horror off-season the code went through before the 2019 season, the NRL posted a profit $5 million higher than predicted.
- by Adrian Proszenko
'I tried to play:' Kyrgios on the defence after withdrawing in Mexico
Nick Kyrgios has accused the Mexican Open crowd of "disrespect" after being jeered following his retirement against Frenchman Ugo Humbert due to wrist injury.
- by Scott Spits
Why the Folau controversy still haunts the Wallabies
Dave Rennie will have to pick a Wallabies squad and dive straight into some meaty issues when he arrives in Australia later this year.
- by Georgina Robinson
'We have cancelled Games in the past': Olympics confronts new reality
The preparations of many athletes for Tokyo 2020 have been thrown into disarray by the coronavirus, which is threatening the Olympics.
- by Chris Barrett and Sam Phillips
Opinion
The Fitz Files
The maintenance man who became ultimate Mr Fix-it
Just when you are starting to think big-time sport is nothing but a corporate cavalcade of complete soullessness along comes the amazing story of 42-year-old David Ayres.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Hughes doubles up as Blues set Redbacks mammoth chase on final day
NSW opener posts highest first class score, and his second century of the match, to put Blues in winning position.
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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.
