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Vatican closes all catacombs, Japan shuts schools in bid to stop virus spread
The head of the World Health Organisation warned that it would be a "fatal mistake, quite literally" for any country to assume it would not be hit by the coronavirus, as markets plunged and the number of confirmed virus cases rose.Â
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and Megan Levy
Ban on $10,000 cash purchases set to become law despite concerns
A controversial bill to ban cash payments over $10,000 is poised to pass federal parliament despite bitter divisions within both major parties.
- by Rob Harris
Qantas moves closer to ultra-long-haul flights after safety approval
The approval is a crucial step in Qantas making its flights from the east coast of Australia to London and New York a reality.
- by Patrick Hatch
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Schools
Sydney private school 'ashamed of former staff'
The school said it was deeply ashamed of the criminal behaviour of some of its former staff members.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Organised crime
Two wealthy Australians named in Italian court as alleged leaders of the mafia
Papers filed in an Italian court identify two fruit and vegetable kings as having alleged dealings with the secretive Calabrian mafia.
- by Nick McKenzie, Chris Vedelago and Gabriella Coslovich
Worried about coronavirus? Stop touching your face
Infection control experts are urging Australians to start practising a difficult but effective infection-control measure.
- by Liam Mannix
Opinion
NRL 2020
V'landys' secret Murdoch meeting as Greenberg future grows murky
The ARL Commission chairman met with Lachlan Murdoch in LA — but it's the meeting with Greenberg that intrigues.
- by Andrew Webster
Sydney burger chain passed itself off as In-N-Out Burger, court finds
The business owners said they were inspired by In-N-Out, but a judge found they "sailed too close to the wind".
- by Georgina Mitchell
Canada to end security assistance for Harry, Meghan
While they have been welcomed in Canada, there has been opposition to taxpayers paying for their security.
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Coronavirus outbreak
Australia ready for a coronavirus pandemic and sustained outbreak
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said "we're effectively operating now on the basis that there is a pandemic" as the government prepared for a sustained outbreak.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of virus
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has asked all primary, middle and high schools to remain closed until late March.
Sydney
Victims of toxic chemicals win battle with Morrison government
News of the settlement has been welcomed by stunned residents across Australia and international activist Erin Brockovich.
- by Carrie Fellner
Roxy in tears after losing restraining order bid against flamboyant businessman
A magistrate said Ms Jacenko's evidence about her confrontation with Anthony Hess was "grossly exaggerated", "hollow and unpersuasive".
- by Angus Thompson
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State Parliament
Shooters MP under investigation after pushing for water allocations
The NSW Speaker is considering whether Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MP Helen Dalton should be referred to Parliament's powerful ethics committee.
- by Alexandra Smith
No more public-private hospitals for NSW, parliamentary inquiry recommends
No more public-private partnerships should be entered into for public hospitals in NSW, an inquiry into the troubled Northern Beaches Hospital has recommended.
- by Pallavi Singhal
NSW's CSG inquiry finds most recommendations ignored
A parliamentary inquiry into the coal seam gas industry has found that just two of 16 recommendations for the controversial industry have been implemented more than five years after the Chief Scientist made them.
- by Peter Hannam
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Politics
Economy could take $6b hit as PM considers aid for worst-hit industries
Direct assistance to industries and parts of the country bearing the brunt of the financial fallout from coronavirus is being considered by the government amid warnings the outbreak could deliver a $6b hit to the economy.
- by Shane Wright and Eryk Bagshaw
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Foreign aid
All of Australia's foreign aid deals are over or set to expire
- by Anthony Galloway
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Government grants
Labor accuses PM of 'cooking the books' with timing of sports grants
- by David Crowe and Nick Bonyhady
Business
Wall Street sinks into correction territory as coronavirus extends rout
The Australian sharemarket is bracing for another day of heavy losses as Wall Street entered into a correction overnight.
- by Rachel Siegel and Thomas Heath
World
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Paris Agreement
Heathrow's wings clipped after court rules expansion violates Paris climate pledge
Prime Minister Scott Morrison condemned the ruling as "madness" and said it was proof that embracing "mindless commitments".
- by Latika Bourke
Opinion
Coronavirus threatens more than just the budget
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Super Saturday: Sydney to face biggest auction day in almost two years
More than 900 properties are set to go under the hammer on Saturday. With more homes for sale, will there be enough buyers to snap them all up?
- by Kate Burke
Parts of this popular holiday town are now uninsurable due to flood
Residents in parts of this coastal town face high premiums or may struggle to get home insurance coverage at all, as the risk of inundation rise.
- by Jim Malo
Life & Culture
You've probably heard her music, but not of her: The artist called LP
How do you become number one in 15 countries and not sell out? New Yorker LP is a paradox.
- by Jenny Valentish
Redemption: Ed Norton and Shia LaBeouf deliver two unmissable movies
- by Paul Byrnes, Jake Wilson and Sandra Hall
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NRL 2020
V'landys' secret Murdoch meeting as Greenberg future grows murky
The ARL Commission chairman met with News Corp boss Lachlan Murdoch in Los Angeles — but it's the meeting with Greenberg on Friday that intrigues more.
- by Andrew Webster
Australia catch fire ahead of huge game with New Zealand on Monday
Openers Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney set an Australian partnership record in T20 internationals in their side's crushing 86-run win over Bangladesh in Canberra.
- by Tom Decent
'Origin could go international': NRL considering making overseas move
For just the second time in the game's history, State Of Origin could be going offshore.
- by Adrian Proszenko
'Open and honest': Doco lifts lid on Smith and Warner's reintegration
Steve Smith told teammates he considered quitting during "open and honest" addresses he and David Warner delivered to teammates as part of their reintegration.
- by Andrew Wu
Greenberg hails 'no-fault' rule for delivering $30m windfall to NRL
The NRL claims it wouldn't have been able to post a $30 million surplus if it didn't take drastic action to protect its commercial interests.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Blues bound for decider after running through Redbacks
With two rounds remaining, NSW have a massive lead at the top of the standings and only a miraculous series of bonus-point results could tip them out of the final.
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A-League
Wanderers' fan group refuses to apologise for homophobic post
The Red and Black Bloc have invited controversy yet again with an incendiary social media post directed at Sydney FC fans.
- by Vince Rugari and Dominic Bossi
Have Your Say
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.
