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No passenger contact details from Border Force after 36 hours
Health authorities tasked with tracking down passengers on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Sydney have still not received the contact details of the passengers seated closest to a woman who may have been infectious during the flight.
- by Jenny Noyes
Opinion
Coronavirus outbreak
Beware the virus rally: All is still not right with the markets
It didn't take much to ignite sharemarkets around the world. All’s well with the world then, right? Not really.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Coronavirus outbreak
Sydney University halts spending to manage $200 million shortfall due to coronavirus
The university will pause capital spending and on non-essential projects, recruitment, and unnecessary international travel. It will also review all existing and new contractor and consultant roles.
- by Jordan Baker
'You can't spin this': Labor accuses PM of deception over sports funding program
A Senate estimates hearing has been told emails about the controversial program were sent after the government went into caretaker mode ahead of last year's election.
- by David Crowe
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Coronavirus outbreak
Forget prevention. Maybe Australia should stop worrying and learn to love the virus
The thinking in government appears to be that tighter borders will be economically costly and a major outbreak of COVID-19 is inevitable.
- by Peter Hartcher
'We don't need hobby farmers': Cracks appear as rugby faces overhaul
The politicking is picking up as deadline draws close for nominations to the Rugby Australia board.
- by Georgina Robinson
A 'beautiful love story': John Laws farewells his 'princess' Caroline
John Laws' listeners knew her as 'the princess'. Caroline Laws has been farewelled by a who's who of Sydney.
- by Julie Power
Probe to look at role of ex-Swisse boss in Calombaris empire collapse
Administrators of Made Establishment will investigate the part played by former Swisse vitamins boss Radek Sali.
- by Tom Cowie
Looking back at '80s scripts, how much has changed?
More than 35 years after first appearing on Neighbours one actor reflects on how the show has changed.
- by Geoff Paine
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Coronavirus outbreak
Hand sanitiser or soap: What's better to protect against coronavirus?
As coronavirus panic spreads, we are being told we must wash our hands more thoroughly and regularly. But what's better between hand sanitiser or regular soap and water?
- by Sarah Berry
Deadly and disruptive flu outbreak in 1919 instructive for Australia today
Those who say Australia is overreacting to the latest coronavirus have not learned the lessons of history.
- by Chris Uhlmann
Sydney
Thousands of kilometres of Australia's beaches at risk
More than 12,000 kilometres of Australia's sandy beaches are threatened by erosion by the end of the century.
- by Peter Hannam
The rock promoter, the lawyer, the gambler and the bag of cash
Kings Cross solicitor Michael Croke has pleaded not guilty to perverting the course of justice.
- by Kate McClymont
Sydney commuters promised a smooth-running service this afternoon
It comes after they experienced major delays this morning after a maintenance vehicle derailed between Circular Quay and Wynyard stations.
- by Jenny Noyes and Tom Rabe
Cyclists face 'dangerous' detours during WestConnex construction
Cyclists who ride the state's busiest bike route face 'dangerous' detours during construction of the motorway in Sydney's inner west.
- by Megan Gorrey
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ICAC
ALP 'fixer' and ICAC no-show back home after Lebanon spell
Bechara Khouri has returned to Australia after failing to appear at an Independent Commission Against Corruption hearing into planning matters in the Canterbury City Council.
- by Kate McClymont
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'Strange and foreign' coronavirus powers activated to forcibly detain Australians
Australians will be able to dob on sick neighbours and large crowds at sport matches could be banned as the Morrison government activates sweeping powers.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Don't leave children of Islamic State fighters stateless, says Save the Children
- by Michael Bachelard and Anthony Galloway
Business
Cult brand Triangl in legal stoush over bikini name
Triangl is embroiled in a legal battle in the Federal Court over the naming of one of its bikinis.
- by Cara Waters
World
China's man in the UK lauds doctor who blew whistle on coronavirus
Li Wenliang's death from the virus sparked an outpouring of grief in China and rare public demands for freedom of speech.
- by Latika Bourke
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US votes 2020
Amy Klobuchar drops out of Democratic race, will endorse Joe Biden
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
Embracing the 'helicopter parent': Why parents should ignore the backlash
Jenna Price
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Coronavirus could set off a dangerous chain reaction in markets
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Dinosaur of a problem facing the Morrison government
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Pandemic or not, this is a major embarrassment for China
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Surfboard maker Barry Bennett buys $10.3 million Manly penthouse
The development has lured a who's who of the corporate and surfing world, including board guru Barry Bennett and KFC global chief Anthony Lowings.
- by Lucy Macken
'Best development site' opposite Bondi Beach tipped to fetch more than $20m
A site overlooking the sand on famous Campbell Parade is back on the market three years after it was bought by a pair of high-profile developers.
- by Jack Needham
Life & Culture
Superstar David Hallberg to head up Australian Ballet
In a major coup for the Australian Ballet, legendary US dancer David Hallberg will replace David McAllister as artistic director of the company.
- by Valerie Lawson and Nick Galvin
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The power of calm: Elizabeth Gilbert's steps for 'radical' relaxation
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'We don't need hobby farmers': Cracks appear as rugby faces overhaul
The politicking is picking up as deadline draws close for nominations to the Rugby Australia board.
- by Georgina Robinson
Skelton tells Rugby Australia he isn't coming home
Will Skelton is set to leave Saracens and join French club La Rochelle in the Top 14.
- by Tom Decent
Australia's worst fears realised as Perry out of world cup
But Meg Lanning's team is confident of progressing without the great allrounder.
- by Tom Decent
All Blacks legend warns Ponga against new Knights deal
All Blacks great Sir John Kirwan has urged Kalyn Ponga not to accept a new NRL deal if he wants to make the All Blacks roster for the 2023 rugby World Cup.
- by Michael Chammas
Why Latrell Mitchell is already on track to become a bigger deal than Greg Inglis
You only have to look at the membership spike and fans queuing for an autograph an hour after the Charity Shield to see the impact of Mitchell's signing.
- by Christian Nicolussi
30 years, 30 iconic moments: NRL unveils new ad
This is the video the NRL will use as its marketing campaign for 2020, paying tribute to the 30 year anniversary of Tina Turner's Simply The Best.
- by Michael Chammas
Coronavirus forces rethink of Asian Champions League
An emergency meeting of the Asian confederation has looked at rescheduling - and there are more changes to come.
- by Michael Church
Have Your Say
The McKellar dilemma: could everyone have their cake and eat it too?
Does he stay or does he go, or could the Brumbies coach possibly do both?
