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Supermarket adds rice to growing list of products with buying restrictions
Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci said the supermarket would introduce other limits if “absolutely necessary” and if more shortages were identified.
- by Jenny Noyes and Matt Bungard
Hanson-Young wrote court reference for friend charged after he 'slapped' wife
The federal Greens Senator wrote a reference attesting to the "good character" of a friend who slapped his wife and avoided a conviction this week.
- by Lucy Cormack
'This decline is real': WHO experts find hope in coronavirus crackdown
Health researchers warn the outbreak will likely get worse before it gets better across the rest of the world despite China's positive progress.
- by Lindsey Tanner
Opinion
Big four
The trouble for Baird at NAB was he was the former CEO's man
Corporate management teams are almost as factionalised as political parties. Mike Baird belonged to the wrong faction.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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NSW health authorities declare ‘war on coronavirus’, admit it ‘can’t be contained’
The NSW Health Minister says we will need more doctors and nurses to combat the coronavirus.
- by Kate Aubusson and Rachel Clun
Opinion
Superannuation
We’re told we need $1 million in super for a ‘comfortable’ retirement. But is this true?
It’s a fear campaign that has taken hold, leading many Millennials to despair as to their retirement prospect.
- by Jessica Irvine
Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus' new comedy quickly goes downhill
Our critics reviewed four movies being released this week. Which ones are worth the price of a ticket?
- by Jake Wilson, Sandra Hall and Paul Byrnes
Breaking
Road safety
Expensive children's car seat recalled after it catastrophically failed test
A car seat that failed a crash test has been recalled by the manufacturer, which is offering refunds.
- by Julie Power
Maroons great Carl Webb, 38, diagnosed with early-onset motor neurone disease
The news rocked the NRL community, with many fans sending messages of support on social media.
- by Sarah Keoghan
In Other News
Coronavirus outbreak
Empty shelves, purchase limits: What role did rumour play in the toilet paper crisis?
- by Robyn Grace and Paul Sakkal
Doctors need 6.9 million masks a month as GPs refuse to test for coronavirus
A desperate GP practice manager has closed its doors to coronavirus patients after running out of masks, saying: "As of today, we cannot test anymore."
- by Dana McCauley
Australia puts travel ban on South Korea, enhanced screening on Italy
The escalation comes on top of existing travel bans for China and Iran.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Dana McCauley
Sydney
Exclusive
Development outrage
'Signature forged': Glitzy Sydney hotel at the centre of fraud allegation
The allegation came after a building certifier said someone forged his signature while he was suspended to allow guests into the luxury complex.
- by Angus Thompson
Emergency radio upgrade will 'save lives of first responders'
A major expansion of the radio network used by NSW emergency services will "save the lives of first responders" and address some of the communication issues experienced by firefighters during summer.
- by Pallavi Singhal
Plans for high towers dwarfing Sydney's Central station spark concerns
A high rise for Atlassian will be among the first buildings to be constructed at the southern end of the CBD.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Exclusive
Education
Premier's message to schools: earn your freedom
Schools will have to earn the freedom to make their own decisions by meeting targets after the government admitted it surrendered power to intervene in under-performing schools.
- by Jordan Baker
Climate change made 'really scary' fire extremes a third more likely
Australia's extreme bushfire season was at least 30 per cent more likely than a century ago because of climate change.
- by Peter Hannam
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Politics
Australian economy to shrink by 'at least' 0.5 per cent due to coronavirus: Treasury
The Morrison government is finalising its fiscal response to the economic fallout of the epidemic.
- by Jennifer Duke and Shane Wright
Exclusive
Media & marketing
'You don't save money moving house': ABC boss resists call to shift
- by Jennifer Duke, Fergus Hunter and Zoe Samios
Business
'Rest, relax and celebrate': Etihad asks cabin crew to take leave as coronavirus hits demand
The state-owned Gulf carrier is asking cabin crew to take paid leave next month due to the rapidly spreading coronavirus that has led to a drop in travel demand.
- by Aziz El Yaakoubi
World
Fake Bolsonaro shows up to presser in place of Brazilian President
Journalists were expecting the real Bolsonaro to answer questions about new figures showing a worsening economy, but he sent in a comedian.
- by Gabriel Stargardter
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Property bydomain
Radio host Jackie O lists her immaculate Vaucluse house for $6.5m
Top-rating breakfast radio personality to test Sydney's hot auction market by putting her five-bedroom property under the hammer later this month.
- by Tawar Razaghi
How your deadbeat flatmates could give you higher mortgage repayments
Flatmates who do a runner from a share house could cost the remaining residents thousands in unpaid bills and put a major dent in their credit score.
- by Alexandra Cain
Life & Culture
Queensland Ballet says right steps taken in Liam Scarlett case
The company's Dangerous Liaisons production has been replaced by Swan Lake after a visiting choreographer was accused of sexual misconduct overseas.
- by Broede Carmody
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Sport
Maroons great Carl Webb diagnosed with motor neurone disease, aged 38
Webb made 15 Origin appearances, and played a total of 187 NRL games with the Brisbane Broncos, North Queensland Cowboys and Parramatta Eels.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Mezzatesta becomes top Shark as club ponders Josh Morris swap deal
The new boss' first challenge will be to sort out the Morris transfer saga with Poasa Faamausili reportedly identified as a player of interest.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Breaking
Super Netball
'Rightfully fined': Cap breach costs Adelaide Thunderbirds $100,000
The chief executive of the Super Netball franchise discovered players were being given payments and vehicles above their approved contracts.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Analysis
NRL 2020
'Butchered, terrible': Singo's barrage over NRL ad revealed
Ad man John Singleton and author Thomas Keneally have differing views on whether the NRL's new ad is Simply the Best.
- by Roy Masters
'Can they leave?': Aussie players stranded in Korea seek contract help
There are seven Australian players in South Korea, and the PFA is working with them to understand what the coronavirus outbreak means for their contracts.
- by Vince Rugari
India and England T20 World Cup semi-final abandoned
Australia face a nervous wait after the World Cup's first semi was cancelled due to rain without a ball being bowled.
- by Tom Decent
Updated
Australian Grand Prix
'All systems go': Australian Grand Prix set to go ahead with Italy exempt from travel ban
Ferrari are free to compete in Melbourne after the federal government announced a travel ban for South Korea but not Italy.
- by Michael Lynch and Scott Spits
Have Your Say
Put simply? NRL has grown up and it's for the best we all follow suit
History will show that the NRL's positions on the allegedly contentious parts of the Simply The Best ad were correct.
