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Sydney maternity ward bans visitors, two CBD buildings shut after diagnoses
Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation says there are now about 17 times as many new infections outside China as in it, and urged nations to "pull out all stops" to contain the virus.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
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Investing
ASX down 1.5 per cent as big four banks hit fresh lows
Credit Suisse has warned that Australian banks are not only facing increased headwinds from plunging bond yields and increased regulatory expenses. As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, it expects bad debts are about to increase too.
- by David Scutt
Aldi fails in legal battle against union's wages and safety campaign
The massive retailer took the Transport Workers Union to court over an ad campaign in a case the union said could have 'gagged' civil society groups.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Virgin Australia prepares to fly Chinese students to Australia
Virgin Australia has put plans in place to operate three charter flights for stranded Chinese students if the Australian government relaxes its coronavirus travel ban.
- by Patrick Hatch and Fergus Hunter
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Coronavirus outbreak
Mother of Sydney high school student with coronavirus works at Ryde Hospital
The student is believed to have contracted coronavirus from his mother, who worked at Ryde Hospital with a doctor diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this week.
- by Kate Aubusson
There's a reason Brendan Murphy looks so tired
He was supposed to leave the role a week ago, but the Chief Medical Officer is staying on to shepherd Australia through the coronavirus outbreak.
- by Dana McCauley
Beaming Prince Harry and Meghan walk hand-in-hand through final royal events
Dozens of people turned out in bad weather to catch a glimpse of the couple.
- by Hannah Furness
Opinion
NRL 2020
Why a guy with a sax gets more airtime than five successful NRL clubs
It's what is not in the NRL ad that tells the true story.
- by Malcolm Knox
Australia's best hands-on foodie experiences
From stomping grapes to butchering your own cuts, here's our guide to up-close encounters of the food (and drink) kind.
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Coronavirus outbreak
Sydney FC players won't even shake hands with each other
- by Vince Rugari
Letters
Letters to the editor: People will die because of our naive response to virus
One reader says: "I am not satisfied with our response to the coronavirus threat. It seems to be purely reactive, an approach sure to fail."
Health Minister says hospitals need more doctors and nurses as 'war' brews
More than 80 staff across two Sydney hospitals have been sent home to self-isolate after coming in contact with one of two doctors diagnosed with COVID-19.
- by Rachel Clun and Kate Aubusson
Sydney
Berejiklian government prepares to privatise WestConnex
The government sold a 51 per cent stake in the Sydney Motorway Corporation, which is building WestConnex, to Transurban for $9.26 billion in September 2018.
- by Alexandra Smith
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School funding
Sydney schools sitting on up to $5000 in unspent money per student
One Blacktown primary school had almost $5000 per student left over at the end of one year, while an inner west high school left $3500 per student unspent.
- by Jordan Baker and Nigel Gladstone
Investigation
Government grants
Sports minister pushed for 'risky' $12 million grant
Stuart Ayres pushed the office of sport to give his local leagues club $12 million for a project without any relevance to sport weeks before the 2019 election.
- by Nigel Gladstone
Early Takata recall letter did not warn of potential for injury, inquest told
The NSW Coroners Court is examining the death of Huy Neng Ngo, who was killed in Sydney in 2017 when a defective Takata airbag inflated.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Unis should play bigger role in reversing gender bias in computer programs
Universities have a role to play in reversing gender bias emerging from computer programming.
- by Anna Patty
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Politics
'How big will the deficit be?' Coronavirus stimulus package to wipe out surplusÂ
The government will spend billions of dollars in a bid to avoid Australia's first recession in three decades, as it prepares to abandon its promised budget surplus.
- by Jennifer Duke and Shane Wright
Business
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Commercial real estate
'Beyond rare': Bondi Beach block could fetch $40m as high-end investors circle
A recently-minted apartment block on the shores of Bondi Beach in Sydney's east is set to test the market, with institutional-grade investors joining the list of potential buyers.
- by Carolyn Cummins
World
Elizabeth Warren drops out of Democratic presidential race
Elizabeth Warren's departure ensures that what had once been the most diverse field of candidates will now be waged between two white men.
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Their builder went bust, now they have nowhere to move their house to
Beverley and Stan thought prefab would be easier. Now administrators are demanding they take their house, despite their block being nowhere near ready.
- by Melissa Heagney
Why I've been hoarding stashes of toilet paper for years
My home is constantly overflowing with surplus staples, and it's not because of coronavirus-induced panic.
- by Daniel Butkovich
Life & Culture
Comedian-cum-architecture tragic Tim Ross on what we're mourning in housing
The comedian and modernism aficionado celebrates six iconic houses in his latest show.
- by Lindy Percival
Roald gold: Netflix snaps up Taika Waititi for two Dahl animated series
- by Paul Kalina and Karl Quinn
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Opinion
NRL 2020
Why a guy with a sax gets more airtime than five successful NRL clubs
It's what is not in the NRL ad that tells the true story.
- by Malcolm Knox
Sydney FC players won't even shake hands with each other
With the club based at Macquarie Park, all precautions are being taken.
- by Vince Rugari
Breaking
NRL 2020
'I have another season to give': Broncos champion Darius Boyd announces NRL retirement
There has been speculation about Boyd’s future ever since coach Anthony Seibold stripped him of the captaincy.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Opinion
NRL 2020
NRL issues reminder that Shane Flanagan can't coach until 2022
The Dragons assistant coach cannot even apply for a reduction in his ban in the next two years.
- by Andrew Webster
Australia beat South Africa and wet weather to advance to T20 World Cup final
Australia overcame the absence of superstar Ellyse Perry to score a remarkable rain-reduced five-run victory over South Africa at the SCG.
- by Tom Decent
Israel Folau's club Catalans offer invitation to LGBT group
The French club was accused of preventing rainbow flags being flown at their last match.
- by Ian Laybourn
Tina and Todd dominate gossip at NRL season launch
As Tina Turner's anthem played in the background, the league world wondered if NRL CEO Todd Greenberg is still the best person for the job.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Have Your Say
Sixes and sevens but Australia give World Cup the final it needed
Just as they have throughout this T20 World Cup, Australia's smarts and underlying class kept them in the fight even when their performance was below its best.
