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China death toll updated 'in attempt to leave no case undocumented', says WHO
Both Italy and New York record a stabilisation in the spread of the coronavirus but no substantial declines, leading to questions about the viability of enduring lockdowns.
- by Sarah Keoghan and Latika Bourke
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Company 'knew' virus was running rampant on Ruby Princess, court told
In a series of explosive allegations, Princess Cruises has been accused of recklessly endangering lives.
- by Carrie Fellner, Anna Patty and Lucy Cormack
'Liberate': Trump urges his supporters to rise up and protest against restrictions
As governors in some states plea for help in ramping up testing for the virus, US President Donald Trump tells them the burden of testing is on the states, and not the federal administration.
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The Turnbull Memoir
Downer raised Russia concerns at US embassy without government approval
The former foreign minister acted alone according to a new memoir by former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
It wasn't planned but Australia is on the verge of an exciting possibility
Scott Morrison might not like to admit it, but we are accidentally within sight of eliminating COVID-19.
- by Peter Hartcher
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
As Australia self-isolates from the world, economic recovery hangs in the balance
More than half the nation’s population growth since 2005 has come from overseas migration, and the skilled program has been the dominant driver of the economy for the past decade.
- by George Megalogenis
'Everything has shifted': How a pandemic is reshaping the US election
As a rule, if the economy is going well then US presidents get re-elected. If it's going badly, they lose. But will that hold in a global health emergency?
- by Matthew Knott
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The silent spread through eastern suburbs: Where there’s one case, there’s more hidden
Focus has shifted from overseas arrivals to coronavirus infections with no known source, and a phalanx of tracers is hot on the trail.
- by Michael Evans, Kate Aubusson, Sarah Keoghan and Nigel Gladstone
One of the biggest players doesn't take to the field
When Peter V'landys decides upon a course of action, there is no stopping him. And he doesn't care who he upsets.
- by Adrian Proszenko
'Go back to your country': Chinese students bashed
Footage shows one of the women grabbing one of the students and punching her repeatedly in head.
- by Paul Sakkal
'I needed money': paroled drug mule Cassie Sainsbury speaks out in Colombia
The Australian woman walked free from a Bogota jail where she served three years for drug running.
- by Michael Evans
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
As normal everyday functioning vanishes, our society has been put on trial
The fabric of our society is generally taken for granted as flexible and difficult to tear, but the pandemic has torn our society out of its routine.
- by John Carroll
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The Turnbull Memoir
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'A complete failure': Malcolm Turnbull struggled with depression after humiliation of defeat
- by David Crowe
'How could he have been so stupid': Turnbull, Joyce and the 'bonk ban' debacle
Months before his affair with Vikki Campion became public, Barnaby Joyce assured then prime minister Malcolm Turnbull that they were not in a sexual relationship.
- by David Crowe
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'The hypocrisy made me sick': Turnbull reveals details about Christensen AFP probe
Mr Turnbull reveals in his new memoir that he was briefed by then AFP commissioner Andrew Colvin in a one-on-one meeting that summed up months of police inquiries.
- by David Crowe
Sydney
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Water
'Every measure': New plan to protect Sydney water supplies
The National Parks Association says the announcement is encouraging but fears it may be mere "window dressing for business as usual".
- by Peter Hannam
Why the COVID-19 infection curve looks different for every Sydney suburb
Some parts of Sydney have avoided major outbreaks despite high numbers of overseas cases, while locally acquired cases have outpaced imported cases in other areas.
- by Pallavi Singhal
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Coronavirus pandemic
Macquarie University to accept students based on year 11 results
Macquarie University has become the first in NSW to accept students based on year 11 results across all its course offerings.
- by Jordan Baker
Home isolation is driving a renovation boom, but not everyone is thrilled
Homeowners stuck inside are spurring a surge in demand for paint, plants and building work, builders say.
- by Megan Gorrey
Police to probe second Ruby Princess voyage as part of criminal investigation
Thousands of passengers who travelled on the last two voyages of the embattled Ruby Princess cruise ship will be called on as part of the criminal investigation being led by NSW Police.
- by Lucy Cormack and Michaela Whitbourn
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Hamish Blake – he's here, he's there, he's Zooming everywhere
Forget late-night pandemic fret. Just the thought of this "candid camera" series left me giggling for five minutes straight.
- by Melissa Fyfe
No hustle. No bustle. Emptiness and stillness fill the streets
As the Great Lockdown continues our cities are looking strangely familiar yet eerily different.
- by Greg Callaghan
Politics
Morrison flags company tax cuts, IR reform as key to virus economic recovery
The PM has warned the economy will be "hit by a truck" by the coronavirus and promised to fast-track infrastructure projects and an aggressive pro-business investment strategy to help the budget claw its way back.
- by Rob Harris and Shane Wright
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Coronavirus pandemic
Fair Work open to extending wage repayments as coronavirus bites
- by Nick Bonyhady
Business
Opinion
Competition
How anti-competitive action can help fight virus war
Banks, telcos, supermarkets, insurers and gas and electricity companies have all received temporary permission to co-operate to fight COVID-19.
- by Clancy Yeates
World
Coronavirus epicentre Wuhan raises number of dead by 50 per cent
An official said the new figures were "due to the insufficiency in admission and treatment capability" at the early stages of the outbreak.
From 'Xi's doing a great job' to 'The WHO really blew it’: Trump's tweet responses
- by Chris Zappone and Mark Stehle
China posts first GDP decline on record as coronavirus cripples economy
- by Gabriel Crossley and Kevin Yao
Opinion
It's OK to finding silver linings in the COVID crisis
Julia Baird
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It wasn't planned but Australia is on the verge of an exciting possibility
Peter Hartcher
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Property bydomain
Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett makes $2.25m return to Sydney
Elsewhere, socialite Tiffany Tilley lists her Paddington terrace; and Sam Neill secures above reserve for his Double Bay house.
- by Lucy Macken
'Never get emotional': How to win an online property auction
Even experienced bidders now need to develop new skills to win in the digital environment. Here's what you need to do to secure your dream home online.
- by Alexandra Cain
Life & Culture
How best for dancers to respond to COVID-19? An all-embracing tumble
BalletLab's Phillip Adams looks forward to the day when his performers can once again tumble embrace.
- by Andrew Stephens
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Sport
Warriors set for north coast base as NRL push ahead with May 28 start
This is the beachside facility in Lennox Head the Warriors intend to call home pending a federal government exemption from the 14-day quarantine policy.
- by Michael Chammas
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Wallabies
Pay talks delayed as stars eye sabbatical deals overseas
A request that a handful of the game's top players be allowed to take up six-month contracts overseas was holding up rugby's emergency pay deal on Friday.
- by Georgina Robinson
Staff forced to take huge pay cut to save Cricket Australia: Roberts
‘‘As things stand, we’re going to run out of cash by the end of August,’’ CEO Kevin Roberts is said to have told staff this week.
- by Andrew Wu
The Fitz Files
Sport
Postman Pat delivers for cricket-mad lad chasing baggy green dream
Thanks to Pat Cummins, an eight-year-old Sydney boy is even more enthusiastic about batting and bowling against imaginary opponents until well after the sun goes down.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Reign Coates: Extension could become life term for AOC president
John Coates will serve an extra year as AOC president due to the postponement of the Tokyo Games, but the 69-year-old may yet carry on in an honorary capacity.
- by Roy Masters
Analysis
Sevens
Fijian's murky past masks World Rugby's balance of power rumblings
Francis Kean's criminal record is overshadowing several other fascinating developments in the lead up to World Rugby's May 12 elections.
- by Georgina Robinson
'High-profile names': More F1 wildcards on horizon for Supercars' popular Eseries
The esports version of racing has been a big hit as sports fans search for any competitive content they can find during the COVID-19 shutdown.
- by Sam Phillips
Have Your Say
It's the sporting world in union, and we can learn plenty from that
Now that Armageddon has hit, the deals being thrashed out between sports and players have highlighted the strengths of unionisation and collective bargaining.
