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NSW records two more deaths, 10 new cases as thousands of people get tested across the state
Health Minister Brad Hazzard has confirmed two more people have died in NSW, including a man who was a passenger on the Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship.
- by Sarah Keoghan and Latika Bourke
Silent spread through eastern suburbs: Where there's one case, more are 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
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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
Nurse dies at Liverpool Hospital following encounter with patient
Police are investigating the death of a male nurse at a western Sydney hospital following reports the young and healthy mental health nurse died after an incident with a patient.
- by Kate Aubusson
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Coronavirus pandemic
Desperate hospital staff make their own face shields out of stationery supplies
"I am sure they don't meet infection control standards, but we have no other option," a member of one hospital's intensive care unit said.
- by Kate McClymont
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Aviation
Queensland government offers $200m Virgin bailout – with strings attached
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack welcomes the offer, which comes with several conditions, including that the airline's headquarters remain in Brisbane.
- by Toby Crockford
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
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The Turnbull Memoir
'I was caught up in a degrading and corrupt parody of democracy'
In his new book, Malcolm Turnbull details the events of the Liberal leadership coup that resulted in his treasurer, Scott Morrison, taking the prime ministership.
- by Malcolm Turnbull
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
'We are all living it': Telstra boss battles unique challenge
The COVID-19 pandemic has already exacted a heavy toll on Andy Penn as a father, son and chief executive.
- by Zoe Samios
'Liberate': Trump urges his supporters to rise up
As governors plea for help in ramping up testing for the virus, Donald Trump tells them the burden of testing is on the states, not the federal administration.
It was meant to be their big day. Four hours later, Lauren and Darren married on Zoom
Brides and grooms are harnessing digital tools to push on with their weddings instead of calling it off.
- by Sophie Aubrey
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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
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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
'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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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
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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
'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
Europe is emerging from the pandemic with beds and ventilators to spare
- by William Booth, Chico Harlan, James McAuley, Loveday Morris and Michael Birnbauman
Opinion
The Great Lockdown is a sledgehammer busting dreams that won't bounce back
Elizabeth Farrelly
Columnist, author, architecture critic and essayist
It's OK to finding silver linings in the COVID crisis
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
It wasn't planned but Australia is on the verge of an exciting possibility
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor for The Sydney Morning Herald
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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
It's Underbelly, but not as you knew it
Ella Scott Lynch takes the lead in Nine's gutsy, female-led crime drama Informer 3838.
- by Michael Idato
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Catalans coach keen to hang on to Folau as NRL clubs circle
Steve McNamara knows there will be speculation about Israel Folau and a potential return to the NRL in 2021, but he would love to keep the controversial star.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Analysis
Michael Jordan
Bulls doco will be top TV, but Jordan fans may not like what they see
Michael Jordan was one of the biggest sporting stars on the planet in his heyday. But a new documentary is set to shock his legion of fans.
- by Neil Breen
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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
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
'Fantastic leader of men': Queensland Cup star dies in training accident
Queensland Cup grand final captain Mitch Cronin was reportedly found in his Brisbane backyard pool on Friday.
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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.
