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Coronavirus live: 'Liberate us': New York's mayor challenges Donald Trump to help the city
Mayor Bill de Blasio to Donald Trump: "How about liberating New York City? How about helping us to get back on our feet?"
- by Michaela Whitbourn and Latika Bourke
Economists warn PM against ending social distancing as job losses grow
Scott Morrison has been warned by some of the nation's most respected economists against easing social distancing rules too early as job loss estimates grow.
- by Shane Wright
'Absolutely insane': Anti-vaxxers promote coronavirus conspiracies
Some residents in Sydney received a 12-page document calling the pandemic the "plannedemic" and advising against following social distancing rules.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons and Tom Rabe
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JobKeeper changes demanded as businesses face Solomon-like choices
The government faces pressure from small businesses to make JobKeeper changes to help firms survive and keep their staff.
- by Shane Wright
Police say at least 10 killed in Canadian mass shooting
The accused gunman, who had apparently been dressed as a police officer is one of the dead.
- by John Morris
'A level playing field': Technology giants face forced payments for news
The Treasurer will impose a mandatory code on firms like Google and Facebook after losing faith in their work to reimburse Australian media companies for news and other content.
- by David Crowe
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Second wave of mega projects 'silver bullet' to reviving NSW economy
The government is relying on transport projects to help stimulate jobs and growth in an economy hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
- by Tom Rabe and Matt O'Sullivan
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Tony Abbott dismissed official Defence advice on submarines, Turnbull claims
Tony Abbott dismissed advice from Australia's top Defence official to admit his government could not meet its stated deadline for a new submarine fleet, sparking a clash on national security.
- by David Crowe
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Former Spice Girl in trademarks battle with Australian skincare company
Fashion designer Victoria Beckham has taken a Sydney-based skincare company to court over two trademarks using the letters "VB".
- by Michaela Whitbourn
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How women and men are spending their stimulus payments differently
Women have led the charge in spending one-off government stimulus payments during the past fortnight. And they've made different choices to male recipients.
- by Matt Wade
'We told him to stay home': Family's plea after death of 'larger than life' granddad
The family of Giuseppe Franzoni are struggling to come to terms with their sudden loss after they had to watch the 84-year-old take his last breath via a video call.
- by Tate Papworth
'Caught by surprise': $750m worth of ice seized on yacht off NSW coast
The two men on the boat were tested for COVID-19 as a safety precaution - and could now face life in prison.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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'A complete failure': Malcolm Turnbull struggled with depression after humiliation of defeat
There will be grenades. And missile strikes. Old wounds reopened. Malcolm Turnbull's new book is guaranteed to reignite the rage of a legion of haters. But the former PM says he just wants to set the record straight.
- by David Crowe
'How could he have been so stupid?': Turnbull, Joyce and the 'bonk ban'
Months before his affair with Vikki Campion became public, Barnaby Joyce assured Malcolm Turnbull that they were not in a sexual relationship.
- by David Crowe
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'Kick them into action': Fire group takes EPA to court over climate
A NSW court will host a legal challenge to the state's environment watchdog that litigants hope will have wide-ranging impacts on climate policy.
- by Peter Hannam
'Unprecedented and very concerning': Concerns raised about COVID-19 powers given to mayors
Local councillors say emergency powers given to mayors risk undermining democracy.
- by Andrew Taylor
NSW coy on Virgin bailout as Victoria rejects calls for help
The NSW government won't commit to bailing out Virgin despite Queensland offering a potential lifeline to the airline.
- by Tom Rabe and Zach Hope
Bystander suing after being shot during police stand-off with knife-wielding man
Anne-Marie Petitfils was buying bread when she was hit in the leg at Westfield Hornsby in June 2016.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Two men die as Sydney aged care home becomes biggest NSW cluster after Ruby Princess
There has also been a rise in cases among the crew on the cruise ship, which is still docked in NSW.
- by Alexandra Smith and Anna Patty
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Trying to score a jab on Turnbull's chin, PM's office pokes itself in the eye
The PM's office, accused of trying to undermine Malcolm Turnbull's new book, appears to have undermined itself.
- by Tony Wright
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Government's university rescue package a 'fraud', says Labor
- by Fergus Hunter
Business
Foxtel and Stan battle over HBO's shows
Streaming services will have to place their bids for HBO content in a matter of weeks.
- by Zoe Samios
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Managed funds
Investor shock as high-flying hedge fund posts savage slide
- by Kylar Loussikian
'Everybody is paying': ANZ Bank chairman David Gonski
- by Clancy Yeates and Emma Koehn
World
Dear Diary: Jacinda Ardern's homespun COVID-19 stopper
While Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has proposed a voluntary contact tracing app, the New Zealand PM has a more homespun method.
- by Ben McKay
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A week is a long time in politics of COVID-19
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'Destructive and brutal': What a recession means for everyday people
Australia is heading into a recession as coronavirus forces businesses to close and consumers are ordered to stay home. So what does it mean for you?
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'Go easy on the wine': Myf Warhurst's tips for days spent in isolation
Radio personality and Eurovision host Myf Warhurst shares how she is spending her days while social distancing.
- by Jane Rocca
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With little fanfare, Australian television has undergone its biggest change in decades, taking a huge leap towards the abandonment of Australian content quotas.
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The final straw: Why V’landys sided with NRL clubs over his own executive team
The $55,000 direct breach of a board resolution that could spell the end for NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg.
- by Michael Chammas
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Rugby poised to slash its player wage bill by 83 per cent
Australia's four highest-paid players will sacrifice $1 million between them under a pay deal set to be agreed between Rugby Australia and the players union.
- by Georgina Robinson
Queensland premier fires back at Fittler ahead of talks with NRL
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has returned serve after copping criticism from NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler.
- by Sam Phillips
Axe may fall on small army of support staff as CA looks for savings
Former Test vice-captain Adam Gilchrist has forecast a dramatic scaling back of player salaries and the overall cricket economy.
- by Chloe Saltau
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Bart and soul: Storm owner returns to his rugby roots
How has Bart Campbell, a fixture in the NRL landscape over the past seven years, found himself in the mix for one of international rugby union's plum roles?
- by Georgina Robinson
'Why has it taken a pandemic': Millman queries Djokovic rescue plan
John Millman says years of 'top heavy prizemoney increases' have perpetuated inequality in tennis and should have been more evenly spread throughout the game.
NRL eyeing new rapid blood-testing for players
ARLC chairman Peter V'landys is keen to utilise COVID-19 tests recently developed by airline giant Emirates which can deliver results in 10 minutes.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Clock ticking towards rugby's doomsday
Rugby Australia will have to lodge audited accounts by the end of the month before World Rugby agrees to a bail-out... but even then, the portents remain bleak.
