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Death toll at Sydney aged care home rises to 15; Vaccine possible in '10 to 15 months'
Science Minister Karen Andrews said pre-clinical trials being conducted by the CSIRO were in such early stages that a shorter timeline was unlikely.
- by Mary Ward and Latika Bourke
'Biggest failure in a generation': Where did it all go wrong for Britain?
Even after a dire warning of 250,000 deaths under business as usual, the nation was not put into lockdown.
- by Bevan Shields
'Safe to eat': Dozens of COVID-19 cases linked to outbreak at abattoir
The abattoir at the centre of a significant coronavirus outbreak says the meat processed at its facility is still safe for customers to eat.
- by Tom Cowie
Australia not alone: global backlash builds against China on coronavirus
Chinese diplomats have "gotten into fights with every northern European country with whom they should have an interest," said one French adviser.
- by Steven Erlanger
Welcome to the trans-national cabinet: Ardern to join Australia's COVID-19 discussion
NZ Prime Minister expected to discuss a mooted "trans-tasman bubble" that would allow Kiwis and Australians to travel between countries.
- by Henry Cooke
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Education
The Sydney schools exceeding new enrolment caps by almost 1000 students
In Sydney's north, one school is 500 students over capacity, while the neighbouring school is 600 under.
- by Jordan Baker and Nigel Gladstone
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ASX up 0.7 pc, Westpac rises despite falling profit
The S&P/ASX 200 is still rising, up nearly 40 points, or 0.7 per cent, in early afternoon. The heavyweight financial sector is now 1 per cent higher.
- by Lucy Battersby
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Investing
Bandaids, not cures: Economic reality of pandemic may have set in for investors
After a massive rebound from its March lows, the US sharemarket might have woken up, late last week, to a key distinction.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Breaking
NRL 2020
Roosters coach tested for COVID-19 after skipping training return
Premiership-winning coach Trent Robinson a notable omission as NRL champions returned to training.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Who is former AFL coach Dean Laidley? The man players called 'the Bible'
The most revealing moniker of Dean Laidley's came from the players he coached - because "he's hard to read".
- by Jake Niall
Support for Putin dips as Russian infections spike
The Kremlin's response brings frustration as state provides no compensation for locked down Russians.
- by Nataliya Vasilyeva
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
I'm a privacy expert - and I've downloaded the app
I would normally be among the first to oppose the new COVIDSafe app, but all norms are out the window.
- by Stephen Wilson
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Sydney
Year 12 given priority as schools plan return - but not all parents are happy
NSW high schools are following the lead of their independent counterparts and urging year 12 students back full-time.
- by Alexandra Smith and Anna Patty
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State Parliament
NSW Transport Minister doesn't want 'war' with Transurban amid COVID-19 crisis
The NSW Transport Minister has wound back criticism of Transurban for increasing their prices, saying he doesn't want to go to war with the tolling giant.
- by Tom Rabe
'Socially irresponsible': Meriton bypasses council to build 1900 apartments
A plan to build apartments in Sydney's south-east may be fast-tracked under a program to boost the economy and create jobs during the COVID-19 crisis.
- by Andrew Taylor
'The last thing we need is an argy-bargy': Barilaro rules out tilt for Eden-Monaro
NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has ruled out contesting the Eden-Monaro byelection, paving the way for NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance to have a clear run for the seat.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Night-time economy
Demerit points system for pubs and clubs in NSW liquor law reforms
Venues that accrue six or more points in three years risk having their liquor licence revoked for up to 14 days.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Politics
$300m clean energy fund to back fossil-fuel hydrogen projects
The Morrison government has instructed the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to invest in hydrogen energy projects including those powered by fossil fuels.
- by Mike Foley
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Coronavirus pandemic
Medicare data-matching to catch private hospitals flouting bans
- by Dana McCauley
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Coronavirus pandemic
Half of us support COVIDSafe app, but only 16 per cent have downloaded it
- by Max Koslowski
Business
Opinion
Media & marketing
The ACCC is facing a devilishly complex task in forcing Google and Facebook to pay publishers
If you thought putting a price on carbon was hard, the task of getting digital giants to pay for news, and enforcing it, could be even harder.
- by Stephen Brook
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Roads
West Gate Tunnel delay to cost Transurban 'millions of dollars a day'
- by Patrick Hatch and Timna Jacks
World
'Death of Stalin'-type scenario': Boris Johnson's brush with death
Boris Johnson has offered more insight into his hospitalisation, saying he knew doctors were preparing for the worst.
Parks crowded as some US states exit lockdown despite deaths mounting
- by Doina Chiacu and Jonathan Allen
Opinion
Fight for daily survival is just part of the job for our politicians
Shaun Carney
Columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
China should play ball on COVID-19 inquiry
Amanda Vanstone
Former Howard government minister
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Bill shock impending for many Australians thanks to lockdown
As the weather turns colder, experts predict many people already facing economic pressure will cop huge bills in the next couple of months.
- by Jim Malo
Australia's most searched coastal and country areas for property
'Run to paradise' has been the mantra this year of property hunters, who are seeking proximity to water and natural wonders.
- by Emily Power
Life & Culture
Pandemic snacking is real but these tips can help
Resisting the temptation to graze your way through the working week until life returns to normal is challenging, but it can be done.
- by Lissa Christopher
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NRL 2020
Roosters coach tested for COVID-19 after skipping training return
Back-to-back premiership-winning coach Trent Robinson was a notable omission as the NRL champions returned to training after he woke up feeling ill on Monday.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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NRL 2020
'Like their first day at school': NRL players back after long lay-off
NRL players greeted each other on Monday for the first time in 42 days since the comp was suspended - but training is set to be delayed a further 24 hours.
- by Christian Nicolussi
'Pay what we ask': V'landys sends message to broadcasters as talks heat up
The ARL Commission chairman rejects the argument that the NRL will be less valuable for its television partners because of the absence of crowds as Nine and Foxtel seek discounts on their rights fees.
- by Chris Barrett
Who is Dean Laidley? Malthouse on the man players called 'the Bible'
The most revealing moniker that was ever applied Dean Laidley came from a group of players he coached at North Melbourne. They called him "the Bible" because "he's hard to read".
- by Jake Niall
'Proof will be in the pudding': Beaumont narrowly wins second term
Australia and New Zealand want change after Bill Beaumont won another term as World Rugby chairman.
- by Georgina Robinson
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NRL 2020
'Two-billion-dollar asset': Don't sell digital arm, Grant warns NRL
Selling NRL.com to Nine would be a major mistake, according to the man who helped build rugby league's digital arm.
- by Roy Masters
Kings import Ware latest star to opt out of NBL deal
The American was the highest-paid import in the NBL last season after his move from Melbourne United to the Kings.
- by Shayne Hope
Have Your Say
NRL ad axed as Mitchell faces more scrutiny over Test howler
Latrell Mitchell will no longer be the NRL’s poster boy as more details emerge that raise questions about his professionalism and approach to the game.
