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Australians warned to avoid crowds; New Zealand and Victoria move to ease virus restrictions
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has opted for 'the rule of 10' to dramatically ease coronavirus restrictions starting this Thursday.
- by Mary Ward, Latika Bourke and Jenny Noyes
Disembarking Ruby Princess passengers not told to socially distance, inquiry told
Groups of 100 leaving the ship were not compelled to follow new federal government rules to keep 1.5 metre distancing between them, Carnival executive says,
- by Sally Rawsthorne
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Economy has 'started to pick up': CBA boss sees signs of post-pandemic recovery
The emergence of Australians from lockdown gives the country’s biggest bank greater confidence about an economic recovery.
- by David Crowe
Morrison denies misleading Parliament over $100m sports grants
The PM has denied misleading Parliament over his part in a sports funding program after documents revealed his office sought authority over the approved projects.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Sharemarket
Sharemarkets ignoring economic devastation the pandemic is wreaking
It is almost impossible to understand the havoc the coronavirus is wreaking in real economies and the renewed bullishness in sharemarkets.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
'We back our Aussie mates': US Congress members slam China threats
The 27 senators and House of Representatives members said that China had made "deeply disturbing" threats to punish Australia.
- by Matthew Knott
Boy in critical condition after fall at Sydney primary school
The boy went into cardiac arrest after hitting his head following a fall.
- by Mary Ward
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Optus sees no need to renegotiate soccer rights
Optus' director of sport Richard Bayliss said the telco is pleased with existing broadcast deals but will look to secure more rights despite COVID-19.
- by Zoe Samios
Life in iso has been weird for our pets. Just ask my dog
In about week two of isolation, my dog Miss Maudie started looking at me like I’d completely lost my mind.
- by Neil McMahon
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Pandemic has shown us we have less in common with the US than we thought
Can Australia afford to continue to place so much trust and reliance on America given the disparity between our values?
- by Shaun Carney
Porsche driver bragged to a mate about driving at 300km/h, court hears
Richard Pusey allegedly sent messages to a friend a month before the Eastern Freeway collision, saying he'd reached speeds of 300km/h on the same road.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Tom was in a coma for days. He remembers the nightmares in vivid detail
Tom Wolf recalls only wisps of images, sounds and sensations from his days spent in a COVID-19 isolation bed.
- by Kate Aubusson
In Other News
Sydney
'Perfect haven' emerges after 14-year effort to weed Sydney parkland
A delicate dance has been under way at Sydney Olympic Park for more than a decade as workers remove exotic weeds.
- by Peter Hannam
'Party embarrassed:' Barilaro's leadership under threat
A senior Nationals MP has written to the party's executive complaining about the NSW Deputy Premier's behaviour, and wants him to stand aside.
- by Alexandra Smith
NSW real estate restrictions lift but prices to slump
The Sydney property market will slump for another 12 months despite a potential easing in restrictions on auctions and open homes.
- by Jennifer Duke
'Reshaping of the sector' as university staff rally against wage cut proposals
The National Tertiary Education Union is facing a growing rebellion within its membership over pay cut proposals.
- by Anna Patty
'No relenting' on violence towards principals at NSW schools
NSW principals reported greater levels of burnout, stress and sleeping trouble than in any state except Queensland.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and Anna Prytz
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Politics
'Once in a lifetime opportunity': Albanese calls for economic overhaul
Anthony Albanese will argue that the crisis should force a wider change in the country’s values and goals.
- by David Crowe
Business
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Coronavirus pandemic
Suncorp warns on pandemic hit, banking CEO departs
In a wide-ranging update, Suncorp also flagged higher provisions for bad loans and the underpayment of some of its employees.
- by Clancy Yeates
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
Easing of restrictions and new government payment buoy spending
- by Matt Wade
World
Johnson pledges health before economy in easing of UK's lockdown rules
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the changes would apply from Wednesday, announcing the first minor easing of the country's seven-week lockdown.
- by Latika Bourke
Opinion
Australia in the midst of a cash boom
Andrew Charlton
Founder of AlphaBeta and economic adviser to the Prime Minister during the global financial crisis in 2008-2009.
Beware the simple stories Morrison and Keneally want to tell
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
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How comedian Meshel Laurie found her groove in isolation
The podcast host is adapting to life at home, and coming to terms with what the global pandemic means to her.
- by Jane Rocca
Is it time to consider axing negative gearing again?
This time a year ago, changes to negative gearing tax concessions seemed all but certain. Forgotten after the election, should they be considered again now?
- by Elizabeth Redman
Life & Culture
The story of Catherine the Great, but not as you've seen it before
Australian screenwriter Tony McNamara delivers a rollicking, brilliant – if periodically inaccurate – Catherine the Great to the screen.
- by Michael Idato
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Who your NRL team will play twice in 2020
A sneak peek into the 2020 NRL draw, as the governing body prepares to finalise the schedule by early next week.
- by Michael Chammas
Analysis
Australian rugby
What is revealed in Rugby Australia's 2019 financial results
Rugby Australia and Raelene Castle tried to keep the organisation's financial results for last year under wraps but the irony is there was little need to do so.
- by Georgina Robinson
Franklin ready, Reid in the mix as Swans prepare for AFL restart
The suspension of the AFL season came at a good time for both the forward duo, both of whom missed the Swans' round-one win over Adelaide.
- by Rob Forsaith
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Australian rugby
Rugby 'combine' set to kick off Australian competition
As Rugby Australia maps out its return-to-play conditions, players have proposed a US-style skills challenge to kick off Super Rugby's return.
- by Georgina Robinson
Start date locked in for New Zealand domestic rugby competition
‘Super Rugby Aotearoa' is set to begin in New Zealand on June 13, at least three weeks before Australia's domestic competition.
- by Tom Decent
Players refusing shot won't hinder NRL restart in NSW, says Chant
The NSW chief medical officer has encouraged all players to be vaccinated but says those who refuse would not cause the issues they have in Queensland.
- by Sarah Keoghan
'The Hollywood of rugby': Bold plan to make new US league game's IPL
The National Rugby Football League, which has ties to the NFL, is set to be launched in 2022 with a salary cap equivalent to England's top-tier Premiership.
- by Daniel Schofield
Have Your Say
Longley's deafening silence on Jordan and Bulls documentary
There was a fascinating dynamic between Luc Longley and Michael Jordan at the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s, but the Australian wasn't interviewed for The Last Dance - and also refused to comment on it.
