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Organiser to push on with Sydney CBD rally despite court prohibition
The NSW Supreme Court has ruled a rally planned for Sydney's Town Hall on Saturday afternoon is prohibited, which could open up attendees to prosecution.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Wall Street plummets on rising number of virus cases, dire economic forecast
Wall Street is on track for its worst day in three months, setting up the ASX for more losses, as increasing coronavirus cases deflate recent optimism that the economy could recover quickly.
- by Alex Veiga and Damian Troise
America's top general says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church walk
"As a commissioned uniformed officer, it was a mistake that I have learned from," General Mark Milley said, risking the wrath of a President sensitive to anything hinting of criticism of events he has staged.
Woman in her 20s has double lung transplant due to coronavirus
Doctors said the US woman, who had been quite healthy before she contracted COVID-19, was on a ventilator and heart-lung machine for almost two months after the virus left her lungs full of "holes".
- by Mary Ward and Megan Levy
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Travellers could be forced to pay their own hotel quarantine bills
State governments are considering charging Australians returning from overseas to pay for their own hotel quarantine after forking out millions of dollars.
- by Rob Harris and Anthony Galloway
Sunrise to be sued for racial discrimination over Stolen Generations broadcast
The breakfast show featured a panellist saying of the Stolen Generations: "we need to do it again, perhaps" in 2018.
- by Georgina Mitchell
'Ambitious' energy shakeup set to cut power bills
Household power bills are expected to fall after the Morrison government approved energy market reforms.
- by Mike Foley and Nick O'Malley
ABC to carry out 'harm and offence' audit after Netflix dumps Chris Lilley's shows
The ABC is on high alert as broadcasters and streamers around the world purge their libraries of offensive material.
- by Karl Quinn
Manly of steel: Gritty Sea Eagles dig deep to run down Broncos
Manly rattled home on the back of seven second-half penalties to beat Brisbane, but lost Taupau to a broken thumb.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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Jury heard 'nasty, barbed' comment before it found magistrate guilty, court told
Lawyers say suspended NSW magistrate Graeme Curran was the subject of a miscarriage of justice.
- by Georgina Mitchell
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'Fine balance': NSW government moves to protect park with heritage listing
Skateboard facilities may still be built at Rushcutters Bay park despite the NSW government adding it to the state heritage register.
- by Andrew Taylor
Thredbo website struggles to handle demand for lift tickets
The ski resort reported huge levels of demand for lift passes after launching online sales for its 2020 season.
- by Josh Dye
Stand up straight: more normality returns to school playgrounds
Principals have been told that class photos, choirs and assemblies can resume on Monday but some activities are still off the cards.
- by Jordan Baker
'We shouldn't have been pushed off the ship and out of the country'
Elisa McCafferty spent a day wandering around Sydney Airport after disembarking the Ruby Princess, unaware she was infected with COVID-19.
- by Jenny Noyes
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Australian uni continuing work on Chinese plane linked to espionage claims
Monash University is pushing ahead with a deal to help a Chinese company build a new passenger plane, despite concerns some of the designs have been stolen.
- by Anthony Galloway and Fergus Hunter
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Environmentalists want insurers to 'come clean' on Adani policy
A Bermuda-based insurer has gone silent on its involvement with the controversial Queensland coal and rail project.
- by Charlotte Grieve, Colin Kruger and Lydia Lynch
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Should you skimp on home deposit to cash in now on HomeBuilder?
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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‘A ticket to the presidency’: Why Joe Biden’s VP pick is so important
Presidential candidate Joe Biden has pledged to pick a woman as his running mate – but who? And why will his choice be critical in this year's big election?
- by Matthew Knott
Indonesia coronavirus cases could double to 60,000 in two weeks
- by James Massola and Karuni Rompies
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Before and after: From historic 1830s mansion to modern stunner
The restoration took close to four years and combines a sleek contemporary design with a nod to history. See how it looks now.
- by Kate Bartels
The Sydney suburbs where renters are gaining the upper hand
Landlords are facing the heat, new data shows, as fierce competition drives down asking prices in rental properties and tenants gain the upper hand.
- by Tawar Razaghi
The housing boom revealed inequality, but a housing bust will skyrocket it
- by Ilan Weisel, Liss Ralston and Wendy Stone
Life & Culture
'You grow a thick skin very early': Meyne Wyatt on his Q&A monologue
The writer and actor said he was prepared to "get heat" after he delivered a powerful anti-racism monologue on Q&A on Monday night.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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Manchester City model could work for rugby, says McLennan
The incoming Rugby Australia chairman wants to get creative with the professional game, citing private equity investment in English soccer giants as a model for success.
- by Georgina Robinson
Manly of steel: Gritty Sea Eagles dig deep to run down Broncos
Manly rattled home on the back of seven second-half penalties to beat Brisbane 20-18, but lost Marty Taupau to a broken thumb.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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NRL 2020
'Their only ambition is to be there': Dragons savaged by ex-premier
It can be revealed Morris Iemma fronted a consortium interested in buying into the embattled club — only to be snubbed at the 11th hour.
- by Andrew Webster
AFL secures revised broadcast deal with Seven and Foxtel
The AFL has signed off on a revised broadcast deal as it restarts, with Seven set to receive a 19 per cent discount and a two-year extension.
- by Zoe Samios and Jake Niall
IOC will want athletes to make a point, not a scene, at Tokyo 2021
The potential easing of rules around athlete protests at the Olympics is a welcome sign but it would be wise to expect small steps, not miracles, from the IOC.
- by Phil Lutton
'Benji knows what he needs to do': Tigers coach defends mass changes
Michael Maguire has backed Benji Marshall to return to the NRL, while saying it was a 'very simple' decision to make sweeping changes.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Why lockdown lessons could be the making of Nathan Cleary
The two-match ban for his social distancing breach has helped the Penrith playmaker mature and appreciate his standing in the game.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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The 2023 Women's World Cup bid is FIFA's chance to win back trust
Australia and New Zealand's bid has been scored the highest but must now win FIFA's political game. But Australia has been burnt before.
