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Coronavirus pandemic
Victoria tightens restrictions amid fresh spike in COVID-19 cases
Premier Daniel Andrews said from Sunday, the number of visitors allowed to visit Victorians in their homes will drop from 10 to five.
- by Melissa Cunningham and David Estcourt
His resignation was announced, but the US attorney investigating Trump allies won't leave
The US attorney who oversaw prosecutions of Trump's allies says the first he knew about his resignation was reading a press release. But he insists his probe continues.
- by Zeke Miller
Retail investors pile into COVID-hit companies amid online share trading boom
Retail investors have placed growing bets on hard-hit travel businesses including Qantas, Flight Centre, WebJet and cruise liner Carnival.
- by Clancy Yeates
Opinion
University
Plan to overhaul university fees is a grand scheme of social engineering
Liberal arts graduates are taught to question power and democracy. It's tempting to see this move as a step towards cultivating compliant, "quiet Australians" instead.
- by Tim Soutphommasane
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Coronavirus pandemic
AFL bombshell as Essendon star McKenna tests positive for COVID-19
Gillon McLachlan is addressing the media after Essendon's Conor McKenna tested positive for COVID-19.
- by Sam McClure and Jon Pierik
Facebook, Twitter delete Trump's 'racist baby' meme posts
The video posted by Trump was altered to appear as if it had aired on CNN, was removed after Twitter and Facebook received a copyright-infringement claim.
- by Todd Spangler
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NRL 2020
New Zealand Warriors coach Stephen Kearney sacked after Souths loss
The New Zealand Warriors have sacked coach Stephen Kearney following the side's heavy NRL loss to South Sydney on Friday.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Exclusive
Council controversy
Vaucluse property grew 200sqm overnight, sparking a war over harbour view
A former Harley Davidson boss, the property's Lamborghini owners and a notorious private certification firm - not to mention Woollahra Council - have all been swept up in the saga.
- by Carrie Fellner
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Courts
From catastrophic fires to COVID-19: NSW Sheriff on the tests of 2020
"A lot of people ask me where my horse is," NSW Sheriff Tracey Hall says of a job that is a mystery to many people. This year, the job changed amid twin crises.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
In Other News
NRL 2020
'Hudson needed some tough love': How Stuart treated returning Young
Ricky Stuart wanted Hudson Young to feel the pain of what he was missing out on during last year's finals as he was suspended for eye gouging.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Rabbitohs 40 Warriors 12
'Nothing to do with you': Bennett coy on emotional Mitchell, face rake
The Souths star was consoled on the side of Bankwest Stadium - and by Bennett in the change room - after a contentious clash with Wayde Egan.
- by Adam Pengilly
Sydney
'Like catching Pokemon': Plant influencers and our growing love for greenery
It takes Alan Chan about an hour a week to tend to his 150 "plant babies" and the 29-year-old says the ritual is meditative.
- by Sophie Aubrey
Two Davids got COVID-19. One barely noticed, the other barely survived
Two Davids, both in their mid-fifties and living within walking distance from each other, developed a cough one week in March. That's where the similarities in their experiences end.
- by Kate Aubusson
Updated
Crime
Man, 20, charged with murder after woman, 18, found dead in home
The man, believed to be known to the woman, is due to appear in court on Sunday charged with murder.
- by Lisa Visentin and Laura Chung
Three charged after five-month probe ends in seizure of 14 weapons
Three men were charged after an investigation into the alleged possession of illegal military-style guns by a group with suspected extremist ideology.
- by Luke Costin
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Courts
'In a cafe somewhere', the truth between two white-collar criminals will be found
The 69-year-old says he told disgraced businessman Rodney Adler he was an undischarged bankrupt, before Mr Adler agreed to loan him $25,000.
- by Lucy Cormack
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Indiana Bones, the archaeology students and the fossil 'jigsaw puzzle' that wowed the world
After painstakingly gluing together more than 100 fossil fragments, Angeline Leece and Jesse Martin stood back and gazed in awe. What they saw would rewrite humanity's family tree.
- by Jane Cadzow
The shocking new home truths about the way we were
Shaking hands, open-plan offices, crowded gigs: the past – on the surface, at least – is a foreign country.
- by Amelia Lester
Politics
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Greens
'Exactly what politics in Australia needs': Lidia Thorpe to be next Greens senator for Victoria
Members pre-selected Ms Thorpe with what the party says was a historic 65 per cent voter turnout.
- by Timna Jacks
Analysis
Cyber security
Don't dismiss cyber threat as an imaginary problem or political stunt
- by David Crowe
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University
Uni fee overhaul won't change demand or affordability: HECS architect
- by Fergus Hunter
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Minimum wage
Minimum wage rise sees industry call for IR changes to be extended
- by Nick Bonyhady and Jennifer Duke
Business
'Our industry is one of the least-trusted': The tough task of fixing an image problem
"I hate to tell you," Rio Tinto chief Jean-Sebastien Jacques once said. "Our industry is one of the least-trusted on the planet."
- by Nick Toscano and Charlotte Grieve
World
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
The world's next coronavirus hotspot is emerging next door
Indonesia's coronavirus infection rate is rising rapidly, and the government faces a stark choice.
- by James Massola
Opinion
Powerhouse Museum will run out of puff in Parramatta
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Only one way Scott Morrison can end a decade of political dysfunction
Peter Hartcher
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Proposed overhaul of university fees nothing short of radical
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Property bydomain
Decrepit Sydney terrace soars above reserve, sells at auction for $4.6m+
This could be one of the ultimate 'renovator's delights', complete with rotting floorboards. But it could double its purchase price once the new owners are done.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Is the Sydney property market back to boom? Experts are divided
Properties up for auction today attracted big crowds and strong bidder activity but there's a note of caution for those tipping we're back to the peak.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Interest from Chinese investors has declined and may not rebound
- by Trent Wiltshire and Henry Yu
Life & Culture
'My reputation is putrid', says conman Peter Foster, as secret recordings set to air
The career criminal insists he is "a changed man" and is unmoved by the prospect of a new podcast featuring explosive secret recordings made by a former maid.
- by Andrew Hornery
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Breaking
NRL 2020
New Zealand Warriors coach Stephen Kearney sacked after Souths loss
The New Zealand Warriors have sacked coach Stephen Kearney following the side's heavy NRL loss to South Sydney on Friday.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Breaking
Coronavirus pandemic
McKenna tests positive for COVID-19, Essendon-Melbourne postponed
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan is scheduled to speak shortly in Melbourne following news that an Essendon player has tested positive for coronavirus.
- by Sam McClure and Jon Pierik
Anatomy of a fall: Inside the demise of Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts
The CEO was left blindsided on Monday when he learnt the sport's board was moving against him, but it had been in the works for many weeks.
- by Chris Barrett
'I can stop anyone, at any moment': Moloney primed for title defence
Andrew and Jason Moloney will headline cards in Vegas this week, with WBA super flyweight champion Andrew ready to start a huge week for the fighting twins.
- by Phil Lutton
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IPL
Tale of the tape: Starc turns to video in bid to claim $1.5m payout
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has provided new evidence as part of his court claim against insurers to be awarded a payout for his lost IPL contract.
- by Jon Pierik
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NRL 2020
NRL to burst bubble and free players from their homes this weekend
Rugby league players could be free to leave their homes for the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown on Saturday as restrictions on their movements ease.
- by Adrian Proszenko
'I'm getting stronger': Fine Kula able to speak again during battle with brain cancer
As the NRL marks "Beanie for Brain Cancer" round, Fine Kula opens up on his own battle with the disease and how he hopes to inspire others.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Have Your Say
'Every man is born equal': Peter Norman's amazing legacy lives on
The great Peter Norman is sadly long gone but his noble deeds in support of civil rights at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico will never be forgotten.
