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Coronavirus pandemic
Alarming virus spike in Victoria forces Premier to scrap planned easing of restrictions
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
Nearly 80 per cent of labour hire construction companies broke rules, watchdog says
The Australian Building and Construction Commission said it had recovered $563,850 for 1337 affected workers.
- by Nick Bonyhady
NSW government was warned over cyber security weaknesses
The NSW government was warned more than six months ago to urgently improve its cyber security in a report that found almost half of its agencies had no recommended strategies in place to prevent attacks.
- by Angus Thompson
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
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Laneways, closed streets: The push for 'festival-style' events outside pubs and clubs
Concerts could be held in parks, footpaths and outside train stations under a plan to boost live music while maintaining social distancing.
- by Andrew Taylor
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Crime
Man, 20, charged with murder after teen girlfriend found dead in Hunter Valley
Jordan Brodie Miller is due to appear in court on Sunday charged with the murder of Emerald Wardle, 18.
- by Lisa Visentin and Laura Chung
Healthcare workers to get tuberculosis vaccine in COVID-19 trial
Australian doctors and nurses will be part of a trial to see whether the BCG vaccine can prevent COVID-19 infection.
- by Rachel Clun
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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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 have all been swept up in the saga.
- by Carrie Fellner
In Other News
NRL 2020
Wests Tigers 36 Cowboys 20
'Filthy with themselves': Tigers limp home against Cowboys despite huge half-time lead
- by Christian Nicolussi
Titans 8 Dragons 20
Dragons go back-to-back as they grind out win over hapless Titans
The Dragons have lodged consecutive wins after a useful, if not inspiring, victory over the Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium.
- by Phil Lutton
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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
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
NSW pushes to extend Murray-Darling water recovery deadline
The NSW government has refused to attend future meetings with other states over the Murray Darling Basin Plan.
- by Lisa Visentin and Mike Foley
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
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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
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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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
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
Politics
'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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Sport
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
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Coronavirus pandemic
Health department holds key to Essendon playing as McKenna tests positive
Essendon's AFL clash with Melbourne on Sunday has been postponed and the fixture against Carlton is in doubt following a positive COVID-19 test in the Bombers squad.
- by Jake Niall, Sam McClure and Jon Pierik
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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
Biosecurity ban on seeing family takes toll on tearful Latrell
Most of his Souths teammates were unaware Mitchell needed to be consoled by coach Wayne Bennett after the 40-12 thrashing of the New Zealand Warriors.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Master beats apprentice as Swans hold off late charge by North
Sydney's upset win over the previously unbeaten North Melbourne was soured by a head knock to Tom McCartin, which forced the young forward out of the game.
- by Andrew Wu
Wests Tigers 36 Cowboys 20
Match report
'Filthy with themselves': Tigers limp home against Cowboys despite huge half-time lead
The Tigers held on for another victory - but coach Michael Maguire and the fans know it could have been so much more.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Titans 8 Dragons 20
NRL 2020
Dragons go back-to-back as they grind out win over hapless Titans
The Dragons have lodged consecutive wins after a useful, if not inspiring, victory over the Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium.
- by Phil Lutton
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.
