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'You are warriors': Trump supporters shun facemasks as US President defends COVID plan
Donald Trump addressed a smaller-than-expected crowd with criticism of anti-racism protests at a rally meant to reinvigorate his re-election campaign amid US racial unrest and a still-strong coronavirus pandemic.
- by Roy Ward
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Cyber security
Transport for NSW investigating system outage amid 'hacking' fears
Department secretary Rodd Staples confirmed the outage but said the cause was yet unknown and current information did not suggest it was linked to any other cyber security incidents.
- by Tim Barlass and Angus Thompson
Three people feared dead as police respond to mass stabbing in Britain
Three people are feared dead and two others critically wounded in a mass stabbing in Reading that police say is "not currently being treated as a terrorist incident".
- by Bevan Shields
Top federal prosecutor agrees to step down after Donald Trump 'firing'
William Barr says the US President has fired Geoffrey Berman, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan whose office is investigating Trump's lawyer Rudolph Giuliani.
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Opinion
State Parliament
Government barges ahead with cultural destruction
This operation has been described as a 'relocation'. It is no such thing. To me, the Powerhouse plan is the wholesale destruction of a much loved institution.
- by Leo Schofield
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Crime
Former Australian Idol winner launches legal action over alleged abuse
Natalie Gauci is now using her time in the public eye to speak about her alleged sexual abuse at the hands of someone she trusted.
- by Simone Fox Koob
'An incredibly intoxicating environment': End of an era at Packers' Tower of Power
Overlooking Hyde Park, it was where the Packers presided over the politics, fashion, commerce and popular culture of Australia for more than 50 years.
- by Andrew Hornery
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Waratahs
Au revoir: Beale walks out on Waratahs, won't play Super Rugby AU
The veteran was granted an early release by NSW and Rugby Australia to get his body right before joining French club Racing 92.
- by Tom Decent
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Emerald City
Eastern suburbs mums up in arms as childcare centre hand picks lucky few
The exclusive eastern suburbs childcare centre in question is attended by the offspring of some of Sydney's wealthiest and best-known families.
- by Lucy Manly
In Other News
NRL 2020
'Like a death in the family': Payten stunned at Kearney axing
- by Adam Pengilly
Biosecurity ban on seeing family takes toll on tearful Latrell Mitchell
Most of his Souths teammates were unaware he needed to be consoled by coach Wayne Bennett after the 40-12 thrashing of the New Zealand Warriors.
- by Christian Nicolussi
'Life first and money second': Mat Rogers eyes role as player agent
Having managed himself for the final eight years of his playing career, dual international Mat Rogers is about to launch his own management company.
- by Danny Weidler
Sydney
'A bad apple': Mayor rejects claim Bondi locals are 'a bit racist'
XS Espresso apologised to a British student over claims he was told by his manager that Bondi locals wanted coffee made "by a white guy".
- by Andrew Taylor
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NSW budget
'Many people are doing it tough': Half-price fines for state's welfare recipients
From July 1, financially disadvantaged people including those on JobKeeper can apply to have their fines halved.
- by Lisa Visentin
Updated
Crime
Man, 20, charged with murder after teen girlfriend found dead
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
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Coronavirus pandemic
Making the most of it: Meet the Australian couple stranded in the Congo
Joe and Melissa Bagala only planned to be in Africa for weeks, but the pandemic has trapped them there for months.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
No quick fixes offered for state's 'Black Summer'
Hopes were high that hearings might shed fresh light on what succeeded and failed in last season's "Black Summer".
- by Peter Hannam and Laura Chung
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The health workers behind Australia's COVID-19 success story
From doctors and nurses to cleaners and pharmacists, hospital staff are the true heroes in Australia's successful response to the coronavirus pandemic. Those on the frontline at St Vincent's, Sydney, tell their stories.
- by Tim Elliott
Politics
Indigenous families missing out on disability support amid fear of child removals
Indigenous families are missing out on disability support amid fear of child removals, a leading Aboriginal welfare expert says.
- by Dana McCauley
Analysis
Cyber security
Don't dismiss cyber threat as an imaginary problem or political stunt
- by David Crowe
Business
Opinion
Budgeting
Five questions to decide if you should keep or kibosh your kids' activities
Post-isolation, almost every parent wants to cut the chaos of extracurricular activities as well as some of the cost.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
'Our industry is one of the least-trusted': The tough task of fixing an image problem
- by Nick Toscano and Charlotte Grieve
World
Six Trump rally staff contract COVID-19
The Trump campaign said "quarantine procedures" were immediately initiated and no staff member who tested positive would attend the event.
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Year of living anxiously: How pandemic changed what we worry about
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Branch-stacking scandals allow taxpayers a good look at the faceless men
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Property bydomain
Little-known property mogul snaps up historic Sydney estate
He is not be well-known among the city's well-heeled owners, but upon emerging as one of dress circle Woolwich's largest land holders, perhaps he should be.
- by Lucy Macken
'A space to escape': What is a healing garden?
Plants can be therapeutic, and a new garden planned for a major art museum is set to offer a message of hope in troubled times. Here's how it works.
- by Mary O'Brien
Life & Culture
'The emphasis on celebrity is grotesque': Chrissie Hynde, rock goddess
She may be approaching 70, but Chrissie Hynde will not let age – or a pandemic – slow her down.
- by Jane Rocca
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Sport
'Like a death in the family': Payten stunned at Kearney axing
The interim coach said some players may want to return to New Zealand after the Warriors ruthlessly sacked their coach just six games into a three-year deal.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
NRL 2020
League was lucky to survive - here is how it can thrive once again
The NRL has taken this opportunity to honestly audit and appraise itself. Now comes the chance to set a course for an even bigger and brighter future.
- by Phil Gould
Roosters 24 Eels 10
Match report
'The clash it should have been': Roosters storm home to beat Eels in game of year
It might not feel like it right now, but this is by no means a bad result for Parramatta. The gap between the pacesetters and the premiers isn’t as big as many thought.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Waratahs
Au revoir: Beale walks out on Waratahs, won't play Super Rugby AU
The veteran was granted an early release by NSW and Rugby Australia to get his body right before joining French club Racing 92.
- by Tom Decent
'Life first and money second': Rogers eyes role as player agent
Having managed himself for the final eight years of his playing career, dual international Mat Rogers is about to launch his own management company.
- by Danny Weidler
Updated
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
Brighton stun Arsenal with late winner
Brighton have snatched a 2-1 Premier League win over Arsenal, scoring the winner deep in injury time.
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'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.
