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Berejiklian seeks urgent briefing on school holidays as COVID-19 spikes in Victoria
Premier was briefed by the state's chief medical officer on Sunday, with an update the next morning after Victoria cancelled plans to further ease restrictions.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Mass shooting
One dead, at least eleven injured in Minneapolis shooting
One person is dead and at least 11 have been injured in a mass shooting in the US city of Minneapolis, the same area rocked by violence over the death of George Floyd.
Experts urge lockdowns in Melbourne areas as second-wave fears grow
State of emergency orders have been extended for another month and holidaymakers are warned against congregating in large groups as fears of a second wave continue to grow.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey and Rob Harris
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Doctors at work
Psychiatrist reprimanded over inappropriate relationship lands senior NSW hospital job
A psychiatrist reprimanded in Queensland over an inappropriate sexual relationship with a former patient has been appointed to a senior clinical role in NSW.
- by Michael Evans
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Australian director 'deeply sorry', deletes scene after film festival racism outcry
Little Woman actor and first-time director Eliza Scanlen has deleted a scene from a short film that won a best director prize.
- by Garry Maddox
Vaucluse residents seek order to stop upgrade of sporting facilities
A community group in Sydney's eastern suburbs says a clifftop park and walk is under threat from Woollahra Council.
- by Andrew Taylor
Katoa hat-trick seals Sharks win as attention turns to Pay's future
Cronulla claims a 20-18 win against the lowly Bulldogs in a battle of two bottom-four sides at Bankwest Stadium.
- by Sam Phillips
Opinion
Money Makeover
How I cut my home insurance premium in half
You must consider what you would do if the worst should happen: total loss by fire, flood or theft.
- by Jessica Irvine
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Sexism
'Weaponised gossip': Female MPs tell all to Kate Ellis
One woman was in tears about her time in Parliament and others made the 'most heartfelt revelations' on their struggles.
- by Wendy Tuohy
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NRL 2020
'Clubs have to make smart decisions': V'landys weighs in on coach cull
- by Chris Barrett and Adam Pengilly
Six-day break puts Tedesco at long odds to face Dragons
A quick turnaround and the Roosters' recent cautious approach to concussions is set to sideline the superstar fullback following his run-in with Maika Sivo on Saturday night.
- by Sam Phillips
Trbojevic injures hamstring again as decimated Manly stun Raiders
The Sea Eagles' gun No.1 suffered a recurrence of a chronic injury and faces an extended stint on the sidelines.
- by Adam Pengilly
Sydney
Victorian COVID spike 'no excuse to double down' on border closures
The Mayor of the Blue Mountains says a second shutdown would be a 'death blow' to tourism businesses.
- by Josh Dye
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HSC
Uni fee hikes leave 2020 HSC families 'hopping mad'
Principals, academics and parents are concerned about the impact of the tertiary education reforms on year 12 students.
- by Jordan Baker
Man accused of killing 18-year-old girlfriend tells court 'I'm a murderer'
Jordan Brodie Miller appeared in Newcastle Bail Court via audiovisual link on Sunday before his solicitor asked for the video connection to be cut.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Hundreds of priests receive JobKeeper payment as church income flatlines
The Catholic, Anglican and Uniting churches, and the Great Synagogue in Sydney, have confirmed hundreds of religious ministers are on the scheme.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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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
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Keeping up appearances: who do I wear clothes for, anyway?
My dresses hang like ghosts. Heels now seem laughable. The circumscribed life of the past few months has made me rethink fashion – and all its silliness.
- by Jacqueline Maley
My peers were future Hollywood stars, but throwing it all away was the best decision
One day I realised I was miserable more than I was happy. Giving up my passion led to another, much more rewarding one.
- by Anna Downes
Politics
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Australian recession
Bushfire victims locked out of Morrison government's home builder grants
Bushfire victims fear they will miss out on the federal government's scheme due to the tight deadline to have contracts signed and begin construction.
- by Dana McCauley
Business
Send alcohol tax hikes to the deep freeze, say brewers and winemakers
Australia's powerful alcohol lobby is calling for a temporary freeze on automatic tax hikes on booze.
- by Darren Gray
Opinion
Budgeting
Five questions to decide if you should keep or kibosh your kids' activities
- 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
'You are warriors': Supporters shun face masks as Trump 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.
- by Jeff Mason and Makini Brice
Opinion
I started out hating it, but now I dinkum love 'Packer's Pecker'
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Government barges ahead with cultural destruction
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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
'It's an extra kick': New-home inquiries spike as buyers jump on HomeBuilder
Developers and builders have fielded a wave of renewed interest from home buyers motivated by the federal government’s HomeBuilder scheme.
- by Kate Jones
Life & Culture
Coronavirus reset 'a chance to make arts more diverse'
As demonstrators on the streets call for a revolution in race relations, arts community members want a revolution in theatres and galleries.
- by Vyshnavee Wijekumar
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Sport
Trbojevic injures hamstring again as decimated Manly stun Raiders
The Sea Eagles' gun No.1 suffered a recurrence of a chronic injury and faces an extended stint on the sidelines.
- by Adam Pengilly
Katoa hat-trick seals Sharks win as attention turns to Pay's future
Katoa scored three tries as Cronulla claimed a 20-18 win against the lowly Bulldogs in a battle of two bottom-four sides at Bankwest Stadium.
- by Sam Phillips
Six-day break puts Tedesco at long odds to face Dragons
A quick turnaround and the Roosters' recent cautious approach to concussions is set to sideline the superstar fullback following his run-in with Maika Sivo on Saturday night.
- by Sam Phillips
'Clubs have to make smart decisions': V'landys weighs in on coach cull
Millions have been paid out in recent years to NRL coaches who have been sacked by their clubs before their contracts are up, with Stephen Kearney at the Warriors the latest.
- by Chris Barrett and Adam Pengilly
FFA not scared of A-League clash with AFL, NRL in winter switch
FFA chief executive James Johnson says football's destiny is "in our hands as a sport", despite concerns over the implications of a seasonal shift.
- by Vince Rugari
'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
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NRL 2020
NRL set to join National Redress Scheme for child abuse victims
Rugby league's governing body will follow Netball Australia in committing to the scheme, putting pressure on other sporting institutions that have yet to do so.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Have Your Say
Australia's Olympians urged to take stance on 'embarrassing' IOC protest restrictions
Australia's Olympians have been told to join the fight to have the International Olympic Committee's anti-protest rules scrapped ahead of the 2021 Tokyo Games.
