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Berejiklian seeks urgent briefing on school holidays as COVID-19 spikes in Victoria

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

One dead, at least eleven injured in Minneapolis shooting

One man is dead and 10 people suffered non-life-threatening wounds in a shooting in Minneapolis. Source: Nine News

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

"There's fatigue about this globally," Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said on Sunday.

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

Psychiatrist reprimanded over inappropriate relationship lands senior NSW hospital job

Andrew Leggett.

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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Little Woman actor and first-time director Eliza Scanlen has deleted a scene from a short film that won a best director prize.

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
Woman on her phone.

Her affair was the final straw. Ten years later, I reached out

It's the quality of friends, not the quantity, that is the key to happiness. But what happens when you fall out with your soul mate?

  • by Anonymous
'Clubs have to make smart decisions': V'landys weighs in on coach cull

'Clubs have to make smart decisions': V'landys weighs in on coach cull

Millions have been paid out to coaches who have been sacked by their clubs before their contracts are up.

  • by Chris Barrett and Adam Pengilly
Ericka van Aalst, a spokeswoman for the Save Christison Park Action Group, is concerned about the impact of sporting upgrades on the heritage of the clifftop park and walk.

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
How I cut my home insurance premium in half

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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NRL 2020

Mitchell Moses is consoled by Tim Mannah after a loss in 2018.
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Eels stars at war: inside story of the Mannah-Moses feud at Parramatta

  • by Michael Chammas
Katoa was on fire on Sunday night.

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
James Tedesco

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

Sydney

Queensland's beaches may remain off limits to southerners for even longer unless Victoria controls a new spike in coronavirus cases.

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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Uni fee hikes leave 2020 HSC families 'hopping mad'

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'

Police found the body of Emerald Wardle on Saturday morning at a home  in Maitland, in the lower Hunter Valley.

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

With pews empty across the country, hundreds of priests have been put on the JobKeeper payment.

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

Powerhouse push slammed as more 'pleasure palace' than museum

Former deputy director of the Powerhouse Museum Jennifer Sanders talks to supporters of the Powerhouse Museum gathered in front of the Ultimo museum to protest the closure on June 30.

A new model of cultural museum will rise out of the ashes of the Powerhouse but not everyone is happy.

  • by Linda Morris

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Politics

Bushfire victims say the rules for accessing HomeBuilder grants are too strict.

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

The potential for negative corporate updates and re-ratings is high.

Spectre of earnings confession adds to market risk

The Australian sharemarket is expected to slide into a quieter week, as the spectre of an earnings “confession season” adds to a landscape of heightening risk.

  • by Alex Druce

World

President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the BOK Center, Saturday, June 20, 2020, in Tulsa, Okla.

'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
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'Back to last year': Clearance rates head to downturn levels, despite big sales

'Back to last year': Clearance rates head to downturn levels, despite big sales

Sydney and Melbourne's auction clearance rates are heading towards downturn levels despite some big results at the weekend.

  • by Melissa Heagney
Bellevue Hill mansion sells for $30m to next door neighbour

Bellevue Hill mansion sells for $30m to next door neighbour

The home of Shay Lewis-Thorp, daughter of late property developer Bernard Lewis, has reportedly sold to neighbour Louise Christie in an off-market deal.

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Sometimes you have to fine tune your consuming passions to make them work.

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One day I realised I was miserable more than I was happy. Giving up my passion led to another, more rewarding one.

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Sport

Mitchell Moses is consoled by Tim Mannah after a loss in 2018.
Analysis
NRL 2020

Eels stars at war: inside story of the Mannah-Moses feud at Parramatta

Two Parramatta stars stopped talking last year, with one accusing the other of ruining his career.

  • by Michael Chammas
Dave Rennie will arrive in Australia next month to take up his role as Wallabies coach.

Rodda rescue and coffee with Cheika: Rennie's Wallabies agenda

The Wallabies coach outlines his views on Australia's player flight, the Giteau Law and what he can learn from old Super Rugby sparring partner Michael Cheika.

  • by Georgina Robinson
Tom Trbojevic leaves the ground injured.

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 on his way to a hat-trick.

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
James Tedesco

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
Paul McGregor (Dragons), John Morris (Sharks) and Paul Green (Cowboys) have all been under scrutiny in recent weeks.

'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
The A-League is poised for a gradual switch from summer to winter over the coming years.

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

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