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Australia records highest number of cases since April but NSW won't swallow Victoria's spit test
A wave of new outbreaks is pushing Victorian health authorities to their limits as the state introduces a world-first saliva test. But don’t expect to see the unpleasant, more accurate swab replaced in testing clinics here.
- by Kate Aubusson, Rachael Dexter and Mary Ward
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
America is far too broken to win the fight against the coronavirus
The paranoia and resentment that have long been part of the culture of the modern right are now directed at those warning about the ongoing dangers of the pandemic.
- by Michelle Goldberg
'Offensive capability': $1.3b for new cyber spies to go after hackers
Australia will recruit 500 new spies to go after foreign hackers overseas and disrupt their attempts to launch cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
- by Anthony Galloway
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Crime
Woman accused of mowing down man in car park 'dated him for less than week'
Police are investigating the exact nature of the relationship between Payman Thagipur and his ex-girlfriend Jackline Musa, who allegedly rammed her car into him.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
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'Nowehere to hide': South Pole warmed three times the global rate in last 30 years
The South Pole, the most remote part of the planet, has been warming at triple the global average, as natural variability joins with climate change to produce an abrupt shift in temperature trends.
- by Peter Hannam
Iran issues arrest warrant for Donald Trump, requests help from Interpol
Iran has asked Interpol to detain those it believes carried out a drone strike that killed a top general in January.
- by Nasser Karimi
'Athletes shouldn't be silenced': Peris joins call for Olympic protest ban to go
The first Indigenous Australian to win Olympic gold is behind the campaign to scrap the IOC's Rule 50.
- by Chris Barrett
Opal Tower owners suing NSW government over '500 new defects' in apartment
They blame the "defects" for a $1.1 million insurance bill this year, and they want the government to cover it.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Double whammy leaves Sydney Theatre Company's future in 'significant doubt'
Auditors have tagged the STC's latest financial report with a warning over its ability to stay afloat.
- by Nick Galvin
In Other News
Sydney
Passengers should have stayed on Ruby Princess, health official tells inquiry
Doctor Christine Selvey, accepted that "with hindsight" the passengers should have stayed on the ship until the test results were obtained.
- by Jenny Noyes
'I have done nothing wrong': NSW MP breaks silence after ASIO raids
NSW MP Shaoquett Moselmane has broken his silence and will seek leave from Parliament while an investigation is under way after his home was raided by ASIO and police.
- by Alexandra Smith
Neurosurgeon punched and kicked wife in scuffle over phone, court hears
Dr Timothy Steel is accused of assaulting his wife but says he acted in self-defence after he woke to find her attacking him.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Big Issue back on the streets after COVID-19 break
Sellers of The Big Issue magazine returned to streets around Australia on Monday after being sidelined for three months during the coronavirus pandemic.
- by Matt Bungard
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City life
News Corp executive's novel makes 50 Shades look tame
The pandemic has been good for the erotica industry. Which brings us to Siobhan McKenna, News Corporation Australia’s broadcasting boss.
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Paul Sakkal
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Politics
Pandemic leave hangs in the balance as negotiations go to the wire
Millions of Australian workers may lose access to unpaid pandemic leave on Wednesday, with the existing workplace deal set to expire.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Business
Australian banks dismiss concerns over links to collapsed Wirecard
Boutique lender ME Bank and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank as well as big four major Westpac all had commercial links to the collapsed German firm.
- by Charlotte Grieve
World
Body snatching families risk catching coronavirus to perform final rites
Across Indonesia cases are emerging of grieving families stealing back the bodies of dead coronavirus patients.
- by James Massola and Amilia Rosa
Opinion
The Morrison government doesn't want to talk about Trump and the shocking Russian bounty story
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor for The Sydney Morning Herald
Premier should heed the health advice on gambling just as she did for COVID
Tim Costello
Chief advocate of the Alliance for Gambling Reform.
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Jennifer Hawkins, Jake Wall sell Newport trophy home
Six months after the model couple listed the two-year-old property on the northern beaches for sale amid $20m price hopes, it has found a buyer.
- by Lucy Macken
Inside the eclectic home of one of Australia's top interior stylists
Lynda Gardener knows how to make the most Instagrammable styled vignette wherever she goes with whatever is lying around.
- by Lisa Marie Corso
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SBS series shines light on 'incredibly complicated' immigration process
Who Gets to Stay in Australia? captures the life-changing moments when participants are told whether they can call Australia home or will be asked to leave.
- by Michael Lallo
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'Athletes shouldn't be silenced': Peris joins call for Olympic protest ban to go
The first Indigenous Australian to win Olympic gold is behind the campaign to scrap the IOC's Rule 50 and wants a "black voice" on the AOC's athletes commission.
- by Chris Barrett
'No Victorians': V'landys urges state's NRL fans to stay away from games
The ARL Commission chair is pushing on with plans to have 25 per cent capacity crowds at matches this weekend - on one condition.
- by Sam Phillips and Adam Pengilly
Forrest's $5m WA donation should settle debate on Force's future, says Pocock
Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest has an ambitious five-year plan to boost grassroots rugby in the west and already has some big names on board to help.
- by Tom Decent
'How selfish can you all get?': Kyrgios slams Zverev, tennis world
The Australian star has continued his crusade against the rest of the tennis world after Alexander Zverev was caught flouting a self-imposed isolation period.
- by Sam Phillips
Fiery Raider's one-fingered salute gets thumbs down from NRL
Corey Horsburgh was spared fresh tears and anger when he avoided a fine for his one-fingered salute to Parramatta fans - but he won't want to offend again.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Another fixer-upper on the cards for Michael Cheika?
The former Wallabies coach looks set to return to the northern hemisphere, where he made his name with the clipboard.
- by Georgina Robinson
Storm brace for entire season in Queensland after strict quarantine orders imposed
The NRL is confident the season can continue despite Queensland's quarantine rules on Victorian teams. But the Storm may not be able to go home for months.
- by Roy Masters and Adam Pengilly
Have Your Say
Axed Marshall shopped to rival clubs for this season
Benji Marshall may have played his last game for Wests Tigers as his manager explores options at rival NRL clubs.
