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Investigation
Perrottet's key lieutenant resigns amid icare salary scandal
The NSW Treasurer's chief of staff has resigned amid revelations two of his ministerial staff were paid by the scandal-ridden insurance body icare.
- by Adele Ferguson
Sydney's new cluster fears after infectious man has big weekend
A Sydney man in his 20s visited seven restaurants, pubs and a Woolworths within 48 hours while infectious with COVID-19, potentially spawning a new coronavirus cluster in the CBD and inner west.
- by Kate Aubusson
$15b backflip: More companies to get JobKeeper as Victorian lockdowns damage economy
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will reverse the tougher eligibility rules announced less than three weeks ago to ensure more companies can qualify for the payment, which drops to $1200 a fortnight from September.
- by David Crowe
NSW 'could host Australian Open, Melbourne Cup'; 3000 in isolation in Newcastle due to family cluster
NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has suggested that NSW could host some major sporting events usually held in Melbourne, as the southern state attempts to bring its coronavirus outbreak under control.
- by Mary Ward
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Hospitals
Bungled records: Minister intervenes over patient death, 'Third World' treatment
An investigation is under way into the death of a man whose family were given the wrong medical records and claim he suffered "Third World conditions".
- by Carrie Fellner
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State Parliament
Government tried to hide Premier's involvement in council grants scheme
The state government tried to withhold documents that show bureaucrats concealing Premier Gladys Berejiklian's personal involvement.
- by Angus Thompson
Macron delivers 'home truths' as angry Beirut crowds call for change
French President Emmanuel Macron has promised angry crowds in Beirut that aid to rebuild the city will not end up in corrupt hands.
- by Ellen Francis and Michel Rose
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Crime
Ex-employee of state regulator charged over child abuse material, drug supply
Dylan Khqustiaan was a case management officer for the NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority that oversees icare.
- by Lucy Cormack
McGregor reprimands Vaughan as the Roosters down the Dragons
The Dragons just don't know how to win at the moment, butchering opportunities against the Sharks and Rabbitohs.
- by Adam Pengilly
Coronavirus pandemic
An extra 400,000 Australians out of work by Christmas as lockdowns hit economy
Four hundred thousand more people could be out of work by Christmas as the Morrison government prepares for three quarters of negative growth.
- by Shane Wright
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Thumbs down for hydroxychloroquine from government virus taskforce
Trump-backed supposed miracle cure should not be used to treat or prevent coronavirus, the government’s official COVID-19 evidence taskforce has recommended.
- by Liam Mannix
Sydney
Trucking industry saw 'Christmas rush' ahead of lockdown
Manufacturers were desperate to move stock out of Victoria before restrictions came into place, while thousands of tonnes of supplies were being trucked into the state to meet an expected surge.
- by Tom Rabe
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Missing person
Two years after bones found, forensic testing narrows down mystery man's identity
Cutting-edge science and doorknocking are being used to help identify bones found in a plastic bag in the Royal National Park two years ago.
- by Laura Chung
Smaller payouts, a 'serious harm' test: NSW passes defamation reforms
NSW has become the first state to pass defamation law reforms, increasing pressure on the other states and territories to follow suit.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
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Coronavirus pandemic
Push for extra sitting days for Ruby Princess, bushfire inquiries
NSW Labor is pushing for extra sitting days of Parliament to deal with critical reports.
- by Alexandra Smith
Four hundred schools sweating on news of airconditioning
Before the election, the airconditioning approval process took three months. Now, schools are waiting 15 months.
- by Jordan Baker
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Lebanon detains 16 in Beirut port blast probe, Cyprus questions ship's owner
- by Hesham Abdul Khalek
Opinion
Lebanon on its knees: country on brink of collapse after blast
The explosion in Beirut comes in the wake of an alarming deterioration of the economy, political framework and security in Lebanon.
- by Shannon Maree Torrens
Lebanese bride happy to be alive after blast cuts short wedding video
The dramatic footage captured the moment when a massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital on Tuesday.
- by Yara Abi Nader and Alaa Kanaan
Politics
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Human Rights Commission urges 'rigorous' defence of free speech at unis
Two Australian universities have been embroiled in renewed debate about academic freedom this week over their handling of Chinese student criticism.
- by Fergus Hunter and Eryk Bagshaw
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Cyber security
Cyber spy agency to be called in to protect critical infrastructure
- by Anthony Galloway
Business
Lifeline: Myer hashes out deal with lenders as COVID-19 sinks shopping
Struggling department store operator Myer has been granted a lifeline by its lenders under a new deal that will slightly reduce its debt
- by Dominic Powell
World
New York Attorney-General launches lawsuit to dissolve the NRA
NRA boss Wayne LaPierre and other executives named in lawsuit following an 18-month investigation into allegations of fraud.
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Home loan approval times blow out as COVID-19 crisis pressures hit
Home-buying hopefuls might be in for a shock as some lenders are taking much longer than others to give borrowers an answer.
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NRL 2020
Bennett breach shows one set of rules for some, another set altogether for others
No fine. No sanction. Bennett just has to self-isolate for two weeks. Remember, he is part of Project Apollo, which set up the NRL biosecurity protocols.
- by Andrew Webster
Former winner Day takes early lead at PGA Championship
Australia's Jason Day has got his pursuit of a second major off to a flying start, taking a one-shot lead after round one of the PGA Championship in California.
- by Rory Carroll
'Selfish behaviour': McGregor reprimands Vaughan as Roosters down Dragons
A morning which started with their State of Origin prop being banned for eating breakfast away from home finished with the end of St George Illawarra's season.
- by Adam Pengilly
'That’s always been the modus operandi': Hasler opens up ahead of 400-game milestone
Des Hasler doesn't normally talk about himself. But as he prepares to coach his 400th NRL game, he granted a rare interview.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Rennie has his eyes on a Wallabies scrum coach but may not get his man
Wallabies boss Dave Rennie has had formal talks with Glasgow assistant Petrus du Plessis about being Australia's scrum coach but Rugby Australia might not be able to afford him.
- by Tom Decent
'We need to have a look at it': Souths boss urges clubs to consider private equity
Amid suggestions the NRL could be packaged into a "Netflix of rugby codes", there are calls for clubs and states to be open minded about selling a share of the game.
- by Chris Barrett
Brown in line to resurrect coaching career and take over at Warriors
The former Knights coach distanced himself from the role a couple of months ago, but is favoured for an NRL return after Todd Payten turned the job down.
- by Adam Pengilly
Have Your Say
'The most humble man I ever met': Tributes flow for late Dick Tooth
The former Wallabies captain and pioneering orthopaedic surgeon passed away peacefully at his Hunters Hill home, aged 90.
