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Victoria expected to report more than 450 cases; NSW's new 11 cases all locally acquired
Victoria is expected to record 451 new overnight coronavirus cases on Friday. The figure, which was provided by a source with knowledge of health data, would represent a lower figure than the daily average for the past seven days of 499.
- by Mary Ward
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Investigation
Perrottet's key lieutenant resigns amid icare 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
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China relations
America should learn from Australia on China, says key US Congressman
Days after Marise Payne and Linda Reynolds flew to Washington to attend high-level diplomatic talks with their US counterparts, congressman Joe Courtney praised the Morrison government for “not spoiling for a fight” against Beijing.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Hospitals
'Incredibly distressing' 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.
- by Carrie Fellner
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Seven venues in 48 hours: New CBD 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
Trailing in polls, Trump says Biden is 'against God'
Trump did not explain what he meant although his accusation could solidify support from his party's sizable conservative Christian bloc.
'People will start burning out': Working at home means longer days, more meetings
A global study has revealed the downsides of working from home during the pandemic.
- by Jena McGregor
After a sunny week, rain to hit Sydney just in time for weekend
It will be a wet start to the weekend for Sydney with rainfall of up to 30 millimetres.
- by Mary Ward
Why markets don't seem to care if the economy stinks
The stock market has been on a tear, yet the economy is in the dumps. So why do so many people believe that it has decoupled from reality?
- by Barry Ritholtz
Coronavirus pandemic
US rescinds global 'do not travel' coronavirus warning
- by Mike Stobbe and Matthew Lee
Opinion
Melbourne's latest fashion accessory? The half-worn mask
It's a sly middle finger half-raised to authority, but not quite – a lazy she’ll-be-right that no one in their right mind would take seriously.
- by Matt Holden
In photos: Melbourne's hard lockdown
Lockdown 2.0 in Melbourne, with a curfew and locals told to stay within five kilometres of their homes.
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Hospitals
'Incredibly distressing': 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.
- by Carrie Fellner
After a sunny week, rain to hit Sydney just in time for weekend
It will be a wet start to the weekend for Sydney with rainfall of up to 30 millimetres.
- by Mary Ward
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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
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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
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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
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Beirut explosion
Macron delivers 'home truths' as angry Beirut crowds call for change
- by Ellen Francis and Michel Rose
Lebanon detains 16 in Beirut port blast probe, Cyprus questions ship's owner
Cyprus has located and questioned a Russian man named as the owner of the ship that carried the ammonium nitrate later abandoned in Beirut.
- 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
Politics
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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CCP influence
Human Rights Commission urges 'rigorous' defence of free speech at unis
- by Fergus Hunter and Eryk Bagshaw
Business
'Tale of two halves': IAG reports 60% profit fall as weather, pandemic bite
The insurance giant reported a slide in profits and cash and confirmed it will not pay shareholders a dividend for the first time in 20 years.
- by Charlotte Grieve
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China relations
America should learn from Australia on China, says key US Congressman
Days after Marise Payne and Linda Reynolds flew to Washington to attend high-level diplomatic talks with their US counterparts, congressman Joe Courtney praised the Morrison government for “not spoiling for a fight” against Beijing.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Indigenous prison rates can fall fast: here's the proof
Thalia Anthony
Fault lines in aged care exposed
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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
Breaks, tries and video rates: the mid-year Super Rugby AU report card
Rugby Australia's analysis of the first half of the Super Rugby AU campaign shows ball in play time is up and promising signs for blockbuster derby clashes.
- by Georgina Robinson
'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
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 Jimmy Golen
'Against the rules': League investigates gruesome Quaynor injury
Gillon McLachlan says it is against AFL rules for players to wear metal stops after Isaac Quaynor had his shin split open against the Swans.
- by Andrew Wu
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Brown agrees to three-year Warriors deal
The New Zealand Warriors have found their long-term replacement for Stephen Kearney, opting for former Dragons and Knights coach Nathan Brown.
- by Adrian Proszenko
'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
Have Your Say
Wayne's world always revolved around him but has the real one caught up?
Wayne Bennett's COVID-19 breach raises an uncomfortable question. Has time caught up with the coach who seemed older than time itself?
