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Economy to rely on households and government for years, says RBA
Household and government spending will have to drive the national economy for years, with the Reserve Bank warning of a long and bumpy recovery from a recession so severe it will crimp the number of Australians moving in together and having children.
- by Matt Bungard and Mary Ward
Beirut is a city familiar with destruction. But this week's blast was out of the ordinary
Beirut is a city familiar with destruction. But this week's blast is a fresh blow for a country already on the verge of collapse.
- by Bevan Shields and Anna Patty
Opinion
Indigenous
Rio Tinto looks to shelter from self-detonation
The buck stops with Rio boss Jean-Sebastien Jacques when it comes to the Juukan forge fiasco as chairman Simon Thompson forges ahead with an apology tour.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
icare investigation
We care, Treasurer, and that's why we insist on integrity with icare
A former judge and ICAC assistant commissioner says the community cannot take its eyes off those who govern us - even while they're doing a good job of the pandemic.
- by Anthony Whealy
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'Junior is built different': Parramatta prop is as skilful as any halfback - at 123kg
Rugby league's big little man is a dying breed. Under Brad Arthur and Andrew Johns, Paulo is finally being allowed to become the halfback he was always supposed to be.
- by Andrew Webster
Flash flooding, powerful swell: Wild weather lashes NSW coast
NSW's latest bout of wild wintry weather will bring the risk of flooding and could worsen beach erosion.
- by Peter Hannam
Breathe better and reduce stress with these simple exercises
Research shows that changing the way we breathe can influence many things, including weight, allergies and mood.
- by Kelly DiNardo
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Souths push ahead of Broncos in close contest at ANZ Stadium
It's tight between the Rabbitohs and Brisbane. Earlier, the Warriors took advantage of a strong start at Lottoland.
- by Adam Pengilly
Never too old: 96-year-old graduates from university with honours
"Don't get lost because you find obstacles — because there will always be obstacles," Giuseppe Paterno said.
- by Elisabetta Povoledo
Coronavirus pandemic
Virus spreading among Sydney, Newcastle as NSW records 11 new cases
- by Kate Aubusson
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COVID busters: Just how deep is a deep clean?
Forget feather dusters and mops. Fogging machines, steamers and a special double wipe are the key weapons in the fight against the highly infectious coronavirus. Who deploys them and how is the work regulated?
- by Sherryn Groch
Hotel quarantine problems? 'I found out in the media,' says Sutton
Victoria's Chief Health Officer says he first learnt about major problems with security guards at Melbourne's quarantine hotels when he read it in newspapers.
- by Rachael Dexter and Marissa Calligeros
Sydney
Perrottet under fire over staffers' icare connections
Labor and the Greens have called on Treasurer Dominic Perrottet to stand aside pending an investigation into why two of his ministerial staffers were on the payroll of icare.
- by Lisa Visentin
George Alex to live under house arrest at aunt's home in Sydney
The construction boss was granted bail on Friday over his role as the alleged kingpin of a $17.5 million tax fraud syndicate.
- by Lucy Cormack and Kate McClymont
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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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icare 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
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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Beirut explosion
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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
Encryption powers not used by ASIO, police as tech companies volunteer help
ASIO and police have not used powers to hack into encrypted messages, as tech companies have voluntarily allowed them into their systems.
- by Anthony Galloway
Jobs market to take longer to recover from recession: RBA
- by Shane Wright and Jennifer Duke
Business
Glencore to suspend Hunter Valley coal mines as China restricts imports
Several of Glencore's coal mines across the Hunter Valley will be suspended as COVID-19 and Chinese import restrictions damage coal demand.
- by Nick Toscano
World
Australian journalists' visas blocked after Al Jazeera doco
Two Australian journalists being investigated by Malaysian authorities for a documentary on migrant workers have had their visa renewals blocked.
- by James Massola
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China relations
America should learn from Australia on China, says key US Congressman
- by Farrah Tomazin
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World elections
Landslide victory hands Rajapaksa brothers control of Parliament
- by KRISHAN FRANCIS and Arjuna Ranawana
Opinion
Hazzard attack confirms what many women suspect: contempt close to the surface
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Wayne's world always revolved around him but has the real one caught up?
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald.
Indigenous prison rates can fall fast: here's the proof
Thalia Anthony
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25-year-old YouTuber buys in Sydney's high-end market for $9m
It was only a matter of time. Elliott Watkins, better known as Muselk to his 9.28m YouTube subscribers, has cracked into the city's top-end market.
- by Lucy Macken
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.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Why sliding commercial property prices is a problem for most of us
- by Theodore Connell-Variy and Tony McGough
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Wheels in motion once more at Carriageworks
For a while during the pandemic lockdown, Blair French had possibly the loneliest job in the Sydney arts industry.
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NRL 2020
Souths strike first in crunch clash with Broncos
In the night's early game, the Warriors made it back-to-back victories with a 26-22 win over the Sea Eagles at Brookvale.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Warriors hang on to spoil Hasler's 400th game with shock win
This wasn't how the Manly coach's milestone match as a first-grade head coach was supposed to play out.
- by Sam Phillips
As a rulemaker, Bennett deserves to have the book thrown at him
While "justice is blind", every now and then it does sneak a peak when one of its own comes before it.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Swans, Roosters, Sixers could be next as Opera House puts $50,000 price tag on Kings logo
The Swans, Roosters and Sixers could soon be forking out tens of thousands of dollars to keep their current logos, which all feature the Sydney Opera House.
- by Vince Rugari
'It's absolute rubbish': Anasta denies claims he busted Bennett
The former Roosters skipper insists he played no role in the Rabbitohs coach being caught out for breaching biosecurity rules.
- by Michael Chammas
Why Eels prop Junior Paulo is as skilful as any halfback - at 123kg
Rugby league's big little man is a dying breed. Under Brad Arthur and Andrew Johns, Paulo is finally being allowed to become the halfback he was always supposed to be.
- by Andrew Webster
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NRL 2020
NRL hands Bennett, Vaughan, Broncos fines as biosecurity boss issues stern warning
The man advising the league on its biosecurity guidelines says there is room for stricter controls after Allan Langer's pub breach.
- by Adam Pengilly, Adrian Proszenko and Sam Phillips
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?
