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Mystery COVID cases causing extreme anxiety for NSW authorities
Contact tracers are hunting for the source of a string of COVID-19 cases unknowingly spreading the virus among Sydney’s restaurants and pubs.
- by Kate Aubusson
Victoria enters lockdown weekend, NSW and Qld borders restricted
Australia continues to battle COVID-19 with Victoria still the centre of the attention as stage four lockdown begins to bite.
- by Roy Ward
The Bunnings barometer: How the $13b 'institution' became nation's bellwether
The popular hardware chain's status has been a bellwether for the nation's economic health and consumer sentiment as the COVID-19 crisis has ravaged the country.
- by Dominic Powell
'Jigsaw puzzle': How George Alex 'secretly controlled businesses' in alleged fraud
A Herald investigation reveals George Alex, alongside crime figure Michael Ibrahim, allegedly secretly controlled a key company linked to syndicate.
- by Kate McClymont and Lucy Cormack
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'Two Eureka moments': The secret weapon for Aussies racing to build vaccine
With COVID-19 infections approaching 20 million worldwide, the search for a vaccine is gathering pace.
- by Deborah Snow
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University
'Entitled, defamatory and deceptive': student rebellion at St Paul's
A standoff between students and management at Sydney University's St Paul's College - once infamous for sexism and hazing - led to claims of entitlement, deception and intimidation.
- by Jordan Baker
As a rulemaker, Bennett deserves to have the book thrown at him
While "justice is blind", every now and then it does sneak a peek when one of its own comes before it.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Indian COVID-19 repatriation flight skids off runway, splits in two, killing at least 17
The Boeing-737 flight from Dubai was flying home Indians who had been stranded overseas due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Former soap star Susan Hannaford quiet after woman killed at her home
She has not been heard from since she announced she was suing Seven and New Idea two years ago. A wild party has pulled her back into the spotlight.
- by Andrew Hornery
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Security guards hired for hotel quarantine in an attempt at social inclusion
- by Richard Baker and Noel Towell
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Dan Andrews was having a week from hell. Then Russell Crowe showed up
The Victorian leader got a rare vote of confidence this week when Australia’s Hollywood hard man told his 2.7 million Twitter followers the Premier was doing a good job.
- by Noel Towell
Are the costs of lockdown worth the pain? Economists weigh in
As Melbourne residents settle in for their first weekend of full stage 4 lockdown, debate about the pros and cons of isolation is under way.
- by Jessica Irvine
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Industrial relations
'Astounding': Perrottet’s icare staffer joined him on $50,000 US trade trip
A former US Republican political operative and senior policy adviser to the NSW Treasurer was part of a trade delegation to the US while he was on the payroll of icare.
- by Adele Ferguson and Lisa Visentin
On the right track to building a great walking trail
Since the summer bushfires wiped out hiking routes in the Blue Mountains a restoration effort has been under way to "future proof" tracks as more people turn to the outdoors during the pandemic.
- by Angus Thompson
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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Politics
'Go for the whole hog': MPs push for parliamentary probe into CCP influence at universities
There is growing appetite across the major parties and crossbench for increased scrutiny of universities' reliance on China.
- by Fergus Hunter and Eryk Bagshaw
Business
'It would be unthinkable': Crown Resorts' credibility in the crosshairs
As Crown's $2.4 billion Barangaroo development approaches it apex and readies to open its doors, another carefully constructed facade has cracked over the past two weeks.
- by Patrick Hatch
World
'External interference': President won't rule out bomb in Beirut blast
Lebanon's president said its investigation into the biggest blast in Beirut's history would examine whether it was caused by a bomb or other external interference.
- by Michael Georgy and Ellen Francis
US imposes sanctions on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam
- by David Brunnstrom and Daphne Psaledakis
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Holy Mackerel: It's billionaire beach as Atlassian boss heads north
There are few pitfalls of being a newly minted billionaire in Sydney, but a distinct lack of privacy when it comes to buying a beachfront getaway is one.
- by Lucy Macken
New Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett lists his Sydney house for $3.2m
The star league coach has listed the property just a month after signing a new deal to coach Canterbury, and is set to end five years of residence there.
- by Lucy Macken
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Match report
Bellissimo Bunnies: Italian lunch drama fuels Souths' hunger to win
Wayne Bennett's fine dining dramas proved no problem for Souths and assistant coach Jason Demetriou as they triumphed 28-10 over Brisbane.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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Australian cricket
'Double-header would be fabulous': SCG Trust eyes bid for Boxing Day Test
A double-header against India in Sydney could be on the cards if Cricket Australia is forced to shift the traditional Boxing Day Test from the MCG.
- by Andrew Wu
Sea Eagles 22-26 Warriors
Match report
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 peek when one of its own comes before it.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Giants reel in big lead to run down Bombers
Former GWS skipper Callan Ward appeared to feign head-high contact to win a free kick that sealed a stirring four-point win against Essendon on Friday night.
- by Vince Rugari
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
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
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?
