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Another Sydney school closes as Australia's death toll rises to 278
NSW deals with mystery cases and school closures, Queensland closes its borders and Victoria reaches one week since stage four restrictions began.
- by Roy Ward
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Coronavirus pandemic
HSC trial chaos as students locked out for two weeks following school closure
A second student at Tangara has tested positive for COVID-19, amid infections at Bunnings and Hornsby Hospital.
- by Jenny Noyes and Pallavi Singhal
'No appetite' to cap venue visits as deputy CMO says pub crawls must end
Federal Deputy Chief Medical Officer Nick Coatsworth begged young people in NSW to "pull back" on their socialising, saying bar-hopping was not "the right thing to do" in a pandemic.
- by Michael Koziol
Trump bypasses Congress, signs executive orders
After talks with the Democrats broke down, President Donald Trump signed a number of executive orders to provide payouts for cash-strapped Americans.
- by Jeff Stein and Erica Werner
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Once on life support, Never Trump Republicans enjoy a resurgence
Some of the toughest ads against Donald Trump are driven by lifelong Republicans unable to stomach the direction their party has taken.
- by Matthew Knott
'You pay for privilege': Why Diane Keaton's enviable life has come at some cost
She has dated three of the world’s most famous leading men but has never married. Diane Keaton opens up about lucky breaks, her enduring style and why she wishes she started therapy earlier.
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Construction
'The whole thing is so wrong': Knox and Manly Corso caught in builder's collapse
Furious creditors are chasing millions as investigations continue into the company's director, who is linked to the Baptist Church.
- by Carrie Fellner
'Heartbroken': Two-year-old boy named as Australian victim of Beirut explosion
The family of two-year-old Isaac Oehlers say they are devastated by the boy's "sudden and tragic loss".
- by Bevan Shields
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Airbnb
Mixed fortunes in holiday home market as people rent 'second homes'
It's a two-speed market for holiday rentals, from the cratered Airbnb apartment market in inner-city areas to well-off Sydneysiders renting a second home for a year.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Coronavirus pandemic
Caught in the middle: NSW reconsiders how to 'live with the virus'
- by Michael Koziol
Building a vaccine: how advanced are scientists in this global race?
With COVID-19 infections approaching 20 million worldwide, the search for a vaccine is gathering pace.
- by Deborah Snow
As it happened: Bunnings employee and hospital worker test positive as Australia's death toll climbs to 278
A healthcare worker in the emergency department at Hornsby Hospital has tested positive for COVID-19 and NSW Health is in the process of identifying members of the public who may need to self-isolate..
- by Roy Ward
Sydney
Multiple lows bring winds, rain and hazardous surf
Much of coastal NSW will be hit by the wrath of a complex low-pressure system, with rains likely to start falling mid-morning in Sydney.
- by Peter Hannam
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Affordable housing
Roads, water and electricity: Sydney builds its way through COVID-19 crash
Critical infrastructure including roads, electricity and telecommunications will be fast-tracked across Sydney.
- by Alexandra Smith
Man charged after designer handbags stolen in $50,000 haul, police say
The Vietnamese national stole handbags, belts, wallets and purses from pricey European labels from stores throughout Sydney and Melbourne.
- by Megan Gorrey
'No soulless towers and windswept plazas for us': Sydney's next development frontline
Concerns over proposals to redevelop suburban shopping precincts have pitched residents against councils in the Liberal heartland.
- by Andrew Taylor
Four-year-old injured after motorbike crashes through barriers at Sydney race
A four-year-old boy is in hospital with head injuries after a motorbike crashed through barriers and hit him during an indoor race in Sydney's west on Saturday morning.
- by Pallavi Singhal
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- by John McDonald
Anne Aly: 'I'd never even watched Question Time before I got elected'
The first Muslim woman elected to federal Parliament discusses her mother's sex talk, why she hates the politics of politics, and how she overcame early body image issues.
- by Benjamin Law
Stick 'em up: how crims made the '80s a special kind of hell for banks
The 1970s and ’80s saw an increase in armed bank robberies. But while that era is over, the victims' stories endure.
- by Mark Dapin
Politics
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States fight it out for seat named in honour of Bob Hawke
A tug-of-war over the legacy of Labor prime minister Bob Hawke is brewing as Australia's election umpire prepares to name a federal electorate in his honour.
- by Anthony Galloway
'Go for the whole hog': MPs push for parliamentary probe into CCP influence at universities
- by Fergus Hunter and Eryk Bagshaw
Business
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Money Makeover
Call me Scrooge: Why I love tracking my money the old-fashioned way
Nothing makes me feel more in control of my money than an old-fashioned brainstorm about what I have and where it's all going.
- by Jessica Irvine
World
In Beidaihe, a Chinese Communist beach party bummer
The seaside town Mao made famous is grappling with the economic reality of the coronavirus and the political challenges facing its leaders.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Sanghee Liu
Don't blame us, says Hezbollah leader as Beirut's fury grows
- by Liz Sly, Sarah Dadouch, Erin Cunningham and Louisa Loveluck
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Sorry, you're not paying $355,000 too much for your apartment
Research claiming prices could be slashed by zoning changes has been compared to 'saying COVID-19 is too difficult to understand, so let’s drink bleach'.
- by Sue Williams
Young couple splashes $3.46 million on Woollahra pad at auction
An art gallery approved for residential use drew four bidders and sold under the hammer six months after it was first listed with a higher price guide.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Life & Culture
Glittering soap-opera escapism in Kevin Kwan's latest
The author of Crazy Rich Asians again satirises the lives of the ultra-wealthy.
- by Thuy On
Millennial ennui flourishes in Jessy Lanza's new album
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SBW will prove critics wrong again, says Eddie Jones
The England rugby coach is backing the former All Black to succeed when he returns to the NRL with the Sydney Roosters.
- by Danny Weidler
Panthers 28-12 Raiders
Match report
Eighth wonder: Penrith continue remarkable run to stay top
Teen sensation Stephen Crichton bagged a try and survived a bruising high shot from John Bateman to help Penrith to a 28-12 win, their eighth straight.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Waratahs 45 Reds 12
Match report
Waratahs blitz hapless Reds by record margin
Word began to quickly spread through rugby circles on Saturday evening. The NSW Waratahs, with two wins from their past 10 matches, were officially back.
- by Tom Decent
Knights 44 Wests Tigers 4
Match report
'He gets his job done': Knights shift already a Green pasture after demolition of Tigers
Blake Green made an immediate impact for Newcastle, leading his new team to a 44-4 thumping of Wests Tigers at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Suaalii runs water for King's as two worlds await decision
As the league and rugby worlds await his decision, a potential teammate has an idea of the decision he faces.
- by Christian Nicolussi
'Policy on the run': Lawyer slams code's mooted crusher crackdown
Nick Ghabar normally keeps a low profile. But the lawyer who the star players turn to felt the need to speak up about a looming crusher crackdown.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Storm 41 Bulldogs 10
NRL 2020
Melbourne crush Dogs but Munster joins Smith on the injured list
The Storm brushed aside the Dogs at Sunshine Coast Stadium but they will be without Cameron Munster for upcoming clashes with some of the NRL's top sides.
- by Phil Lutton
Have Your Say
Let Bennett and Vaughan's bubble trouble be a warning to all
If you let the high ball bounce, it’s only a matter of time before you pay the price. Same goes with this COVID bubble. Breach the rules and you put everyone at risk.
