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Record number of deaths in Victoria; Sydney tracks new clusters
Melbourne's infection rate continues to fall, but 17 people have died there. In Sydney experts race to contain persistent clusters of infection.
- by Roy Ward
People need to change their behaviour to stop COVID. How do you make them?
Without a vaccine, our best methods for preventing COVID-19 are all behavioural: hand-washing, mask wearing, social distancing, isolating.
- by Liam Mannix
Trump bypasses Congress, signs controversial 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
Jacinda Ardern, riding COVID success, launches re-election bid
The September 19 election is "more important than ever" because of the pandemic, Ardern told Labour Party faithful in Auckland on Saturday.
- by Matthew Brockett
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'Everybody's hiding something': The secret life of secrets and how they shape our world
They’re as natural as breathing – and usually, far more destructive. Start looking into confidences and you realise they rule our lives – both the making and the breaking of them.
- by Shelley Gare
Juukan Gorge traditional owners condemn Rio Tinto after inquiry reveals blast could have been avoided
The traditional owners of the land where 46,000-year-old Aboriginal rock shelters were destroyed reveal their anguish after learning about the ‘dysfunctional’ process that led to the blast.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Mental health
Chief psychiatrist to review case of Perth teenager who died moments after appointment
Kate's mother spoke out after her daughter suffered critical injuries on Albany Highway just moments after leaving an appointment with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
- by Daile Cross
'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
Third swimmer in one week injured by humpback whales off Exmouth coast
The tour group was snorkelling near a coral reef when a humpback whale and her calf approached.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola and Renae Henry
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Energy
Gorgon inspection notice could see entire plant switched off
The notices could have serious implications for the ongoing operation of the Gorgon LNG plant if severe issues are found with the heat exchangers, which carry highly explosive propane.
- by Hamish Hastie
WA delays easing of restrictions once again amid Victorian pandemic crisis
Premier Mark McGowan has announced a further delay in easing WA's pandemic measures, telling reporters on Friday 'phase five' restrictions would be delayed until at least August 29.
- by Nathan Hondros
Rio Tinto reveals how much iron ore from Aboriginal caves blast was worth
The mining giant decided to destroy two 46,000-year-old Aboriginal rock shelters in order to access valuable iron ore.
- by Nick Toscano and Hamish Hastie
Commonwealth withdrawal from border challenge 'an egg that must now be unscrambled'
Western Australia's Solicitor-General slams the Commonwealth’s intervention in Clive Palmer's legal challenge to WA’s hard border.
- by Heather McNeill
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Industrial relations
Union claims of 'exploited' Austal workers sent to Fair Work for investigation
The workers face the prospect of being sent home, despite concerns of civil unrest and COVID-19 in the Philippines.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
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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
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You can get a 'real' mortgage offset account cheaper than you think
Along with small banks, building societies and credit unions, loans from what are called mortgage managers can carry a 'real' offset deal.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Money Makeover
Call me Scrooge: Why I love tracking my money the old-fashioned way
- by Jessica Irvine
World
Early elections proposed as Beirut blast protests turn violent
Protests escalated into clashes between protesters and police as furious residents mourned the victims and called for the removal of what they described as "corrupt politicians".
- by Weedah Hamzah
Opinion
Unmasking the mask, from Greek theatre to facial fad
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Australia is a minion in the global vaccine arms race
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Life & Culture
'He looked so sad': the new mum who welcomed a refugee into her home
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'The words of cowards': Ward sent death threats after staging controversy
The AFL community has rallied around veteran Callan Ward after he said he had received death threats from angry fans.
- by Andrew Wu
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
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AFL 2020
Tigers apologise after groping claims, Saint also sorry for another incident
Two premiership Tigers have admitted to "unacceptable" behaviour and apologised amid allegations they had groped a teammate.
- by Jon Pierik
AFL warns of big fines for metal studs breaches after gruesome injury
The AFL has put players and clubs on notice over the use of illegal metal studs after the gruesome injury to Collingwood young gun Isaac Quaynor.
- by Andrew Wu
Tigers rest Cotchin, axe Higgins for Port Adelaide clash
Richmond has taken a cautious approach with skipper Trent Cotchin and will rest him from a potential grand-final preview against Port Adelaide on Saturday.
- by Jon Pierik
Brett Ratten lauds Saints' maturity, Geary fit for crunch Cats clash
The second-placed Saints will play the fifth-placed Cats in a match that will pit one of the most exciting attacking sides against one of the most disciplined defences.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Analysis
AFL 2020
Holding the ball: How did we get here?
The holding-the-ball rule hasn't changed on paper. But it has on the field. So how did we get here and why?
- by Sam McClure
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Holding the ball: How did we get here?
The holding-the-ball rule hasn't changed on paper. But it has on the field. So how did we get here and why?
