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Sydney churchgoers urged to check for COVID-19 symptoms; Baird speaks up for Andrews on nation's deadliest day
NSW Health is advising people who attended a service at a Catholic church in Sydney's North Shore last week to be alert for symptoms of COVID-19. Meanwhile, Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has received the support of former NSW leader Mike Baird, who said: "The political badge you wear should mean very little during this moment."
- by Roy Ward
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Violence
Three stabbed in 'brutal' attack after Sydney rugby league match
Three men have been taken to hospital, two in a critical condition, following a stabbing at a sports ground in North Parramatta on Sunday.
- by Jenny Noyes
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
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 Maggie Haberman, Emily Cochrane and Jim Tankersley
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Dachshund's incredible journey home thwarted on last leg
Sea dog Pip travels from North Carolina but gets stuck in Melbourne on last leg to Sydney.
- by Tim Barlass
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Like father, like son: Swans ask questions we all want answered
While Dr Norman Swan was commenting on the Victorian lockdown this week, his son Jonathan carried out a no-holds barred interview with the US President.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Tara Moss among the airline customers 'held hostage' by repeated cancellations
The Canadian-Australian author and former model can't get home because airlines keep cancelling flights, in a predicament shared by thousands.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Opinion
Private Sydney
The smell of profit lingers with each spray of Eau de Warnie
It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas. Shane Warne is the latest celebrity to whack his name on a "refined yet bold" bottle of perfume.
- by Andrew Hornery
Utes taking over suburban roads and it's not just tradies that are driving them
The next time you’re in traffic, check your blind spot. The most popular vehicle in Australia is no longer a sedan or wagon, hatchback or coupe.
- by Konrad Marshall
Coronavirus pandemic
Caught in the middle: NSW reconsiders how to 'live with the virus'
- by Michael Koziol
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg among Victorian MPs forced to self-isolate
At least a dozen federal Victorian MPs and nine of their staffers have registered with ACT authorities to self-isolate for 14 days to attend Parliament in Canberra.
- by Anthony Galloway
'Deeply sorry': Victorian minister's mea culpa over handling of COVID-19 crisis
Jenny Mikakos acknowledged mistakes were made while Victorian authorities tried to bring coronavirus cases under control, saying she was sorry if her efforts had not been enough.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey and Craig Butt
Sydney
COVID-19 kills off late-night retail as shoppers shun city after dark
Many retailers have reduced their trading hours as COVID-19 leads to a plunge in foot traffic in Sydney's CBD.
- by Andrew Taylor
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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
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 stores throughout Sydney and Melbourne.
- by Megan Gorrey
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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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Coronavirus pandemic
Health versus economy trade-off isn't a solvable equation
As Victorians suffer through a harsh lockdown, the priorities between health outcomes and economic activity have become even starker.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
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- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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- by Jessica Irvine
World
'We are 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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Pangai facing fine over barber shop bust as NRL begs for co-operation
Brisbane's season went from bad to worse with the forward stood down for 14 days after being caught up in a police raid as the league issued another warning.
- by Adam Pengilly
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
Opinion
Super Rugby
Upsets restore pride and edge to Australian rugby
Two games have turned Super Rugby AU on its head and given Australian fans something to be proud of.
- by Georgina Robinson
'It’s right there': Day sets stage for big PGA Championship finish
Former winner Jason Day has taken heart from remaining in contention despite what he described as a "poor" round at the PGA Championship in California.
- by Doug Ferguson
Waratahs 45 Reds 12
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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
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
Knights 44 Wests Tigers 4
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'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
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.
