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Pharmacy closes after employee tests positive as NSW records 10 cases
A public health alert has been issued for visitors to a pharmacy in Sydney's Hills district after an employee tested positive to COVID-19. The pharmacy employee was one of the 10 positive cases recorded in NSW on Sunday.
- by Jenny Noyes, Pallavi Singhal and Josh Dye
As it happened: protesters arrested at an anti-lockdown Melbourne Freedom March
Six protesters were arrested at an anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday. Attendees at the Melbourne Freedom March claim their rights are being compromised by the coronavirus restrictions.
- by Roy Ward
Legal experts raise concern about Ben Roberts-Smith's personal relationship with lawyer
Legal experts have raised concern about reports of a personal relationship between Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith and his defamation lawyer, saying it could constitute conduct that is unprofessional.
- by Anthony Galloway
'Restless and unsettled': The pandemic is taking its toll on students
Schools are noticing increasing anxiety, misbehaviour and conflict as students struggle to make sense of the disruption.
- by Jordan Baker
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Severe weather warning for Sydney as floodwaters trigger evacuation on coast
A severe weather warning has been issued for large parts of coastal NSW, including metropolitan Sydney, as heavy rain and wild winds lash the state.
- by Josh Dye
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After overhearing my son talk about women, I knew I had to end my marriage
I’d been consumed by the impact his abuse was having on me, but suddenly it became clear the boys were taking in everything they heard from their father.
- by Anonymous
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'Under-7s know that’s a knock on': Sharks coach tees off on ref Cummins
John Morris launches lengthy tirade at referee for a pair of blunders which led to Eels' match-winning penalty.
- by Sam Phillips
As we clinked glasses, I had no idea it was the last time I'd see my brother
I opened the letter from my brilliant brother, Anders, and a million memories swirled through my mind.
- by Annabet Ousback
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Sex addicts turn to pornography and rehab as they avoid hook-ups
Rehab centres and counsellors are treating a growing number of people for sex addiction, mainly compulsive porn consumption.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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COVID-19 finds a weakness in a city's social fault lines
- by Ben Schneiders and Royce Millar
US school closure fears trigger rush towards the private sector
With schools across America are looking to reopen, many parents are gravitating towards private schools that will be able to better cope with any new restrictions.
- by Josie Ensor
Caught in the middle: NSW reconsiders how to 'live with the virus'
The government is urging people to use masks and discouraging excess socialising, but is it enough to fend off another wave - and another lockdown?
- by Michael Koziol
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Violence
Three stabbed, two critical in 'brutal' attack after Sydney rugby league match
Two men are in hospital in a critical condition after being stabbed at a sports ground in North Parramatta on Sunday.
- by Josh Dye and Jenny Noyes
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
'Completely made up': Factional tricks in Liberal preselection battle for Warringah
Tony Abbott's former seat of Warringah has become the epicentre of a stunning Liberal Party factional battle.
- by Michael Koziol
Stokes fires back at economists for blame game over apartment prices
The NSW government minister says Reserve Bank economists have unfairly blamed the planning system for leading to high Sydney apartment prices.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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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
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Cheaper childcare could boost economy by $11b a year: Grattan Institute
Working mums could add $150,000 more to their lifetime earnings if the federal government subsidised the cost of childcare more.
- by Jennifer Duke
Business
Australian startups push for bigger role in vaccine-making
An Australian startup has urged the federal government to ensure small firms are given development deals alongside pharmaceutical giants.
- by Emma Koehn
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Health versus economy trade-off isn't a solvable equation
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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You can get a 'real' mortgage offset account cheaper than you think
- 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
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US votes 2020
Joe Biden's VP pick: Why race matters in this year's contest
Does it matter if Biden picks a woman of colour as his running mate? And how will such a decision shape the contest against Donald Trump on November 3?
- by Farrah Tomazin
Trump bypasses Congress, signs executive orders
- by Maggie Haberman, Emily Cochrane and Jim Tankersley
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Accountability in a pandemic: Why aren't more people mad at Dan Andrews?
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The renovation that shows this suburb's gentrification is complete
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- by Lucy Macken
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In leafy Oatley, the starting price for tidal waterfronts hovers around the $1.8 million mark, rising to $4.5 million for lavish deep-waterfront homes.
- by Elicia Murray
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The penthouse and the wrestling mannequin: SBW's quarantine diary
Sonny Bill Williams has given The Herald a special insight into life in quarantine and how he is preparing for his NRL third coming.
- by Michael Chammas
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Women in sport
Funding boost welcomed but Rio gold heroine says women's gains still 'fragile'
The NSW Government has made a funding commitment to a high-profile female athlete mentoring program in the hope it helps inspire the next generation.
- by Georgina Robinson
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'Under-7s know that’s a knock on': Sharks coach tees off on ref Cummins
The conditions which greeted the two teams at Nestrata Jubilee Stadium had to be seen to be believed but John Morris wasn't happy with referee Ben Cummins post match.
- by Sam Phillips
Takeover target: A-League owners fund could buy out battling clubs
The A-League's richest chairmen are considering pooling together funds to buy the licences of battling clubs like the Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets.
- by Vince Rugari
'They are deplorable': V'landys blasts Cleary over referee accusation
The Panthers coach is facing a fine after the fuming ARLC boss lashed the Penrith coach for saying match officials "managed" rivals back into a game.
- by Adam Pengilly
Pangai facing fine over barber shop bust, Knights players in COVID-19 breach
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
Waratahs sparkle under old skipper but departing Simmons to keep captaincy
Michael Hooper led the way against Queensland but insiders say Rob Simmons' contribution to the Waratahs has been immense.
- by Georgina Robinson
Have Your Say
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.
