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Victoria records deadliest day; another Sydney school closes
Bonnyrigg Heights Primary School, in Sydney's south-west, has closed today after a student tested positive to COVID-19. All students and staff have been asked to self-isolate as the school is cleaned and contact tracing begins.
- by Marissa Calligeros
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Australia's greatest test has just begun - thanks to Victoria
Let’s face it: we’re not used to being told to do so much and for so long – and we’re getting sick of it.
- by Shaun Carney
'A lot are going to suck': Investors brace for an ugly reporting season
The upcoming earnings season is widely expected to be the nastiest ever with companies beaten and scarred by COVID-19.
- by Lucy Battersby and Alex Druce
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Coronavirus pandemic
One in five doctors and nurses has limited access to face masks
Peak organisations representing doctors and nurses surveyed their members and found 20 per cent have limited access to personal protective equipment including surgical masks.
- by Anna Patty
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NRL 2020
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
'Broken America': Grim US coronavirus milestone leaves Europe aghast
Confirmed coronavirus cases in the US hit 5 million – a bleak milestone met with astonishment and alarm in Europe.
Police believe shoulder charge incident sparked rugby league stabbing
A second man has been arrested in relation to a mass stabbing at a suburban junior rugby league match.
- by Mary Ward
Coastal erosion expected as damaging winds conclude wet weekend
Rain is expected to ease on Monday after a wet weekend which saw South Coast residents evacuated from their homes.
- by Mary Ward
Analysis
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
Coronavirus pandemic
Pharmacy closes after employee tests positive as NSW records 10 cases
- by Jenny Noyes, Pallavi Singhal and Josh Dye
Business chiefs urge PM to invest 'sustainably' for COVID-19 recovery
Finance and industry heavyweights say investment in health, education, clean energy and urban infrastructure is needed.
- by Mike Foley
Opinion
Government must consider mandatory COVID-19 vaccination
It may seem outrageous, but they did it in Massachusetts to stop smallpox and in parts of New York City to stop measles.
- by Tim Smartt
Sydney
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Coronavirus pandemic
Closed streets, more rooftop venues: Sydney's night-time economy needs revamp to survive
The state government's 24-hour economy strategy is due to go to cabinet this month, but it will need a further overhaul given the widespread changes to operating conditions since the coronavirus reached Australia.
- by Alexandra Smith
With losses set to pass $200m, UTS fears up to 500 jobs could go
Job losses across the university sector could top 30,000 if a safe corridor for foreign students isn't established.
- by Jordan Baker
'$500 million on bugger all': mayor queries dam benefit
Less than a year after the government announced plans to fast-track three dam projects, questions are being asked about whose interests they will serve and at what cost.
- by Harriet Alexander
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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
'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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Politics
JobKeeper could be expanded to deal with further outbreaks
The federal government has raised the prospect of spending more on income support if needed to deal with a second wave of the pandemic as Labor warns cuts to the dole would rip millions of dollars out of the retail sector.
- by Jennifer Duke
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Superannuation
Industry super funds pressure government to reform tax, prioritise affordable housing
- by Jennifer Duke
Business
Opinion
Australian recession
'Extreme uncertainty' causes RBA's bright-side mask to slip
As uncertainty over the pandemic grows, the RBA has moved from a single set of forecasts to three scenarios: baseline, upside and downside.
- by Ross Gittins
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Media & marketing
'Quality is fantastic': Netflix reveals $110m spend on Australian children's shows
- by Michael Lallo
World
Beirut blast puts 'Lebanon's future at stake', world leaders told in emergency meeting
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will boost Australia's support for survivors by a further $3 million.
- by Bevan Shields
Opinion
Our sense of a shared burden during the pandemic is fraying
Shaun Carney
Columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
We should stop taking our lead from the US and China
Amanda Vanstone
Former Howard government minister
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Inner west mansion sells for $6.35m on 'lucky' weekend of auctions
It was both a lucky and busy weekend for Sydney’s property market, as the number of auctions rose to their highest point in months.
- by Melissa Heagney
Meet the five new couples about to take on The Block
We spoke to the latest cohort of contestants before they got started of the most challenging series yet – global pandemic included.
- by Jemimah Clegg
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- by James Polson
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NRL 2020
The penthouse and the wrestling mannequin: SBW's quarantine diary
Sonny Bill Williams has given the Herald a special insight into life in coronavirus quarantine and how he is preparing for his third NRL 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
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
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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
'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
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.
