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PM doubts border restrictions will lift before Christmas; Australia records deadliest day
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he had hoped COVID-19 restrictions, including border closures, would have been resolved by Christmas, but he now doubts that will happen.
- by Marissa Calligeros
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Hong Kong police raid major news organisation, arrest billionaire owner
Hong Kong police have arrested billionaire media tycoon Jimmy Lai on national security charges and raided his Apple Daily newspaper headquarters.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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 in Sydney's west on Sunday.
- by Mary Ward and Sally Rawsthorne
'It is hardly surprising that the aged care sector has struggled to respond to COVID-19'
The death rate for coronavirus in Australia's residential aged care sector is among the highest in the world, the aged care royal commission has heard.
- by Julie Power
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Sydney clusters grow, schools close as NSW records 14 new coronavirus cases
Five of the new cases were linked to Tangara School for Girls at Cherrybrook in Sydney's north-west, including four students and a household contact.
- by Alexandra Smith and Mary Ward
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NRL 2020
NRL hands Cleary heavy punishment for referee comments
The Panthers coach has copped a significant fine for his accusation against match officials.
- by Adam Pengilly
Spike in reckless 'selfie stunts', public told to stop 'chasing social media likes'
Sydney Trains has recorded more than 2600 incidents of trespassing in the past year.
- by Tom Rabe
'The future of the season is in their hands': Queensland's NRL warning
Annastacia Palaszczuk has fired a warning shot as the game struggles to contain staff and players.
- by Sam Phillips
Morikawa's shot of a lifetime ends Day's hopes at PGA Championship
Collin Morikawa joined Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in a unique slice of golf history.
- by Adam Pengilly
Coronavirus pandemic
The penthouse and the wrestling mannequin: SBW's Sydney quarantine diary
- by Michael Chammas
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Deadliest day: Victoria records 19 deaths, 322 new coronavirus cases
Nineteen Victorians have died of coronavirus in the past day, in the state's biggest daily death toll. There were 322 new cases recorded.
- by Rachel Dexter
Return of raves: COVID-19 brings back illegal dance parties
Nightclubs around Europe are closed. But that doesn't mean the continent's party people are staying home.
- by Alex Marshall, Thomas Rogers and Constant Méheut
Sydney
More than 200mm of rain: Coastal erosion expected, residents evacuated
More than 276 millimetres was recorded at Mongarlowe, 220 millimetres at Wattamolla and 215 millimetres at Moruya.
- by Mary Ward and Peter Hannam
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Traffic incident
Pedestrian dies after being hit by a car in Epping tunnel
A man was attempting to retrieve an object from the road when he was hit by a car in the Epping tunnel on Monday morning.
- by Mary Ward
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Coronavirus pandemic
'Reclaim the streets': Push to overhaul Sydney's night-time economy
Sydney's approach to its night-time economy needs a dramatic rethink in order to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 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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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
Wall Street pours cold water on Trump's economic aid plan
The executive actions signed by President Donald Trump are unlikely to provide as much stimulus to the economy as he hopes, say analysts.
- by Eric Martin and Maeve Sheehey
World
'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.
Belarus president claims big election victory as protests erupt
- by Aliaksandr Kudrytski and Henry Meyer
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Hidden toll of one housing type during pandemic revealed
Almost three quarters of residents lost work, a fifth skipped meals and half reported a decline in their mental health.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Inner west mansion sells for $6.305m 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
Life & Culture
It’s been six years since I’ve seen my best friend – but we’re closer than ever
The pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges – including to friendships. But experts agree a close friendship can survive – and there are even opportunities.
- by Ben Mack
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'The future of the season is in their hands': Palaszczuk's NRL warning
The Queensland Premier has fired a warning shot in the NRL's direction as continued COVID-19 breaches put the season at risk.
- by Sam Phillips
Morikawa's shot of a lifetime ends Day's hopes at PGA Championship
Morikawa joined Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in a unique slice of golf history as Jason Day's late charge was thwarted.
- by Adam Pengilly
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NRL 2020
NRL hands Cleary heavy punishment for referee comments
The Panthers coach has copped a significant fine for his accusation against match officials, which prompted a furious response from Peter V'landys.
- by Adam Pengilly
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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
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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'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
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.
