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PM doubts border restrictions will lift before Christmas;  Australia records deadliest day

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

Hong Kong police raid major news organisation, arrest billionaire owner

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

Bradley Middlebrook, who has been charged with assault and affray.

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'

Peter Rozen QC, addressing the inquiry.

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

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
NRL hands Cleary heavy punishment for referee comments
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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
Dangerous CCTV

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
Paul Vaughan and Wayne Bennett should have known better.

'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

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
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Coronavirus pandemic

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.
Updated

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
Rave parties are back with the lockdown of nightclubs across Europe.

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

Collaroy Beach on Monday morning as a damaging and hazardous surf warning was in place for Sydney's coast.

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

Pedestrian dies after being hit by a car in Epping tunnel

Police from Ryde police area command were told the man was attempting to retrieve some material off the road when he was hit by the vehicle.

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

'Reclaim the streets': Push to overhaul Sydney's night-time economy

'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

The University of Technology Sydney is among the major unis desperate to lock in a pilot scheme for the spring.

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

Wyangala Dam.

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

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

Business

Wall Street pours cold water on Trump's economic aid plan

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

'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.

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Hidden toll of one housing type during pandemic revealed

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

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.

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Life & Culture

Ben and best friend John in Seattle in 2014, the last time they were physically together.

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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Sport

Paul Vaughan and Wayne Bennett should have known better.

'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
Collin Morikawa is contesting just his second major following a tied 35th at last year's US Open.

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
Panthers head coach Ivan Cleary.
Breaking
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
Alicia Lucas with her husband Matt after she won a rugby sevens gold medal at the Rio Olympic Games.

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
Mike Charlesworth has put the Central Coast Mariners on the market - and the buyer could end up being one of his fellow A-League chairman.

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
Penthouse rules: The Williams family relax in their CBD apartment.

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
Dylan Brown was at the centre of Parramatta's win in a match they likely would have let slip in recent years.
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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

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