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Coronavirus LIVE: PM doubts border restrictions will lift before Christmas
Scott Morrison said he had hoped COVID-19 restrictions, including border closures, would have been resolved by Christmas, but he now his doubts.
- by Marissa Calligeros
Juukan Gorge destruction shines light on Aboriginal group 'gags'
Rio Tinto's land use agreement with the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura offers a rare insight into the relationship between Aboriginal groups and mining companies.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Child abuse
Pandemic's hidden fallout: Lockdown linked to jump in child abuse material arrests
There are concerns coronavirus lockdown measures could have a role in a jump in arrests over child abuse material in Western Australia in recent months.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
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Coronavirus pandemic
'Not good enough': Face mask shortages on the medical front line
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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Skills-hungry miners predict 8000 more workers needed in WA over next 18 months
Workforce modelling by the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA predicted hot demand for trades, technicians, supervisors, and safety and medical support services.
- by Hamish Hastie
Trump wants his face carved alongside presidents on Mount Rushmore: source
An unnamed White House official has reportedly asked how an additional president could be added to the monument.
- by David Millward
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
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
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Hong Kong protests
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 newspaper's headquarters.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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
Western Australia
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Mental health
Chief psychiatrist to review case of Perth teenager who died moments after appointment
Kate's mother spoke out after her daughter suffered critical injuries on Albany Highway just moments after leaving an appointment with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
- by Daile Cross
Anne Aly: 'God, how the f--- did I get here?'
The first Muslim woman elected to federal Parliament discusses her mother's sex talk, and why she hates the politics of politics.
- by Benjamin Law
Juukan Gorge traditional owners condemn Rio Tinto after inquiry reveals blast could have been avoided
The traditional owners of the land where 46,000-year-old Aboriginal rock shelters were destroyed reveal their anguish after learning about the ‘dysfunctional’ process that led to the blast.
- by Hamish Hastie
Third swimmer in one week injured by humpback whales off Exmouth coast
The tour group was snorkelling near a coral reef when a humpback whale and her calf approached.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola and Renae Henry
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Energy
Gorgon inspection notice could see entire plant switched off
The notices could have serious implications for the ongoing operation of the Gorgon LNG plant if severe issues are found with the heat exchangers, which carry highly explosive propane.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Politics
Rogue Afghan soldier who killed diggers set to be released in deal with Taliban
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has appealed directly to US President Donald Trump not to allow the release of a rogue Afghan soldier who murdered three Australians in Afghanistan.
- by Anthony Galloway
PM recommends war hero Teddy Sheean for Victoria Cross
- by Anthony Galloway and Rob Harris
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
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Markets Live
ASX climbs above 6100 as banks and consumer stocks fire
- by Alex Druce and Lucy Battersby
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
Opinion
Welcome to Victoria, the State of Complaint
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
Unmasking the mask, from Greek theatre to facial fad
Elizabeth Farrelly
Columnist, author, architecture critic and essayist
Australia is a minion in the global vaccine arms race
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
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Clive Palmer quietly adds another $5m house to his compound
The embattled former politician is creating a massive riverfront compound for himself, having dropped $17.5 million on three neighbouring properties.
- by Ellen Lutton
New survey reveals the surprising sleep habits of Australians
Only 5 per cent of participants said they got the recommended eight hours of sleep or more, with the most common hours of sleep being five hours.
- by Kate Bartels
Life & Culture
Powerhouse Perth Ninja Warrior couple steel themselves for grand final challenge
Western Australia’s powerhouse Ninja Warrior couple Olivia Vivian and Ben Polson have fought their way to the grand final of this year’s season, taking on new challenges – and each other – in their quest to be crowned the nation’s best.
- by Adam Di Tullio
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Sport
Eagles storm home after bright start by the Blues
They overcame a scare against Carlton on Sunday, but West Coast continues to bank important wins ahead of an inevitable return to hub life outside of Western Australia.
- by Brad Elborough
Pickett's forward thinking helps Dees overrun the Roos
Coach Simon Goodwin has bemoaned his side's poor midfield-to-forward connection, but Kysaiah Pickett provided a key link as Melbourne romped home over North to claim a 57-point victory.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Verstappen eclipses Hamilton to win 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Red Bull's Max Verstappen won Formula One's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday to end Mercedes' winning run.
- by Alan Baldwin
'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
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AFL 2020
Tigers apologise after groping claims, Saint also sorry for another incident
Two premiership Tigers have admitted to "unacceptable" behaviour and apologised amid allegations they had groped a teammate.
- by Jon Pierik
'The words of cowards': Ward sent death threats after staging controversy
The AFL community has rallied around veteran Callan Ward after he said he had received death threats from angry fans.
- by Andrew Wu
Giants reel in big lead to run down Bombers
Former GWS skipper Callan Ward appeared to feign head-high contact to win a free kick that sealed a stirring four-point win against Essendon on Friday night.
- by Vince Rugari
Have Your Say
4 Points: Resurgent Port fly promising flag
Win over reigning premiers proved Port Adelaide are the real deal; Moves afoot on grand final host; No awards for staging theatrics; Cat out of the bag.
