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Two teens arrested after not declaring Sydney trip as PM fears Christmas reunions in doubt
Two girls have been arrested on the Sunshine Coast after failing to declare a trip to Sydney on their return to the state before stricter border measures came into place at the weekend.
- by Marissa Calligeros
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Hong Kong police raid major news organisation, arrest billionaire owner
Police have arrested billionaire media tycoon Jimmy Lai on national security charges and raided his Apple Daily newspaper headquarters.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
ASIC drops investigation into former AMP chair Catherine Brenner
The former ASX-listed director says she is looking forward to resuming her life in corporate Australia.
- by Sarah Danckert
'One of the highest death rates in the world': aged care sector struggling with COVID-19
As of Sunday, 203 deaths of the 290 from COVID-19 were residents of aged care - making up more than 68 per cent of deaths.
- 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
Police believe shoulder charge incident sparked rugby league stabbing
Bradley Middlebrook was arrested when he reported to Penrith police station on Sunday night as a bail condition for an unrelated stabbing charge earlier this year.
- by Mary Ward and Sally Rawsthorne
Trump wants his face carved on Mount Rushmore: source
An unnamed official has reportedly approached the office of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noemto to ask how an additional president could be added to the monument.
- by David Millward
NRL hands Cleary heavy fine for referee comments
The Panthers coach has copped a significant penalty 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 a year.
- by Tom Rabe
Coronavirus pandemic
The penthouse and the wrestling mannequin: SBW's Sydney quarantine diary
- by Michael Chammas
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Deadliest day: Man in his 50s among 19 Victorians to lose their lives as state records 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
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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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
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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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ASX climbs above 6100 as banks and consumer stocks fire
- by Alex Druce and Lucy Battersby
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'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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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
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
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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
Death threats 'common' for players in NRL says Storm star
After Giants AFL star received death threats over the weekend, Ryan Papenhuyzen said it was all too common on social media.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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
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
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
'Need to weed them out': V'landys issues warning to players breaking bubble
The ARLC chair has a message for players in teams out of finals contention who might think they can risk breaching the game's biosecurity rules.
- by Chris Barrett
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
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.
