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12,000 Australians have recovered from virus but more deaths forecast
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Michael Kidd says the numbers need to be monitored very closely in the coming days as more people become "gravely unwell".
- by Marissa Calligeros
Clusters grow, schools close as NSW records 14 new cases
Five of the new cases were linked to Tangara School for Girls at Cherrybrook in Sydney's north-west.
- by Alexandra Smith and Mary Ward
Morrison makes plea to Trump to keep soldier who killed diggers behind bars
The Prime Minister 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
Regulator knew of aged care outbreak earlier than first claimed
The nation's aged care regulator has made an embarrassing correction to evidence that made headlines last week in relation to a crucial coronavirus outbreak.
- by David Crowe
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'Doing it tough this year': Worst flood in decades swamps parts of the NSW coast
For the Soper family, living near the estuary of the Shoalhaven River, 2020 is proving to be a year of natural calamities after the region was hit by bushfires in January and then a series of floods.
- by Peter Hannam
Who is Jimmy Lai, the media tycoon arrested in Hong Kong?
From being smuggled from the mainland on a fishing boat at the age of 12, to founding the Giordano empire and Apple Daily, there was no stopping Lai.
- by Farah Master
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Starc reaches settlement in $1.53 million IPL payout fight
Lawyers opposing Mitchell Starc's case had sought footage of the quick's 2017-18 Ashes series to deny his claim.
- by Jon Pierik
Four years on, Australian Ninja Warrior is a ratings winner. Why?
In a TV landscape where streaming options are abundant, why are so many of us choosing to watch the reality sports competition?
- by Robert Moran
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
Coronavirus pandemic
The penthouse and the wrestling mannequin: SBW's Sydney quarantine diary
Sonny Bill Williams has given a special insight into life in quarantine and how he is preparing for his NRL third coming.
- 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
Sydney
Spike in reckless 'selfie stunts' on Sydney trains during lockdown
Sydney Trains has recorded more than 2600 incidents of trespassing in the past year, prompting the NSW Transport Minister to plead with the public to stop risking their lives.
- by Tom Rabe
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
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
Inquiry to investigate rationale for fast-tracked dams
Questions have been raised over why those particular projects were selected from dozens proposed.
- by Harriet Alexander
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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
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PM recommends war hero Teddy Sheean for Victoria Cross
Scott Morrison will recommend Australian Edward "Teddy" Sheean be posthumously award the nation's highest military honour for his heroic actions in World War II.
- by Anthony Galloway and Rob Harris
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Industry super funds pressure government to reform tax, prioritise affordable housing
- by Jennifer Duke
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ASIC drops investigation into former AMP chairman Catherine Brenner
The former ASX-listed director says she is looking forward to resuming her life in corporate Australia.
- by Sarah Danckert
Wall Street pours cold water on Trump's economic aid plan
- by Eric Martin and Maeve Sheehey
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As it happened: Banks fuel 1.8% ASX surge to three-week high
- by Alex Druce and Lucy Battersby
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Hong Kong police raid major news organisation, arrest billionaire owner
Up to 200 Hong Kong police have marched into one of the city's only independent newsrooms and arresting its owner Jimmy Lai on national security charges.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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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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'Need to weed them out': V'landys issues warning to those breaking COVID-19 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
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
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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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IPL
Starc reaches settlement in $1.53 million IPL payout fight
Lawyers opposing Mitchell Starc's $1.53 million case had even sought footage of the fast bowler's 2017-18 Ashes series in a bid to deny his claim.
- by Jon Pierik
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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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 and Sam Phillips
'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
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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.
