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New Zealand retirement home in lockdown to test for COVID-19
The country has managed to largely contain the spread of the coronavirus and has gone more than 100 days without community transmission.
- by Marissa Calligeros and David Estcourt
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Aged care royal commission
'People were scared': Newmarch House lost 87 per cent of staff within days
The aged care facility in western Sydney gave itself full marks in a pandemic readiness self-assessment 18 days before an outbreak of COVID-19 that killed 17 residents.
- by Julie Power
'Glaring design flaw': Nationals demand changes to uni funding overhaul
The Morrison government faces a revolt from the junior Coalition partner over its major funding package.
- by Fergus Hunter
'No side deals': Bain blasts bondholders over rival Virgin plan
Bain Capital has blasted two major bondholders for trying to disrupt the sale with their own rival proposal and claimed they wanted a side deal.
- by Patrick Hatch
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'They will be missed': Network 10 axes high-profile presenters in cost-cutting measures
High-profile figures are understood to be leaving the broadcaster as part of the cost-cutting measures.
- by Michael Lallo
'Put up or shut up' says Labor MP raided in Chinese influence investigation
The suspended NSW Labor MP raided amid an investigation of a Chinese government interference plot is demanding the federal police "come up with the evidence" or clear his name.
- by Nick McKenzie
Sydney's bike network stuck in the slow lane
Billions are flowing into bike lanes in other major cities but in Sydney there is no concrete plan for a connected network until 2056.
- by Nigel Gladstone
Sydney's Tangara school cluster grows, source of outbreak a mystery
NSW recorded 22 new cases in the 24 hours to 8pm on Monday night.
- by Kate Aubusson and Mary Ward
Man fined for sitting in car during housemate’s noisy bedroom romp
Police have issued 202 fines to Victorian’s caught breaching COVID-19 restrictions.
- by Erin Pearson
Coronavirus pandemic
Victoria records 331 more cases, 19 more deaths
A woman in her 50s is among the 19 people who have died of coronavirus in Victoria in the past day. The state recorded 331 new cases.
- by Rachael Dexter
Opinion
The insane stress on our political leaders right now can't go on
The pandemic is putting incredible pressure on leaders. Surely it's time to redesign their jobs.
- by Jenna Price
Sydney
Whitehaven Coal faces 16 charges for breaching NSW mining laws
The NSW resources regulator has charged the company over 16 alleged breaches of the mining laws involving exploration and operations at its mine near Boggabri in the state's north.
- by Peter Hannam
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School funding
Governments should fully fund private primary schools, says Piccoli
Schools could continue to charge fees, but those that did would forfeit government funding, says former NSW education minister Adrian Piccoli.
- by Jordan Baker
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HSC
HSC students told to skip exams if they feel sick
Students who have symptoms have been urged not to attend their HSC performance or speaking exams.
- by Jordan Baker
Perrottet's staff audit over icare labelled a 'sham'
The official tasked with auditing staffing arrangements in Dominic Perrottet's office is a former deputy chairman of icare.
- by Alexandra Smith
Love My Way actor Dan Wyllie charged with assaulting director wife
Wyllie, 50, will face court this week charged over an alleged assault on Shannon Murphy.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
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Politics
Victoria dragging down nation's jobs market, spending
Victoria was weighing on national spending and the country's jobs market even before Melbourne went into stage four restrictions.
- by Shane Wright
Business
Pharmacies say customers shouldn't fear delivery delays during lockdowns
As prescription deliveries boom, operators say they are confident of managing demand amid COVID-19 lockdowns.
- by Emma Koehn
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Executive shake-up
Top businessman swaps underwear for infant formula in a2 Milk move
- by Darren Gray
World
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Coronavirus pandemic
New Zealand retirement home in lockdown to test for COVID-19
The Village Palms retirement village has reportedly advised of the lockdown in a letter to family members on Tuesday.
- by Praveen Menon
Opinion
Health professionals putting their lives on the line need better back-up
Neela Janakiramanan
Tom Cruise's jacket is a little detail that says a lot about Hollywood's craven attitude to China
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
The insane stress on our political leaders right now can't go on
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic at the University of Technology Sydney
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Ex-Woolworths boss in prestige home sale bonanza
Bill Wavish has had a lucrative week with property, selling both his Kurraba Point home and his Palm Beach weekender worth a combined $29 million.
- by Lucy Macken
Prominent car dealer sells Darling Point trophy home for $32m
The Darling Point trophy home owned by prominent, retired car dealer Laurie Sutton has sold for $32 million, making it one of this year's highest sales.
- by Lucy Macken
Life & Culture
Missed another workout? It might be time for an accountability partner
Returning to a healthy routine doesn't happen with the flip of a switch.
- by Elizabeth Heath
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Sport
'Stranded': Wolfpack forward Darcy Lussick vents as prospective owner wants SBW back next year
Sonny Bill Williams' former teammate Darcy Lussick is stranded in the UK with no work visa and no way home.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Ivan Cleary's expected response to NRL breach notice
The Panthers coach is expected to claim the word 'manage' is commonly used by referees as he hopes to get a $20,000 fine reduced.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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Matildas
Former Manchester United defender Neville in frame for Matildas job: report
Phil Neville has emerged as a shock candidate to become the next coach of Australia's national women's team, according to reports from the UK.
- by Vince Rugari
Gould to tap into Panthers blueprint in bid to transform Warriors
The job and club may be different, but Phil Gould believes the Warriors can follow the same path as Penrith in their bid to become a premiership force.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Ben Ikin makes official play for Broncos chief executive role
The former Brisbane and Queensland player turned television host submitted his application on Monday as he aims to take over from outgoing CEO Paul White.
- by Phil Lutton
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NRL 2020
'More Bankwests': Barilaro reveals government will back NRL suburban stadiums
The NRL is eager to restore tribalism by having new boutique, 20,000-seat stadiums built around Sydney. The Deputy Premier says the government has the appetite for it.
- by Chris Barrett
'Positive thing': De Marigny keen on independent review of Wanderers
The Western Sydney coach has welcomed the idea of an external review into the club's football department after missing out on the finals for a third season.
- by Dominic Bossi
Have Your Say
NRL must be praised for club unity, but it's a fragile alliance
As we are starting to see among state governments, the "we're all in this together" message isn't written in stone.
