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More than 100 health workers test positive to COVID-19; tributes for latest Sydney victim
Relatives of Jamilie Joseph have shared their memories of the western Sydney mother, while in Victoria another 106 workers in health and aged care settings have tested positive to COVID-19.
- by Henrietta Cook and Kate Rose
Officer who gave evidence against Jubelin 'spectacularly obvious liar', appeal told
Former detective chief inspector Gary Jubelin was convicted of making four recordings during the investigation into William Tyrrell's disappearance.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Sydney University reveals tens of millions of dollars in staff underpayments
The underpayments could cost the university more than $30 million as it grapples with big financial losses due to COVID-19.
- by Jordan Baker
Trump donated money to Kamala Harris' campaigns in California
Joe Biden's new running mate said in 2015 that she had forwarded Trump's contributions to charity, amid questions over 'Trump University'.
- by David A. Fahrenthold
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Ray Hadley agrees to settle court action brought by former staffer
Chris Bowen alleges the radio broadcaster called his former girlfriend a "curry muncher" and bullied him in the workplace.
- by Andrew Hornery
Redfern terrace owners fight over ownership of 'dunny lane'
A Sydney judge has ruled a Redfern terrace owner acquired ownership of a valuable patch of land thanks to squatter's rights.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Opinion
NRL 2020
McGregor's sacking is the right decision ... about a year too late
The Dragons' lack of urgency in ditching their coach has cost them a crack at highly rated young mentors.
- by Andrew Webster
Man of Contradictions: Joko book a warning to Australia about a pragmatic president
The first English-language biography of Joko Widodo presents a very different picture of the Indonesian President to the one praised by Australian leaders.
- by James Massola
Analysis
Australian rugby
Crash through or crash trying: The strategy behind rugby's power play
The new Rugby Australia chairman has thrown out the rule book in a gamble that will make or break his credibility.
- by Georgina Robinson
Coronavirus pandemic
Race to find patient zero: After more than 100 virus-free days, New Zealand reports 13 new cases
- by Henry Cooke and Kirsty Lawrence
One million people out of work for first time: ABS
ABS data shows 1.01 million people were out of work in July, pushing the unemployment rate to 7.5 per cent.
- by Shane Wright and Jennifer Duke
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'Concerning': Regional testing push in Victoria after rise in 'mystery cases'
Victoria has recorded 278 new coronavirus cases in the past day, marking a significant decline in daily infections, but concerns are increasing about 'mystery cases' emerging outside Melbourne.
- by Rachael Dexter and Marissa Calligeros
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Coronavirus pandemic
Sydney woman dies of COVID-19 linked to church cluster
A woman in her 80s has died, bringing the state's COVID-19 toll to 53.
- by Kate Aubusson and Mary Ward
NSW backs federal tourism warning over border closures
The federal government says states must be financially responsible for their own tourism sectors if they keep borders closed longer than necessary.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Industrial relations
Department warned icare had 'direct line to the Treasurer'
Internal emails show Perrottet's own department raised concerns about his close relationship with insurer icare.
- by Adele Ferguson and Lisa Visentin
Nine arrested over 'mistaken identity' IED explosion in Sydney's inner west
Police believe that an IED explosion in Canterbury in June was targeted, but the group of males got the wrong person.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
Tech-hub towers set to rise above Central Station
The government has approved major increases to building heights for an area near Sydney's Central Station, removing a major hurdle to new high rises.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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- by Thea van de Mortel and Griffith University
Politics
'Punishment': Backlash over funding changes for failing uni students
Advocates say vulnerable students would be most at risk from a policy to revoke access to government funding for failing too many subjects.
- by Fergus Hunter
Business
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Indigenous
Indigenous leaders, investors urge BHP to halt works at sacred sites
Australia's largest miner is facing a landmark shareholder push to put a moratorium on all activities that threaten significant Aboriginal sites.
- by Nick Toscano and Hamish Hastie
World
Bolsonaro calls 10,000 new Amazon fires this month a 'lie'
Forest fires are up 17 per cent in the first 10 days of August, compared with the same period a year ago, according to official government data.
- by Jake Spring and Maria Carolina Marcello
Opinion
Stage four lockdown offers a chance to find our path out
Catherine Bennett
Economically, the jury is still out on lockdowns
Jessica Irvine
Economics writer
The disgrace of aged care is a national flaw - the failure to plan
John Hewson
Columnist and former Liberal opposition leader
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The hidden secrets behind choosing the right dining table and chairs
Have you spent more time than usual at your kitchen table over the past few months? Here's what the experts look for in dining furniture.
- by Lisa Marie Corso
Where Sydney sellers are more likely to drop their asking prices
More than one in seven properties for sale across Greater Sydney last month had their prices dropped, new figures show.
- by Kate Burke
Life & Culture
Nick Cave slams cancel culture as 'bad religion run amuck'
A refusal to engage with uncomfortable ideas has 'an asphyxiating effect on the creative soul of a society', the Australian musician says.
- by Martin Boulton
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Opinion
NRL 2020
McGregor's sacking the right decision ... about a year too late
The Dragons' lack of urgency when it came to moving on their under-performing coach cost them a crack at highly rated young mentors like Jason Ryles and Craig Fitzgibbon.
- by Andrew Webster
Updated
NRL 2020
'I wasn't comfortable with it': McGregor's last straw at the Dragons
An emotional St George Illawarra coach agreed to part ways with the club having been left frustrated by recent measures which eroded his power.
- by Adam Pengilly
Analysis
Australian rugby
Crash through or crash trying: The strategy behind rugby's power play
The new Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has thrown out the rule book with rugby in a big gamble that will make or break his credibility.
- by Georgina Robinson
Brisbane Roar's Scott McDonald investigated for alleged COVID-19 breach
FFA is investigating a potential breach of COVID-19 protocols after Scott McDonald commentated a European Champions League match on Optus Sport.
- by Dominic Bossi
Breaking
NRL 2020
Joey Leilua takes personal leave from the Tigers
The star centre will not line up for the Tigers when they face the Bulldogs on Sunday.
- by Michael Chammas and Sam Phillips
The alarming statistics showing the Waratahs can't back up big wins
If the Waratahs win a game by seven points or more, history shows they're very likely to lose the next.
- by Tom Decent
Police clear Broncos of breach as NRL continues to investigate lunch
Queensland police say the lunching Broncos did not break any COVID-19 rules in the state, but Brisbane must now wait for the NRL to hand down its verdict.
- by Phil Lutton and Lydia Lynch
Have Your Say
The quiet rule change making a big difference in Super Netball
There's one Super Netball rule that has quietly gone about its business while everyone has been focused on the two-point super shot.
