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Aged care linked to 2000 active cases; Auckland lockdown extended to two weeks
Coronavirus cases in Victorian aged care homes where some of the state's largest outbreaks have been recorded appear to have steadied, new health department data shows. Follow our coverage.
- by Craig Butt and Roy Ward
Morrison 'deeply sorry' for coronavirus failings in aged care
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologised for failings in the aged care system's response to the coronavirus pandemic but pushed back against calls for a national advisory body.
- by Katina Curtis
Australians stash $10 billion in $50 notes under the bed since February
Toilet paper and canned food aren't the only items Australians have been hoarding during the pandemic - $50 notes have also been in demand.
- by Jennifer Duke and Shane Wright
Midwives charged with negligent manslaughter over Melbourne home birth death
Two midwives have been charged with manslaughter by negligence over the death of a Melbourne mother following a home birth in 2012.
- by Tammy Mills
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'Who are you?': Twins Sarah and Abi were close, until one didn't recognise the other
A car accident on New Year’s Eve in 2002 left Sarah Brooker in a coma. With the support of her identical twin, Abi, she has since rebuilt her life.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
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Coronavirus pandemic
NSW Health made 'serious mistakes' with Ruby Princess, inquiry says
The report into Ruby Princess inquiry has been handed to the NSW Government and has been critical of several 'errors'.
- by Alexandra Smith
Ancient cultural discoveries spark more Grampians rock-climbing bans
Protection zones will be extended, with some popular rock climbing and bush walking areas now off limits.
- by Bianca Hall and Benjamin Preiss
A regular lockdown morning turns into a candle-lit balcony proposal
In the face of uncertainty, are we having romantic epiphanies? Three couples get engaged during the pandemic.
- by Emily Algar
'It’s revenge': Inside the newsroom at the centre of a political purge
More than 200 Hong Kong police egged on by the Chinese Communist Party raided tycoon Jimmy Lai's newsroom.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
AFL 2020
Too soon to make final decision on AFL grand final: Andrews
The Premier said he had far more important issues in relation to the pandemic to deal with, but acknowledged the community interest in the game.
Cats exploring quarantine options for Ablett
Geelong are exploring ways to get Gary Ablett into Queensland ahead of September 1 so he can play before finals.
- by Peter Ryan
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'Let us sleep': Residents say 24/7 Upfield line works are unbearable
The Level Crossing Removal Project is running in Coburg and Brunswick, and residents say the noise is unbearable.
- by Rachel Eddie
Alleged Tinder rapist launches Supreme Court bid for bail
A Melbourne university student who allegedly choked and raped two young women he met on the dating app Tinder has launched Supreme Court action to be released on bail.
- by Erin Pearson
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Corrections
Man fighting for life after Barwon Prison attack
An inmate from the maximum-security Barwon Prison is fighting for life after being stabbed multiple times in the back.
- by Erin Pearson and Cameron Houston
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Border security
Truckie escape: Linfox heir Peter Fox exempt from Queensland ban on Victorians
Police say LinFox chief Peter Fox's truck-driver exemption allowed him to move his family from Victoria to the Gold Coast despite the border closure.
- by Cameron Houston and Dan Nolan
A city in lockdown braces for thunderstorms, showers
Melburnians will have fewer chances to catch rain-free hours for their exercise in the week ahead.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Daniella Miletic
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Australia's youngest victim: Man in his 20s among 14 more deaths in Victoria
- by Rachael Dexter and Marissa Calligeros
'Why would that be controversial?': Readers on mandatory COVID-19 vaccination
For many mandatory vaccination for COVID-19 was a no-brainer, while others called for voluntary inoculation but hefty disincentives for those who refused.
- by Orietta Guerrera
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Patient zero for Victoria's second wave was a hotel staffer, not a security guard
Patient zero in Victoria's second wave of COVID-19 was not a badly behaved security guard but a night duty manager at one of Melbourne's busiest quarantine hotels.
- by Richard Baker
Politics
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Live exports
Treatment of Australian sheep in Jordan under investigation
An exporter has partly blamed coronavirus restrictions, saying Australian staff who normally travelled overseas to monitor the treatment of sheep were not present before and during Eid this year.
- by Latika Bourke
Interest rates won't move for three years, RBA says as Victorian outbreak hits hard
- by Shane Wright and Jennifer Duke
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Australian recession
Melbourne's lockdown is dragging Sydney's economy down with it
- by Matt Wade
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ADF
'Lack of clarity': Laws to be changed to deploy Defence Force domestically
- by Anthony Galloway and Rob Harris
Business
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Kathmandu got millions in US funding for struggling small businesses
The outdoors retailer applied for millions in emergency funding from the US government intended for struggling small businesses, just days before raising $200 million from its shareholders.
- by Dominic Powell
World
Ex-Fed chairwoman Janet Yellen advising Biden
The Biden campaign had been very secretive about the economists who have been advising the former vice-president during his campaign.
- by Tyler Pager
'A lot of money involved': Thai PM probes origins of youth protests
- by Randy Thanthong-Knight and Philip J. Heijmans
Opinion
A rich inner life might be only upside of this pandemic
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The interior design trends the pros are loving right now
Stuck at home and looking for inspiration? Here's what we can expect to see in homes around the country in the months ahead.
- by Kate Bartels
One type of property is still being listed during stage 4 lockdown
What happens when you can't inspect a property because of stage 4 restrictions? These sellers hope they've found a workaround.
- by Jemimah Clegg
If someone at home gets Covid, here's how to keep your house infection-free
- by Thea van de Mortel and Griffith University
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Bookmarks: The dastardly new writing prize
If you're an unpublished crime writer you shouldn't be deterred from entering a new crime-writing award.
- by Jason Steger
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AFL 2020
My brother lost at sea: Michael Hibberd's painful story
Michael Hibberd has opened up about the loss of his brother Geoff, who disappeared during a fishing trip. The Melbourne defender says he's dealt with the worst of the grief, though "you have your good days and your bad days''.
- by Jake Niall
Opinion
AFL 2020
Brisbane should be a lay-down misere to host AFL grand final
With a move from the MCG inevitable, it would be morally bankrupt of the AFL to move the competition elsewhere but Brisbane for its grandest occasion.
- by Caroline Wilson
Storm set to be fined for fielding 14 players during win over Roosters
It was only for a few seconds but the Storm did field 14 players against the Roosters on Thursday night.
- by Sam Phillips
Abuse of players is over the top: Langer
Australian coach Justin Langer says attacks on sportspeople on the field and in social media are confronting.
- by Greg Baum
AFL unveils final five rounds of home-and-away season
There will be a second compressed schedule between rounds 14 and 17, while round 18 - the final of the home-and-away season - is a floating fixture.
- by Jon Pierik
Another nod for Cummins, three bolters named for England tour
Pat Cummins could be one step closer to the Australian captaincy after being named as Aaron Finch's sole deputy for next month's tour of England.
- by Andrew Wu
Trainer hopes stable star can show bright spring potential
Begood Toya Mother announced himself as a spring contender in last year's Regal Roller Stakes. He returns this weekend with something to prove.
- by Michael Lynch
Have Your Say
No Plan B leaves Pies vulnerable
Collingwood's plans, with their best 22 available, were working, but is this team suited to the style they’re being asked to play?
