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Queensland border decision a relief, says Byron mayor, but Berejiklian urges state to 'go further'
The mayor of one of the five local government areas now included in Queensland's border zone says the decision is "a relief". But the NSW Premier wants Queensland to take further steps.
- by Rachael Dexter and Paul Sakkal
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Political infighting
Nationals boss apologises as women's leader cops spray from Barilaro associate
Jess Price-Purnell, the former head of the NSW Nationals' Women's Council, had written an opinion piece critical of John Barilaro for "politicising" the koala issue.
- by Peter Hannam
Disgraced ex-MP told partner to 'delete' records ahead of inquiry, ICAC hears
Former MP Daryl Maguire told his associate to delete records linked to a business network they operated before a corruption inquiry began.
- by Lucy Cormack
Australia is not going to recover from the recession quickly, RBA warns
The RBA may buy more government debt to drive interest rates lower, warning the economy faces a "gradual and uneven" recovery.
- by Shane Wright
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Assange saga
'I don't want him to be a martyr. He's daddy': Assange's fiancé seeks citizenship
Stella Morris wants to move to Australia with the Wikileaks founder and their two young children if he can beat the Trump administration's attempt to extradite him.
- by Latika Bourke
Surge in early deaths and hospital trips in past summer tripled health costs
The health impact of the devastating bushfire season last summer has been revealed in a new study.
- by Rachel Clun
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Coronavirus pandemic
NSW two weeks from opening border with Queensland if all cases traced
There were just two new cases in the state, both returned travellers in hotel quarantine.
- by Kate Aubusson and Mary Ward
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University
Australian universities cower as disaster looms
Every single segment of the higher ed market, from the Group of Eight to regional and rural universities is being bought off by promises.
- by Jenna Price
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Olympics
Australia ganged up on Perec. She deserves an apology
If Australia is as big-hearted as it imagines itself to be, an apology should be given to Marie-Jose Perec.
- by Greg Baum
Coronavirus pandemic
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'It's a risk': Laura is not planning to have another baby - and she's not alone
Australia is facing a 280,000 shortfall in the number of babies by 2024 as the coronavirus and unrealistic forecasts combine for a baby deficit.
- by Shane Wright
Boris Johnson to order Britain's pubs and restaurants to close early
The new rules are the most stringent since the businesses were allowed to emerge from full lockdown in July.
- by Stephen Castle
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Government grants
What started as a community sport election pledge ended as an $11.4m Sydney car park
And the remaining taxpayer millions that began as a sports centre and morphed into a function centre are now on hold indefinitely.
- by Nigel Gladstone
Taxpayers spent $30 million on land worth only $3 million for new airport runway
The Morrison government has been castigated for paying a dairy farm operator 22 times more per hectare for a parcel of land abutting Western Sydney Airport than what its state counterpart did.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
NSW Police Commissioner defends officers' actions in wrongful Curtis Scott arrest
Mick Fuller feels "sympathetic" for police that deal with "drunken idiots" a day after the Herald revealed Curtis Scott would pursue more than $100,000 in damages for his wrongful arrest.
- by Sam Phillips
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Coronavirus pandemic
Mentally ill confined to hospital rooms for up to 15 hours during pandemic
The latest seclusion rates were a clear sign the government had failed to respond to the mental health crisis with the same urgency as COVID's physical health threat.
- by Kate Aubusson
University's class size swells from 28 to 165 students
Class sizes at the University of NSW have ballooned during the pandemic, with one tutorial jumping from an average of 28 students to more than 165 during the move to online learning.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Politics
The big winners in Australia's $18b plan to reduce emissions
Energy Minister Angus Taylor will name the priority targets in a technology road map that also promises "stretch goals" to cut the cost of energy storage in order to support wind and solar power.
- by David Crowe
Business
Major Myer shareholder calls for board to be cut as tensions escalate
The second-largest shareholder in struggling department store Myer has told the company's chairman to permanently reduce its number of directors and slash their fees.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Competition
'Golden triangle' dogfight: Rex creates headaches by taking on Qantas and Virgin
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Property prices
Banks urged to show leniency to customers amid house price fears
- by Jessica Irvine
World
Joe Biden reaches out to working class, calls Donald Trump an elitist
Biden added a focus on economic inequality to his existing criticisms of Trump for dividing Americans and mishandling the coronavirus pandemic.
- by Matthew Knott
Accused child sex abuser Malka Leifer to be extradited to Australia
- by Gabrielle Weiniger and Paul Sakkal
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NSW Police Commissioner defends officers' actions in wrongful Curtis Scott arrest
Mick Fuller feels "sympathetic" for police that deal with "drunken idiots" a day after the Herald revealed Curtis Scott would pursue more than $100,000 in damages for his wrongful arrest.
- by Sam Phillips
From Sydney park soccer to the EPL: How a French star slipped through the cracks
Florent Indalecio was a brickies labourer in Sydney and played part-time football in the NSW fourth tier. Now he's on the cusp of a contract with Newcastle United in the Premier League.
- by Vince Rugari
'Nothing but love for Bird Gang Brothers': Fonua-Blake confirms exit
Addin Fonua-Blake has taken to Instagram to confirm his three-year move to the New Zealand Warriors - before the Warriors themselves even confirmed it.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Opinion
Olympics
Australia ganged up on Perec. She deserves an apology
If the spirit of the Olympics counts for anything, and if Australia is as big-hearted as it imagines itself to be, an apology should be given to Marie-Jose Perec.
- by Greg Baum
Bay 13 of Gabba holds key to bigger crowds at AFL and NRL grand finals
A trial of 200 footy fans conducted in Bay 13 of the Port Adelaide-Collingwood could hold the key to larger AFL and NRL grand final crowds.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Two in custody in Tour de France doping probe
An investigation has been launched into suspected doping by the Arkea-Samsic team at this year's Tour de France, the Marseille prosecutor said.
Super Netball may have to decide between two-point shot and Bassett, says state boss
Diamonds skipper Caitlin Bassett is in negotiations with the Giants over her future in the domestic league after a horror season.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Have Your Say
Pokies, politics and a pen: Inside the dogfight for power at Canterbury
Among schooner glasses and plates of hot chips on Sunday night, the plot to overthrow an NRL club chair gathered pace.
