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'I'm shattered': Cricketing world in shock after sudden death of Dean Jones
Jones was in Mumbai as part of the Indian Premier League's broadcasting commentary crew when he suffered a major heart attack and collapsed at his hotel, prompting tributes from around the cricketing world.
- by Jon Pierik, Andrew Wu and Chris Barrett
Simpler lending rules for home loans and credit to free up the economy
Customers will be promised faster access to loans under simpler rules that aim to free up credit and lift the economy by ending confusion over lending obligations.
- by David Crowe
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Political infighting
Nationals MP at centre of fresh koala policy controversy
Stephen Bromhead relayed concerns to the Planning Minister on behalf of property developers and Coalition donors connected to a major venture in NSW.
- by Tom Rabe and Alexandra Smith
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Energy
'Strategically moronic': Union lashes divided Labor over gas opposition
The boss of Australia's oldest union is warning Labor will kill off blue-collar jobs and any chance of winning government if it does not embrace gas.
- by Rob Harris
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'It's a real tough day': Brett Lee returns to TV hours after trying to revive Dean Jones
Lee rushed to Jones' side when he collapsed inside their hotel in Mumbai, performing CPR in a desperate attempt to revive him. Hours later, Lee bravely fronted up on pre-game coverage of the IPL to pay tribute to his friend.
- by Chris Barrett
'Vote him out': Crowd boos, jeers as Trump visits Ruth Bader Ginsburg's casket
People chanted "vote him out" as the President and first lady stood near the late Supreme Court Justice's casket.
- by Kevin Freking
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City life
Pell breaks (garlic) bread at Circular Quay Italian diner
It wasn't quite the last supper but Cardinal George Pell celebrated his freedom with about a dozen guests.
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook
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Coronavirus pandemic
Theatres to increase audience numbers as restrictions ease in NSW
Live performances will be able to return to NSW from next month as the cap on audience numbers doubles.
- by Alexandra Smith and Kate Aubusson
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Claremont killer trial
Secret lover of Claremont killer's first wife reveals paternity bombshell
The flatmate whose affair ended Bradley Edwards' first marriage is sickened by the thought his actions could have triggered the Claremont killings.
- by Emma Sheridan and Ben Avery
Coronavirus pandemic
'Shame on each of you': China, Russia and US clash over pandemic responses
- by Edith M. Lederer
'It was a relief': Families reunite as borders - and the skies - open again
Thursday was not only eight-month-old Luca's first time in a plane, but also the first time he met his grandparents.
- by Laura Chung
The WhatsApp messages behind the hiring of security firms for hotel quarantine
From talk of industry cowboys to contacting company bosses over LinkedIn, messages reveal the scramble to find security for Victoria's quarantine hotels.
- by Tammy Mills
Sydney
Chilly start to school holiday as first total fire ban issued for the season
Sydney will reach temperatures of 25 degrees on Friday before a cold front moves across the city.
- by Laura Chung
Last year 80,000 students marched for the climate. In COVID-19, they're trying something different
More than 500 individual events are planned, ranging from a live-streamed Q&A and Instagram concert to socially distanced protests.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Ex-Seven star Simon Reeve seeks 'at least $500k' from network, court told
The presenter has accused his ex-employer of not paying him annual leave or redundancy pay.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Three people injured after car drives off cliff onto Newcastle beach
Emergency services were called to Bar Beach about 10.25am following reports that a car had gone off a cliff.
- by Laura Chung
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Crime
Crashed car focus of investigation into 'targeted' fatal stabbing
Police believe the events leading up to a black car crashing into a creek in western Sydney could help them understand why a man was fatally stabbed nearby.
- by Mary Ward and Laura Chung
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Development
'They reviewed themselves': New investigation into $33 million land deal
The Infrastructure Department has ordered a new investigation after it originally cleared itself of wrongdoing in a $33 million land deal near the Western Sydney Airport.
- by Katina Curtis and David Crowe
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Australian recession
The steak and wine court case behind new bank lending rules
- by David Crowe
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Coronavirus pandemic
PM warned 'reactive' approach leaving aged care vulnerable
- by Dana McCauley
Business
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AUSTRAC crackdown
Hardening up: How AUSTRAC became the toughest cop on the beat
AUSTRAC has secured a record-breaking fine from Westpac and is now cemented as the toughest regulator in Australia. But up until a few years ago it was barely on the radar of Australian companies.
- by Sarah Danckert
Opinion
Investing
Tax reform and open borders: the budget needs to get people working again
- by Jeniffer Westacott and Peter Strong
World
Crowd boos as Trump pays his respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
People chanted "vote him out" as the President and first lady Melania Trump stood near the late Supreme Court Justice's coffin.
- by Kevin Freking
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I suspect Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death will lead to Trump’s re-election
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NRL 2020
Why the Bennett circus is becoming a distraction for Souths
The supercoach says he's staying at Redfern. Or is he? The typical circus that follows Bennett is starting to become a distraction for the Rabbitohs.
- by Andrew Webster
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'Deano's' passing will leave the cricket world a greyer place
Australian and world cricket has been left stunned by the sudden death of Hall of Famer Dean Jones.
- by Greg Baum
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NRL 2020
Brisbane clinch wooden spoon as dire season ends with another loss
Darius Boyd tried his best in his farewell game but it wasn't enough to prevent Brisbane finishing with their first wooden spoon.
- by Phil Lutton
'Wonderful soul': Tributes pour in for former Australian cricketer Dean Jones
The local and international cricket community joined political leaders and sports lovers on social media to grieve Jones' death.
- by Paul Sakkal
'Easy thing to do is nothing': Players to take stand against racism
Meg Lanning's team will form a Barefoot Circle before their game against New Zealand in recognition of the inequality between black and white Australia.
- by Andrew Wu
'Rugby league saved my life': Badger bows out with message of hope
As he prepares to officiate his final match this weekend, veteran referee Gavin Badger has opened up about how rugby league saved him from a dark place.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Cricket Australia offers Seven discount but deal a long way off
Cricket Australia has indicated a willingness to give ground in the game's broadcast war with Seven West Media but a peace deal remains a distant prospect.
- by Chris Barrett and Jon Pierik
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Swing state: DeChambeau's revolution is here and will continue in November
Bryson DeChambeau's US Open victory marked a change in how golf could be played. The question now is what will happen at the Masters in mid-November?
