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Coronavirus pandemic
Badly affected by COVID, these are the countries exporting cases to Sydney
The city's network of quarantine hotels could soon become the last remaining foothold for the virus in NSW.
- by Kate Aubusson
Queensland to stay shut until November as NSW records old local COVID-19 case
Testing showed the older case of community transmission was most probably acquired when the virus was circulating in the south-western Sydney area in July.
- by Rachel Clun and Lydia Lynch
Opinion
US votes 2020
Trump shows American democracy is in terrible danger
Trump has told us in innumerable ways that either he will be reelected or he will delegitimise the vote.
- by Thomas L. Friedman
Wage increases of more than 400,000 NSW public sector workers to be slashed
Unions NSW described the decision, which affects workers such as nurses and teachers, as "economic vandalism" and warned of potential industrial action.
- by Tom Rabe
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Property market
Property price bulls are assuming the value headwinds have gone, but they haven't
The stimulus provided by the government and the relaxation around loan repayments by the banks kicked the problem down the road and has created an artificial market.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Harbour foreshore's 'missing link' at Barangaroo opens to the public
Watermans Cove will eventually be part of a continuous ribbon of public spaces along the foreshore.
- by Megan Gorrey
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NRL 2020
Roosters lose SBW for finals showdown with minor premiers Penrith
The Roosters say the dual international has been ruled out after the flare-up of a neck injury.
- by Christian Nicolussi
'It's time for a change': SBS presenter Jenny Brockie steps down from Insight
The journalist and documentary maker has hosted the flagship current affairs program for almost two decades.
- by Broede Carmody
'Honoured' Neill breaks six-year silence after returning to football fold
The former Socceroos skipper hasn't spoken publicly since his axing from Australia's 2014 World Cup squad.
- by Vince Rugari
Coronavirus pandemic
Huge coronavirus study in India offers some surprises to scientists
- by Apoorva Mandavilli
Indonesia lays ambitious start date for China-backed COVID vaccine
Vaccine trials have produced "no significant side effects" so far, boosting the country's hope of producing 250 million doses next year from as early as January.
- by James Massola and Karuni Rompies
As it happened: NRL fans warned of longer public transport wait times
Public transport officials in NSW have warned fans attending NRL games that public transport wait times may increase to ensure physical distancing is maintained, as stadium capacity limits are increased from today.
- by Mary Ward and Pallavi Singhal
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Public transport
'It would have fallen into the harbour': Decay beneath Circular Quay promenade
Internal reports show that piles and other structures hidden beneath the southern promenade used by thousands of people every day are in poor shape.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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City life
Alt-right activist Lauren Southern dumped from Conservative conference
CPAC 2020's theme is "Fightback - your voice is your weapon" but it appears the contentious figure's voice is not wanted.
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook
Holiday warmth ahead for NSW coast as bushfire season formally begins
Much of coastal NSW can expect perfect weather over the coming long weekend with even bushfire risks remaining moderate as the fire season formally gets underway.
- by Peter Hannam
Man acquitted over Hawi murder refused bail on gun charge
A court heard allegations Yusuf Nazlioglu attempted to organise a drive-by shooting from jail and threatened to "put holes in" the lead officer investigating him.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Zixi Wang jailed for 19 years for 'heinous' stabbing murder of ex-girlfriend
The Chinese national will serve up to 25 years and six months in prison for the "particularly heinous" murder.
- by Jenny Noyes
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Politics
Royal commission demands additional staff in aged care immediately
The commission has also criticised the government's lack of clear leadership and a plan that left families and facilities wondering who was in charge.
- by Julie Power and Dana McCauley
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Industrial relations
'We've gotten nowhere': Wharf action ends without pay deal
- by Nick Bonyhady
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Infrastructure
Labor's call for external review of 'dodgy' $33m land deal knocked back
- by Katina Curtis
Business
CSL, Cochlear seek incentives to keep biotech manufacturing local
The government has singled out medical products as an area of priority for manufacturing, but the sector says they'll need to see the detail.
- by Emma Koehn
World
Proud Boys organiser celebrates Trump endorsement
Joe Biggs, a Florida-based organiser for the male-only group known for street violence, spoke with relish of his group's role.
- by Richard Read
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Recruitment boss sells Byron Bay house for almost $22m
The sale of a stunning home on Wategos Beach smashed the house price record in the well-heeled holiday town, reaching heights usually only paid in Sydney.
- by Lucy Macken
One Australian city among 20 most overvalued in the world: bank report
Housing markets react with a delay to economic downturns, warns a new report that predicts a looming correction and suggests investors think about selling.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Life & Culture
State of the world keeps funnyman Chas Licciardello awake at night
Since 2012, The Chaser's most daring stuntman and author John Barron have distilled American politics into their twice-weekly chat show Planet America.
- by Ben Pobjie
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NRL 2020
Roosters lose SBW for finals showdown with minor premiers Penrith
The Roosters say the dual international has been ruled out after the flare-up of a neck injury.
- by Christian Nicolussi
How the west was won: The photos of bush kids that embarrassed Penrith into action
Seven of the Panthers' past 22 debutants have come from across the Blue Mountains - and the success can be traced back to a nondescript coaching clinic.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
NRL 2020
Why Robinson wants to do for Roosters what Bellamy has done for Storm
The cynical view is the Melbourne coach has never tested himself at another club. The reality is that being a one-club coach is the ultimate test.
- by Andrew Webster
'Honoured' Neill breaks six-year silence after returning to football fold
The former Socceroos skipper hasn't spoken publicly since his axing from Australia's 2014 World Cup squad, but released a statement on Thursday.
- by Vince Rugari
Foxtel lodges bid with Rugby Australia for broadcast rights
Industry sources said the offer was for the rights to what Foxtel currently broadcasts - the Super Rugby, the National Rugby Championship and Wallabies Tests.
- by Zoe Samios
'Something we talk about': Coach admits Perry's future may not be as all-rounder
Ellyse Perry's future as Australia's match-winning all-rounder has become a discussion point for Australia's brains trust.
- by Andrew Wu
'I'm not a racist': Barnett denies racially vilifying Peachey
Speaking for the first time about the fiery exchange, the Knights star is adamant he didn't utter a racial slur in his confrontation with Tyrone Peachey.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Peter FitzSimons: Row, row, row your boat . . . you mad rowing bastards
Why do obsessive nutters through the ages and around the world risk their lives to do the seemingly undoable?
