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Premier dined at ex-MP's home with man who ran cash-for-visa scheme: ICAC
Gladys Berejiklian dined at the home of her lover Daryl Maguire and his closest business associate who ran a cash-for-visa scheme to Chinese business groups out of the former MP's parliament office, documents released by the ICAC reveal.
- by Alexandra Smith, Lucy Cormack and Tom Rabe
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China relations
With 'great concern': Germany watching Australia-China relationship
Germany is watching Australia's deteriorating relationship with China with "great concern", warning that Beijing is seen as a threat in part of the Indo-Pacific as the superpower becomes more assertive.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Europe reels as it sets coronavirus records, slaps on new rules
Fears are rising that Europe is running out of time to control a resurgence of the coronavirus, as infections hit record daily highs in some countries.
- by Geir Moulson
Kamala Harris pauses travel plans after two linked to campaign contract COVID-19
The US Democratic vice-presidential nominee will cancel her travel plans for the rest of the week after two people associated with the campaign tested positive for COVID-19.
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Political hopeful says he saw goods for sale in Daryl Maguire's Parliament office
A Wagga Wagga financial planner says he witnessed the former MP showcasing small goods for sale from China to someone in his parliamentary office.
- by Angus Thompson
Twitter temporarily restricts Trump's campaign account from tweeting
Twitter said a video tweeted by the US President's election campaign about Joe Biden's son violated its rules.
Springboks set to withdraw from Rugby Championship
South Africa's shock withdrawal comes hours after SANZAAR tabled a revised Rugby Championship model.
- by Sam Phillips
Alan Jones sues SBS over segment on The Feed
The broadcaster is suing SBS over a segment which he claims "greatly injured" his reputation.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Crown inquiry questions date to open Sydney casino
The commissioner has questioned whether the casino operator should open its new Sydney casino in December.
- by Patrick Hatch
ICAC CONTROVERSY
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NSW taxpayers are funding Daryl Maguire's $80,000 pension and legal bills
Disgraced former MP Daryl Maguire is collecting an annual parliamentary pension of $80,000 and taxpayers are also footing the legal bill of his ICAC grilling.
- by Kate McClymont
Opinion
Stand aside, Premier, while this cloud hangs over you
A former Director of Public Prosecutions say Gladys Berejiklian should not remain working as Premier while the Independent Commission Against Corruption is still investigating the scandal involving her ex-lover.
- by Nicholas Cowdery
Sydney
Daily Mail defamation defence digs up more 'racist' Erin Molan accents
Erin Molan is seeking aggravated damages over articles and tweets she says implied she is racist and arrogant.
- by Jenny Noyes
Isabel Lucas 'opted out' of coronavirus testing on Byron Bay film
Producers said they were not aware the former Home and Away actor had not followed the film's guidelines.
- by Karl Quinn
Head of Sydney Law School condemns 'hard' policing of student protests
Professor Simon Bronitt said he had been "shocked" by the response to Wednesday's protest, saying NSW Police or the Attorney-General should be seeking injunctions rather than relying on hard policing.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Million-dollar reward for information over German backpacker's death
Authorities hope reward can tempt those withholding vital information about Simone Strobel's death to come forward.
- by Laura Chung
Deer euthanised after being found in inner Sydney
Trains were delayed and motorists advised to exercise caution after a deer was spotted at multiple locations in inner Sydney.
- by Mary Ward and Matt Bungard
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'Things will get worse': London imposes stricter coronavirus restrictions
- by Guy Faulconbridge and Sarah Young
Repatriation deal will bring stranded Aussies home via NT quarantine camp
The government is poised to start repatriating Australians stranded overseas with a deal to quarantine them near Darwin, but final negotiations may be stalled after the PM got stuck in Queensland.
- by Katina Curtis
Young, healthy people may have to wait until 2022 for vaccine, top WHO scientist says
Young, healthy people should be prepared to wait more than a year to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, the World Health Organisation's chief scientist says.
- by Antonia Noori Farzan and Adam Taylor
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Parliament beefs up cyber security after two major attacks in 2019
Politicians and their staff face stricter rules around use of personal phones on parliamentary networks as it emerged a state actor was the likely culprit behind a second major cyber attack in 2019.
- by Katina Curtis and Anthony Galloway
Business
Bunnings owner won't rule out using $4b JobMaker scheme
The parent company of hardware chain Bunnings has said it will carefully assess if it will participate in the government's $4 billion JobMaker scheme.
- by Dominic Powell
World
Russia withdraws from MH17 talks with Netherlands and Australia
Russia's foreign ministry said it was abandoning the discussions with the Netherlands and Australia, saying they were not genuinely interested in establishing the truth about what happened.
- by Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber and Anthony Deutsch
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The supercoach's denial that he met Panthers officials over the job at Penrith in 2018 shows he's losing touch with reality. George Costanza would approve.
- by Andrew Webster
'We want to match the Cup one day': V'landys makes bold Everest betting aim
The world's richest turf race has quickly become the second most popular betting race in Australia. But the Racing NSW chief doesn't want it to stop at No.2.
- by Adam Pengilly and Chris Roots
Fresh injury rocks All Blacks but stats show Barrett the worry for Wallabies
The All Blacks have never lost a Test to Australia when Beauden Barrett has started at No.10.
- by Tom Decent
How England's betrayal helped the Socceroos line up a date at Wembley
England's decision to vote against the trans-Tasman bid for the 2023 Women's World Cup has been used as a bargaining chip by Football Federation Australia.
- by Vince Rugari and Dominic Bossi
Josh Papalii: Inside the mind of the game's most destructive prop
In an era where an increasing number of modern day players barely watch the game they play, Josh Papalii has a deep understanding of all his rivals.
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Croker says three moments convinced him of Raiders' title charge
Round 10, round 20 and last Friday's semi-final have Canberra captain Jarrod Croker more than convinced the Raiders can win the NRL premiership.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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FitzSimons: Don't move along yet Wallabies fans, there's something to see here
It's the nature of sport that no matter the glory of one result, it is no sooner over than some other game demands attention. Not this time.
