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Westpac, Perth Mint and hundreds of Aussies ensnared in global tax evasion investigation
A big Aussie bank, a gold company and individuals have been caught up in a major global tax evasion and money laundering investigation involving a shady Puerto Rican bank run by an American millionaire.
- by Nick McKenzie, Charlotte Grieve and Joel Tozer
Five new COVID-19 cases in NSW as Victoria relaxes restrictions
NSW Health is monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Victoria to determine whether it may relax any state border restrictions.
- by Anna Patty and Georgina Mitchell
Much-maligned Mosman Woolworths proposal clears major hurdle
Critics complain it will add to congestion, create chaos and "ruin Mosman", but Woolworths' plan for a new store in the affluent harbourside suburb has just scored a win.
- by Michael Koziol
Nine offers $30 million for rugby union broadcast rights
Super Rugby could be on free-to-air television next year if the Nine media group is successful in its attempts to secure the broadcast rights.
- by Zoe Samios
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Development outrage
Illegal balconies, landslip risks: court rules harbourside mansion 'unlawfully' built
The owner of the deep waterfront block at Seaforth has been sent back to the drawing board by the Land and Environment Court
- by Carrie Fellner
Tight Five
Bledisloe Cup
Wallabies can only blame themselves after letting golden opportunity slip
Pressure caused some of the mistakes, but Dave Rennie will demand more of his players upon their return to Australia.
- by Paul Cully
Paris curfews kick off as Italy prepares new COVID-19 restrictions
Parisian streets go quiet as Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte prepares to announce its own new set of measures to counter Europe's new COVID-19 wave.
- by Antoine Boddaert
Sport supplement shake-up to follow federal government intervention
Some pre-workout, weight loss and recovery supplements popular with gymgoers and dieters could be ripped off the shelves within weeks.
- by Michael Koziol
Opinion
Maguire inquiry
Berejiklian risks unpicking decades of feminist progress
It's sexist for a woman to claim her female emotions prevent her from living up to ethical and professional responsibilities.
- by Kristina Keneally
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
COVID spikes collide with fatigue and apathy in troubling global trend
Exaustion and impatience are creating new risks as cases soar in parts of the world.
- by Julie Bosman, Sarah Mervosh and Marc Santora
PM says Victorian restrictions have 'heavy cost', Kiwis travelled to Melbourne and Perth from Sydney
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews blasted the federal government over issues with the trans-Tasman travel bubble as the PM says he understands 'frustration' with slow ease for Melbourne restrictions.
- by Roy Ward, Mathew Dunckley and Liam Mannix
Sydney
No such thing as a casual dip as Sydney pool rules favour lap swimmers
Families have complained of long queues and wait-lists at inner city pools, where a "swim and go" policy is largely restricting access to lap swimmers.
- by Megan Gorrey
More parents taking time off work during their children's HSC exams
Like most parents this year, Steven Lee watched his son Marcus, 17, adjust to the disruptions of remote learning and a global pandemic.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Generation Z the most likely to be drinking less during COVID-19
Researchers at the University of NSW's Social Policy Research Centre found two in three people surveyed have either reduced their alcohol intake or kept it the same since February.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Maguire told associate Barry O'Farrell was 'quite happy' for him to profit off private deals
Disgraced former Liberal MP Daryl Maguire told a close friend then-premier Barry O'Farrell was "quite happy" for him to be involved with Chinese business deals.
- by Lucy Cormack and Tom Rabe
Bushfire at Manly's North Head contained after backburning, rain: RFS
Crews from National Parks and Wildlife will continue to patrol North Head on Sunday to extinguish any hotspots.
- by Georgina Mitchell
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Gladys and Daryl: the secret relationship that shocked the state
Premier Gladys Berejiklian's relationship with Daryl Maguire has shocked the state, with friends, colleagues and even political foes asking, 'what was she thinking?'
- by Jacqueline Maley
In sky blue Sydney, Cole Brown found the space to explore his own shades of grey
The 25-year-old author arrived in Australia and quickly became an authoritative commentator on American politics and race relations.
- by Michael Koziol
Politics
Chief Minister Andrew Barr keeps grip on power in ACT election
Labor has held the ACT chief ministership since 2001 and is set to continue its hold on the national capital.
- by Nick Bonyhady and Rachael Dexter
Business
Ex-Google staffer calls for regulation of big tech to fund journalism
Influential technology critic Tristan Harris wants more regulation of the big technology companies and says Australia's push to charge publishers to fund journalism has application on a global scale.
- by Cara Waters
World
Ardern to crack on with government, won't comment on Greens alliance
Ardern won't be drawn on whether the Greens will be part of her next government, which will be formed in a matter of weeks.
- by James Massola
Teenager asked pupils to identify French teacher before beheading him
- by Sybille de La Hamaide and Thierry Chiarello
Opinion
Gladys Berejiklian risks unpicking decades of feminist progress
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'I think it's horrendous, actually': The Block judge feels taunted
One team's styling choice sends Neale Whitaker into a spin as working from home needs top the judges' mind this week.
- by Hailey Coules
'Try before they buy': The towns where Sydneysiders are pushing rents up
Asking rents have soared in these popular regional NSW towns as Sydneysiders shifted to working remotely, with some areas struggling to meet demand.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Life & Culture
It wasn't your average Brownlow, but that didn't stop the glamour
There was no official red carpet, but there were still gowns aplenty, and some refreshingly pared back looks, at events around the country.
- by Melissa Singer
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'You'd take it': Naden's ultimate sacrifice for grand final triumph
He's fighting to keep his spot in the Panthers squad - and Brent Naden would happily take a bullet if it meant Ivan Cleary's men would win the decider.
- by Adam Pengilly
Tight Five
Bledisloe Cup
Wallabies can only blame themselves after letting golden opportunity slip
Pressure caused some of the Wallabies' mistakes, but Dave Rennie will demand more of his players upon their return to Australia. It wasn't good enough.
- by Paul Cully
Red Bull Holden's van Gisbergen triumphs at Bathurst
New Zealander Shane van Gisbergen finally got the Bathurst monkey off his back after he and co-driver Garth Tander charged to victory at Mount Panorama.
- by Michael Lynch
New Zealand 27 Australia 7
Bledisloe Cup
Wallabies again prove no match for All Blacks at Eden Park
The Dave Rennie era started with optimism aplenty but Sunday’s 27-7 loss has rammed home just how hard it is to slay the All Blacks at Eden Park.
- by Tom Decent
Vixens win classic Super Netball grand final over Fever
The Melbourne Vixens have won the 2020 Super Netball grand final, defeating the West Coast Fever in an absolute classic.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Storm players and families to face strictest biosecurity protocols yet
There will be no post-game beers for Storm players, with players set to be subjected to some of the strictest 'bubble' measures seen this season.
- by Sarah Keoghan
'I want Cam Smith's jersey': Koroisau eyes ultimate grand final keepsake
A second premiership ring would be special for Apisai Koroisau, but the Penrith hooker is eyeing off an even rarer piece of rugby league memorabilia.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Have Your Say
Weidler: Michael Jordan-style doco to reveal secret world of State of Origin
In a rare act of co-operation, Queensland and NSW are coming together to provide a new insight for rugby league fans. And the man driving it is Karl Stefanovic.
