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Sydney versus Melbourne: what the experts say about the COVID numbers comparison
They've recorded almost identical infection numbers in the past fortnight, but the comparison between NSW and Victoria is not like-for-like.
- by Jewel Topsfield, Liam Mannix and Craig Butt
Opinion
Maguire inquiry
Hardly a dry eye in Sydney after Premier's post-ICAC media blitz
After ICAC revelations, Gladys Berejiklian undertook a media campaign with a gossip columnist, a shock jock and a radio duo interested in lesbian dalliances.
- by Michael Evans
New alert for Sydney's south-east as Hillsong pastor hits out at NSW restrictions
Brian Houston said the current selective easing of restrictions was "getting to the point of discriminatory".
- by Simone Fox Koob
Analysis
Global economy
Trump's $US421m loan guarantee part of a tricky financial future
Trump describes the loans he has personally guaranteed as a "peanut" but they illustrate the financial challenges he faces and the long-standing reluctance of banks to deal with him.
- by Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig
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Roads
'Giving back the streets to the people': The plan to de-pave 800km of Sydney roads
The architects behind the major redesign of Central Station want to redesign a vast network of residential streets to take 100,000 cars off the road.
- by Angus Thompson
Trump blasts virus expert Fauci, says he's a 'disaster'
"If I listened to him, we’d have 500,000 deaths," the US President said in a conference call with campaign workers.
- by Jeff Mason and Steve Holland
Breaking
Tragedy
Woman found dead in southern Sydney driveway
Police were called to a unit complex at Como about 12.30am on Tuesday following reports of a dead body.
- by Mary Ward
Ghislaine Maxwell loses court bid to keep her Jeffrey Epstein deposition secret
A US appeals court has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to block the release of an April 2016 deposition.
- by Jonathan Stempel
Dodgy knees? The best way to manage joint pain is also the least intuitive
If you're feeling pain, you might be inclined to lay off those joints, but that's one of the worst things you can do.
- by Christie Aschwanden
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Breaking
Victoria records two new coronavirus cases
Victoria has recorded just two new cases of coronavirus in the past day. The state's 14-day average is now 6.9.
- by Zach Hope
Airline chief calls for rapid departure tests, scrapping of quarantine worldwide
British Airways' new CEO warns the industry may not survive the pandemic if people do not start flying again soon.
- by Latika Bourke
Sydney
Woman charged with murder over death of firefighter
The 30-year-old woman was charged with murder following the suspected hit-and-run death of the New Zealander.
- by Mary Ward and Laura Chung
Gladys Berejiklian pushed to shore up ICAC cash
The NSW Premier is under pressure to overhaul funding for the corruption watchdog.
- by Alexandra Smith
Two gunmen shoot Mejid Hamzy dead, potentially setting off Sydney gang war
Within hours of Hamzy's death outside his home, police were warning that his fatal shooting could lead to reprisals.
- by Laura Chung
CBD
City life
Ken Done headed for court over plan for Bondi units
There's a big planning spat cooking in Bondi, as residents club together to fight a DA lodged by Ken Done's business.
- by Samantha Hutchinson
The most common condition afflicting aged care residents
About 70 per cent of aged care residents suffer constipation. It can cause residents discomfort, pain, and start a downward spiral leading to delirium and death.
- by Julie Power
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NRL GRAND FINAL
The heart-wrenching vulnerability sessions behind Penrith's rise
- by Michael Chammas
Meet the Melbourne tram driver lobbying to get Storm fans up to Sydney for the grand final
For most NRL fans, the 2020 Panthers making their way into the grand final is the underdog story for the year. But for one Storm fan, the "ultimate" David and Goliath premiership story is unfolding in Melbourne.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Family ties: Penrith's father-son duo isn't the only 2003 echo for John Lang
John famously led the Panthers to their last title with son Martin in the team. And he has special praise for Nathan Cleary, who is trying to do the same with dad Ivan.
- by Adam Pengilly
Politics
'Flabbergasted': Tony Abbott's leftover knight and dame medals cost $135,000
Unused medals left over from Abbott's doomed re-introduction of knights and dames cost taxpayers $135,000.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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Cyber security
Telstra boss to lead industry advisory body on cyber security
- by Anthony Galloway
Exclusive
Media bargaining code
Google pushing MPs to reject 'one-sided' code to have them pay for news
- by Lisa Visentin
Business
Foreign investment shake-up could be fatal to startups
Technology companies are worried the proposed changes to Australia's foreign investment rules could jeopardise their access to funding.
- by Cara Waters
World
Britain accuses Russia of plotting to sabotage Tokyo Olympics
Britain says there was a 95% chance that the attacks were carried out by Russia and the plot was an apparent retaliation for its athletes being banned from competing.
- by Bevan Shields
Opinion
Fragility, not strength, at the heart of Chinese politics
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
Hardly a dry eye in Sydney after Premier's post-ICAC media blitz
Michael Evans
Investigations editor
Ardern's catch of the day: moral support from a good bloke
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic at the University of Technology Sydney
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'Uncharted waters': Should you borrow 95 per cent in a recession?
Aussies saddling themselves with the maximum debt under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme have been warned to treat the property leg-up with caution.
- by Sarah Webb
Why more extended families are choosing to live together
Multi-generational households are on the rise in Australia, but it took more than a pandemic to kickstart the change.
- by Jane Rocca
Life & Culture
The new shows set to go global as COVID-19 changes TV
Despite exchanging Cannes for less scenic cyberspace, the annual TV market has still batted up a stack of potential hits.
- by Michael Idato
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Sport
Wighton shock Dally M winner as V'landys vows to investigate Daily Telegraph blunder
The News Corp publication broke an embargo by accidentally revealing the winner hours before Monday night's show.
- by Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi
The heart-wrenching vulnerability sessions behind Penrith's rise
One by one this season, Panthers players have stood up in front of each other and bared their souls. The sessions have engendered a trust like no other.
- by Michael Chammas
Meet the Melbourne tram driver lobbying to get Storm fans up to Sydney for the grand final
For most NRL fans, the 2020 Panthers making their way into the grand final is the underdog story for the year. But for one Storm fan, the "ultimate" David and Goliath premiership story is unfolding in Melbourne.
- by Sarah Keoghan
'Very willing substitute': Sydney ready to step in to save India tour
With the Queensland government hesitating on letting the Indian squad quarantine in Brisbane next month, Sydney is ready to swoop to secure six limited-overs matches.
- by Chris Barrett and Jon Pierik
'You can't just bank your dollars': What Rugby Australia is weighing up in broadcast talks
Typically, broadcast rights have been focused on the highest bidder. But Rugby Australia has another focus.
- by Zoe Samios
'If I made that call today, I know I wouldn't last a week'
Royce Simmons famously vowed to have a beer with every Penrith supporter after their victory in the 1991 grand final. The club - and town - has grown so much since then that the same call today would be lethal.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Family ties: Why Penrith's father-son duo isn't the only 2003 echo for John Lang
John famously led the Panthers to their last title with son Martin in the team. And he has special praise for Nathan Cleary, who is trying to do the same with dad Ivan.
- by Adam Pengilly
Have Your Say
Cully: 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.
